Monday, December 26, 2011

NEW ALBANY GETS "FORKED" IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT!

Yes, you read it correctly.  The title says "forked", as in forks, knives and spoons.

Have you noticed?  We have forks painted in both lanes of Market in various locations. 

Who got forked, you ask?  There are forks painted on Market street in both lanes between the Mexican restaurant and Little Chef; there is a fork in front of Hugh E. Bir's; there is a fork on down from there in front of nothing; and there is a fork in front of Vic's.

We say, hm mm.  We can see some logic so far as maybe those forks are designating places to eat, but the logic fails when it gets to Hugh's.  Logic fails when you drive down two or three more blocks and see one.  Logic fails when it comes to Vic's because you would actually have to want to go to Vic's and know about Vic's in order to find this fork.

Also, be aware, you may drive over the forks before you realize they are there.

There has been no news about our "forks" except maybe a word or two on Twitter.  Is this DNA's work? 

What is the purpose?  Which group authorized and paid for this?  Or, heaven forbid, did someone simply run out of things to do?

We guess there is nothing like getting "forked" in the middle of the night and no one being aware.  At least it made for a good laugh among some.

So, if someone asks if you know about the "forks" - now you do.

86 comments:

Anonymous said...

Hey, does Hitching Post have one? Just curious!

Anonymous said...

Didn't make it down that way - let us know...

Anonymous said...

I heard they were going to paint marijuana leaves on the ground in front of selective houses near downtown.

Anonymous said...

Forks? That's what those things are? They are a distraction and bound to cause an accident. Are they even allowed to be painted onto public roadways?

Anonymous said...

Good grief...

Who's footing the bill for this? My tax dollars?

Anonymous said...

My opinion is: they can stick them forks where the sun don't shine! Fix my friggin sewer line.

BTW, anyone seen the new billboard as you come into New Albany from Clarksville? It's as dumb as the forks on Market Street!

Anonymous said...

What next, pints painted in front of "ass holes" place?

Have these idiots yet realize the sidewalks and streets belong to us taxpayers of New Albany?

No wonder New Albany is number two in corruption of our entire beautiful State of Indiana.

Anonymous said...

Looks like Roger is still an avid reader of Kitchen Table. He has to get ideas from somewhere to write his blog.

Anonymous said...

Iwould like to know why there is not a permit taped to the front of his business? I just called downtown and he needs a permit and it is suppose to be taped on the front structure.

Another free loader in my book.

Anonymous said...

I'm sure Mayor Gahan will promptly deal with this issue! I hear he has enlisted a committee to advise him on how to proceed. Baaahhh, ha ha!

Anonymous said...

Gahan is a fraud and a liar. We got a lot of surprises for that liar who took all of our heard earned money. It's pretty bad when 2/3 of the people who voted for Jeff now knows he lied. Bring out your list Mr. Gahan we already know your selections and get ready for one hell of a fight. Lets see if you got the balls to look us all in the face. You can run but you can't hide you crooked dirty bastard.

Anonymous said...

10:13 put some substance to that potty mouth of yours. name those selections or do you lack the balls that you refer to also?

Anonymous said...

I've got some balls, but mine are tired from some recent tea bagging at the moment. I'll catch you later.

Anonymous said...

Jeff is nothing but a wuss.

Anonymous said...

I keep telling you people that Gahan won't be any better then England.

Anonymous said...

I'm with ya 10:13. He sure can't have us all arrested that's for damn sure.

Anonymous said...

10;59 - you're just plain old and tired. YAWN

Anonymous said...

Do they have to put the forks in Braille?

Anonymous said...

We demand answers! Who left those forks in the road?

Anonymous said...

Hey! Fork you!

Anonymous said...

Put a fork in me -- I'm done.

Anonymous said...

You've been done for a long time, Rog.

Anonymous said...

Guess who will be Jeff's receptionist?

His daughter!

That my friends is called pure an simple 'nepotism!'

Anonymous said...

5:27, seriously? That's not right; doesn't she have a degree which was highlighted on his mailers? Great use of it...

Anonymous said...

Yep, that's true. She's about to get engaged to Heart Dr. Garner's son too.

Anonymous said...

Wow he kept all dougs boys except the one we really needed. This city will miss chief Bailey.

Anonymous said...

You 4got Pastimes.

Anonymous said...

I for one hope Gahan hies his daughter...she's smoking hot!

Anonymous said...

College educated and hot. Puts her above about 99% of the other employeess

Anonymous said...

It's Gardner not Garner. Get your people and facts straight. God I wish I knew 1/10th of what you think you know

Anonymous said...

Yes she is hot, just like her mom. Yummy!

Anonymous said...

Regarding the forks. These were put here as part of an art project and as a way to call attention to the eateries around New Albany. No big mystery there.

Anonymous said...

RE: Regarding the forks. Art? That's the level of talent in this City?

Gahan busted said...

Matt Denison was (axed)terminated yesterday.

Shane (the scammer)Gibson will be sewer and stormwater attorney. (Like he knows anything about sewers let alone stormwater). Isn't that where he can collect the big commission checks off of bonds?

A lady from Evansville applying for our Controller's job from Evansville never showed up for her interview with Gahan yesterday. Seems like the City of New Albany doesn't have a Controller. Of course Jeff can always ask Kay Garry to help out. "So much for that 'change' we were promised." You would have thought controller would have been the first position to be filled.

We must not forget Malysz, he's got a job also under the new Gahan administration.

Damn Jeff, you've turned into "Little Dougy" already.

I sure hope you have NO future plans in politics cause your days are numberd if the election was today you would not even get elected dog catcher.

We Told You So - you bought into the democrat Bull-shit instead of fighting for the people!

FED UP said...

I was told by Dan Coffey, Gahan promised all kinds of jobs to Clemons and Paul Ethridge, plus several others. Gahan has several people I hear very upset with him.
Diane was right, Jeff is a spineless SOB. Let's just add LIAR also to that statement.
"Jeff is a spineless SOB and a liar."

Anonymous said...

controllers are in high demand and everyone pays more than we do. I heard there were only two applicants with experience. If kay has to keep going for a month or two until we find a good one --so be it.

Anonymous said...

I have some awareness of the forks in the road. It's only part of an art project that is aimed at showing visitors where you might stop for a bite to eat. It's a great idea and we have a local artist involved. I've chatted with him about it several times. It's really nothing more than something that's upbeat, fun and encouraging. Just what New Albany needs (especially judging by the negativity posted on here the past few days).

Anonymous said...

why is a so called fork artist allowed to perform his work on public roads. is anyone allowed to paint on public roads?

Anonymous said...

Gahan promised change, no more "good ole boy politics". I have seen very little change and any change that I have seen has been very "good ole boy politics". I really thought there was going to be a change, looks just like the last administration to me.

Anonymous said...

I just talked to a Mr. Davis at INDOT @ 317-232-5533 they took a complaint (art work) and will contact the Street Department. He just contacted me and said they had NO knowledge or who approved this so called Art work.

Anonymous said...

All of you should have submitted a resume. He did not promise eth or Clem anything. But they want everything. What do you suppose they are qualified to do?

Anonymous said...

News Flash: Quackenbush to be arrested and charged.

Anonymous said...

The art work was approved thur the Board of Works and is being paid for thur the tourism board.

Anonymous said...

Kinda glad I don't know who some of you people are. I have a feeling I know you, and would be disappointed to know how absolutely ugly you are on the inside. :(

Anonymous said...

Gahan is a republican pretending to be a democrat. He is no different than the other fools who have wasted air in the Mayor's office over the past several years. Garner / Gahan...kinda like Michael and Janet...I'm sure they are the same person. He came to my door and lied to my face about his appointments.

Anonymous said...

1. Forks painted in the road...only in New Albany, and Jeffersonville has this amazing skating rink everyone is using.
2. Kay Garry is a really nice person, but folks... I was at the city council meeting where the auditor from Indy said four out of eleven accounts were seriously screwed up. Kay needs to be thanked for her years of service to New Albany, but it's time to get a new controller pronto!! Isn't Norm Melheiser available? He could straighten out the city's accounts PDQ.

Anonymous said...

Does Malyscz still have a job?

Anonymous said...

1. Not true about Quackenbush - sued, not arrested.

2. Yes, Gahan has lied to a lot of Democrats about getting rid of Malysz, etc. But, if I were you, I would hold my tongue until you can do something about it.

3. I agree, I hope I don't know some of these people who are so ugly.

Anonymous said...

3:17, it really makes no sense that you say Gahan is really a Republican and at the same time say he is exactly like Garner and other Mayors who have occupied that office in the last few years ( I take that to mean England). Are you so ignorant you do not know those two Mayors are also Dems.??? Just suck it up and realize you were fooled; perhaps you should have voted for the Republican...

Anonymous said...

Oh, you know me alright. I'd be willing to bet that you know me.

Anonymous said...

I don't know you. What's your name?

Anonymous said...

"Meet the new mayor/same as the former mayor..."

Won't get fooled Again!

Anonymous said...

I am so disappointed. I really thought Gahan was going to be different. Not only has nothing changed, but I hear he has a "special interest" group pushing him to make decisions that are not based on who is best for the job, but who they want from their group in the job. AND I don't think Gahan has the back bone to say "NO". This is joke and so is Gahan.

Anonymous said...

At this level, there's no difference between Democrats and Republicans. They are like two different Floyd County social clubs, but there are no real differences in their philosophies.

Anonymous said...

Wish Indiana had a recall law. I'd be the first to sign it.

Anonymous said...

10:47 Me too.

Anonymous said...

We need someone who can think in a creative and positive way and build a colations to remove Gahan. He's not the man for the job.

Anonymous said...

Kay Garry's daughter appointed as Controller

Anonymous said...

That fat slob with the nasty kids doesn't do anything without Dougy's OK. Guess it's another same ole same ole.

Anonymous said...

Gahan is way in over his head. Big mistake.

Anonymous said...

Jeff Gahan: First elected official to be impeached before he was sworn in.

Anonymous said...

Let's see - Didn't Connie Sipes want to be Mayor?!?

Anonymous said...

Yikes. Controller becomes mayor if anything happens to Jeff.

Anonymous said...

That's not true.

Anonymous said...

Connie didn't want to be mayor. She wanted to get out and save face before she got beat like Cochran did. The writing was on the wall. She got out before she was got out.

Anonymous said...

Calling Kay Garry's daughter fat: not nice. Don't do it again.

Anonymous said...

Gahan's no good ol' boy, but he's certainly somebody's marionette. Look at him. You can see strings.

Anonymous said...

Well it looks like the council will have to put eyes in the controllers office !!!!!!

Anonymous said...

I don't care what anybody says, Mary Ann Prestiwhatever is mean, dumpy and ugly. She's a real snit. They'll need some spies and cameras in there but they need more in the sewer office. That's where Dougy will still get his money. Funneled to him by Shaney boy.

Buncha crooks.

Anonymous said...

9:03 - don't know what yr talking about. Look it up. Over next 4 years Mary Ann is next in line for mayor cuz we don't have deputy mayor.

Anonymous said...

So, if Kay HAD committed any malfeasance it will NEVER come to light because who will find it? Her daughter? Yeah, right. No nepotism there.

Anonymous said...

Daughter's already been hiding things for her. Why else has she been working in the office with her?

Anonymous said...

Don't let anyone on here full you about the pay for the controller Gahan knew he could get more money, no one wanted to work for him!!

Anonymous said...

I really enjoy getting on here and reading all your BS. You people were all about ol Jeff Gahan now you all are all turning on him. You voted for him knowing he had no back bone . I hope the city gets all it deserves !!! I think the republican with no experience could have made better appointments than him.!!!

Anonymous said...

Some of us did not vote for him and have been skeptical the whole time...

Anonymous said...

Who would want to take over our controllers position in the mess it is in now. There were only two experienced applicants with any experience and the one with the most experience backed out because her house burned down---- we got the other. I wish all of you people out there who are CPA's and have all of that experience with governmnet finance would have applied. Remember none of these are four year appointments---they serve as long as they do the job.. BUT YOU ARE RIGHT ABOUT ONE THING---HE is lacking some backbone. I would appoint who I know would do the job--be loyal--and tell all of you people to go fuck yourselves---all eight of you.

Anonymous said...

Nice comment, Rog. Why don't you tell us how you really feel?

Anonymous said...

Wow, 11:11. How educated you sound. Way to get your point across.

Anonymous said...

Well, this conversation went south. KT, looks like we need another admonition against bad language.

Anonymous said...

Sigh. Ok. Go fornicate with your hand. Go engage in sexual intercourse with yourself. All 8 of you.

Anonymous said...

You're a jerk.

Anonymous said...

Another nasty comment. KT, please pay attention and do something about the nastiness on here.

Anonymous said...

Ah, yes. It's only ok when YOU'RE the one doing it. Got it.

Anonymous said...

I have never, not ONCE, made a nasty comment on here, thank you very much.

Anonymous said...

11:11 you use to state only tqo people wrote on this blog now you eight? More than that you moron.

Anonymous said...

Oooops, I mean to type 'two.'