What's up in the Neighborhood

The NeighborhoodAmong the topics in this most recent spin around the Capital Region's online neighborhood: Thanksgiving, being polite, a parade of demons, retail past, pleasant customer service, a happy potion, hot dogs, date night, an artistic appetizer, apartment complexes, Rensselaer, Canada, Albany after dark, and the return of Mr. Dave.

Rob overheard a moment on Thanksgiving morning.

Leigh, after an episode on the bus: "Stop thinking that you're the most important person in the world, and be polite."

Sebastien posted a few images from the recent "Parade of Demons" exhibit in Troy.

Ashallan remembered some ghosts of Capital Region retail past.

Silvia had a string of pleasant retail service experiences.

Naomi's "what to donate and where" series continued with food and winter clothing.

Leah has a jar of Happy Potion that was grown in her backyard.

Daniel Nester considered the Albany Late Left Turn Signal.

Daniel B has declared that the Tour de Hot Dog is on.

Rochelle was a bit overwhelmed on her first trip to Capital Q.

Albany Jane had a "somewhere in the middle" experience at Junior's in Albany.

Mr. Dave is back! And with what else? Pork products from Rolf's.

Jen went to Creo for date night.

Steve had a "sensational" artistic appetizer at 677 Prime.

FiS Dan points out that a frozen yogurt shop will now be serving... sushi.

Jackie took her eye for detail on a stroll through downtown Saratoga.

One of Kristi's readers asked for apartment complex suggestions.

The Exiles spent a Sunday morning in Rensselaer (however you pronounce it).

Matt made it back into Canada.

Kevin ate some cereal pie in celebration of Thanksgiving.

Paula came across a vault light in the sidewalk.

And Chuck took some Kodachrome after-dark skyline photos around Albany.

Comments

I neglected to mention the fantastic service I got from Apple. After weeks of waiting to purchase an IPad due to a promised software update, I finally ordered one last week. Of course, 3 days after I ordered it, Apple discounted the iPad for Black Friday by almost 10%. I phoned customer service, asked for the discount to be applied and was disappointed when the very nice guy on the phone said it couldn't be done. Instead, he offered me a case for iPad - I declined knowing he wouldn't have one as cool as the red leather one I had already bought. I asked what else he had and he offered me a wireless keyboard - the price of which actually exceeds the discount! Ka-ching! I love Apple.

Thanks for the link - and I thought I was literally the only person who reads my post titles!

Thanks Greg and Mary for the link - I always appreciate being part of the "What's Up in the Neighborhood" blogroll!

Thanks for the inspiration to do a little Albany building "remembrance" and the link, much appreciated !!

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