Plattsy Sez: Meet Plopsy

Hiya, kids, it's your ol' pal Plattsy The Clown, the spirit of Plattsburgh City.  Did you know that downtown Plattsburgh has its own mascot?

Say hello to Plopsy The Pigeon.  He's on display over the sidewalk where Broad Street meets Margaret.  (That's not his head sticking out but his other end.)  If you don't know the location, ask the school kids who walk by Plopsy's Perfect Perch every day.

Now some call Plopsy's kind "rats with wings."  That's not nice.  After all, Plopsy is adding to the general atmosphere of downtown with his decorative splats all over the sidewalk (or if you're really lucky, you'll be blessed on your head).  Moms, take your kids to visit Plopsy; make a day of it.  Your offspring can play Hopscotch Over The White Dots.  Plenty of yuks, not yucks.  And don't forget the educational value for young minds.  You can talk about how the word guano comes via Spanish from the Quechua word wanu.  

Plopsy is always busy, adding his cake decorations for all to enjoy.  He doesn't even rest at night, as you can plainly see.

So say a big "Hello" to Plopsy.  (Just make sure to wear safety goggles.)

[LEGAL DISCLAIMER: Not responsible for any diseases contracted by contact with pigeon droppings, including but not limited to: histoplasmosis, cryptococcosis, and psittacosis. ]

Not Egg Rolls

I'm hungry for some Chinese food.  Hey, what's that right outside the restaurant?

For some reason I lost my appetite.  I think I'll eat at the mall.

Bombs Away!

Do you like pigeon shit clinging to your shoes?  Better yet, how about receiving a plop on your head?

The empty building at 2 Margaret Street has been home for some pigeons who enjoy roosting and nesting on the Broad Street side.  The mess they're making -- from the white streak down the side of the building to the pile on the sidewalk -- is obvious.  An open vent should be covered with wire.

I contacted the Building Inspectors office over two weeks ago and today contacted them as a reminder.  The building at 2 Margaret is up for sale or lease.  Buyer beware.  You might have to clean out the vents, disposing of pigeon shit and dead pigeons.

In case you think I'm overreacting, here's a look at the sidewalk mess:

Health hazard, eh?

Bridge Street Decorations

All shots taken Sunday evening, April 29, 2012 within a six minute period.  Just part of a pleasant walk in Dogtown.

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