Randomguy Posted October 2, 2020 Share #1 Posted October 2, 2020 Some of you, anyway. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Page Turner Posted October 2, 2020 Share #2 Posted October 2, 2020 ...which train is it that goes out to Coney Island now ? This is what it looked like back when I was riding the subway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Page Turner Posted October 2, 2020 Share #3 Posted October 2, 2020 ...I hope @roadsue comes over from that other locked thread about taxes and NYC, and gets this one locked too. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randomguy Posted October 2, 2020 Author Share #4 Posted October 2, 2020 2 minutes ago, Page Turner said: ...I hope @roadsue comes over from that other locked thread about taxes and NYC, and gets this one locked too. She and her family hung out with me a bit in NYC, it was fun! 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Page Turner Posted October 2, 2020 Share #5 Posted October 2, 2020 Better than Central Park: Olmsted and Vaux’s Brooklyn Masterpiece Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Solution Ralphie ★ Posted October 2, 2020 Solution Share #7 Posted October 2, 2020 Expensive and crowded. What more is there to know? 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Page Turner Posted October 2, 2020 Share #8 Posted October 2, 2020 4 minutes ago, Philander Seabury said: Expensive and crowded. What more is there to know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddmaxx ★ Posted October 2, 2020 Share #9 Posted October 2, 2020 Clearly there's politics here that are ok and politics here that aren't ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MickinMD ★ Posted October 2, 2020 Share #10 Posted October 2, 2020 I don't know much about NYC. I visit there a couple times a decade, but my NJ cousin drives or chooses the transportation and we go directly to whatever event and I have no understanding of the geographic layout. I do know that a great but mean-as-a-Nazi soup maker left NYC because a woman named Elaine found his recipes. Back in 1996, we flew from JFK in NYC to Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam, our plane taking off 15 min. in front of TWA FLight 800, which also took off from JFK, and then blew up behind us over the Atlantic. We passengers had no clue anything had happened. We landed in Amsterdam and thought the thoroughness of the carry-on checking was strange as we made our connecting flight to Athens, Greece. When we got to Greece, the 20 or so of us on the plane that were going on the same Athens/Aegean Cruise/Istanbul 2-week tour were sent to a meeting room at our hotel and only then were we told about TWA Flight 800. Two weeks later, when our plane landed in America, the applause by the passengers was tremendous. My companion was gripping the arms of her seat so hard her knuckles were bright white most of the two-plane-trips back home. We had tried to get American news but the Olympics in Atlanta were going on and we could get few details. so we had no clue as to how worried we should be flying home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randomguy Posted October 2, 2020 Author Share #11 Posted October 2, 2020 7 minutes ago, MickinMD said: I do know that a great but mean-as-a-Nazi soup maker left NYC because a woman named Elaine found his recipes. The soup nazi location is across the street from me, maybe 80 yards away. The soup is excellent, btw. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Page Turner Posted October 2, 2020 Share #12 Posted October 2, 2020 14 hours ago, Page Turner said: 14 hours ago, maddmaxx said: Clearly there's politics here that are ok and politics here that aren't ok. ...the whole politics thing has been quite a roller coaster ride on the forum. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Page Turner Posted October 2, 2020 Share #13 Posted October 2, 2020 14 hours ago, Randomguy said: The soup nazi location is across the street from me, maybe 80 yards away. The soup is excellent, btw. ...is the personal abuse still up to the old standards, or has that been eroded by the virus pandemic ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted October 2, 2020 Share #14 Posted October 2, 2020 I've seen Rent and Death Wish. I think that covers most bases, but to supplement, my wife (and therefore me by default) have seen Girls as well. FWIW, I never trusted the veracity of Seinfeld. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted October 2, 2020 Share #15 Posted October 2, 2020 I spent part of one day in the city. I saw the World Trade Center. A guy tried to sell me a Rolex out of a suitcase. A guy in really dirty clothes washed my windshield. That is not a euphemism. We ate at McDonalds of all places. We drove by an aircraft carrier. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted October 2, 2020 Share #16 Posted October 2, 2020 1 minute ago, jsharr said: A guy tried to sell me a Rolex out of a suitcase. I bought a Rolex out of a suitcase (sort of spread out with several options), so that's sort of a NYC thing! $20 for two back 30 yrs ago or so. It actually kept accurate time - but I don't think I ever could have gotten to the battery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted October 2, 2020 Share #17 Posted October 2, 2020 I watched a documentary about a group of kids that went to a big party and got blamed for a shooting. It was neat, but people in NYC are mean and dress funny. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted October 2, 2020 Share #18 Posted October 2, 2020 3 minutes ago, jsharr said: I watched a documentary about a group of kids that went to a big party and got blamed for a shooting. It was neat, but people in NYC are mean and dress funny. You can't convince me they weren't guilty!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Posted October 2, 2020 Share #19 Posted October 2, 2020 You're lucky you add "some of you" to that post, RG. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted October 2, 2020 Share #20 Posted October 2, 2020 I know where 53rd and Lexington is, RG. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted October 2, 2020 Share #21 Posted October 2, 2020 1 hour ago, Razors Edge said: You can't convince me they weren't guilty!!!! I watched the documentary many times. They were framed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted October 2, 2020 Share #22 Posted October 2, 2020 10 minutes ago, jsharr said: I watched the documentary many times. They were framed. Well, maybe their still bad folks and should have been locked up anyway? Do we really need to have proof? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted October 2, 2020 Share #23 Posted October 2, 2020 16 minutes ago, Dottles said: I know where 53rd and Lexington is, RG. Again I know 53rd and Lexington is. I know NYC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randomguy Posted October 2, 2020 Author Share #24 Posted October 2, 2020 26 minutes ago, Dottles said: I know where 53rd and Lexington is, RG. Why do you know that intersection? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted October 2, 2020 Share #25 Posted October 2, 2020 2 minutes ago, Randomguy said: Why do you know that intersection? He made a mistake and sent his PRI prescription meds to the CVS on the corner there, rather than to the CVS just down the road from his house. It can happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randomguy Posted October 2, 2020 Author Share #26 Posted October 2, 2020 17 hours ago, Page Turner said: Better than Central Park: Olmsted and Vaux’s Brooklyn Masterpiece I believe it to be better for the lack of tourists. It may be a bit nicer in certain ways, too, but not cycling. 3 mile loops in Prospect Park and you want to blow your head off after a little while. Not that you don't in CP from the dumb tourists and idiots, but the loop is 6 miles, so the experience doesn't feel as constrained. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randomguy Posted October 2, 2020 Author Share #27 Posted October 2, 2020 2 minutes ago, Razors Edge said: He made a mistake and sent his PRI prescription meds to the CVS on the corner there, rather than to the CVS just down the road from his house. It can happen. Well he better keep his hands of my PRI meds if he comes to town! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parr8hed Posted October 2, 2020 Share #28 Posted October 2, 2020 I know everything I want to know about New York City. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted October 2, 2020 Share #29 Posted October 2, 2020 9 minutes ago, Parr8hed said: I know everything I want to know about New York City. RG gave you his address? And the door code? Without the door code, you ain't getting in. His door man is generally asleep in the mail room most of the day, and few visitors get in. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffJim Posted October 2, 2020 Share #30 Posted October 2, 2020 NY City has some pretty rough characters. Not sure Id go back 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted October 2, 2020 Share #31 Posted October 2, 2020 48 minutes ago, Randomguy said: Why do you know that intersection? 20 years ago I stayed at a hotel there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randomguy Posted October 2, 2020 Author Share #32 Posted October 2, 2020 46 minutes ago, Parr8hed said: I know everything I want to know about New York City. Like hell you do, get yer ass out here for some beer and mayhem! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randomguy Posted October 2, 2020 Author Share #33 Posted October 2, 2020 17 minutes ago, BuffJim said: NY City has some pretty rough characters. Not sure Id go back When are you coming next? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Grass Posted October 2, 2020 Share #34 Posted October 2, 2020 Too bad it turned back into such a shit hole. Mayor Giuliani had it in really good shape. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12string Posted October 2, 2020 Share #35 Posted October 2, 2020 I know NYC is where they make the world's best cup of coffee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtyhip Posted October 2, 2020 Share #36 Posted October 2, 2020 I answered in the Texan thread. Operating on my phone here and the screen is tiny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffJim Posted October 2, 2020 Share #37 Posted October 2, 2020 1 hour ago, Randomguy said: When are you coming next? Not sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randomguy Posted October 2, 2020 Author Share #38 Posted October 2, 2020 59 minutes ago, BuffJim said: Not sure. Not much going on in the city now, unfortunately. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted October 2, 2020 Share #39 Posted October 2, 2020 I've been there a few times, it's like flying on a plane, I feel filthy afterward. My wife loves cities, who knows, maybe we'll buy that place you linked in another post, it seemed reasonable, maybe a bit small. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Posted October 3, 2020 Share #40 Posted October 3, 2020 6 hours ago, Dottles said: Again I know 53rd and Lexington is. I know NYC. Did you know that's where my old office building is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donkpow Posted October 3, 2020 Share #41 Posted October 3, 2020 Fogettaboutit, this is what NYC looked like the last time I was there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted October 3, 2020 Share #42 Posted October 3, 2020 48 minutes ago, donkpow said: Fogettaboutit, this is what NYC looked like the last time I was there. You're a dog? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted October 3, 2020 Share #43 Posted October 3, 2020 1 hour ago, Kirby said: Did you know that's where my old office building is? Really!?? I stayed here a couple weeks. https://www.loewshotels.com/regency-hotel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donkpow Posted October 3, 2020 Share #44 Posted October 3, 2020 9 hours ago, Square Wheels said: You're a dog? Maybe. What's a gig like that pay? I have to warn you, though, I've got a pretty sweet thing going on as a government mule. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Posted October 3, 2020 Share #45 Posted October 3, 2020 10 hours ago, Dottles said: Really!?? I stayed here a couple weeks. https://www.loewshotels.com/regency-hotel Really, except that was so long ago that the CVS wasn't across the street yet. That hotel has a great central location for exploring the city! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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