Category Archives: Random Stuff

What’s The Deal With FiOS In Babylon Village?

February 1, 2010 – 12:42 am

When I first checked for FiOS availability here at the Fairfield, it was a no go. I was a little disappointed, but I figured it was because I was living in an apartment building. But last week I checked for FiOS in my new house and it’s it not available there either. What’s up with [...]

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I Need More Facebook Fans

January 21, 2010 – 9:51 pm

FB.init(“7f444053460319d143134e872279c83d”);
Home In Babylon on Facebook
Don’t make me beg…because I will.

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Remember When This Blog Was About Real Estate?

January 18, 2010 – 3:46 pm

Well, fear not, real estate posts are coming back to Home In Babylon. Really really!
By the way, I may not be looking for a house any more, but I’m still very interested in reading, writing and talking about housing, real estate and the market in general. If anyone out there is still on the [...]

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Merry Christmas

December 25, 2009 – 9:57 pm

I hope you all had a similarly enjoyable day.

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Deal or No Deal?

December 16, 2009 – 11:34 am

“The first thing we do, let’s kill all the lawyers”. – Henry VI Part 2 (Act IV, Scene II).

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Buying A House Sometimes Feels Like This

December 11, 2009 – 7:24 am

Hopefully there will be better news next week.

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Going to see Santa

December 4, 2009 – 1:34 pm

Sneaking out of work early today to take Aurora downtown to see Santa.
Old Fashioned Village Christmas

Santa and his horse drawn carriage, elves, village carolers, chior performances, Holiday cheer, and Super Sale Specials all over the village!
Don’t miss this fabulous family event. It’s the kick off to the holiday shopping season. Our downtown shops [...]

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Vegan Goodies

November 30, 2009 – 12:19 am

I’m a committed carnivore, but I couldn’t let this New York Times mention of a Babylon Village business. Moo-Cluck is a bakery here in the Village that makes allegedly tasty vegan treats.
[NY Times] Vegan Fare
One source for vegan sweets on Long Island is Moo-Cluck, a largely wholesale bakery in Babylon that sells to retail customers [...]

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Happy Thanksgiving

November 26, 2009 – 8:55 am

As God as my witness, I thought that turkeys could fly.

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Game Day

November 8, 2009 – 11:48 am

Come on Eli, give us the W. As for me, I think I’ll need a Xanax to properly enjoy the game today.

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