Signs Of Conflict

With both signs one would think that the lawn to the Westelcom Stage Park between Margaret and Durkee streets would be clean. Keep your dog out. If your canine craps on the lawn you must pick up after it with one of the supplied waste bags. But it seems the messages cancel each other out. Why else would this be still be found there?



Putting up diametrically opposed instructions is what I called Plattsburgh stupid. Especially when both of them fail to stop the problem.

"Don't Tell Me I Stepped In..."

Downtown Plattsburgh, Margaret Street. A pleasant sunny afternoon. Two guys are walking towards me and I suddenly hear one complaining about something his shoe just made contact with. He stops and scrapes his now-sticky shoe hard against a crevice in the sidewalk.

So what did he step in? Obviously you never read this blog or have been a victim of Plattsburgh's canine landmines.

It's ironical that the mess was right near the MERKELS lettering in the pavement. Merkel's is long gone, a clothing store that prospered in downtown's better days (i.e., before the mall). It's motto was "The Store of Cheerful Service." Nothing cheerful about stepping in dogshit. Then again, there isn't much inducing cheer with Supernal Downtown Plattsburgh. If it's not dogshit, there are other threats to your feet like broken beer bottles or vomit splats (the result of too much cheap beer).

Sandwich Bored

Where else but Supernal Downtown Plattsburgh?

Plattsburgh's Diaper Service

Did your bundle of joy just complete a bundle of crap? Are you a lazy slob?

Then don't worry, there's downtown Plattsburgh, NY where you can just leave your dirty diaper on any street, from Durkee to Division. Toss it out the car window or just drop it and continue on your way with your stroller. Since dogshit is allowed, why not dirty diapers? Plattsburgh is more than happy to pick up shitter litter whether it be canine or human infant.

Supernal Downtown Plattsburgh -- yours to explore and excrete on.

Great Alfresco Dining...

...for flies. Where else but Supernal Downtown Plattsburgh, NY?

And if these images disgust you, imagine how I feel when I see this stuff in real life.

Let's Dump On City Hall

Plattsburgh City is so dog-friendly that it allows canines to shit all over the lawn of its City Hall. Downtown is one big dog park but without the hassle of picking up after your pet.

Does the Chamber of Commerce warn visitors to watch their step?

Plattsburgh City Decorates For Independence Day

Monday, July 4, 2011. I'm walking up Miller Street towards downtown Plattsburgh when I noticed that along the curb small US flags have been planted. Appropriate decorations.




But I also see inappropriate decorations on the sidewalk. Apparently someone stepped in one of them after the parade.



Take Pride, Plattsburgh!

Location, Location, Location

Study this image:



Moving from top to bottom:

The sign says dog-owners should pick up after their dogs.

Below the sign is a plastic bag dispenser to dispose of the dogshit.

Nearby is a trashcan, plenty of room for filled plastic bags.

And right next to the sign post -- what is that on the ground?



It couldn't be DOGSHIT, could it?

Crap On City Hall

Springtime Splendor In Downtown Plattsburgh

Spring is on its way. Warm weather and longer days means that one can really appreciate the beauty of downtown.

The other day city workers were raking up the Westelcom Stage park. But dead grass wasn't the main thing being hauled away...









A minor problem, right? Just like this minor problem on Clinton Street by the closed diner:







I wonder why that diner closed.

And if you're going to Living Goods, a fine Main Street restaurant, watch your step. And your eyes. You don't want to ruin your appetite.



Now if this bothers you, please write to this address:

The Mayor
Office of Dogshit Control
City Hall
Plattsburgh, NY 12901