What's up in the Neighborhood

The NeighborhoodAmong the topics in this most recent spin around the Capital Region's online neighborhood: the brake pedal, streetcars, weddings, unforeseen consequences, biking to work, ethics, beer, a brunch buffet, sushi, whipped cream, Guinness, tax dollars, strawberries, a snapper, and handcuffs.

Laura would like to make Albany motorists aware that they may encounter both stop signs and traffic lights.

Rob came across some unusually well-preserved streetcar tracks in Albany.

Emily shared some of things, including local services, she says made her wedding go smoothly.

Kevin considered some of the unforeseen consequences of legalizing same-sex marriage.

Albany Jen dumped the pump on her way to work.

Jen went for a trail run at Thacher Park.

Daniel considered some of the ethical lines in food blogging.

Steve gaveled in the people's court for she said/he said at Lombardo's.

Drew rode a school bus to go drink beer and was not disappointed.

Jerry says Carmen's dropped the ball on its brunch buffet.

After surveying the sushi scene in Guilderland, Nick settled on Sushi Tei as his spot.

Silvia says whipped cream made from Meadowbrook Farms cream will ruin you for any other whipped cream.

Rochelle enjoyed the Guinness marshmallows from DreamPuff.

Kristi's tax dollars -- and neighbors -- went to work in the middle of the night.

Albaniana enjoyed some llama time at the farmers' market.

Christy had a "fantastic" strawberry picking experience at Best Berry Farm.

Bennett went on a three day tour of Central/Western New York.

Jackie got up close with an angry snapping turtle.

Leah captured a groundhog in the wildlife haven that is downtown Albany.

Paula's neighbors must have had an interesting weekend.

And Carey and Rob are headed to Virginia. The Northeast is about to become a bit less stylish.

Comments

Laura has never driven a manual transmission :P

No, I haven't, because I live in America.

Thanks for the link! Great selection of local bloggery this week.

Uh, I live in America and drive a manual transmission. They are out there.

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