I don’t know if any of you remember when I showed you the Billy Goat Tavern when I was in Chicago this last summer.
I understand if you don’t. You were probably drunk. It was the Goat Thing of the Day for a post I entitled Chivalrouslessness in Thieves. Back when someone stole my notebook and– GAH!!! I still can’t talk about it, it upsets me so.
Anyway, I didn’t call this meeting to complain about how lame society is. Not today, anyway. No, I brought all of you here today to tell you that I thought it was odd that people would name their business after a goat. Little did I know there were all kinds of places named after goats, as several alert NGIP readers have enthusiastically pointed out to me.
For example, my friend Warren showed me the Stumbling Goat Bistro in Seattle.
And then Mike of Mike’s Mixed Memories, told me about this store called the Goat and Pencil, an unusual store on the Channel Isles, which made me look up where the Channel Isles were, because I had no idea. Do you? No? Well, look it up.
You know what an NGIP moment is, don’t you? It’s what makes up most of these Goat Things of the Day. You see a goat somewhere, say, on a farm, but a cat is hosting a tea party for all his friends on it. You think, “OMG, this would be perfect for Nanny Goats in Panties!”
That, dear friends, is an NGIP moment. And if you ever have one, just remember to breathe and then bust out your camera and send me a picture!
I'll be on the lookout for my NGIP moment! And I'll be sure to tell you about it. : )
Who knew goats were popular!! Actually I have a NGIP moment when ever I see a commercial for the new George Clooney movie:)
I live in Oklahoma on a farm. Those two things alone should surely drop some NGIP pellets, I mean moments, in my lap, ya think?
I'll be keeping my eyes open for sure!
That little Stumbling Goat Cafe looks so charming.
Am starting to understand the importance of recognizing NGIP moments, and I think I just had one… I opened CNN today, and saw an ad for a new movie with George Clooney, among others… something about Men Who Stare at Goats ?????? Now what is all that about I wonder ???? And will it be appearing on NGIP soon ?
Actually Owen,… NGIP has had its moment with The Men Who Stare at Goats in a previous Goat Thing of the Day.
Here: http://www.nannygoatsinpanties.com/2009/08/goat...
You have one cool blog….I LUV goats! I used to have them…SO much fun!
Enjoy!
Cool blog- I have pygmy goats & nubians.
Happy Belated VGNO!
erm, I could drown you in NGIP moments….heh heh
Great! Now instead of getting a full night's beauty rest, I'll be brainstorming about where I can get photos of goat establishments!
Goats rule the universe!
There is a craft/gift shop near me called The Goat Boy….Here is a link to their blog. I'd write more but my toddler is sitting on my other arm….long story there … http://www.thegoatboy.blogspot.com/
Very strange, this magical goat hold you have over us. Anytime I'm out and about, I find myself searching for goat paraphernalia.
Everyone loves goats!! We're no exception. We'd love to send you a poem for your perusal. All about our favorite goat. Let us know and we'll email it to you. Maybe it's something your readers will get a kick out of.
Love your site. We hope you've been well.
FYI:
Just wanted to let you know that we’ve moved to: http://www.theguysperspective.com/theguysblog
For Blogrolls and such.
We’re still in the process of tweaking the look and design of our site, but we’re happy to be operating under our own domain!
Take care and have a great day!
i have a “goat thing of the day” over at my blog. it's my neighbors' goats. i really enjoy your site. i out the link to the post in the url in comments. hope it works. take care.
The problem with all my NGIP moments is that I NEVER have my camera with me when they happen, DAMN!!
But, I've been carrying it with me everywhere (even to the bathroom) so I will never miss another one again!
I've gotta keep my eyes peeled. I bet I've had an NGIP moment without even realizing it.
I live in Chicagoland but have never been to the Billy Goat. I have had their “cheezeborgers” at Taste of Chicago, and I was unimpressed.
(I also had to look up the Channel Islands.)
Every time I see a goat now, I think of you!
Goats rule!!!
Have a super great week!!!
Hm? Interesting, that there are so many things “goat”. It makes sense though, because goats are cute.
I always have my camera-phone with me so I won't miss any NGIP moments. I love seeing them here everyday. Goats are so much fun!
Freaky…
The new layout here looks nice.
We used to sell a variety of coffee called 'Dancing Goats' at a coffee shop I worked at in college.