Bye For Now

BlogStamford has really become “the hole in the ground” as of late in the Stamford Blogosphere. Occasionally I’m down here pushing around some dirt or planting some bushes around the perimeter, but end of the day, there’s not much going on.

Definitely not due to lack of interest in the CTW, there are just a number of factors competing for my attention right now. I’ve decided to make official what has essentially been the case lately and go on full hiatus.

I have no interest in turning over the name or the site to someone else. I own the domain, and I intend to hold onto it for now. I suspect I’ll be back in 2011 at some point, and between now and then I will give some thought to tightening the focus of the blog on a more specific angle or mission if and when I return.

Until then…

Boarded Up Windows, Wild Dogs, Gas Stations Without Pumps

Stamford had "The Office", Bridgeport has "Family Guy".

Have You Seen The Mullet Man?

An election hanging in the balance on Bridgeport's uncounted ballots... Former Stamford Mayor Dannel Malloy ascendant... the center of power in Connecticut has never seen its focus shift so dramatically as it has now to lower Fairfield County. Lurking in the summer and autumn nights, a harbinger foretold our anointing. From his native land of New Haven Towne he turned, traveling the coast to make more frequent appearances in The City That Works. I speak none other than The Nature Boy aka The Mullet Man Ric Flair of New Haven!

The gentleman first caught my eye in the Brick House weeks back, adorned in a suit and brandishing a mullet that would make the year 1989 kneel down and beg for mercy. At one point he approached a beer mirror and raised a hand to his mane, only to pause and realize it was perfect - not a single hair on the business or party end required further attention at the moment.

The experience stuck with me and when I mentioned it at a gathering days later parties in attendance spoke that they knew of the character before I could even finish the tale. He was identified as the Mullet Man - a fixture on the New Haven County bar scene. His Facebook fan page alerted me that he has increased his exposure as of late in Downtown Stamford. Further research indicates he is also infamous on the amateur & professional wresting fan circuits nationwide.

My field study is not yet complete - but there are several key characteristics you can use to identify the New Haven Nature Boy.

- Sweet mullet.
- Slick suit.
- Four finger hand gesture indicating his affiliation with the "Four Horsemen" wrestling stable
- Hair brush - holstered in pocket, often utilized in the reflection of back bar or decorative beer mirrors to brush hair.
- Fur coat - weather appropriate.
- Pouring and drinking Heineken a sip at a time from a glass. (Although I've heard conflicting reports on his beer of choice.)
- Ladies abound.

While we seek to determine his intentions, I suggest all gentlemen keep close tabs on their women.

* Before I'm accused of picking on someone for their hairstyle and dress - all indications point to The Nature Boy aka The Mullet Man Ric Flair of New Haven breaking the first law of mullitude - wearing his mullet ironically. Not in a "hipster" sense, but perhaps more in a "wrestling gimmick" sense.

Run & Tell That Malloy, Malloy, Ma-Ma-Malloy

Dan, let's not politicize Antoine Dodson. The search for the Bed Intruder is not a left or right issue!

Asian Fusion, Hard Liquor, & Worthy Causes

Party People! Excuse my absence of late. Shaking off the dust and climbing back in the saddle to clean up this town! First stop Chinese Mirch this Wednesday, September 29. Stamford Notes has been incredibly cool about pulling together a food bank benefit. Spread the word to benefit this worthy cause.

Here's the copy & paste for details.

Ever wonder who is behind some of your favorite Stamford blogs? Come meet them over drinks and raise a glass to Stamford!

On Wednesday, September 29th, starting at 5:30pm, join us for “Cans and Cocktails” at Chinese Mirch, 35 Atlantic Street in Stamford. Each blog will sponsor a cocktail, and each cocktail helps fight hunger in our community. All profits from the event benefit the Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County. The event is co-sponsored by:

- Stamford Notes
- We Can't Stop

With support from:

- Stamford Talk
- Streets of Stamford
- The Lunch Break Chronicles
- CT Bites
- BlogStamford
- Always Home and Uncool
- PeculiarBliss

Chinese Mirch is also donating 10% of food sales from Monday, September 27th through Thursday, September 30th to the food bank. There will be specialty Stamford souvenirs created just for this event. For extra good karma, bring a few cans of food to donate.

Additional information available at www.stamfordnotes.com and www.wecantstop.com. Please email stamfordnotes@gmail.com to RSVP. Hope to see you there!

Stay Classy Stamford.

Brief recap from the City That was Gridlocked.

Interesting to see a mainstream party candidate for Governor mingling among signs using some oh-so-clever wordplay comparing our president to a wanted terrorist:





If only poster board and sharpie had spell check:


Kids, tell them what's up:


Pics from the Stamford Advocate.

There's Nobody Left to Rant With Anymore

Man, the Advocate comments have become boring. In a sick way I miss the days of it being a loony bin. A story on the Urban Transitway funds and all we get is 6 re-tweets in the comments? Did internet access go down in Crazy Town?