The Single Lane

When your morning carpool conversation has questions like... 

"What are these flat-looking road cone things called?" 

And you get answers like... 

"I don't give a $h!t what they're called, why the eff are they all over the bridge?" 

You know that construction season is in full effect. 

And any of you that use the Tarentum Bridge as a path to get to your 

place of business, you already know what we're talking about. 

It seems some work is being done across the river. 

So they decided that instead of having everyone bottleneck on the 

Tarentum side, they would have morning traffic be gridlock well past 

the Taco Bell intersection. 

It's probably the best plan of attack. 

But it surely doesn't seem that way as we sip 

our morning java, while trying to remember if we put deodorant on 

before we left the house. 

 Just thinking about that jagoff that always flies up past all the non-A-Hole 

humans in line, and squeezes in, as if where he has to be is 50 times 

more important than where we have to be, well... 

It chaps our ass. 

Speaking of awesome sayings like "chaps my ass," we are reminded of 

our dad. 

And this weekend is Father's Day. 

Yippee! 

We have something to write about tomorrow! 

Bear Witness To This Email

We got an email the other day. 

We love emails. 

But we love emails with pictures in them even more. 

Now, we've gotten many different kinds of pictures sent to our email account. 

Many. Different. Kinds. 

If you know what we're saying. 

But this one was particularly interesting. 

It was taken in the Rossmont section of town... 

Yep, that's a big ass bear. 

Chillin' in Rossmont. 

Just snacking on some birdseed. 

Doing what Newk bears do. 

Thanks so much for sending in this picture! 

Keep em coming. 

All of em. 

;)

Joining Forces... Or Not

The combining of the the New Kensington, Arnold, Lower Burrell and 

Upper Burrell police departments makes sense on many levels. 

So why are they still seperate? 

Is it because they strictly stay in their own areas, and never stray? 

No, they back each other up on many occasions, and work together on 

drug and drunken driving task forces. 

Is it because it would cost the residents of each town extra money? 

No, as it would likely save tax payers loads of cash in the long run. 

Is it because combining forces is not allowed by the state? 

Nope, because 35 consolidated forces already exist in Pa. 

Is it because some communities try to distance themselves from neighboring 

communities/towns? 

Possibly. 

At least that's what it looks like to us. 

Look, we don't really know much about anything. 

We haven't personally discussed this with anyone involved. 

But we are rather good at reading between the lines. 

And we think this is exactly what's happening around here. 

Hell, we share the same zip code, why are Upper Burrell and Lower Burrell 

so against this idea? 

It doesn't take a brain surgeon to figure this riddle out. 

And if you are from this area, you know how many Burrell residents 

view New Ken/Arnold. 

And in our opinion, the politicians of the cities against this merger, likely fear 

the backlash of trying to unite them with us. 

It's rather petty and childish, if you ask us. 

And no one has. 

Hopefully, a study will be done, and people with think with their heads, and not 

their hearts. 

We have no reason to believe things will change. 

But we can hope. 

Random Picture Monday (06.11.12)

The busiest intersection in the Newk. 

Happy Eddie Adams Day!

Today is Eddie Adams Day. 

Who is Eddie Adams, you say? 

Only one of the Newk's most famous residents ever. 

Check out this Link

Yeah.

That's the Washington Post.

Now, tomorrow night is the event.

You should go.

No Home For You

A few times this year, council has turned down offers to purchase 

run down homes in our area. 

They decided that tearing down the homes was the best decision for the 

city, and the neighbors on those streets.

We've told you about this before. 

Not that long ago actually. 

You may be asking yourself... 

"Hey handsome, is it difficult to maintain your street-cred, now that your 

local blog site has shot you on a starship to fame?"

Wait. 

That is what we were asking ourselves.

Everyday. 

You may be saying... 

"Why are they writing about the same basic story that you wrote about 

not that long ago?" 

Because, we see this as a huge step in the future of this city. 

We aren't just jumping at any chance to get a few bucks for a property 

that is beyond repair. 

We are NOT a sleazy used-car lot type of town. 

People in charge are doing what is right for the city. 

And we appreciate that. 

We'll remember, come election time. 

Will you? 

Haulin' Lunkers

One of our favorite events takes place this weekend. 

No, it's not the mother/daughter tag-team strip-off at our 

home away from home... Teasers, in Kittanning.

It's the Annual Fishing Derby at Burrell Lake Park. 

Registration ends at 9am, which is when the derby starts. 

Fishing ends at 11am, and the prizes are awarded about a half hour after that. 

Tons of prizes for biggest fish (each species). 

Ages 15 and under are eligible to win. 

They will have a few rods and such for kids that don't own one. 

They will also have a mess of nightcrawlers for the rugrats to use. 

I wish we were allowed to participate. 

We noodle lunker cats out of BLP. 

 

Run For The Mills

We recently spent a few hours shopping  up at Pittsburgh Mills. 

We guess you can call it "shopping." 

It felt more like walking and and saying "what store used to be there?" 

We were really bummed out by this. 

Only 7 years ago, there was so much buzz around here regarding the Mills. 

It really is a pretty epic mall. 

Why is it that many stores have closed their gate for good? 

Sure, there are still some decent stores up there. 

Especially in the food court area. 

Where most store fronts are alive and well. 

Well, maybe not so well. 

But there are wings that are like a modern day ghost town. 

Instead of tumbleweeds, there are... 

Bowling pins from Lucky Strike Lanes 

Sheet sets from Linens N' Things 

Costume jewelery from NY&Co. 

Irish flags from the Flag World

and 

Bounced rent checks signed by Chef Steff

The consensus around here is they made it too big. 

Or maybe they should have had Best Buy, Ross and Michael's 

move into the Galleria instead of the surrounding buildings?

Oh yeah, what ever happened to the water park plans? 

Random Picture Monday (06.04.12)

Decent view.

Happy Holi-Glazed!

There is no post, as today is our favorite holiday... 

National Donut Day! 

We are obviously too busy celebrating. 

So grab a creme filled, and join us!

And don't forget to pour out a sip of your 2% in 

honor of your fallen homies. 

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Have a good weekend.