Wednesday, December 21, 2011

Today, we're 4

Today marks the four-year anniversary of EV Grieve.

Many thanks for being part of this — reading, commenting, sharing, laughing, crying, making "Is that Lady Gaga?" jokes. Thank you for helping inspire me to keep the site going. Thank you for whatever you do to help keep this neighborhood interesting.

And now, on this occasion, an inside look at how we create a post.

First, we place our process information in the relationship below.

(Conveyor speed of _____ feet per hour) X (Dwell time of _____ hour) = (Heat zone length of _____ feet)

... and, well, you get the idea...


UPDATED:
Thank you to Rosie Gray for the nice write-up today at Runnin' Scared. You can read that post here.
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45 comments:

  1. argieDecember 21, 2011 at 7:10 AM

    Felicitations! Thanks for keeping us informed! Thanks for keeping us feeling like a neighborhood. Thanks for being funny. Etc. etc.!

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  2. Jeremiah MossDecember 21, 2011 at 7:36 AM

    happy anniversary! the east village would be a lonelier place without you.

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  3. NYCDreaminDecember 21, 2011 at 7:40 AM

    Happy 4 and many many more!

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  4. dmbreamDecember 21, 2011 at 7:50 AM

    THANK YOU and congrats!

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  5. AnonymousDecember 21, 2011 at 8:16 AM

    And thank you for providing me with reding material every morning as I drink my coffee before work. Cheers to many more years!

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  6. LvVDecember 21, 2011 at 8:43 AM

    Congrats, Grieve! Time flies. What was the very first post?

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  7. SpikeDecember 21, 2011 at 8:53 AM

    Four more years! Four more years!

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  8. EV GrieveDecember 21, 2011 at 8:55 AM

    Thanks everyone...

    @LvV

    It was a Page Six item about the possible sale of Mona's and Sophie's.

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  9. AnonymousDecember 21, 2011 at 9:12 AM

    I dont get the hatred for Lady Gaga on this site. NY girl, Tisch school, LES resident, makes it big. How is this different from the Beastie Boys?

    Granted I love the Beasties and dont have an opinion on Gaga, but I think its cool that she has some roots in the LES. And I always have to respect someone for just being kind of a freak.

    I honestly dont know much about her, so I am actually asking, whats the deal here?

    Also, Happy Happy Grieve.

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  10. EV GrieveDecember 21, 2011 at 9:18 AM

    @ anon

    Thanks... and the Lady Gaga thing is just a running gag... I don't believe there's any animosity behind the 'Is That Lady Gaga?' comments... it's just rather... absurd?

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  11. creatureDecember 21, 2011 at 9:37 AM

    Congrats!

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  12. RyanAvenueADecember 21, 2011 at 9:42 AM

    Congrats Grieve! Thanks for working so hard on this site, and for enhancing the sense of community amongst many who don't know each other offline.

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  13. AnonymousDecember 21, 2011 at 10:45 AM

    Happy Anniversary, EV Grieve! And thank you for all the hard work you put into this blog. It is required reading for me and so many others in the East Village and beyond!--CC

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  14. Crazy EddieDecember 21, 2011 at 10:53 AM

    Happy 4! The EV Grieve is always “fair and balanced”…………like Lady Gaga!

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  15. evflipDecember 21, 2011 at 11:01 AM

    Happy Anniversary EV Grieve! Thank you for all that you do for the community!

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  16. MelanieDecember 21, 2011 at 11:11 AM

    Happy 4th Anniversary Grieve!!So glad you are around providing us with great/important information and grieving along with us all.
    Best to you and yours for the New Year!!
    Melanie

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  17. Alex in NYCDecember 21, 2011 at 11:19 AM

    Has it only been four years? It's a whole college career!!!

    CHEERS, GRIEVE!!

    EAST VILLAGE BLOG MAFIA BEER SUMMIT 2012! LET'S MAKE IT A REALITY!

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  18. Marty WombacherDecember 21, 2011 at 11:47 AM

    Happy 4th Anniversary, EV Grieve! Thanks for the daily information, laughs and Lady Gaga sightings!

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  19. LindsayDecember 21, 2011 at 11:48 AM

    Many congrats on 4 years!!! Thank you for everything you do!! Wishing you all of the success in the world. Happy Holidays!

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  20. 8EDecember 21, 2011 at 12:07 PM

    Thanks, Grieve. Keep up the good work.

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  21. MelanieDecember 21, 2011 at 12:24 PM

    The East Village Blog Mafia Rules!!!!!
    Congrats again and always.

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  22. Hey19December 21, 2011 at 12:44 PM

    Happy Anniversary Grieve, I pity other neighborhoods for not having such a dedicated hyper local reporter. Its really a lot of fun, and adds a great sense of community to the area.

    Four More Years!
    Four More Years!

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  23. Hey19December 21, 2011 at 12:46 PM

    Also should give a nod to all your near flung correspondents, they do a great job also. A hawk cant swing a dead rat in the EV without bumping into a cameraman.

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  24. Bowery BoogieDecember 21, 2011 at 12:48 PM

    happy 4th. you've been doing a bang-up job keeping everyone in check up in the east vill. here's to 4 more. cheers!

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  25. LinerationNYCDecember 21, 2011 at 1:14 PM

    Is that intro Lady Gaga?!

    Congrats Grieve! Thank you for all of the time and effort you put into running the site. If I want to know what's going on in the EV I come to your blog first. It's a great resource for those of us in the neighborhood. Here's to year 5!

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  26. BabyDaveDecember 21, 2011 at 1:14 PM

    Congratulations, pal. Here's to many more up-to-the-moment posts about what so many people care so passionately about.

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  27. Laura Goggin PhotographyDecember 21, 2011 at 1:26 PM

    Happy anniversary! According to Wiki, the "modern" 4-year anniversary gift is an appliance -

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wedding_anniversary

    So, you're on the money with that pic.

    Thanks for bringing our community together and enabling us to stay informed.

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  28. AnonymousDecember 21, 2011 at 1:42 PM

    @Anon 9:12 AM

    We don't hate Lady Gaga, just poking fun at her ridiculous outfits.

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  29. JeremyDecember 21, 2011 at 2:05 PM

    Congrats EV Grieve! To another great 4 years!

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  30. EV GrieveDecember 21, 2011 at 2:38 PM

    If I'm going to do 4 more years, I need a catchy slogan!

    Like — Tippecanoe and Tyler too. Or, Win with Willkie!

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  31. AnonymousDecember 21, 2011 at 2:45 PM

    Mazel!!!

    Love your blog. Keep up the great work.

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  32. StedmanDecember 21, 2011 at 3:05 PM

    Congrats on 4 years! Over the last 4 years, the East Village has transformed drastically. Let's hope there's still a hood to write about for another 4 years. I do have hope that as long as there are people like you, Grieve, and the frequent commentators here to discuss what's happening, we can keep the hood's soul alive and save it from destruction.

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  33. Tom Paine's GhostDecember 21, 2011 at 3:25 PM

    "Wake Up And Grieve! "

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  34. elyseDecember 21, 2011 at 4:28 PM

    I hate Lady Gaga.

    Happy Holidays Grieve and thanks for your excellent writing and wicked sense of humor. Long may you continue and spread good cheer.

    I actually don't hate Lady Gaga. I just had to say it.

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  35. MelanieDecember 21, 2011 at 5:05 PM

    @Grieve--very catchy--I like Tippercanoe or Tyler 2!!
    @Goggla--spot on...the appliance so cool..I am almost at my third--wonder what that is???

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  36. Matt_LES MiserableDecember 21, 2011 at 6:06 PM

    Best little sheet in town. Hands down. I would be lost without EV Grieve. Congratulations on turning four.

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  37. Marty WombacherDecember 21, 2011 at 6:45 PM

    This will help you find a slogan, EV Grieve. (Warning: It's a little addictive.)

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  38. EV GrieveDecember 21, 2011 at 7:03 PM

    Hmm, four more years... 4 years = about 40 pounds.

    I'll have to launch a Kickstarter campaign to buy new pants!

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  39. RFMDecember 22, 2011 at 10:36 AM

    happy birthday, mr. grieve! congratulations on an endlessly entertaining 4 years!

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  40. glammaDecember 23, 2011 at 9:56 AM

    Happy birthday grieve! You are most DEFINITELY my favorite four year old. : )
    keep up the good work!

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  41. EV GrieveDecember 23, 2011 at 10:34 AM

    @ glamma

    haha! Like that! Favorite 4 year old...

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  42. Matthew has 2 T's, dumbassDecember 23, 2011 at 4:23 PM

    hey - thank YOU for 4 great years of info and fun stuff. as a 20 year east village resident you are one of few reasons I still like living here ! happy birthday !!

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  43. MeDecember 23, 2011 at 8:57 PM

    Felicidades, EVG!

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  44. LeesyDecember 24, 2011 at 1:03 AM

    You're the best thing to happen to the East Village and it wouldn't be the same place without you. The neighborhood owes you so much. Apart from that, you're an amazingly talented and hilarious writer. Congrats Grieve!

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  45. ShawnDecember 26, 2011 at 4:45 PM

    Happy anniversary my man! And thank Mrs. G for putting up with you! Ha!

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