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I know there's a thread about visiting NYC on here, but I don't really care. I'm posting this anyways.
I've been to NYC lots, done all the touristy stuff (ellis island, statue of liberty, empire state building, etc..) am going back in November and want some new things to do/places to visit. any suggestions? also, need a nice hotel to stay at (stayed at the westin times square last time) anyone know of any smaller boutique type hotels that are nice/not outrageously expensive?
ps, this trip is for 2 dudes, so don't need to worry about doing things that Mrs. KCFD would like to do. (I'm not against just going out and getting smashed every night, but I don't want to just go to shitty bars, I could do that here)
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have you done the high line?
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have you done the high line?
no, what is this? somewhat intrigued
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http://www.thehighline.org/
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oh yeah, I've heard of that.
Is it actually cool, or is it one of those things that would be like "oh this is neat, what do we do now? look at this grass?"
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I have no idea, just want to do it next time I'm in town. iirc one of our new york posters talked about it in the NYC master thread but, alas,.....
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going there on thursday.
seeing a bunch of bands, eating at a bunch of restaurants, banging lots of chicks. nbd. l33t 4 lyf3
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oh yeah, I've heard of that.
Is it actually cool, or is it one of those things that would be like "oh this is neat, what do we do now? look at this grass?"
this, if you are an architect, landscape designer, or in general an artsy person it will probably be super super cool for you, otherwise walk through it, maybe take some pictures across the water and you're done, 30 minutes max, there is the chelsea market http://www.chelseamarket.com/ right by the highline which I've heard is pretty cool to walk through, but it was closed when I was there :dubious:
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going there on thursday.
seeing a bunch of bands, eating at a bunch of restaurants, banging lots of chicks. nbd. l33t 4 lyf3
Do me a favor and find out if fake hipster glasses are still in style. If I should know this answer already please disregard question. TIA
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oh yeah, I've heard of that.
Is it actually cool, or is it one of those things that would be like "oh this is neat, what do we do now? look at this grass?"
this, if you are an architect, landscape designer, or in general an artsy person it will probably be super super cool for you, otherwise walk through it, maybe take some pictures across the water and you're done, 30 minutes max, there is the chelsea market http://www.chelseamarket.com/ right by the highline which I've heard is pretty cool to walk through, but it was closed when I was there :dubious:
not me. while I do enjoy the finer things in life, generally these sorts of things don't amuse me all that much. the story behind it is cool, and I will probably end up going just to see what it's like. Will report back to you.
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oh yeah, I've heard of that.
Is it actually cool, or is it one of those things that would be like "oh this is neat, what do we do now? look at this grass?"
this, if you are an architect, landscape designer, or in general an artsy person it will probably be super super cool for you, otherwise walk through it, maybe take some pictures across the water and you're done, 30 minutes max, there is the chelsea market http://www.chelseamarket.com/ right by the highline which I've heard is pretty cool to walk through, but it was closed when I was there :dubious:
not me. while I do enjoy the finer things in life, generally these sorts of things don't amuse me all that much. the story behind it is cool, and I will probably end up going just to see what it's like. Will report back to you.
save your money and go to branson or something. sheesh.
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oh yeah, I've heard of that.
Is it actually cool, or is it one of those things that would be like "oh this is neat, what do we do now? look at this grass?"
this, if you are an architect, landscape designer, or in general an artsy person it will probably be super super cool for you, otherwise walk through it, maybe take some pictures across the water and you're done, 30 minutes max, there is the chelsea market http://www.chelseamarket.com/ right by the highline which I've heard is pretty cool to walk through, but it was closed when I was there :dubious:
not me. while I do enjoy the finer things in life, generally these sorts of things don't amuse me all that much. the story behind it is cool, and I will probably end up going just to see what it's like. Will report back to you.
save your money and go to branson or something. sheesh.
oh yeah, I just love branson. love it. I mean, who doesn't?
I'm betting you're jealous that you can't visit branson on the weekends up there in michigan. bummer man. bummer
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Go to McSorleys, order the dark, enjoy.
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Where are you wanting to stay? I know quite a few good hotels, eateries, and clubs around Times Square
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Where are you wanting to stay? I know quite a few good hotels, eateries, and clubs around Times Square
have stayed in times square before, was hoping to stay near soho or the village or something like that...
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going there on thursday.
seeing a bunch of bands, eating at a bunch of restaurants, banging lots of chicks. nbd. l33t 4 lyf3
OSU game?
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going there on thursday.
seeing a bunch of bands, eating at a bunch of restaurants, banging lots of chicks. nbd. l33t 4 lyf3
OSU game?
don't know if i'll be able to. unless you've got inside info on cheap tix.
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Would def. get some cocaine. Take a bunch of it before going out.
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Go to McSorleys, order the dark, enjoy.
:drink:
yes
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I'm taking the lady for her first trip next month.
I'm reasonably familiar with the city, but not at all familiar with Broadway shows and she wants to see "The Book of Mormon."
Anyone have any suggestions on the best/cheapest way to purchase tickets? I know there are all sorts of services besides Stub Hub and the like, but nothing beyond that.
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I'm taking the lady for her first trip next month.
I'm reasonably familiar with the city, but not at all familiar with Broadway shows and she wants to see "The Book of Mormon."
Anyone have any suggestions on the best/cheapest way to purchase tickets? I know there are all sorts of services besides Stub Hub and the like, but nothing beyond that.
buy them from the box office 2 or 3 months ago.
http://www.bookofmormonbroadway.com/tickets.php
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you can roll the dice and line up at tkts for a lot of shows. TBOM is really popular right now so that won't be an option for you.
http://gonyc.about.com/cs/discountbroadway/a/tktsbooth.htm
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you can roll the dice and line up at tkts for a lot of shows.
HELPFUL.
buy them from the box office 2 or 3 months ago.
less than helpful
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boy oh boy. is there anything better than going to see a broadway show?
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yes there is.
going to a broadway show held within a coffee shop. or even better, a broadway show about coffee shops held within a coffee shop.
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boy oh boy. is there anything better than going to see a broadway show?
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not going to see one and making fun of the people that do :dunno:
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I enjoy broadway shows
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the only broadway shows i've seen are the lion king and avenue q, and they were both fantastic.
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Wicked was v. v. good. Bought tix the day of for ~$80 iirc :dunno:
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Broadway shows are wicked good. Especially musicals. Seriously.
If you can't get into Book of Mormon, this is cool: http://sleepnomorenyc.com/ (http://sleepnomorenyc.com/)
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Broadway shows are wicked good. Especially musicals. Seriously.
If you can't get into Book of Mormon, this is cool: http://sleepnomorenyc.com/ (http://sleepnomorenyc.com/)
that looks amazing. will do.
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What do you wear to a Broadway show?
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What do you wear to a Broadway show?
I have worn a sport coat the times I have gone. you see people wearing everything from jeans to black tie though. the later in the evening the show the more formal. People have been more formal at the shows I've been to in Omaha but it's probably just because the locals don't get to do crap like that very often.
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Broadway shows are wicked good. Especially musicals. Seriously.
If you can't get into Book of Mormon, this is cool: http://sleepnomorenyc.com/ (http://sleepnomorenyc.com/)
:eek: Sounds creepy and marvelous! :eek:
That will probably be a tough sell with the girlfriend, but it's worth a try.
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What do you wear to a Broadway show?
a paper bag over your head and a sign around your neck that reads "whipped"
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I've been meaning to say, for anyone heading to NYC without a crap ton of hotel points or those who are just looking for something a little less touristy, I can't recommend this place highly enough. It's probably the best value in Manhattan.
http://sanctuaryguestsuites.com/sanctuary-stanton/
It's run by some Hare Krishnas, but they're not in your face about it or anything. You get a ton of space, a full kitchen, a patio and a great location with all the bars and restaurants in the LES.
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Improv at the pit. People's Improv.
That is all.
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Upright Citizen's Brigade?
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Upright Citizen's Brigade?
My brother went there when he was in NYC in March. Rafi from The League was partaking in the improv. Amy Poehler shows up on some Sundays apparently.
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I'm going at the end of June. List the food I should eat. I don't care what it is, as long as it's delicious. Five star, food cart, whatever.
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Gramercy Tavern
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Probably going in a few months with my wife. Please also list the best broadway performances you have seen so I can pick from a couple.
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12 Restaurants for Out of Towners:
http://ny.eater.com/archives/2012/05/everyone_loves_the_food_at.php (http://ny.eater.com/archives/2012/05/everyone_loves_the_food_at.php)
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Mrs Gooch and I will be attending th pre-season NIT in November. Please keep updating this thread all summer and fall and I will have Hemmy print it out for me to take along with us. Kthx
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every midwesterner who kind of likes food or cooking should spend some time at eataly imo
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every midwesterner who kind of likes food or cooking should spend some time at eataly imo
Good call. And grab a beer/wine at the bar upstairs.
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every midwesterner who kind of likes food or cooking should spend some time at eataly imo
Googled it, they have DFH 120 minute IPA on tap. :surprised: :cheers:
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every midwesterner who kind of likes food or cooking should spend some time at eataly imo
Googled it, they have DFH 120 minute IPA on tap. :surprised: :cheers:
Had that on tap in Key West at The Porch.
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Guy on GPC asks if he, a white midwesterner of high values, will survive visit to The Bronx/Yankee Stadium. Other's speculate chances about 50/50.
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Thinking about going tomorrow night to watch the Royals play the Yanks. Any tips, trends, or hazards to watch out for? Royals shirt OK to wear there?
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Catch public transportation if you can. Driving thru the Bronx sucks.
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I'm taking the train from NJ to Penn st, then the subway up to the Bronx. I have been riding the subway, in the day light, for the last 2 days. Just wondering about the bronx.
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You're wearing the opposing team's jersey leaving the Bronx at night...what could go wrong?
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You should be fine. Most people would recommend not spending any time in the surrounding neighborhood (you won't be missing anything). Ride the subway to the stadium, go into the stadium. Leave the stadium, go to the subway.
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JFC. Makes me want to find this guy and get stabby.
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I didn't realize wearing Royals gear in the Bronx was almost like wearing Blue on the Blood's turf.
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For some reason I enjoyed the fact that he noted he was riding the subway in the daylight. I mean, I know what he's getting at, but still.
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For some reason I enjoyed the fact that he noted he was riding the subway in the daylight. I mean, I know what he's getting at, but still.
It was for good reason. That was the best part.
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Are there any Broadway shows playing now that a straight midwesterner male would enjoy?
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We are going to Book of Mormon. Just got our tix in the mail. I'm bi-curious white Midwestern so I hit most your qualifiers.
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We are going to Book of Mormon. Just got our tix in the mail. I'm bi-curious white Midwestern so I hit most your qualifiers.
Congrats.
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Thanks kk. Looking forward to our trip to Chicago as well.
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Guy on GPC asks if he, a white midwesterner of high values, will survive visit to The Bronx/Yankee Stadium. Other's speculate chances about 50/50.
Anyone heard an update? Did TXbusinessCat survive the Bronx? Or did he get str8 mugged?! :ohno:
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We are going to Book of Mormon. Just got our tix in the mail. I'm bi-curious white Midwestern so I hit most your qualifiers.
Congrats.
Yeah, nice work. You have to plan way ahead to get those tix.
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We are going to Book of Mormon. Just got our tix in the mail. I'm bi-curious white Midwestern so I hit most your qualifiers.
I am crazy jelly of you.
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We are going to Book of Mormon. Just got our tix in the mail. I'm bi-curious white Midwestern so I hit most your qualifiers.
I am crazy jelly of you.
I am considering this since SD has already gotten tickets (I mean, it has to be good if SD is going.). What other shows should I be considering?
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We are going to Book of Mormon. Just got our tix in the mail. I'm bi-curious white Midwestern so I hit most your qualifiers.
I am crazy jelly of you.
I am considering this since SD has already gotten tickets (I mean, it has to be good if SD is going.). What other shows should I be considering?
It is crazy hard to get tickets as far as I know. However, I have the soundtrack and other than being extremely uncomfortable sometimes the music is fantastic.
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I am considering this since SD has already gotten tickets (I mean, it has to be good if SD is going.). What other shows should I be considering?
[/quote]It is crazy hard to get tickets as far as I know. However, I have the soundtrack and other than being extremely uncomfortable sometimes the music is fantastic.
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I am about 4 months out. Their are plenty of tickets available. I just want to pick between at least two shows, and I need some help with what other shows I should be considering.
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I have never been to NYC, so from your past experiences, please suggest a couple of nice hotels near/on broadway and a couple of great places to eat.
Are the package deals with a hotel and a show the way to go, or are those craptity hotels? I have some points, but I don't give a crap if I use them or not. I will just pay for whatever I do if I select a hotel that I don't have points for.
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Wicked is super fun.
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We are going to Book of Mormon. Just got our tix in the mail. I'm bi-curious white Midwestern so I hit most your qualifiers.
Congrats.
Yeah, nice work. You have to plan way ahead to get those tix.
yeah, we aren't going until March. I plan all travel way ahead to assure award availability.
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just go to one broadway show. If you can't entertain yourself the rest of the time in New York my goodness.
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just go to one broadway show. If you can't entertain yourself the rest of the time in New York my goodness.
yes, absolutely confirmed
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just go to one broadway show. If you can't entertain yourself the rest of the time in New York my goodness.
I am only going to go to one. I just want to choose which one and I am asking for some suggestions. So far, I have Book of Mormon and Wicked to chose from. Any other recommendations?
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just go to one broadway show. If you can't entertain yourself the rest of the time in New York my goodness.
I am only going to go to one. I just want to choose which one and I am asking for some suggestions. So far, I have Book of Mormon and Wicked to chose from. Any other recommendations?
Some musicals/some straight plays:
Death of a Salesman
Newsies
One Man, Two Guvnors
War Horse
I haven't seen Rock of Ages, but it hardly gets more straight, white, and male than that (and it's supposed to be good). Also, Venus in Fur is supposed to be very good.
Book of Mormon would be my first choice, but...
P.S. If you want to go to see the 9/11 Memorial, you need to book a couple weeks in advance (maybe even more in the summer?) to be sure you get the day you want. Lots of folks don't know that.
P.P.S. Times Square seems utterly unbearable to me, but I see why tourists like spending time there.
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And if you do stay in Times Square, have a mutton chop at Keens.
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And if you do stay in Times Square, have a mutton chop at Keens.
Thank you for the advice! :cheers:
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When I was staying at the Time Square Marriott for work I ate at the Juniors across the street 3 straight days for breakfast so I could freak people out by putting their fantastic mustard on hash browns.
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When I was staying at the Time Square Marriott for work I ate at the Juniors across the street 3 straight days for breakfast so I could freak people out by putting their fantastic mustard on hash browns.
...and you had the cheesecake at least once, yeah? :cheese:
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When I was staying at the Time Square Marriott for work I ate at the Juniors across the street 3 straight days for breakfast so I could freak people out by putting their fantastic mustard on hash browns.
...and you had the cheesecake at least once, yeah? :cheese:
yep :drool:
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Are there any Broadway shows playing now that a straight midwesterner male would enjoy?
One specific recommendation: Jukebox Jackie. It stars Little Apple native Bridget Everett. (She was just rated the 28th-funniest person in NYC, which is not nothin' since Seinfeld was #33). It's a musical revue featuring cross-dressing, cabaret and burlesque...
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Food / bars please.....I've done already on my own the past couple times but always looking for ideas and there are TOO MANY CHOICES!!!
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I believe there's a LJS in Hoboken that's worth checking into
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I believe there's a LJS in Hoboken that's worth checking into
It closed last year
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scratch that- it closed but you might try the Melville locashe
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scratch that- it closed but you might try the Melville locashe
If it's a slash A&W, might have to check that out.
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Food / bars please.....I've done already on my own the past couple times but always looking for ideas and there are TOO MANY CHOICES!!!
gramercy tavern and spotted big are my two favs. don't get reservations at the tavern. sit in the bar area. show up before the doors open at the pig or you'll be waiting a long time.
http://www.thespottedpig.com/#home
http://www.gramercytavern.com/
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Thank you sir. Gramercy was on my short list. I'll post the others on my list later.
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My favorite place was Mercato. Tiny Italian place on 39th between 8/9. Burrata app is amazing.
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I'm going next weekend, do KSU Cats gather to watch hoops games? Probably not since we suck so hard at basketball.
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Grammercy Tavern is always good. I've only eaten at the bar.
Cosme is the very best meal I've had in NYC in a good while. And not too expensive. See if you can get a reservation.
2014 was the year of ramen in NYC. Ivan Ramen is supposed to be the best, and I'd suggest trying it at Gotham West Market, which is a food court (sort of) where you can try Ivan Ramen, Court Street Grocers, The Cannibal, and others. (Calling it a food court is a disservice -- if you look it up, you'll see that it is considered a good spot to eat.)
If you want to blow a bunch of cash on a fancy meal and love very good Japanese food (not sushi), go to Brushstroke.
I haven't had a chance to go there yet, but I feel like I can recommend Kitty's Canteen. It's described as "a jazz bar and Jewish soul-food joint that looks like a New Orleans bordello run by a religious cat lady." If you go too late, you'll need to get by a bouncer.
Haven't tried Mercato yet, but it looks nice.
Can't give you a defnitive answer michigancat, but I don't think so...
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I'm going next weekend, do KSU Cats gather to watch hoops games? Probably not since we suck so hard at basketball.
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When we were there last year around this time we went to the Australian (where watch parties are listed)....pretty empty but saw a group in a private area in the back...thought cool, kats. Wandered back, tried to mix in, saw buffet food ready....kept scoping out the people....nobody wearing purple...nobody greeting/friendly to us...no TVs back there....whoops, not a kstate watch party.
Slithered back to the bar and talked one of the bartenders into turning it on one of the TVs.
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2014 was the year of ramen in NYC. Ivan Ramen is supposed to be the best, and I'd suggest trying it at Gotham West Market, which is a food court (sort of) where you can try Ivan Ramen, Court Street Grocers, The Cannibal, and others. (Calling it a food court is a disservice -- if you look it up, you'll see that it is considered a good spot to eat.)
If you want to blow a bunch of cash on a fancy meal and love very good Japanese food (not sushi), go to Brushstroke.
I haven't had a chance to go there yet, but I feel like I can recommend Kitty's Canteen. It's described as "a jazz bar and Jewish soul-food joint that looks like a New Orleans bordello run by a religious cat lady." If you go too late, you'll need to get by a bouncer.
Haven't tried Mercato yet, but it looks nice.
Can't give you a defnitive answer michigancat, but I don't think so...
Went to GWM last year to check it out but didn't eat at the ramen shop...
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Thoughts on any of these?
- Employees Only
- 1 if by land, 2 if by sea
- Marea
- Alder
- Per Se (I can't pull the trigger on this one I don't think)
- White Horse Tavern
- The Smith
- Professor Thom's ?
- Grand Central Oyster Bar (was being renovated last visit)
Also, need a place in Brooklyn, headed over there for either lunch or dinner depending on what I find.
To add some reviews, been to these places
- Jimmys Corner / McSorleys - Worth the visit
- Les Halles - I'm a Bourdain fan and had a great lunch here
- Johns Pizzeria - bleh.
- Juniors - :lick:
- Joe's Shanghai - soup dumplings!
- Australian - kstate watch party bar (bball need not apply)
- Crispin - nothing memorable
- Ess-Bagel - Overwhelming but good
- The Jeffery- Way too popular for what it was (see any gastropub)
- Cask Bar and Kitchen - meh
- Momofuku Milk Bar - The $8 cereal milk wasn't all that cereal milk'y
- Piccolo Fiore - Bad choice (thanks Opentable)
- Oficina Latina - weird brunch choice...it was fine but none too popular
- PJ Clarkes - good for a late late night dinner bar choice
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Thoughts on moving there for work?
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Thoughts on moving there for work?
Go for it! A friend of mine just moved there straight from Fairway, KS and seems to enjoy it.
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Thoughts on moving there for work?
Wish I would have done it once.
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Thoughts on moving there for work?
Wish I would have done it once.
You still can
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Thoughts on moving there for work?
Wish I would have done it once.
You still can
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i like when rusty inspires people to do/try crap
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i like when rusty inspires people to do/try crap
book i'm currently reading is a Rusty suggestion.
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yes!
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I did ramen at ippudo west. Wish there was something like it in kc. Amazing. Also loved Korean food at a place called Barn Joo. Across from Beecher cheese which is a really cool shop/ apps&drinks place
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If I take a job there, I will live in Jersey and eat at diners.
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I'm about to encourage you morons to not go to rough ridin' ramen places as grown ups. Maybe you can save your pennies and go to a spaghetti w/ ragu sauce restaurant instead.
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this thread has taken a turn for the better
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Thoughts on any of these?
- Employees Only
- 1 if by land, 2 if by sea
- Marea
- Alder
- Per Se (I can't pull the trigger on this one I don't think)
- White Horse Tavern
- The Smith
- Professor Thom's ?
- Grand Central Oyster Bar (was being renovated last visit)
Also, need a place in Brooklyn, headed over there for either lunch or dinner depending on what I find.
If you go to Professor Thoms check out the upstairs. White Horse has a good happy hour, but I was a little disappointed. Other places I haven't been to but 1 if by land is supposed to be great obviously. I heard that Union Square Cafe is closing soon, you might want to add that to your list.
Brooklyn ask GOSP, I used to live in Williamsburg and can give you suggestions for that if you're heading there.
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i like when rusty inspires people to do/try crap
book i'm currently reading is a Rusty suggestion.
me too! i like most of his suggestions.
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Thoughts on any of these?
- Employees Only
- 1 if by land, 2 if by sea
- Marea
- Alder
- Per Se (I can't pull the trigger on this one I don't think)
- White Horse Tavern
- The Smith
- Professor Thom's ?
- Grand Central Oyster Bar (was being renovated last visit)
Also, need a place in Brooklyn, headed over there for either lunch or dinner depending on what I find.
To add some reviews, been to these places
- Jimmys Corner / McSorleys - Worth the visit
- Les Halles - I'm a Bourdain fan and had a great lunch here
- Johns Pizzeria - bleh.
- Juniors - :lick:
- Joe's Shanghai - soup dumplings!
- Australian - kstate watch party bar (bball need not apply)
- Crispin - nothing memorable
- Ess-Bagel - Overwhelming but good
- The Jeffery- Way too popular for what it was (see any gastropub)
- Cask Bar and Kitchen - meh
- Momofuku Milk Bar - The $8 cereal milk wasn't all that cereal milk'y
- Piccolo Fiore - Bad choice (thanks Opentable)
- Oficina Latina - weird brunch choice...it was fine but none too popular
- PJ Clarkes - good for a late late night dinner bar choice
Pork Slope in Brooklyn was pretty legit.
Also guise i'm literally moving to nyc this weekend and i'm terrified but also kind of excited but mostly terrified.
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Where are you living? I endorse chum's idea of living in Jersey and eating in diners. That's not what I've done, but it appeals to me on a visceral level.
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Thoughts on any of these?
- Employees Only
- 1 if by land, 2 if by sea
- Marea
- Alder
- Per Se (I can't pull the trigger on this one I don't think)
- White Horse Tavern
- The Smith
- Professor Thom's ?
- Grand Central Oyster Bar (was being renovated last visit)
Also, need a place in Brooklyn, headed over there for either lunch or dinner depending on what I find.
To add some reviews, been to these places
- Jimmys Corner / McSorleys - Worth the visit
- Les Halles - I'm a Bourdain fan and had a great lunch here
- Johns Pizzeria - bleh.
- Juniors - :lick:
- Joe's Shanghai - soup dumplings!
- Australian - kstate watch party bar (bball need not apply)
- Crispin - nothing memorable
- Ess-Bagel - Overwhelming but good
- The Jeffery- Way too popular for what it was (see any gastropub)
- Cask Bar and Kitchen - meh
- Momofuku Milk Bar - The $8 cereal milk wasn't all that cereal milk'y
- Piccolo Fiore - Bad choice (thanks Opentable)
- Oficina Latina - weird brunch choice...it was fine but none too popular
- PJ Clarkes - good for a late late night dinner bar choice
Pork Slope in Brooklyn was pretty legit.
Also guise i'm literally moving to nyc this weekend and i'm terrified but also kind of excited but mostly terrified.
Are you afraid of the subway?
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I would also be excited and scared if I was moving to NYC. don't let dickhole rusty be a dickhole to you. it's a huge change in enviro for hick kansans like us. I BET IT'S GOING TO BE AWESOME THO!
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Thoughts on any of these?
- Employees Only
- 1 if by land, 2 if by sea
- Marea
- Alder
- Per Se (I can't pull the trigger on this one I don't think)
- White Horse Tavern
- The Smith
- Professor Thom's ?
- Grand Central Oyster Bar (was being renovated last visit)
Also, need a place in Brooklyn, headed over there for either lunch or dinner depending on what I find.
To add some reviews, been to these places
- Jimmys Corner / McSorleys - Worth the visit
- Les Halles - I'm a Bourdain fan and had a great lunch here
- Johns Pizzeria - bleh.
- Juniors - :lick:
- Joe's Shanghai - soup dumplings!
- Australian - kstate watch party bar (bball need not apply)
- Crispin - nothing memorable
- Ess-Bagel - Overwhelming but good
- The Jeffery- Way too popular for what it was (see any gastropub)
- Cask Bar and Kitchen - meh
- Momofuku Milk Bar - The $8 cereal milk wasn't all that cereal milk'y
- Piccolo Fiore - Bad choice (thanks Opentable)
- Oficina Latina - weird brunch choice...it was fine but none too popular
- PJ Clarkes - good for a late late night dinner bar choice
Pork Slope in Brooklyn was pretty legit.
Also guise i'm literally moving to nyc this weekend and i'm terrified but also kind of excited but mostly terrified.
Are you afraid of the subway?
yes i am terrified of the subway. I downloaded the hopstop app and even with that I still managed to miss my connection or screw something up pretty much every time I tried to get anywhere. I'll be living in Brooklyn, (bedstuy) and working in the financial district.
Last time I was in town I tried to get from my job interview in the financial district to visit a friend of mine who works right by the chelsea piers and I backtracked so many times on the subway that I actually would have gotten there faster if i just walked.
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You'll figure it out soon and love it. :thumbs:
Also, maybe just use google maps? It's worked for me. (It doesn't work well in the Bay Area though - schedules are somehow off).
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there's free wifi in all the subway stations now which makes google mapping yourself around a breeze
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Thoughts on any of these?
- Employees Only been there for drinks only
- 1 if by land, 2 if by sea
- Marea fabulous seafood, priced well for what you get
- Alder I wasn't wowed, but went with a vegetarian; I remember thinking the drinks were the best part
- Per Se (I can't pull the trigger on this one I don't think)
- White Horse Tavern good burger & fries, better when you can sit outside
- The Smith solid food; good vibe; nothing special
- Professor Thom's ? delicious nachos
- Grand Central Oyster Bar (was being renovated last visit) good seafood; cool Mad Men-type atmosphere, or used to be
Heard great things about Per Se and 1 If By Land (the latter of which is supposed to be the most romantic dinner place in NYC). A very good not-too-fancy seafood place is L&W Oyster, also Fishtail by David Burke. Folks seem to love Charlie Bird, but I was handicapped again by going with a vegetarian.
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yeah everyone tells me I'll be on subway autopilot soon enough and i'm looking forward to that. I'm mostly just embarrassed because for how much that city is just a grid I can't seem to figure out my cardinal directions. Like, if I'm coming up out of a subway station I've never been in, there is a 100% chance I don't know north from south and will have to pull up either google maps or hopstop to see which way I'm walking and chances are it's probably the wrong direction.
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I'm going to change your name to BIG APPLE CAT
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the1called_Hub, because this is wintertime, you can always tell which way is south. the yellow one is the sun!
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yes i am terrified of the subway. I downloaded the hopstop app and even with that I still managed to miss my connection or screw something up pretty much every time I tried to get anywhere. I'll be living in Brooklyn, (bedstuy) and working in the financial district.
Last time I was in town I tried to get from my job interview in the financial district to visit a friend of mine who works right by the chelsea piers and I backtracked so many times on the subway that I actually would have gotten there faster if i just walked.
yeah everyone tells me I'll be on subway autopilot soon enough and i'm looking forward to that. I'm mostly just embarrassed because for how much that city is just a grid I can't seem to figure out my cardinal directions. Like, if I'm coming up out of a subway station I've never been in, there is a 100% chance I don't know north from south and will have to pull up either google maps or hopstop to see which way I'm walking and chances are it's probably the wrong direction.
Don't worry about that, literally nobody will care as long as you don't stop at the top of the stairs and block the exit.
Which line are on you in Bedstuy? A/C or G? If it's the G you can shoot up to Greenpoint for good times on the weekend. Are you near Speedy Romeo pizza?
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yeah everyone tells me I'll be on subway autopilot soon enough and i'm looking forward to that. I'm mostly just embarrassed because for how much that city is just a grid I can't seem to figure out my cardinal directions. Like, if I'm coming up out of a subway station I've never been in, there is a 100% chance I don't know north from south and will have to pull up either google maps or hopstop to see which way I'm walking and chances are it's probably the wrong direction.
The same thing happens to everyone when they first take a subway they are unfamiliar with. you will figure this out in no time. I remember my first day to work in SF I took a friggin bus and had no idea which way was North. And SF is like a tiny baby city compared to NY.
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I'm jelly. I wish I was moving to NYC.
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yes i am terrified of the subway. I downloaded the hopstop app and even with that I still managed to miss my connection or screw something up pretty much every time I tried to get anywhere. I'll be living in Brooklyn, (bedstuy) and working in the financial district.
Last time I was in town I tried to get from my job interview in the financial district to visit a friend of mine who works right by the chelsea piers and I backtracked so many times on the subway that I actually would have gotten there faster if i just walked.
yeah everyone tells me I'll be on subway autopilot soon enough and i'm looking forward to that. I'm mostly just embarrassed because for how much that city is just a grid I can't seem to figure out my cardinal directions. Like, if I'm coming up out of a subway station I've never been in, there is a 100% chance I don't know north from south and will have to pull up either google maps or hopstop to see which way I'm walking and chances are it's probably the wrong direction.
Don't worry about that, literally nobody will care as long as you don't stop at the top of the stairs and block the exit.
Which line are on you in Bedstuy? A/C or G? If it's the G you can shoot up to Greenpoint for good times on the weekend. Are you near Speedy Romeo pizza?
A/C. It's kind of a toss up because my apartment is closer to the Kingston/Throop station but while Nostrand is a longer walk from home its a little easier to get to work so i dunno...might just depend on if it's -7 degrees outside.
And yes I live 2 blocks from Speedy Romeo and it is delightful
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the1called_Hub, because this is wintertime, you can always tell which way is south. the yellow one is the sun!
the buildings are way too tall to see the sun, plus all the glass it's just a giant house of mirrors i don't know where its actually coming from.
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Also, need a place in Brooklyn, headed over there for either lunch or dinner depending on what I find.
If you go to Professor Thoms check out the upstairs. White Horse has a good happy hour, but I was a little disappointed. Other places I haven't been to but 1 if by land is supposed to be great obviously. I heard that Union Square Cafe is closing soon, you might want to add that to your list.
Brooklyn ask GOSP, I used to live in Williamsburg and can give you suggestions for that if you're heading there.
Glasserie in Greenpoint was my favorite restaurant in the city for a while, but it's hard to get to. Roberta's Pizza in Bushwick is the best pizza on earth, followed closely by Paulie Gee's pizza in Greenpoint. In south Brooklyn, Dover has a fantastic prix fixe. Five Leaves on the Greenpoint/Williamsburg border has great food, and it's by a fantastic bierhall, Spritzenhaus. However, it sounds like you might be headed to Williamsburg based on your description, so I'll tee that up for Paul Moscow.
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And yes I live 2 blocks from Speedy Romeo and it is delightful
You're all set then.
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I did ramen at ippudo west. Wish there was something like it in kc. Amazing. Also loved Korean food at a place called Barn Joo. Across from Beecher cheese which is a really cool shop/ apps&drinks place
You picked some fun spots!
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what if you forget your locker combination!
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solution- write it down on a piece of paper and hide it in your sock
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also, my recommendo is la bernadin. can't get in? try dirty french and of course the polo bar (because duh)
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also, my recommendo is la bernadin. can't get in? try dirty french and of course the polo bar (because duh)
I had Le Bernardin on my shortlist
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Thoughts on any of these?
- Employees Only been there for drinks only
- 1 if by land, 2 if by sea
- Marea fabulous seafood, priced well for what you get
- Alder I wasn't wowed, but went with a vegetarian; I remember thinking the drinks were the best part
- Per Se (I can't pull the trigger on this one I don't think)
- White Horse Tavern good burger & fries, better when you can sit outside
- The Smith solid food; good vibe; nothing special
- Professor Thom's ? delicious nachos
- Grand Central Oyster Bar (was being renovated last visit) good seafood; cool Mad Men-type atmosphere, or used to be
Heard great things about Per Se and 1 If By Land (the latter of which is supposed to be the most romantic dinner place in NYC). A very good not-too-fancy seafood place is L&W Oyster, also Fishtail by David Burke. Folks seem to love Charlie Bird, but I was handicapped again by going with a vegetarian.
Thanks for the tips....I'm booked at Marea so that's a for sure. Also booked at Barbounia for a boozy brunch.
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http://www.snagfilms.com/films/title/the_vanishing_city
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moving to nyc would def be terrifying and exciting
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I'd probably describe moving to Baghdad as terrifying.
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also applies
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I'd probably describe moving to Baghdad as terrifying.
Salina or Wichita for me
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Baghdad vs Salina would take some soul searching debate to decide.
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Baghdad vs Salina would take some soul searching debate to decide.
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No dick holding contests in Baghdad.
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I think "terrify" is a bit strong, even for clams to salina. Or maybe you guys don't know what terrify means?
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I'd give clams ptsd from all the white russians
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i would be sad about moving to salina, but then you remember you got da hickory hut :love:
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also the original cozy inn :lick:
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Scheme pizza
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I think "terrify" is a bit strong, even for clams to salina. Or maybe you guys don't know what terrify means?
I think it's ok usage
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yes i am terrified of the subway. I downloaded the hopstop app and even with that I still managed to miss my connection or screw something up pretty much every time I tried to get anywhere. I'll be living in Brooklyn, (bedstuy) and working in the financial district.
I'm happy that BigAppleCat's financial woes are about to disappear. You ever get that figured out, Hub?
Also, if you're the adventurous type w/ your eating, spend a few hours in Jackson Heights and eat around the world.
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I would do Salina before Baghdad for a place to live. Would visit Baghdad first if vacation was the thought
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Ahhh, that's where I remember hub. New York is a great place to get your finances in order.
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Ahhh, that's where I remember hub. New York is a great place to get your finances in order.
:lol:
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Well, we were all thinking it...
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Anyone been to ASSSSCAT 3000 at UCB, specifically the free show?
The ticketed show was sold out before this trip was planned. I'm wondering how early you need to line up to get a ticket.
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I'm about to encourage you morons to not go to rough ridin' ramen places as grown ups. Maybe you can save your pennies and go to a spaghetti w/ ragu sauce restaurant instead.
Ha! Last time I was in New York my traveling party just HAD to go to a trendy Ramen place and eff those places. This particular one ran their music off an ipad but set the ipad next to a record spinning on a turntable with no needle. eff YOU, RAMEN PLACE.
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I'm about to encourage you morons to not go to rough ridin' ramen places as grown ups. Maybe you can save your pennies and go to a spaghetti w/ ragu sauce restaurant instead.
Ha! Last time I was in New York my traveling party just HAD to go to a trendy Ramen place and eff those places. This particular one ran their music off an ipad but set the ipad next to a record spinning on a turntable with no needle. eff YOU, RAMEN PLACE.
Wow
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My full review of my last visit to NYC: bland boring trendy restaurants full of boring people having holiday parties and mountains of trash everywhere. And also the shitty Ramen place.
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versus crap and piss sidewalk SF
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nothing trendy about the Bay Area
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new york is a fun place. but i can't spend more than about a weekend there before i feel like I'm going bonkers. kind of like vegas in that regard.
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Don't get me wrong, I don't think SF is some sort of clean, trendy-less paradise. And to be fair to NYC, I also never really left Chelsea on my last trip.
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Also, people in the bay are stupid obsessed with Ramen. IT'S rough ridin' RAMEN YOU DWEEBS
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while we're on the subject of dumb food types. pho get gtfomf.
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KC now has 3, THREE, ramen places
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which is to say KC is basically the NYC of the Midwest
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How many pho places in kc now? Three, maybe even fo
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don't kno
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while we're on the subject of dumb food types. pho get gtfomf.
I am going to fight you next time i see you.
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Ok, so I'll just try to get to the UCB theatre as close to 6 as possible.
Thanks guys! I'll let you know if any "big hitters" show up!
And if I don't get tickets, there's a nice consolation prize right around the corner!
www.junmenramen.com/
(http://www.junmenramen.com/)
:drool:
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There are 4 ramen places within a mile walk of my apartment, so I guess Chicago is the San Francisco of the Midwest.
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New Ramen joint opens in the ICT this weekend :Woohoo:
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while we're on the subject of dumb food types. pho get gtfomf.
This has to be a troll post
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Pho season is like opposite of modelo season for me. If it's warm enough outside to drink a modelo it's too warm to eat pho
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I always enjoy pho
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i have never had pho but i've been interested
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I mean, it's always hot as eff in vietnam
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I'd hate to see Vietnamese modelo season
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:Yuck: to all of this.
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GUESS WHERE I AM
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running from a crazed killer (maybe nyc?)
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NYC really should've considered building alleys.
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I spent 5 days in NYC and never saw one pile of trash.
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I spent 5 days in NYC and never saw one pile of trash.
Did you not look at the ppl?
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I spent 5 days in NYC and never saw one pile of trash.
Did you not look at the ppl?
There was a really big rat in the subway.
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I spent 5 days in NYC and never saw one pile of trash.
Did you not look at the ppl?
There was a really big rat in the subway.
it was adorable in a it will chew your face off kind of way.
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:love:
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I spent 5 days in NYC and never saw one pile of trash.
You must have been at your hotel before any restaurants closed
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Thoughts on moving there for work?
Go for it! A friend of mine just moved there straight from Fairway, KS and seems to enjoy it.
whoa! should I do this?????? :sdeek:
@BIGAPPLECAT your thoughts?
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Thoughts on moving there for work?
Go for it! A friend of mine just moved there straight from Fairway, KS and seems to enjoy it.
whoa! should I do this?????? :sdeek:
@BIGAPPLECAT your thoughts?
one of my fav places, but not quite sure if i'd want to live there permanently unless I was pretty rich.
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Thoughts on moving there for work?
Go for it! A friend of mine just moved there straight from Fairway, KS and seems to enjoy it.
whoa! should I do this?????? :sdeek:
@BIGAPPLECAT your thoughts?
one of my fav places, but not quite sure if i'd want to live there permanently unless I was pretty rich.
crap, I can't even afford an iphone
but I am prepared for the rents
Especially worried about the weather
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Thoughts on moving there for work?
Go for it! A friend of mine just moved there straight from Fairway, KS and seems to enjoy it.
whoa! should I do this?????? :sdeek:
@BIGAPPLECAT your thoughts?
one of my fav places, but not quite sure if i'd want to live there permanently unless I was pretty rich.
crap, I can't even afford an iphone
but I am prepared for the rents
Especially worried about the weather
yeah, that is a tough one. slogging through the winter there would be pretty rough for sure. Its a fun place though!!!!
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where would you live mich?
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where would you live mich?
brooklyn, duh :Rusty:
but probably like Park Slope/Cobble Hill/Carroll Gardens or south. I'm visiting next week to see what I can get!
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i spent a few days in those exact neighborhoods a couple years ago. complete dreamboat of an area.
some great meals at Surfish Bistro (peruvian) and Miriam (isreali)
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NYC does not seem very desirable imo
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I used to think nothing could top living in NYC. Now I think nothing could top living in the suburbs in the Midwest.
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Great place to visit but I couldn’t live there. Although talking to my NY work colleagues seems like the biggest gripes are prices, taxes, tiny expensive living spaces, and weather. So only the last one would be a new problem for someone accustomed to living in the Bay Area.
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The weather/winters in NYC aren't that bad. If anything, at least in "the city," the height of the summer is worse.
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where would you live mich?
brooklyn, duh :Rusty:
but probably like Park Slope/Cobble Hill/Carroll Gardens or south. I'm visiting next week to see what I can get!
Park Slope would probably be the easiest transition from Bay Area, based on my narrow understanding of what life in the bay area is like.
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where would you live mich?
brooklyn, duh :Rusty:
but probably like Park Slope/Cobble Hill/Carroll Gardens or south. I'm visiting next week to see what I can get!
Park Slope would probably be the easiest transition from Bay Area, based on my narrow understanding of what life in the bay area is like.
my work would be split between Industry City and Financial District which also makes Park Slope seem ideal. I'm worried it's too yuppie-y for me but who knows!
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east hampton in the summer is the total balls
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rusty, my quick zillow peruse tells me you can get plenty of place for your family in park slope for ~$2m right now. NYC is a buyers market and you, bud, are a buyer. go get'em.
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also, how brooklyn is slipping in the dog adoption stuff into the listing. lmao.
https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/270-12th-St-Brooklyn-NY-11215/83042356_zpid/
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also, how brooklyn is slipping in the dog adoption stuff into the listing. lmao.
https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/270-12th-St-Brooklyn-NY-11215/83042356_zpid/
also I believe your lovely family would flourish at this property.
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also, how brooklyn is slipping in the dog adoption stuff into the listing. lmao.
https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/270-12th-St-Brooklyn-NY-11215/83042356_zpid/
LMAO
No lie a Bay Area friend basically told me the same thing about $2 million steals in Brooklyn.
For the rental market though I think Brooklyn had been a lot more stable than Manhattan
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You should live in Rego Park. That's where they live on King Of Queens.
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Where did Friends live? that place looked great
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going through the listing information on some of these places is nuts. they're dropping prices like crazy. go get a steal from one of these desperate to flee the city people rusty.
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My mind cannot grasp a $500 a month HOA let alone 38k a year in property taxes.
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My mind cannot grasp a $500 a month HOA let alone 38k a year in property taxes.
I pay $10k a year for my stupid nebraska house in property taxes!
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My mind cannot grasp a $500 a month HOA let alone 38k a year in property taxes.
that HOA is a steal at many downtown KC condos of any size.
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The weather/winters in NYC aren't that bad. If anything, at least in "the city," the height of the summer is worse.
I don't know if I believe you!
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Park Slope would probably be the easiest transition
Let's go for most difficult transition. And also biggest overall PIA to live there.
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My mind cannot grasp a $500 a month HOA let alone 38k a year in property taxes.
that HOA is a steal at many downtown KC condos of any size.
$500 per month?
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The weather/winters in NYC aren't that bad. If anything, at least in "the city," the height of the summer is worse.
I don't know if I believe you!
I'm a summer guy so I'm biased but trips during the 4th and middle of winter, summer definitely wins out. Streets are a mess, transportation delays, etc in winter. Blech.
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My mind cannot grasp a $500 a month HOA let alone 38k a year in property taxes.
that HOA is a steal at many downtown KC condos of any size.
$500 per month?
For sure. Should probably be talking about this in terms of square foot though. $500/month there is probably for a shoebox.
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The weather/winters in NYC aren't that bad. If anything, at least in "the city," the height of the summer is worse.
I don't know if I believe you!
You're next to the ocean. That helps to regulate the winter weather. It's easy to put on a nice coat and scarf and make your way around in the winter. Really hot days in the summer are worse. No AC in the subway stations (plus lots of other places). And the smells. The smell of garbage baking in the sun, waiting to be picked up. The smell of dog piss reducing on the sidewalks, because there is no grass. You have to walk everywhere. Lots of places just aren't equipped to deal with it.
Of course, I could just be talking out of my ass.
*edit: I also just generally prefer relatively colder weather versus 90+ degree heat.
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The weather/winters in NYC aren't that bad. If anything, at least in "the city," the height of the summer is worse.
I don't know if I believe you!
You're next to the ocean. That helps to regulate the winter weather. It's easy to put on a nice coat and scarf and make your way around in the winter. Really hot days in the summer are worse. No AC in the subway stations (plus lots of other places). And the smells. The smell of garbage baking in the sun, waiting to be picked up. The smell of dog piss reducing on the sidewalks, because there is no grass. You have to walk everywhere. Lots of places just aren't equipped to deal with it.
Of course, I could just be talking out of my ass.
yeah the trash smell might be valid plus the subways. (but being close to the ocean should help regulate summer weather too!)
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The weather/winters in NYC aren't that bad. If anything, at least in "the city," the height of the summer is worse.
I don't know if I believe you!
You're next to the ocean. That helps to regulate the winter weather. It's easy to put on a nice coat and scarf and make your way around in the winter. Really hot days in the summer are worse. No AC in the subway stations (plus lots of other places). And the smells. The smell of garbage baking in the sun, waiting to be picked up. The smell of dog piss reducing on the sidewalks, because there is no grass. You have to walk everywhere. Lots of places just aren't equipped to deal with it.
Of course, I could just be talking out of my ass.
yeah the trash smell might be valid plus the subways. (but being close to the ocean should help regulate summer weather too!)
Don't underestimate the smell of sidewalk dog piss. You might be surprised. But perhaps you're immune to street-level mammalian biological evacuations by now.
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I was in NYC for Mother’s Day weekend 2 years ago. I have some friends who live there now so I need to visit there again. I could never live there tho.
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I think I could easily live in Manhattan as a bachelor with no kids. However, I'd get paid the same I do living in Texas, but I'd feel quite a bit poorer between living expenses and taxes. Would be harder to build fat stacks.
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eff it, let's do this
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eff it, let's do this
:surprised: When? I'll def hit you up.
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eff it, let's do this
Life is for living.
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eff it, let's do this
:surprised: When? I'll def hit you up.
Next month!
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eff it, let's do this
Life is for living.
we were kind of torn and one thing that swayed me was a friend that said to me "if you want an adventure, go, if you don't, stay"
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eff it, let's do this
Life is for living.
we were kind of torn and one thing that swayed me was a friend that said to me "if you want an adventure, go, if you don't, stay"
I think it will be good for you. California has softened you up. You could use some grizzle.
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Mets or Yankees? Nicks or Nets? Islanders or Rangers? Jets or Giants?
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Not sure they have the same quality of avocado toast in NYC as they do on SF
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Mets or Yankees? Nicks or Nets? Islanders or Rangers? Jets or Giants?
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I think you know the answer to all of those questions
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Not sure they have the same quality of avocado toast in NYC as they do on SF
The produce is going to suck crap, there is no doubt
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Not sure they have the same quality of avocado toast in NYC as they do on SF
The produce is going to suck crap, there is no doubt
How can you be chaussure?
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Mets or Yankees? Nicks or Nets? Islanders or Rangers? Jets or Giants?
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I think you know the answer to all of those questions
mets, nets, isles, jets? no mix and match?
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Mets or Yankees? Nicks or Nets? Islanders or Rangers? Jets or Giants?
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I think you know the answer to all of those questions
mets, nets, isles, jets? no mix and match?
That was my initial thought but I'll actually probably be a Knicks guy who goes to Nets games and isn't invested
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Mets or Yankees? Nicks or Nets? Islanders or Rangers? Jets or Giants?
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I think you know the answer to all of those questions
mets, nets, isles, jets? no mix and match?
That was my initial thought but I'll actually probably be a Knicks guy who goes to Nets games and isn't invested
The knicks are fun right now and there is a lot of energy around that and it'll be fun AF to be a fan in the city I bet. Also I bet they make a run at dame.
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Mets or Yankees? Nicks or Nets? Islanders or Rangers? Jets or Giants?
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I think you know the answer to all of those questions
mets, nets, isles, jets? no mix and match?
That was my initial thought but I'll actually probably be a Knicks guy who goes to Nets games and isn't invested
The knicks are fun right now and there is a lot of energy around that and it'll be fun AF to be a fan in the city I bet. Also I bet they make a run at dame.
Yeah I worry it will make Knicks games too expensive
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where are you going to live (i assume brooklyn, obviously)?
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where are you going to live (i assume brooklyn, obviously)?
Probably Bay Ridge because of schools and work. It's a ways out there but it's pleasant and different enough from where we are now
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This is an amazing turn of events. The ultimate pick up ball aficionado in the worlds best place to play pickup.
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you can get a surprising amount of house for less than $1.5m in Bay Ridge.
BASKETBALL HOOP!
https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/77-78th-St-Brooklyn-NY-11209/30696258_zpid/
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Probably Bay Ridge.
i see you more as a wiley voter, but you'll probably fit in fine with the garcia tribe too. looks like you get stuck with staten island for congress though (pending redistricting).
https://twitter.com/cfdev/status/1410984005772644357
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Probably Bay Ridge.
i see you more as a wiley voter, but you'll probably fit in fine with the garcia tribe too. looks like you get stuck with staten island for congress though (pending redistricting).
https://twitter.com/cfdev/status/1410984005772644357
Yeah a rough ridin' republican congressperson what the eff even is that
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Probably Bay Ridge.
i see you more as a wiley voter, but you'll probably fit in fine with the garcia tribe too. looks like you get stuck with staten island for congress though (pending redistricting).
https://twitter.com/cfdev/status/1410984005772644357
Yeah a rough ridin' republican congressperson what the eff even is that
However, check out the city councilman
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Justin_Brannan
Brannan also founded the deathgrind band Caninus, known for using two dogs as vocalists.
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OMG
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:frown:
https://www.metalsucks.net/2011/01/05/r-i-p-basil-caninus-2001-2011/
https://metalinsider.net/in-memoriam/r-i-p-budgie-pit-bull-and-caninus-vocalist
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The weather/winters in NYC aren't that bad. If anything, at least in "the city," the height of the summer is worse.
I don't know if I believe you!
You're next to the ocean. That helps to regulate the winter weather. It's easy to put on a nice coat and scarf and make your way around in the winter. Really hot days in the summer are worse. No AC in the subway stations (plus lots of other places). And the smells. The smell of garbage baking in the sun, waiting to be picked up. The smell of dog piss reducing on the sidewalks, because there is no grass. You have to walk everywhere. Lots of places just aren't equipped to deal with it.
Of course, I could just be talking out of my ass.
*edit: I also just generally prefer relatively colder weather versus 90+ degree heat.
Rusty, a New Yorker!?! :horrorsurprise:
The winters aren't terribly cold, but it's wet as hell. The worst part about the NE Seaboard is that the sun disappears in mid to late October and you won't see it again until the spring. Growing up in Western Kansas going literally weeks without sunlight was hard for me. It's always cloudy in the winter and the sunset is crazy early. I thought seasonal effective disorder was bullshit until I moved to Boston. I loved Boston, I hated the crap out of November-February.
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I gotta imagine where I lived in Michigan is worse for the cold months (but not nearly as hot as NYC). Michigan would be cloudy from November to May and spring was just second winter.
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The weather/winters in NYC aren't that bad. If anything, at least in "the city," the height of the summer is worse.
I don't know if I believe you!
You're next to the ocean. That helps to regulate the winter weather. It's easy to put on a nice coat and scarf and make your way around in the winter. Really hot days in the summer are worse. No AC in the subway stations (plus lots of other places). And the smells. The smell of garbage baking in the sun, waiting to be picked up. The smell of dog piss reducing on the sidewalks, because there is no grass. You have to walk everywhere. Lots of places just aren't equipped to deal with it.
Of course, I could just be talking out of my ass.
*edit: I also just generally prefer relatively colder weather versus 90+ degree heat.
Rusty, a New Yorker!?! :horrorsurprise:
The winters aren't terribly cold, but it's wet as hell. The worst part about the NE Seaboard is that the sun disappears in mid to late October and you won't see it again until the spring. Growing up in Western Kansas going literally weeks without sunlight was hard for me. It's always cloudy in the winter and the sunset is crazy early. I thought seasonal effective disorder was bullshit until I moved to Boston. I loved Boston, I hated the crap out of November-February.
Yeah eastern part of any timezone is no joke with the SAD. Living in Chicago with sunsets at 4:30 was brutal. Used to take vitamin D when I lived up there, which i'm not sure actually helped at all but at least made me feel like i was doing something.
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Probably Bay Ridge.
i see you more as a wiley voter, but you'll probably fit in fine with the garcia tribe too. looks like you get stuck with staten island for congress though (pending redistricting).
https://twitter.com/cfdev/status/1410984005772644357
we're ending up in Clinton Hill, which is Wiley country! they are filming scenes for the new Corduroy movie in the neighborhood. Also Biggie Smalls grew up nearby! Wow!
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Probably Bay Ridge.
i see you more as a wiley voter, but you'll probably fit in fine with the garcia tribe too. looks like you get stuck with staten island for congress though (pending redistricting).
https://twitter.com/cfdev/status/1410984005772644357
we're ending up in Clinton Hill, which is Wiley country! they are filming scenes for the new Corduroy movie in the neighborhood. Also Biggie Smalls grew up nearby! Wow!
lol, Bed-Stuy is a little bit different now than it was in the 70's and 80's when Biggie was growing up there.
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Rusty moves to Brooklyn was really an inevitable outcome.
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Probably Bay Ridge.
i see you more as a wiley voter, but you'll probably fit in fine with the garcia tribe too. looks like you get stuck with staten island for congress though (pending redistricting).
https://twitter.com/cfdev/status/1410984005772644357
we're ending up in Clinton Hill, which is Wiley country! they are filming scenes for the new Corduroy movie in the neighborhood. Also Biggie Smalls grew up nearby! Wow!
lol, Bed-Stuy is a little bit different now than it was in the 70's and 80's when Biggie was growing up there.
He actually lived in Clinton Hill!!! Not far from my new place.
Muuuuuuuuuch different
https://www.thedailybeast.com/inside-biggie-smalls-childhood-home-how-the-one-room-shack-turned-into-a-dollar4k-condo
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This is in the neighborhood and I think it's pretty cringey but lol
https://twitter.com/JanPostmaUSA/status/1375798926742290441
https://twitter.com/TuriLightways/status/1373471594643869700
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ngl pretty jelly you're in NYC now. Part of me still wishes I took the transfer job to move there for the delat terminal update at la guardia, but also part of me is glad I didn't. I could probably hack it in the city for 2-3 years and that's about it. But it would be a great 2-3 years.
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ngl pretty jelly you're in NYC now. Part of me still wishes I took the transfer job to move there for the delat terminal update at la guardia, but also part of me is glad I didn't. I could probably hack it in the city for 2-3 years and that's about it. But it would be a great 2-3 years.
You don't know if you can hack it until you try! I was lucky to have a company that pays an appropriate NYC wage and paid for all the moving expenses.
BTW I flew into LaGuardia on United a couple times recently and was blown away at that terminal compared to like seven or eight years ago. Felt like a real life modern airport instead of a dank crowded cave. Still took like an hour to get a cab, but it was very clean and spacious!
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can’t wait for rusty to start slamming nyc pelts on the reg
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ngl pretty jelly you're in NYC now. Part of me still wishes I took the transfer job to move there for the delat terminal update at la guardia, but also part of me is glad I didn't. I could probably hack it in the city for 2-3 years and that's about it. But it would be a great 2-3 years.
You don't know if you can hack it until you try! I was lucky to have a company that pays an appropriate NYC wage and paid for all the moving expenses.
BTW I flew into LaGuardia on United a couple times recently and was blown away at that terminal compared to like seven or eight years ago. Felt like a real life modern airport instead of a dank crowded cave. Still took like an hour to get a cab, but it was very clean and spacious!
It really was a horrid airport, current KCI would be an improvement.
Yes and no with hacking it. I loved, absolutely loved the several days I spent there (by myself!) going to a Mets-Royals game (in 2016, so they were still a lil salty about 2015), went to see Book of Mormon (and really should've shelled out for Hamilton, the week before I went Lin Manuel announced he was done as part of the cast, so it was like the last few weeks of the original cast, and it went from like $600 to $2000, oh well), visited the Met, spent time at great restaurants, went to the Colbert Report (Bernie Sanders was a surprise guest!), ate dinner at the bar that was used as inspiration for HIMYM (without realizing it until I ducked in, I was just walking back from Central Park), and spend one very insane night barhopping. And I really enjoyed taking the subway, insane people watching, but also relatively convenient. Crazy whirlwind. There's a reason I love NYC out of many cities, but to me it kicks Chicago's, LA's, SF's, and many other's asses, I'm not going to mention the dumpster fires that are DFW and Houston the same league.
That being said, while it's a super energizing city, never ending and always something to do, but I could see well, the sort of compromises being there ends up being. It's obviously crowded, loud, and forever blanketed with a sea of humanity. It's both it's greatest asset and greatest weakness. In the end I know me, and I'd love a ton of it, but I'd also pine, absolutely pine, to GTFO after a while and be done with the madhouse. I can't imagine for example being there during the crazy days of COVID, it would've broken me. I see NYC as a ride and eventually I'd like to get off of thank you very much.
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ngl pretty jelly you're in NYC now. Part of me still wishes I took the transfer job to move there for the delat terminal update at la guardia, but also part of me is glad I didn't. I could probably hack it in the city for 2-3 years and that's about it. But it would be a great 2-3 years.
You don't know if you can hack it until you try! I was lucky to have a company that pays an appropriate NYC wage and paid for all the moving expenses.
BTW I flew into LaGuardia on United a couple times recently and was blown away at that terminal compared to like seven or eight years ago. Felt like a real life modern airport instead of a dank crowded cave. Still took like an hour to get a cab, but it was very clean and spacious!
It really was a horrid airport, current KCI would be an improvement.
Yes and no with hacking it. I loved, absolutely loved the several days I spent there (by myself!) going to a Mets-Royals game (in 2016, so they were still a lil salty about 2015), went to see Book of Mormon (and really should've shelled out for Hamilton, the week before I went Lin Manuel announced he was done as part of the cast, so it was like the last few weeks of the original cast, and it went from like $600 to $2000, oh well), visited the Met, spent time at great restaurants, went to the Colbert Report (Bernie Sanders was a surprise guest!), ate dinner at the bar that was used as inspiration for HIMYM (without realizing it until I ducked in, I was just walking back from Central Park), and spend one very insane night barhopping. And I really enjoyed taking the subway, insane people watching, but also relatively convenient. Crazy whirlwind. There's a reason I love NYC out of many cities, but to me it kicks Chicago's, LA's, SF's, and many other's asses, I'm not going to mention the dumpster fires that are DFW and Houston the same league.
That being said, while it's a super energizing city, never ending and always something to do, but I could see well, the sort of compromises being there ends up being. It's obviously crowded, loud, and forever blanketed with a sea of humanity. It's both it's greatest asset and greatest weakness. In the end I know me, and I'd love a ton of it, but I'd also pine, absolutely pine, to GTFO after a while and be done with the madhouse. I can't imagine for example being there during the crazy days of COVID, it would've broken me. I see NYC as a ride and eventually I'd like to get off of thank you very much.
Ol' Rusty's pulling a reverse Baz Luhrmann: Live in New York City once but leave before it makes you hard,
Live in northern California once but leave before it makes you soft
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LOL, had similar thoughts when I visited especially "I see NYC as a ride and eventually I would want to get off"
You were dead on regarding the subways as well, like I love the mass transit to anywhere you want but holy eff I saw more weird ass crap in 5 days of riding the NYC subways than I have seen in my entire hayseed life in KC.
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That being said, while it's a super energizing city, never ending and always something to do, but I could see well, the sort of compromises being there ends up being. It's obviously crowded, loud, and forever blanketed with a sea of humanity. It's both it's greatest asset and greatest weakness. In the end I know me, and I'd love a ton of it, but I'd also pine, absolutely pine, to GTFO after a while and be done with the madhouse. I can't imagine for example being there during the crazy days of COVID, it would've broken me. I see NYC as a ride and eventually I'd like to get off of thank you very much.
Yeah we definitely paid more than we originally intended for an apartment because we wanted somewhat of a "sanctuary" that could weather another potential lockdown (which I'm doubtful will happen, but whatever). We actually had to match a bid above the asking rent! Because New York is back, baby.
I also don't know that I could live in Manhattan, but man Brooklyn residential neighborhoods like Park Slope and Fort Greene just seem like really pleasant places to live with plenty to do but without that crush of humanity. It'll be fun to see how my attitude adjusts!
The other thing I've found: People are super nice! Yeah people honk a lot and are impatient walking places but most people we meet are easy to talk to and want to help us.
Ol' Rusty's pulling a reverse Baz Luhrmann: Live in New York City once but leave before it makes you hard,
Live in northern California once but leave before it makes you soft
Ha I definitely lived in California long enough for it to make me soft. I'm dreading winter!!!!
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In my experience people in NYC rule at minding their damn business. Probably like a good requirement if you are going to move there.
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In my experience people in NYC rule at minding their damn business. Probably like a good requirement if you are going to move there.
Yes, and I love this. Eyes forward and keep it moving, even if some naked dude is standing on a seat in the subway screaming the lyrics to Wannabe.
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In my experience people in NYC rule at minding their damn business. Probably like a good requirement if you are going to move there.
yes. about as polar opposite as you can get from the plains midwestern experience
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In my experience people in NYC rule at minding their damn business. Probably like a good requirement if you are going to move there.
yes. about as polar opposite as you can get from the plains midwestern experience
I love the crap out of NYC and the people for all the reasons mentioned and could very easily live in Manhattan. There is no greater city in the world for a young bachelor.
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I guess I'd be a good New Yorker. Overall I'm observant af but I can easily zone out 99% of the crazy crap I see on my walk on the daily that people like my family can't wait to point out o me when visiting downtown.
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That being said, while it's a super energizing city, never ending and always something to do, but I could see well, the sort of compromises being there ends up being. It's obviously crowded, loud, and forever blanketed with a sea of humanity. It's both it's greatest asset and greatest weakness. In the end I know me, and I'd love a ton of it, but I'd also pine, absolutely pine, to GTFO after a while and be done with the madhouse. I can't imagine for example being there during the crazy days of COVID, it would've broken me. I see NYC as a ride and eventually I'd like to get off of thank you very much.
Yeah we definitely paid more than we originally intended for an apartment because we wanted somewhat of a "sanctuary" that could weather another potential lockdown (which I'm doubtful will happen, but whatever). We actually had to match a bid above the asking rent! Because New York is back, baby.
I also don't know that I could live in Manhattan, but man Brooklyn residential neighborhoods like Park Slope and Fort Greene just seem like really pleasant places to live with plenty to do but without that crush of humanity. It'll be fun to see how my attitude adjusts!
The other thing I've found: People are super nice! Yeah people honk a lot and are impatient walking places but most people we meet are easy to talk to and want to help us.
Ol' Rusty's pulling a reverse Baz Luhrmann: Live in New York City once but leave before it makes you hard,
Live in northern California once but leave before it makes you soft
Ha I definitely lived in California long enough for it to make me soft. I'm dreading winter!!!!
This is very true, along with others saying New Yorkers being BITB at ignoring and minding heir own business on the streets, the second you get off and go into a shop/restaurant the like immediately flip from "leave me alone" to shockingly and refreshingly warm and nice.
In my experience people in NYC rule at minding their damn business. Probably like a good requirement if you are going to move there.
yes. about as polar opposite as you can get from the plains midwestern experience
I love the crap out of NYC and the people for all the reasons mentioned and could very easily live in Manhattan. There is no greater city in the world for a young bachelor.
It's almost like, too easy. :gocho:
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In my experience people in NYC rule at minding their damn business. Probably like a good requirement if you are going to move there.
yes. about as polar opposite as you can get from the plains midwestern experience
I love the crap out of NYC and the people for all the reasons mentioned and could very easily live in Manhattan. There is no greater city in the world for a young bachelor.
LA by a mile
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In my experience people in NYC rule at minding their damn business. Probably like a good requirement if you are going to move there.
yes. about as polar opposite as you can get from the plains midwestern experience
I love the crap out of NYC and the people for all the reasons mentioned and could very easily live in Manhattan. There is no greater city in the world for a young bachelor.
LA by a mile
Disagree, but too each their own. A lot of it comes down to individual personality.
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I want a pelt count for each city
#peltwatch
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I'd bang LA so hard over NYC, but they're both cool.
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I'd bang LA so hard over NYC, but they're both cool.
Pelt quality for sure. If I'm banging the city itself these aren't even comparable though.
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I'd bang LA so hard over NYC, but they're both cool.
If I'm banging the city itself these aren't even comparable though.
they aren't comparable but both are wonderful in their own ways
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i have a cousin in her mid twenties who's lived her entire life in santa cruz and just moved by herself to nyc!
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Smart. Santa Cruz is barf city
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Smart. Santa Cruz is barf city
yeah, it really is. oh cool a cold beach and a shitty roller coaster. but at least the locals are assholes!
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I'd bang LA so hard over NYC, but they're both cool.
Pelt quality for sure. If I'm banging the city itself these aren't even comparable though.
If we're doing NYC comparos, especially for a single person, I'm throwing Boston's hat in the ring here. Cleaner, slightly more affordable, and just as cultured with a crap ton to do. I didn't live there single, but I lived there married and childless for a little bit, and it was so incredibly fun. We had a three way bang with Boston that was second to none.
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Smart. Santa Cruz is barf city
yeah, it really is. oh cool a cold beach and a shitty roller coaster. but at least the locals are assholes!
my cousins are not assholes! yeah sc is p gross
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Smart. Santa Cruz is barf city
yeah, it really is. oh cool a cold beach and a shitty roller coaster. but at least the locals are assholes!
my cousins are not assholes! yeah sc is p gross
Gotta be better than Huntington Beach, right?
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I'd bang LA so hard over NYC, but they're both cool.
Pelt quality for sure. If I'm banging the city itself these aren't even comparable though.
If we're doing NYC comparos, especially for a single person, I'm throwing Boston's hat in the ring here. Cleaner, slightly more affordable, and just as cultured with a crap ton to do. I didn't live there single, but I lived there married and childless for a little bit, and it was so incredibly fun. We had a three way bang with Boston that was second to none.
Come on man
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I'd bang LA so hard over NYC, but they're both cool.
Pelt quality for sure. If I'm banging the city itself these aren't even comparable though.
If we're doing NYC comparos, especially for a single person, I'm throwing Boston's hat in the ring here. Cleaner, slightly more affordable, and just as cultured with a crap ton to do. I didn't live there single, but I lived there married and childless for a little bit, and it was so incredibly fun. We had a three way bang with Boston that was second to none.
Agree on Boston. NYC’s hippie little bro. Same(ish) bang for half the bucks. Winters are miserable tho.
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I'd bang LA so hard over NYC, but they're both cool.
Pelt quality for sure. If I'm banging the city itself these aren't even comparable though.
If we're doing NYC comparos, especially for a single person, I'm throwing Boston's hat in the ring here. Cleaner, slightly more affordable, and just as cultured with a crap ton to do. I didn't live there single, but I lived there married and childless for a little bit, and it was so incredibly fun. We had a three way bang with Boston that was second to none.
Agree on Boston. NYC’s hippie little bro. Same(ish) bang for half the bucks. Winters are miserable tho.
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Facts. Are they much better in NYC?
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The eff is this
https://twitter.com/NYCMayor/status/1438664600053063683
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Lol I mean just so small-timey
https://twitter.com/NYCMayor/status/1438589689024364545
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:ROFL: I've seen some of these dirt bike videos and they appear to be quite a menace there. Isn't there some better way they can handle this? Sell them to people who don't have an address in the 5 boroughs?
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:ROFL: I've seen some of these dirt bike videos and they appear to be quite a menace there. Isn't there some better way they can handle this? Sell them to people who don't have an address in the 5 boroughs?
Yeah they could sell them and also who cares if the occasional gang of folks drives them in the street. They're like the sideshows in Oakland, bfd
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between dirtbikes and 4x4 and just normal cars, the sideshows are past annoyance around here.
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between dirtbikes and 4x4 and just normal cars, the sideshows are past annoyance around here.
They're doing sideshows in KC? Cool!
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Our way too wide streets and no traffic are a perfect recipe.
Crown Center https://www.kshb.com/news/crime/sideshow-fireworks-outside-union-station-draw-attention-to-ongoing-problem
P&L https://www.kmbc.com/article/kansas-city-missouri-police-bust-massive-sideshow-with-60-cars-shots-fired-near-kids-basebll-games/35616441#
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I'd bang LA so hard over NYC, but they're both cool.
Pelt quality for sure. If I'm banging the city itself these aren't even comparable though.
If we're doing NYC comparos, especially for a single person, I'm throwing Boston's hat in the ring here. Cleaner, slightly more affordable, and just as cultured with a crap ton to do. I didn't live there single, but I lived there married and childless for a little bit, and it was so incredibly fun. We had a three way bang with Boston that was second to none.
Agree on Boston. NYC’s hippie little bro. Same(ish) bang for half the bucks. Winters are miserable tho.
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Facts. Are they much better in NYC?
I think so. They get some of the gulf stream still down there. Even the CT and RI coasts have (slightly) milder winters. Once you get up past Cape Cod though, hold on to your nuts.
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/19/Golfstrom.jpg)
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I'd bang LA so hard over NYC, but they're both cool.
Pelt quality for sure. If I'm banging the city itself these aren't even comparable though.
If we're doing NYC comparos, especially for a single person, I'm throwing Boston's hat in the ring here. Cleaner, slightly more affordable, and just as cultured with a crap ton to do. I didn't live there single, but I lived there married and childless for a little bit, and it was so incredibly fun. We had a three way bang with Boston that was second to none.
Agree on Boston. NYC’s hippie little bro. Same(ish) bang for half the bucks. Winters are miserable tho.
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Facts. Are they much better in NYC?
I think so. They get some of the gulf stream still down there. Even the CT and RI coasts have (slightly) milder winters. Once you get up past Cape Cod though, hold on to your nuts.
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/19/Golfstrom.jpg)
Good find.
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As I pay more attention to the politics here one interesting faction is the folks fighting a war against cars. I noticed a "BAN CARS - REFOREST THE STREETS" banner on an old billboard along the BQE and saw this long ass editorial:
https://twitter.com/StreetsblogNYC/status/1439726090780561417
The editorial shared a few tweets and I live for people calling a bunch of cars at an intersection "assault". It's so inflammatory and ridiculous!
https://twitter.com/radlerkoenigin/status/1438320770443268097
https://twitter.com/radlerkoenigin/status/1438323784226951173
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Oh yes militant pedestrian twitter is really something
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Oh yes militant pedestrian twitter is really something
Most of twitter is, and especially NYC oriented twitter.
Side note, I really though couldn't imagine owning a car in significant areas of nyc, seems far more a hassle than just taking some form of public transportation/walking/biking
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for real though driving here is wild. We are keeping a car for reasons I won't get into and just went looking for a new spot because it's street cleaning day and in about 10 minutes I was honked at once and passed twice on two lane roads for not driving enough like a maniac.
Side note, I really though couldn't imagine owning a car in significant areas of nyc, seems far more a hassle than just taking some form of public transportation/walking/biking
It really is. I've only had one two weeks and it just sits there until street cleaning day.
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Yeah, I'm getting anxious just thinking about trying to drive in NYC. T's & P's.
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Yeah, I'm getting anxious just thinking about trying to drive in NYC. T's & P's.
It's fine. Everything moves slowly so that helps, the multitude of one way streets is the biggest issue.
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Yeah, I'm getting anxious just thinking about trying to drive in NYC. T's & P's.
It's fine. Everything moves slowly so that helps, the multitude of one way streets is the biggest issue.
WRONG
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Parking in Manhattan is a breeze. :thumbs:
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Yeah, I'm getting anxious just thinking about trying to drive in NYC. T's & P's.
It's fine. Everything moves slowly so that helps, the multitude of one way streets is the biggest issue.
WRONG
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I don't know if this is a year round thing or just that time of year but we just moved and our new neighborhood was FULL of millennials showing their parents around brooklyn last weekend. kind of adorable.
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*deep inhale* Ahhhh, Youths. The Adrenochrome harvest smells lovely this year, honey.
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this is great reporting
https://twitter.com/JCColtin/status/1455626248797949957
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Thats creepy
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Thats creepy
Yeah, wtf.
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Thats creepy
Yeah, wtf.
The context was he was living in New Jersey while running for mayor. Also a mayor driving on the sidewalk to get around a traffic jam he created is pretty funny.
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Thats creepy
Yeah, wtf.
The context was he was living in New Jersey while running for mayor. Also a mayor driving on the sidewalk to get around a traffic jam he created is pretty funny.
I know the context, he wasn't/isn't mayor yet. If I lived NYC I definitely wouldn't have voted for Eric Adams in the primary but the unprecedented amount of scrutiny he's received is very uncomfortable for me and I question the motive. The first comment on that story summarized my thoughts of the, what's largely the NYC blogsphere, scrutinizing the dude like he's a sex offender.
Have you lived outside of gentrified Brooklyn for longer than the 10 minutes your Uber drove through Queens after your flight back home from Ohio for Christmas break?
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I get what you're saying, but IMO "does the leading mayoral candidate live in the city?" seems like a valid question! And his initial response was just so bizarre!
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Thats creepy
Yeah, wtf.
The context was he was living in New Jersey while running for mayor. Also a mayor driving on the sidewalk to get around a traffic jam he created is pretty funny.
From a reporting perspective, it was pointless.
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it’s very similar to the barstool controversy
too many unanswered questions for this unbiased observer
just give us the answers we crave
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I get what you're saying, but IMO "does the leading mayoral candidate live in the city?" seems like a valid question! And his initial response was just so bizarre!
Seemed more like a creepy witch hunt
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One surprising thing is how much people hate hate hate the outdoor dining.
https://twitter.com/DeborahJGlick/status/1457687907276365825
https://twitter.com/Stuart39906233/status/1458249501580345344
And yeah some of them can be bad for rats but LMAO at noise from a restaurant in NYC
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how bad are rats/bed bugs/roaches? like just now a regular part of life?
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how bad are rats/bed bugs/roaches? like just now a regular part of life?
We had an Airbnb where the roaches were terrible. I saw a mouse once but no rats.
At our permanent place I saw a roach but I think it came with food from our Airbnb and no rodents. We're a couple floors up and the owner lives downstairs so I imagine they would deal with rodents before they made it to us.
On the street, you see rats all the time. They seem to thrive on subway tracks. You can hear them a lot around trash cans too. And yeah some of those plywood floor outdoor dining sheds are basically giant rat nests. There's outdoor dining across the street from me but it doesn't have a floor so doesn't make the rat problem any worse.
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how bad are rats/bed bugs/roaches? like just now a regular part of life?
We had an Airbnb where the roaches were terrible. I saw a mouse once but no rats.
At our permanent place I saw a roach but I think it came with food from our Airbnb and no rodents. We're a couple floors up and the owner lives downstairs so I imagine they would deal with rodents before they made it to us.
On the street, you see rats all the time. They seem to thrive on subway tracks. You can hear them a lot around trash cans too. And yeah some of those plywood floor outdoor dining sheds are basically giant rat nests. There's outdoor dining across the street from me but it doesn't have a floor so doesn't make the rat problem any worse.
Reminds me of some article I read at the start of the pandemic about some group of people that get together with their terriers and other dogs to go "Ratting" in NYC.
Apparently when everything shut down it threw off the rats normal food sources/the streets were empty so it was primo rat tossing conditions.
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I remember seeing tons of rats on the tracks in the subways when I was there, though in sporadic times/areas. Like not every time I went did I see rats, and not every place has them, but it was more than enough in some stations and times to be very noticeable
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I have become so infrequent on this blog with many long hiatuses that I was unaware of Rusty's move to NYC. Congrats dude!
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I have become so infrequent on this blog with many long hiatuses that I was unaware of Rusty's move to NYC. Congrats dude!
Thanks, friend. It's fun!
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NYC questions for kRusty
1. What is something that surprised you upon moving there?
2. What is something you hope your family experiences that you couldn't get other places?
3. Any favorite pieces of architecture or buildings in your neighborhood so far?
4. Have you seen any randos wearing K-State gear?
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5. Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
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great questions!
1. What is something that surprised you upon moving there?
The "ordinary night out" restaurant food is usually worse. I might be picky, but I feel like something getting 4 stars on yelp in NYC would get like 3.5 or 3 in the bay area. Pizza is an exception. It might also take some time to find the right spots.
Also the NYC Marathon was Sunday and it was so much fun. The route went two blocks from my apartment and a local DJamer (who threw massive block parties during the pandemic) set up shop and there was a crowd of folks partying and cheering on the runners. Lots of them put their names on their shirts so you can cheer them on by name and you would yell out someone's name and they would hear you and smile and it made me really happy. But like the whole route people are out all day cheering on folks. I'm sure this happens in a lot of places but NYC'ers think it's pretty unique and friends of mine all over the city were saying it's their favorite NYC day.
2. What is something you hope your family experiences that you couldn't get other places?
well for starters my kids are getting into better high schools than we could ever get in California. We took advantage of NYC's ridiculously imbalanced system and one of them tested into arguably the best public school in the country and the other is in one that isn't the best in the country but is still better than the experience they had in California. They take the subway to school, go to like shitty pizza joints after school with their friends, and meet kids from all over the city. My wife has been going to a bunch of museums while her nursing license transfers. We go to lots of $10 comedy shows which are available every night. I got to see Joe Pera which was a special highlight, and he has a weekly show!
3. Any favorite pieces of architecture or buildings in your neighborhood so far?
mostly because of the name: https://www.scoutingny.com/where-old-ladies-hookers-and-the-wealthy-live/
I also have a favorite cocktail bar, pub, and craft beer bar within a five minute walk (like 1 long block).
4. Have you seen any randos wearing K-State gear?
No but I did see a KU hat/KU shirt rando yesterday. Like full KU garb in Midtown on a Tuesday. But have seen non-randos at KSU alumni watch parties! there was a pretty decent crowd for KU! People should come by if they're ever in NYC! I also got a sweet KSU starter jacket at a Brooklyn thrift store which was pretty cool.
5. Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
Probably still here! So far it's been great. Hardest part is no close friends yet. Haven't had a winter yet either.
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great questions!
1. What is something that surprised you upon moving there?
The "ordinary night out" restaurant food is usually worse. I might be picky, but I feel like something getting 4 stars on yelp in NYC would get like 3.5 or 3 in the bay area. Pizza is an exception. It might also take some time to find the right spots.
Also the NYC Marathon was Sunday and it was so much fun. The route went two blocks from my apartment and a local DJamer (who threw massive block parties during the pandemic) set up shop and there was a crowd of folks partying and cheering on the runners. Lots of them put their names on their shirts so you can cheer them on by name and you would yell out someone's name and they would hear you and smile and it made me really happy. But like the whole route people are out all day cheering on folks. I'm sure this happens in a lot of places but NYC'ers think it's pretty unique and friends of mine all over the city were saying it's their favorite NYC day.
2. What is something you hope your family experiences that you couldn't get other places?
well for starters my kids are getting into better high schools than we could ever get in California. We took advantage of NYC's ridiculously imbalanced system and one of them tested into arguably the best public school in the country and the other is in one that isn't the best in the country but is still better than the experience they had in California. They take the subway to school, go to like shitty pizza joints after school with their friends, and meet kids from all over the city. My wife has been going to a bunch of museums while her nursing license transfers. We go to lots of $10 comedy shows which are available every night. I got to see Joe Pera which was a special highlight, and he has a weekly show!
3. Any favorite pieces of architecture or buildings in your neighborhood so far?
mostly because of the name: https://www.scoutingny.com/where-old-ladies-hookers-and-the-wealthy-live/
I also have a favorite cocktail bar, pub, and craft beer bar within a five minute walk (like 1 long block).
4. Have you seen any randos wearing K-State gear?
No but I did see a KU hat/KU shirt rando yesterday. Like full KU garb in Midtown on a Tuesday. But have seen non-randos at KSU alumni watch parties! there was a pretty decent crowd for KU! People should come by if they're ever in NYC! I also got a sweet KSU starter jacket at a Brooklyn thrift store which was pretty cool.
5. Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
Probably still here! So far it's been great. Hardest part is no close friends yet. Haven't had a winter yet either.
Yes, that's because the Jayhawks have a strong national brand and following. I too have encountered a flock of Jayhawk fans in midtown Manhattan on a random winter night. It warmed my cockles to hear the chant rise in MSG last night. big 10 bound BABY!!!!
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oh I forgot they played last night LOL but it was like 11am when I saw him
also definitely saw a KU guy on vacation once too getting ready for a 9/11 tour or something
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Oh the other thing that really surprised me is they don't sell wine or liquor at the grocery store. LIKE WHAT THE eff
It's worse here than about anywhere because i never drive to get groceries so if like you want to get a few ingredients and a bottle of wine for dinner you have to bring your groceries to the liquor store AND remember to go to the shittier grocery store because the nice grocery store doesn't have a liquor store close by
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I have become so infrequent on this blog with many long hiatuses that I was unaware of Rusty's move to NYC. Congrats dude!
Didn't you just assume it would happen?
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what are the nice / shitty grocery stores you go to?
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Based on what I've seen online, New Yorker's love their bodegas.
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what are the nice / shitty grocery stores you go to?
the nice one is Food Emporium and the shitty one is Key Foods. Neither one is all that great but Food Emporium is cleaner and has a seafood counter. Also neither has a butcher! I might need to venture out a little further to find one with a butcher. There is a super high-end butcher that's like a 15-20 minute walk away but not great for everyday stuff and I don't really care for pre-packaged meat.
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Based on what I've seen online, New Yorker's love their bodegas.
I've seen this phenomenon online too but really only go into them for a gatorade or something. Lots of them in Brooklyn have "organic" in their name and have a juice bar now, which is funny.
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I have become so infrequent on this blog with many long hiatuses that I was unaware of Rusty's move to NYC. Congrats dude!
Didn't you just assume it would happen?
Obviously
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I have also been to NYC for marathon weekend and I can confirm that it is a great time! Like, the whole city (seems like) gets super jacked up to watch it.
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great questions!
1. What is something that surprised you upon moving there?
The "ordinary night out" restaurant food is usually worse. I might be picky, but I feel like something getting 4 stars on yelp in NYC would get like 3.5 or 3 in the bay area. Pizza is an exception. It might also take some time to find the right spots.
Also the NYC Marathon was Sunday and it was so much fun. The route went two blocks from my apartment and a local DJamer (who threw massive block parties during the pandemic) set up shop and there was a crowd of folks partying and cheering on the runners. Lots of them put their names on their shirts so you can cheer them on by name and you would yell out someone's name and they would hear you and smile and it made me really happy. But like the whole route people are out all day cheering on folks. I'm sure this happens in a lot of places but NYC'ers think it's pretty unique and friends of mine all over the city were saying it's their favorite NYC day.
2. What is something you hope your family experiences that you couldn't get other places?
well for starters my kids are getting into better high schools than we could ever get in California. We took advantage of NYC's ridiculously imbalanced system and one of them tested into arguably the best public school in the country and the other is in one that isn't the best in the country but is still better than the experience they had in California. They take the subway to school, go to like shitty pizza joints after school with their friends, and meet kids from all over the city. My wife has been going to a bunch of museums while her nursing license transfers. We go to lots of $10 comedy shows which are available every night. I got to see Joe Pera which was a special highlight, and he has a weekly show!
3. Any favorite pieces of architecture or buildings in your neighborhood so far?
mostly because of the name: https://www.scoutingny.com/where-old-ladies-hookers-and-the-wealthy-live/
I also have a favorite cocktail bar, pub, and craft beer bar within a five minute walk (like 1 long block).
4. Have you seen any randos wearing K-State gear?
No but I did see a KU hat/KU shirt rando yesterday. Like full KU garb in Midtown on a Tuesday. But have seen non-randos at KSU alumni watch parties! there was a pretty decent crowd for KU! People should come by if they're ever in NYC! I also got a sweet KSU starter jacket at a Brooklyn thrift store which was pretty cool.
5. Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
Probably still here! So far it's been great. Hardest part is no close friends yet. Haven't had a winter yet either.
Used to go for work every once in a while and with Mrs SF on vacation before kids. The cheap comedy clubs are so much fun. For a few bucks you sit, laugh, and hang out for an evening. So much fun. I go to the Comedy Cellar every time i'm there. They make you buy a drink or two so it is more than the smaller clubs, but its still a cheap night out and they always have great acts there. One time I was wearing my Cats hat at a bar in the Flatiron district and these dudes started talking to me. They all worked for the bowl game that is played there and told me how awesome all of the KSU people were when the Cats went there. They loved them some LHC Bill Snyder. Go Cats
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Glad to hear your kids got into the good schools but I still can't wrap my Midwestern mind around high school kids taking the subway to school and back, just seems so bizzaro. How long is their "Commute" each morning?
Assuming they didn't test into the super smart kid schools because their dad is emaw what is the local high school they would of gone to like? Would it be walking distance or do they actual yellow school buses that pick up kids?
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Glad to hear your kids got into the good schools but I still can't wrap my Midwestern mind around high school kids taking the subway to school and back, just seems so bizzaro. How long is their "Commute" each morning?
Assuming they didn't test into the super smart kid schools because their dad is emaw what is the local high school they would of gone to like? Would it be walking distance or do they actual yellow school buses that pick up kids?
My oldest takes public transportation home from middle school and we live in Ames
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How does outdoor dining makes rats worse? The restaurant is producing the same amount of food and the trash gets disposed of the same way.
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Dropped food
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Glad to hear your kids got into the good schools but I still can't wrap my Midwestern mind around high school kids taking the subway to school and back, just seems so bizzaro. How long is their "Commute" each morning?
Assuming they didn't test into the super smart kid schools because their dad is emaw what is the local high school they would of gone to like? Would it be walking distance or do they actual yellow school buses that pick up kids?
My oldest takes public transportation home from middle school and we live in Ames
Like the actual municipal bus line? Do they not have school buses?
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Glad to hear your kids got into the good schools but I still can't wrap my Midwestern mind around high school kids taking the subway to school and back, just seems so bizzaro. How long is their "Commute" each morning?
Assuming they didn't test into the super smart kid schools because their dad is emaw what is the local high school they would of gone to like? Would it be walking distance or do they actual yellow school buses that pick up kids?
My oldest takes public transportation home from middle school and we live in Ames
Like the actual municipal bus line? Do they not have school buses?
I don't know about MIR's situation, but most city school districts have a minimum radial distance from the school before they will provide bus service.
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Dropped food
Happens indoors too, the rats are already there, it's an island.
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Glad to hear your kids got into the good schools but I still can't wrap my Midwestern mind around high school kids taking the subway to school and back, just seems so bizzaro. How long is their "Commute" each morning?
Assuming they didn't test into the super smart kid schools because their dad is emaw what is the local high school they would of gone to like? Would it be walking distance or do they actual yellow school buses that pick up kids?
My oldest takes public transportation home from middle school and we live in Ames
Like the actual municipal bus line? Do they not have school buses?
I don't know about MIR's situation, but most city school districts have a minimum radial distance from the school before they will provide bus service.
Exactly right pappy. In Ames it cost $200 a semester for the bus if you live less than 2 miles from the school. We live 1.8 miles away and she is in extra curriculars so the school bus isn't much of an option for us.
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How does outdoor dining makes rats worse? The restaurant is producing the same amount of food and the trash gets disposed of the same way.
It's not outdoor dining in general but specifically the sheds that got constructed on the streets. They look like they make for pretty good shelter for rats. Whether they actually make the rat problem worse I'm not sure, but it's definitely a narrative:
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/11/05/nyregion/outdoor-dining-nyc.html
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Glad to hear your kids got into the good schools but I still can't wrap my Midwestern mind around high school kids taking the subway to school and back, just seems so bizzaro. How long is their "Commute" each morning?
It's a little less than 30 minutes each, and they go in opposite directions. Schools give every student a free metro card that they can use only during the week for certain hours, and some kids way out in Queens even take the LIRR. One daughter meets friends from up the line on the same train car every day, god help the poor souls dealing with the noise and smell from those kids. For reference, their school in California would have been a 20-25 minute walk.
Assuming they didn't test into the super smart kid schools because their dad is emaw what is the local high school they would of gone to like? Would it be walking distance or do they actual yellow school buses that pick up kids?
it's a total crapshoot. there actually aren't that many zoned high schools - for example in Manhattan there are no zoned high schools. Students rank their 12 favorite schools and get assigned by grades or lottery or other factors I don't fully understand. And there's also the test-in schools, which are another animal. What we did was get an Airbnb in a part of Brooklyn with a decent zoned school to guarantee that and try for better ones. Without a zoned school the city enrollment offices looks at spots available and kind of assigns you one. One kid had a couple of choices before the test, the other only had the zoned school.
If we'd been in that zoned school, it was about a 30 minute walk from the Airbnb, but we probably would have permanently moved to another neighborhood. AFAIK public schools don't have any buses, kids just all commute on the city bus or subway.
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yeah, with the NYC public trans system school buses seem like they'd just gum up the works
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yeah, with the NYC public trans system school buses seem like they'd just gum up the works
the hasidic jews have school buses and just this week I saw a neighborhood facebook post complaining about them blocking traffic!
It started very bad
Good…i hope all these jewish developers/real estate tycoons lose money They’ve done nothing but hurt our community
...and block up Myrtle ave in the morning cuz they can’t drive school buses
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I will add the hasidic jewish neighborhoods are kind of a wild surprise...it isn't that different from other immigrant enclaves except they all are wearing the same outfit but it's still something to see. They got in troubs during the pandemic because they kept having school at the height of the pandemic.
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I will add the hasidic jewish neighborhoods are kind of a wild surprise...it isn't that different from other immigrant enclaves except they all are wearing the same outfit but it's still something to see. They got in troubs during the pandemic because they kept having school at the height of the pandemic.
I watched a YouTube video of a guy being shown around whatever the large one is (like 100k person neighborhood). Pretty interesting. The huts everywhere is weird in that I didn't notice them until it was pointed out but after that you see them everywhere.
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Also the guy showing him around was wearing a $5,000 hat!
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Also the guy showing him around was wearing a $5,000 hat!
Link please
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This is the channel. The Amish ones are pretty interesting as well.
https://youtube.com/c/PeterSantenello
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This is the channel. The Amish ones are pretty interesting as well.
https://youtube.com/c/PeterSantenello
Ha the same guy showed another YouTuber around the neighborhood
https://youtu.be/NQfPWlnhFlA
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Thats creepy
Yeah, wtf.
The context was he was living in New Jersey while running for mayor. Also a mayor driving on the sidewalk to get around a traffic jam he created is pretty funny.
I know the context, he wasn't/isn't mayor yet. If I lived NYC I definitely wouldn't have voted for Eric Adams in the primary but the unprecedented amount of scrutiny he's received is very uncomfortable for me and I question the motive. The first comment on that story summarized my thoughts of the, what's largely the NYC blogsphere, scrutinizing the dude like he's a sex offender.
Have you lived outside of gentrified Brooklyn for longer than the 10 minutes your Uber drove through Queens after your flight back home from Ohio for Christmas break?
I think the media obsession with him going to bars after winning the election is way more disturbing and weird
https://twitter.com/colbertlateshow/status/1460796115389980676
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I will add the hasidic jewish neighborhoods are kind of a wild surprise...it isn't that different from other immigrant enclaves except they all are wearing the same outfit but it's still something to see. They got in troubs during the pandemic because they kept having school at the height of the pandemic.
I was in NYC for work with a guy who lived there one time and he said we had to walk around some Hasidic street or neighborhood because they didn’t like people walking through there or something. Thought maybe he was just some bigot but maybe he was being irl?
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I will add the hasidic jewish neighborhoods are kind of a wild surprise...it isn't that different from other immigrant enclaves except they all are wearing the same outfit but it's still something to see. They got in troubs during the pandemic because they kept having school at the height of the pandemic.
I was in NYC for work with a guy who lived there one time and he said we had to walk around some Hasidic street or neighborhood because they didn’t like people walking through there or something. Thought maybe he was just some bigot but maybe he was being irl?
We went on a long walk through a Hasidic neighborhood Sunday evening and it was fine. Granted we were the only gentiles for a few blocks but everyone just minded their business like we were. All the dudes are constantly talking on flip phones and it was starting to sprinkle and a bunch of them had plastic covering their hats.
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Thats creepy
Yeah, wtf.
The context was he was living in New Jersey while running for mayor. Also a mayor driving on the sidewalk to get around a traffic jam he created is pretty funny.
I know the context, he wasn't/isn't mayor yet. If I lived NYC I definitely wouldn't have voted for Eric Adams in the primary but the unprecedented amount of scrutiny he's received is very uncomfortable for me and I question the motive. The first comment on that story summarized my thoughts of the, what's largely the NYC blogsphere, scrutinizing the dude like he's a sex offender.
Have you lived outside of gentrified Brooklyn for longer than the 10 minutes your Uber drove through Queens after your flight back home from Ohio for Christmas break?
I think the media obsession with him going to bars after winning the election is way more disturbing and weird
https://twitter.com/colbertlateshow/status/1460796115389980676
I think his vacation to Monaco is way more interesting/weird.
https://www.politico.com/states/new-york/albany/story/2021/09/23/adams-spent-vacation-in-monaco-1391382
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Taking my wife and daughter to NYC for spring break. I'll report back on the roach & rat problem.
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Thats creepy
Yeah, wtf.
The context was he was living in New Jersey while running for mayor. Also a mayor driving on the sidewalk to get around a traffic jam he created is pretty funny.
I know the context, he wasn't/isn't mayor yet. If I lived NYC I definitely wouldn't have voted for Eric Adams in the primary but the unprecedented amount of scrutiny he's received is very uncomfortable for me and I question the motive. The first comment on that story summarized my thoughts of the, what's largely the NYC blogsphere, scrutinizing the dude like he's a sex offender.
Have you lived outside of gentrified Brooklyn for longer than the 10 minutes your Uber drove through Queens after your flight back home from Ohio for Christmas break?
I think the media obsession with him going to bars after winning the election is way more disturbing and weird
https://twitter.com/colbertlateshow/status/1460796115389980676
I think his vacation to Monaco is way more interesting/weird.
https://www.politico.com/states/new-york/albany/story/2021/09/23/adams-spent-vacation-in-monaco-1391382
why?
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Who beside James Bond villains vacations in Monaco? What on earth?
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The horror of spending time in Monaco/French Riviera area, the absolute horror
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KK: wut
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Did I say it would be a bad time?
It is just odd.
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Filming a Pelaton commercial on my block tomorrow! Show business, baby!
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20211118/da1665c7342ee3b59f9e2d253bed7a74.jpg)
I also saw them filming an ADT commercial across the street a while back but they didn't take up the whole block.
(This is another surprising thing, there's always a film shoot going on)
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Good thing you've got #acting experience. Break a leg!
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I think you should nonchalantly hang out right there in bike gear tomorrow morning
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Random EMAW sighting!
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20211125/1890402ee5afe044650c9b156c1e2782.jpg)
At the parade balloon inflating!
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20211125/9e8973b8757ae8fa152618d8c4b97290.jpg)
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was texting with kk about the parade and realized I forgot to share this guy!
(https://i.imgur.com/btvBw8T.png)
he was just yelling "welcome to fascist new york!" over and over. Seen a few anti-vax/anti-mask protests but that was the first yellow star
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there are a bunch of twitter accounts like this and they fascinate me
https://twitter.com/StoptheChopNYNJ/status/1463575345110650882
https://twitter.com/MagicMaineHerb/status/1463662720025305094
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Scaffolding!
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was texting with kk about the parade and realized I forgot to share this guy!
(https://i.imgur.com/btvBw8T.png)
he was just yelling "welcome to fascist new york!" over and over. Seen a few anti-vax/anti-mask protests but that was the first yellow star
Did they have a website on that sign? Would really love to read more
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no, but this is the sign
(https://i.redd.it/u6rogl8ib7181.jpg)
https://www.reddit.com/r/conspiracy/comments/qzu1a3/the_three_phases_of_covid_vaccine_mortality/
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:thumbs: :thumbs:
The spontaneous abortions and immodeficiencies alone are enough to keep me away. Not worth the risk!
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there are a bunch of twitter accounts like this and they fascinate me
https://twitter.com/MagicMaineHerb/status/1463662720025305094
I may participate in this community in KC :peek:
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there are a bunch of twitter accounts like this and they fascinate me
https://twitter.com/MagicMaineHerb/status/1463662720025305094
I may participate in this community in KC :peek:
You're anti-cyclist? I mean these people hate the crap out of bike lanes
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there are a bunch of twitter accounts like this and they fascinate me
https://twitter.com/MagicMaineHerb/status/1463662720025305094
I may participate in this community in KC :peek:
You're anti-cyclist? I mean these people hate the crap out of bike lanes
ahh no I was reading it as pro pedestrian with the blocked sidewalks not that they were hating on the bike lanes. 1) Ped 2) bike 3) transit 4) car for me.
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So many vapers here. At least it seems like there's way more than the Bay.
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It was Santacon today and everyone loves to hate it. We were in Manhattan and saw a few... Some bars won't let Santas in but it wasn't a big deal where we went
This is a pretty good tweet but everyone's replying "YOUR WRONG"
https://twitter.com/MattZeitlin/status/1468263369899716620?
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I found myself in NYC like 4 years in a row on santacon weekend. As a tourist it was highly entertaining but I never brought myself to participate. It was funny all the bars that had "no Santas" signs
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(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FGXUIzLXEAQqTUt?format=jpg&name=900x900)
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Is the criticism of santacon that the santas are actually bros dressed up to party, or is it a legit problem with santa aficionados or something? I am really a noob about the santacon thing.
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Is the criticism of santacon that the santas are actually bros dressed up to party, or is it a legit problem with santa aficionados or something? I am really a noob about the santacon thing.
it's the party bros
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Is the criticism of santacon that the santas are actually bros dressed up to party, or is it a legit problem with santa aficionados or something? I am really a noob about the santacon thing.
it's the party bros
Surprisingly there was a very large contingent of woo-girl Santas. Given that I'm a flaming progressive lib, my wife and I had a nice discussion on how to describe a low-cut Santa costume without appropriating rape culture. Apparently "Naughty Mrs. Claus" doesn't cut it.
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Sluta Claus
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Is the criticism of santacon that the santas are actually bros dressed up to party, or is it a legit problem with santa aficionados or something? I am really a noob about the santacon thing.
it's the party bros
Surprisingly there was a very large contingent of woo-girl Santas. Given that I'm a flaming progressive lib, my wife and I had a nice discussion on how to describe a low-cut Santa costume without appropriating rape culture. Apparently "Naughty Mrs. Claus" doesn't cut it.
I legit bought a santa girl robe after witnessing my first Santacon. Watching Mrs. Clauses walk around tipsy headed to SantaCon while hammering bottleless champagne at Harry's downtown while it snowed was too much for me to handle.
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:worthless:
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Chicago has Twelve Bars Of XMas in Wrigleyville this weekend (TBOX) and people love whining about it too.
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Without lawns, people still find a way I guess. Triumph of the human spirit.
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I thought of sys when I saw this
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https://twitter.com/NY_ACTIONS/status/1466519414254231559
https://twitter.com/NY_ACTIONS/status/1466530895725269001
https://twitter.com/phopNONstop/status/1466555313960726528
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not sure what i expected from that link, but a school bus ramming through a traffic jam followed by police on foot wasn't it.
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Just another day in NYC. Heh.
Seriously strangest hot pursuit I've ever seen.
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I saw the guy that did this interview:
https://www.instagram.com/p/CXOpAsjJorr/
Interviewing a kid in brooklyn
(https://i.imgur.com/gxYIHTy.png)
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(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FG2WPZxVkAAminK?format=jpg&name=large)
didn't check to see if we had a gentrification thread but putting this here for now
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(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FG2WPZxVkAAminK?format=jpg&name=large)
didn't check to see if we had a gentrification thread but putting this here for now
LOL that's more of an LA thing because tacos here suck so maybe change it to chopped cheese but yeah
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A good tweet
https://twitter.com/alexqarbuckle/status/1472634909235814411
Only in New York, baby!
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Is there more or less poop in NYC than in SF?
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Way less human poop.
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How many squished rats do you see daily?
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Depending on how often I go out and how much I pay attention maybe one squished rat a day
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And you trade the human poop for trash bags everywhere 24/7
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Michi how is the MSG concert experience? Have booked refundable metal up to see Phish on their NYE run. Probably will just cancel since Omicron's going bananas, but any insight?
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i just can’t justify living in that type of environment
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Michi how is the MSG concert experience? Have booked refundable metal up to see Phish on their NYE run. Probably will just cancel since Omicron's going bananas, but any insight?
I've looked into a few shows and they are absurdly expensive so I haven't gone to one. and yeah I bet those phish shows get cancelled
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i just can’t justify living in that type of environment
What? Where there’s human poop everywhere? rusty did it for years!
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now that it's getting cold I'm extremely jealous of these stroller sleeping bags I see all these kids in. It looks rough ridin' cozy as hell.
I definitely never saw them in California and I don't think enough people take walks outside in the winter in the midwest for me to remember them. But it could have just been me not walking outside in the winter in the midwest because I never owned one for my kids.
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Michi how is the MSG concert experience? Have booked refundable metal up to see Phish on their NYE run. Probably will just cancel since Omicron's going bananas, but any insight?
I've looked into a few shows and they are absurdly expensive so I haven't gone to one. and yeah I bet those phish shows get cancelled
It's a rite of passage to see Billy at thuh gahd'n
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https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2022/jan/09/new-york-mayor-eric-adams-brother-nepotism
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Sys is now reduced to rooting for a corrupt cop, what a fall from grace.
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The white folks in NYC seem to have a real boner for this dude. The last three mayors of that city were Bill Deblasio, Michael Bloomberg, and Rudy Giuliani, why are they saying l acting like Adams is the first person to appoint knuckleheads?
Those NYC progressives seem to be the least self-aware people on the planet.
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Sys is now reduced to rooting for a corrupt cop, what a fall from grace.
wut?
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Sys is now reduced to rooting for a corrupt cop, what a fall from grace.
wut?
Adams
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what in the world would lead you to believe i'm a fan of adams?
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what in the world would lead you to believe i'm a fan of adams?
You had several posts defending him saying he didn’t live in jersey. I just assumed you liked him.
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i just thought going to his apt for an "he doesn't really live here!" expose was stupid given that he was openly living in his office at the time.
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infuriating thread
https://twitter.com/StephenPunwasi/status/1481848611210207232
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wehsz38P74g
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https://www.seattletimes.com/life/cigarettes-once-shunned-have-made-a-comeback-with-a-younger-crowd-who-knows-better/
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https://www.seattletimes.com/life/cigarettes-once-shunned-have-made-a-comeback-with-a-younger-crowd-who-knows-better/
All of those people are the worst.
I've mentioned it but I notice so many people vaping. The amount of smoking I see seems about like anywhere else I've been.
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today on my block they are filming for the CBS series "Bull" which is based on Dr. Phil's early career. they were supposed to shoot Monday but it was a big snowy mess so I assume it just got cancelled but they moved it to today and this morning I realized I needed to move my car.
anyway just look at this parking job I pulled off
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Honestly I’m coming around on him.
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There were three people at two tables at the Salt Bae restaurant, which I think made it sadder than it being completely empty.
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pffft
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There were three people at two tables at the Salt Bae restaurant, which I think made it sadder than it being completely empty.
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The prices there are ridiculous given how polarizing the food send to be there.
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https://twitter.com/yiffpolice/status/1497481673553768451
LOL at the replies too
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enjoy that
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Seriously, eff bodega cats. They're stupid and gross and I hate them and I hate anyone that thinks they're charming
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Going to NYC for spring break. Made the mistake of letting my 15 y/o daughter pick which show to go see. I may have to go to two shows so I can see Lion King.
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Seriously, eff bodega cats. They're stupid and gross and I hate them and I hate anyone that thinks they're charming
irl qt would improve every piece of the being in NYC experience
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Going to NYC for spring break. Made the mistake of letting my 15 y/o daughter pick which show to go see. I may have to go to two shows so I can see Lion King.
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I don't understand this post but you should have lots of fun. I want to take my parents to American Utopia in a couple of weeks
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Seriously, eff bodega cats. They're stupid and gross and I hate them and I hate anyone that thinks they're charming
irl qt would improve every piece of the being in NYC experience
I bought gas in Brooklyn last week and it was the absolute worst. I also bought Gatorade at a bodega and it was the second worst
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Are you unhappy you moved to NYC now?
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Are you unhappy you moved to NYC now?
No overall it's a great place to live if you can afford it. Zero regrets. I love hating on the "omg only in New York!!!" crowd though. I also hate owning a car here.
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Are you unhappy you moved to NYC now?
No overall it's a great place to live if you can afford it. Zero regrets. I love hating on the "omg only in New York!!!" crowd though. I also hate owning a car here.
why do you own a car there?
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KK we have a thread and you should read it
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Going to NYC for spring break. Made the mistake of letting my 15 y/o daughter pick which show to go see. I may have to go to two shows so I can see Lion King.
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I don't understand this post but you should have lots of fun. I want to take my parents to American Utopia in a couple of weeks
My daughter wants to see Dear Evan Grant which is super depressing. I assumed she’d pick Lion King.
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Seriously, eff bodega cats. They're stupid and gross and I hate them and I hate anyone that thinks they're charming
irl qt would improve every piece of the being in NYC experience
NY you can’t pump your own gas. Let that sink in.
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Seriously, eff bodega cats. They're stupid and gross and I hate them and I hate anyone that thinks they're charming
irl qt would improve every piece of the being in NYC experience
NY you can’t pump your own gas. Let that sink in.
You can pump your own gas in New York but not New Jersey
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yeah, NJ is the only state iirc. really weird deal. also when I was a kid one of the 3 gas stations i meade had full service and some HS kid would walk out and fill you up. we had a charge there so you didn't even have to roll down the dang window. just pull up and pull out. wild times. also I was not allowed to charge gas there once I got my own car. fascism is a terrible thing.
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yeah, NJ is the only state iirc. really weird deal. also when I was a kid one of the 3 gas stations i meade had full service and some HS kid would walk out and fill you up. we had a charge there so you didn't even have to roll down the dang window. just pull up and pull out. wild times. also I was not allowed to charge gas there once I got my own car. fascism is a terrible thing.
Oregon is another state you can't pump your own gas
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Seriously, eff bodega cats. They're stupid and gross and I hate them and I hate anyone that thinks they're charming
irl qt would improve every piece of the being in NYC experience
NY you can’t pump your own gas. Let that sink in.
Embarrassing de-pantsing for BIG APPLE CAT. Even I knew that crap, brah.
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https://twitter.com/Bodegacats_/status/1498109725757607936
Go to hell, Michigancat
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Seriously, eff bodega cats. They're stupid and gross and I hate them and I hate anyone that thinks they're charming
irl qt would improve every piece of the being in NYC experience
NY you can’t pump your own gas. Let that sink in.
Embarrassing de-pantsing for BIG APPLE CAT. Even I knew that crap, brah.
I never pumped my own gas in that town. Thought it was a Union thing or something
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https://twitter.com/Bodegacats_/status/1498109725757607936
Go to hell, Michigancat
Disgusting
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I'm a total sucker for shop cats/dogs.
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yeah, NJ is the only state iirc. really weird deal. also when I was a kid one of the 3 gas stations i meade had full service and some HS kid would walk out and fill you up. we had a charge there so you didn't even have to roll down the dang window. just pull up and pull out. wild times. also I was not allowed to charge gas there once I got my own car. fascism is a terrible thing.
Oregon is another state you can't pump your own gas
yeah, I think it was Oregon where they were considering changing the law a while back and the Twitters were a real hoot during that time. People were freaking out basically saying they were going to blow themselves up and catch the world on fire if they had to pump their own gas. Some made it sound like the guy pumping gas was basically a trained engineer and they couldn't possible do it themselves. It was really fun. I just kept wondering if any of those people mowed their own grass and stuff. Like, how did they get gas to their lawnmowers if they were so afraid of torching themselves?
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I'm a total sucker for shop cats/dogs.
michigancat is the rare person who hates both dogs and cats, iirc
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I'm a total sucker for shop cats/dogs.
michigancat is the rare person who hates both dogs and cats, iirc
what a monster. if you see a shop cat/dog and don't want to pet the crap out of it, you are a horrible person.
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I like cats and dogs a lot! I also don't want their dander and filth near my food!
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Says the guy who has children living with him smdh
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Look at this idiot, sucking at its only possible useful task
https://www.instagram.com/tv/CaifZVwAUMT/?utm_medium=copy_link
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I like cats and dogs but I don’t want to be near them ever in my life. They are gross. I’m fine just seeing pictures and videos of them.
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Man, we had a busy few days. MoMA, Sept 11 Museum, Central Park, Summit observation deck, Jersey City, walked the Higjh Line, saw Dear Evan Marshall, ate a great French restaurant in SoHo, saw Hamilton’s grave at Trinity Church and Times Square. spent most of Saturday at LaGuardia before our flight was cancelled.
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I'm going to Company today! I've been a tour guide for five days and it's exhausting.
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Man, we had a busy few days. MoMA, Sept 11 Museum, Central Park, Summit observation deck, Jersey City, walked the Higjh Line, saw Dear Evan Marshall, ate a great French restaurant in SoHo, saw Hamilton’s grave at Trinity Church and Times Square. spent most of Saturday at LaGuardia before our flight was cancelled.
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How did you like the 9/11 museum?
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Man, we had a busy few days. MoMA, Sept 11 Museum, Central Park, Summit observation deck, Jersey City, walked the Higjh Line, saw Dear Evan Marshall, ate a great French restaurant in SoHo, saw Hamilton’s grave at Trinity Church and Times Square. spent most of Saturday at LaGuardia before our flight was cancelled.
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How did you like the 9/11 museum?
It was great. Very well done. I teared up twice.
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Man, we had a busy few days. MoMA, Sept 11 Museum, Central Park, Summit observation deck, Jersey City, walked the Higjh Line, saw Dear Evan Marshall, ate a great French restaurant in SoHo, saw Hamilton’s grave at Trinity Church and Times Square. spent most of Saturday at LaGuardia before our flight was cancelled.
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How did you like the 9/11 museum?
It was great. Very well done. I teared up twice.
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Only twice? It was definitely an emotional experience. I always recommend it to anyone visiting NYC.
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I went after a bottomless brunch. Not a great idea timing wise. I go to the memorial building waterfalls evertime I'm there.
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I love these Twitter accounts. I think there are several run by one person. In this case, no parking=anti-Semitism
https://twitter.com/earbears/status/1514633208033382400
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The spandex vote!!!
https://twitter.com/enforcelawsNYC/status/1515136557145108481
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Any tweet that bemoans the powerful cyclist lobby is like crack to me
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I read that tweet like 5 times and I still am not sure I understand what they are trying to say.
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Random observations:
Instead of saying they "stand in line", people say "stand on line"
Kids love the crap out of Arizona Iced Tea. It's seriously like a cultural thing
At least half of handymen/construction guys working on Brooklyn brownstones are South Asians (supply chain chat reminded me of it). The biggest restoration company is definitely run by South Asians
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Random observations:
Instead of saying they "stand in line", people say "stand on line"
Kids love the crap out of Arizona Iced Tea. It's seriously like a cultural thing
At least half of handymen/construction guys working on Brooklyn brownstones are South Asians (supply chain chat reminded me of it). The biggest restoration company is definitely run by South Asians
Ooh, good one with the "on line". When I first started traveling to and with NYers, I noticed this right off the bat. Its one of those things I notice every time I hear it, but not really that annoying and sort of made sense.
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Random observations:
Instead of saying they "stand in line", people say "stand on line"
Kids love the crap out of Arizona Iced Tea. It's seriously like a cultural thing
At least half of handymen/construction guys working on Brooklyn brownstones are South Asians (supply chain chat reminded me of it). The biggest restoration company is definitely run by South Asians
also instead of saying "for here or to go?" its "to stay or to go?" that took me a hot second
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Random observations:
Instead of saying they "stand in line", people say "stand on line"
Kids love the crap out of Arizona Iced Tea. It's seriously like a cultural thing
At least half of handymen/construction guys working on Brooklyn brownstones are South Asians (supply chain chat reminded me of it). The biggest restoration company is definitely run by South Asians
When you say south Asian is that referring to people from the Indian Subcontinent or southeast Asia (Vietnam etc)
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Random observations:
Instead of saying they "stand in line", people say "stand on line"
Kids love the crap out of Arizona Iced Tea. It's seriously like a cultural thing
At least half of handymen/construction guys working on Brooklyn brownstones are South Asians (supply chain chat reminded me of it). The biggest restoration company is definitely run by South Asians
When you say south Asian is that referring to people from the Indian Subcontinent or southeast Asia (Vietnam etc)
I think South Asian is subcontinent and Sri Lankan.
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Random observations:
Instead of saying they "stand in line", people say "stand on line"
Kids love the crap out of Arizona Iced Tea. It's seriously like a cultural thing
At least half of handymen/construction guys working on Brooklyn brownstones are South Asians (supply chain chat reminded me of it). The biggest restoration company is definitely run by South Asians
When you say south Asian is that referring to people from the Indian Subcontinent or southeast Asia (Vietnam etc)
I think South Asian is subcontinent and Sri Lankan.
Correct
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Random observations:
Instead of saying they "stand in line", people say "stand on line"
Kids love the crap out of Arizona Iced Tea. It's seriously like a cultural thing
At least half of handymen/construction guys working on Brooklyn brownstones are South Asians (supply chain chat reminded me of it). The biggest restoration company is definitely run by South Asians
also instead of saying "for here or to go?" its "to stay or to go?" that took me a hot second
That's funny, to stay is also kind of the southern way of saying it
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The "standing on line" thing bugs me so much
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here are the celebrities I have seen on the street:
-Patrick Beverly and his fiance at Central Park while I was on one of those open air busses immediately after there was a thing in the recording about New Yorkers playing it cool when they see celebrities and I got really excited and pointed him out and no one else knew who he was (see photo)
-Sarah Sherman from SNL at the Fort Greene Farmer's Market (she was carrying laundry)
-My brother saw David Cross in Prospect Heights Brooklyn but I didn't recognize him (or see him) but I'm counting him because I was with my brother
I think there's some others but I can't remember them now
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oh there is also a guy who lives in my neighborhood who is an editor at GQ and was at the Met Gala but I don't think he's really considered a celebrity. Also one of the guys from Entourage owns a house on my block (but doesn't live there, at least I haven't seen him)
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the funny thing about the david cross sighting is that in my mind’s eye every man in brooklyn looks exactly like david cross
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the funny thing about the david cross sighting is that in my mind’s eye every man in brooklyn looks exactly like david cross
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the funny thing about the david cross sighting is that in my mind’s eye every man in brooklyn looks exactly like david cross
:lol:
oh 100%, he was probably just in my background with all the other brooklyn dads
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For all you know, you've seen David Cross many times.
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I was walking down the sidewalk in the Hamptons one day right behind Marissa Tomei for like a block and a half once. Was totally cool about the whole thing too, just like, "ah here's Marissa Tomei wearing her Dolce & Gabbana jeans, walking her cute little doggie down the street in the Hamptons. And there she goes into this little boutique to probably buy something very expensive, bye Marissa" which was my internal dialogue.
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I’ve done like 25 number 1s in George Brett’s bathroom but zero number 2s.
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Maybe someday though
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I’ve done like 25 number 1s in George Brett’s bathroom but zero number 2s.
I'm friends of friends with the child of one of GB's neighbors and may or may not have done a #1 from the edge of their lawn into his lawn about 15 years ago.
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I’ve done like 25 number 1s in George Brett’s bathroom but zero number 2s.
I'm friends of friends with the child of one of GB's neighbors and may or may not have done a #1 from the edge of their lawn into his lawn about 15 years ago.
I refuse to believe any poster on gE.c is that well connected
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One of my wife’s good friends, sister is married to Tynes, the former kicker for the Chiefs, and I clogged up his out door bathroom at his home, by his pool, when they were out of town. By out of town, I mean he was in between the Giants and the Bucs at the time. I felt really bad about it until he got a payday for staph infection and won a lawsuit against the Bucs locker room for being unsanitary and the reason for his career coming to an end. Pretty sure he made more in that lawsuit than he did playing in the NFL. #Fanningbrag
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You felt bad about clogging up his bathroom toilet until he had his career ruined by staph infection and won a lawsuit based on that infection.
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I felt bad, because I had no reason being there for a pool day, but his brother in law invited us over to hang and it was his sisters place and if it was Jesus Christ himself, I would feel bad for leaving a bill for something my bowels did to their pool toilet without being invited by the home owners. :lol:
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I saw William Jackson Harper from The Good Place in Brooklyn this morning.
CELEBRITIES
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I’m more famous than whoever that is
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I’m more famous than whoever that is
Checks out.
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I’m more famous than whoever that is
Checks out.
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Seriously seeing packs of kids doing wheelies on ATV's and off road dirt bikes on the streets of Brooklyn is one of the coolest parts of summer and our new nerd mayor is engaging in nerd behavior
https://twitter.com/Fabien_Levy/status/1539326786789572608
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The whole ATV/dirt bikes in large metropolitan areas is still bonkers to me.
But I also know multiple white Midwesterners in large (Midwesternish) metropolitan areas who have tricked out golf carts they ride around town in so who am I to judge.
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The whole ATV/dirt bikes in large metropolitan areas is still bonkers to me.
But I also know multiple white Midwesterners in large (Midwesternish) metropolitan areas who have tricked out golf carts they ride around town in so who am I to judge.
I mean I see these guys riding around and it looks fun as crap. Just guys being dudes going fast and doing tricks and being loud. I get that it's annoying for some folks but good grief they live in New York City.
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The whole ATV/dirt bikes in large metropolitan areas is still bonkers to me.
But I also know multiple white Midwesterners in large (Midwesternish) metropolitan areas who have tricked out golf carts they ride around town in so who am I to judge.
You might be surprised to learn how many other countries behave.
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cities should crack down on noise pollution, it's incredibly disruptive for everyone and degrades the quality of life. there have been some drag races or some crap that (i assume) kids do somewhere semi-near our house in fresno and it is loudly audible for miles. i'd support the death penalty for whoever is doing it.
assuming many of these have two stroke engines, those also put out insane (proportionately) amounts of chemical pollution that is pretty incompatible with people trying to live and breathe nearby.
in sum, it makes a lot of sense to prohibit these in cities, and i'd imagine most nyc residents support removing them.
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cities should crack down on noise pollution, it's incredibly disruptive for everyone and degrades the quality of life. there have been some drag races or some crap that (i assume) kids do somewhere semi-near our house in fresno and it is loudly audible for miles. i'd support the death penalty for whoever is doing it.
assuming many of these have two stroke engines, those also put out insane (proportionately) amounts of chemical pollution that is pretty incompatible with people trying to live and breathe nearby.
in sum, it makes a lot of sense to prohibit these in cities, and i'd imagine most nyc residents support removing them.
It's pretty far down the list of problems on New York streets when it comes to pollution, noise, and general safety. Also they're already banned and this cop son of a bitch is doing a stupid photo op with a checkered flag while I see about 500 cars flooring it to run red lights in a school zone for every ATV I see.
https://twitter.com/wjz/status/1539367420145680385
Not surprised our resident cop lover hates kids having fun!
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cities should crack down on noise pollution, it's incredibly disruptive for everyone and degrades the quality of life. there have been some drag races or some crap that (i assume) kids do somewhere semi-near our house in fresno and it is loudly audible for miles. i'd support the death penalty for whoever is doing it.
assuming many of these have two stroke engines, those also put out insane (proportionately) amounts of chemical pollution that is pretty incompatible with people trying to live and breathe nearby.
in sum, it makes a lot of sense to prohibit these in cities, and i'd imagine most nyc residents support removing them.
It's pretty far down the list of problems on New York streets when it comes to pollution, noise, and general safety. Also they're already banned and this cop son of a bitch is doing a stupid photo op with a checkered flag while I see about 500 cars flooring it to run red lights in a school zone for every ATV I see.
https://twitter.com/wjz/status/1539367420145680385
Not surprised our resident cop lover hates kids having fun!
I'm on the fence with this one. On one hand, it seems like a pretty great way to get around in a crowded city. Maybe, everyone should be issued a dirt bike and then they could ban cars in the city? On the other hand, hearing.wwwhahahahahahahahhahahahahah all day would prob drive me insane and I would want to stick something in their spokes.
But for real, did they have to crush them like this? This just seems like a waste. Send them to poor kids in KS or something.
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cities should crack down on noise pollution, it's incredibly disruptive for everyone and degrades the quality of life. there have been some drag races or some crap that (i assume) kids do somewhere semi-near our house in fresno and it is loudly audible for miles. i'd support the death penalty for whoever is doing it.
assuming many of these have two stroke engines, those also put out insane (proportionately) amounts of chemical pollution that is pretty incompatible with people trying to live and breathe nearby.
in sum, it makes a lot of sense to prohibit these in cities, and i'd imagine most nyc residents support removing them.
It's pretty far down the list of problems on New York streets when it comes to pollution, noise, and general safety. Also they're already banned and this cop son of a bitch is doing a stupid photo op with a checkered flag while I see about 500 cars flooring it to run red lights in a school zone for every ATV I see.
https://twitter.com/wjz/status/1539367420145680385
Not surprised our resident cop lover hates kids having fun!
I'm on the fence with this one. On one hand, it seems like a pretty great way to get around in a crowded city. Maybe, everyone should be issued a dirt bike and then they could ban cars in the city? On the other hand, hearing.wwwhahahahahahahahhahahahahah all day would prob drive me insane and I would want to stick something in their spokes.
But for real, did they have to crush them like this? This just seems like a waste. Send them to poor kids in KS or something.
You really only see them on nice weekend afternoons. It's usually a group of like 10 black guys in their early 20's (which might be the crux of why people get so upset about it). I might notice 2-3 groups per weekend. Also a lot of ATV's, not just dirt bikes. I guess ATV's are harder to smash with a bulldozer.
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oh it's in the afternoons?!? yeah you guys are being cops.
where i live they generally happen between 1am-4am and it sucks. the annoyance is the point of it. MISSION ACCOMPLISHED guys i am annoyed
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I saw these fuckers yesterday. there was a bunch of sysbud chuckleheads on multiple blocks just yucking it up with their ridiculous rifles and helmets
https://twitter.com/speechboy71/status/1539607545584689155
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may be the first somewhat good speechboy post. I qualify it because while making an anti-cop post he could not help but have the tone of personalized inconvenience/yelp restaurant review.
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may be the first somewhat good speechboy post. I qualify it because while making an anti-cop post he could not help but have the tone of personalized inconvenience/yelp restaurant review.
lol
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honestly "no comment" was probably the best possible response from that chodey cop
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The four wheeler dirt bike bros are all over downtown KC. I only find the engine noise annoying. They look to be having pretty innocent fun so whatever
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The four wheeler dirt bike bros are all over downtown KC. I only find the engine noise annoying. They look to be having pretty innocent fun so whatever
I didn't realize that, I never saw it in SF/Oakland and don't remember them in KC and remember them in DMX videos so I thought it was a NYC thing.
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I think these guys are probably cooler than the car guy idiots.
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We have a couple groups of dirt bike bros here in St Joe that zoom around town. I never really see them going super fast but I do see them doing wheelies, and sometimes standing up on the seat and stuff. They are crazy.
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Folks
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I had a witness this time
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Lmao
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My daughter posted these on her spam IG
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Save some chicks for the rest of us, jesus christ
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How do you get out of that spot? Just push the car in front and behind slightly?
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someone is on the yellow
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How do you get out of that spot? Just push the car in front and behind slightly?
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yes, this is also how I got into it. When a car is in park you can move it a couple inches!
(the cars were parked as shown and I parked between them).
someone is on the yellow
my landlord also lives in the building but doesn't have a car so they let me block their driveway. MY NEIGHBORS KNOW IT'S MY SPOT AND NEED TO BE GENEROUS WITH SPACE OR PAY THE PRICE (slightly nudging their bumpers)
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That crap gives me anxiety to look at
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I’m more famous than whoever that is
Checks out.
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forgot to mention that this guy brought his kid by our stoop for trick or treating. he was dressed as Mario
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I just returned from NYC and dined at some little unknown spot called Le Bernardin and folks I think it's going to make it!
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How do you get out of that spot? Just push the car in front and behind slightly?
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yes, this is also how I got into it. When a car is in park you can move it a couple inches!
(the cars were parked as shown and I parked between them).
someone is on the yellow
my landlord also lives in the building but doesn't have a car so they let me block their driveway. MY NEIGHBORS KNOW IT'S MY SPOT AND NEED TO BE GENEROUS WITH SPACE OR PAY THE PRICE (slightly nudging their bumpers)
One thing I notice in New York, NY is those pads (?) people put on their bumpers for this exact reason. Do you see those in Brooklyn?
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One thing I notice in New York, NY is those pads (?) people put on their bumpers for this exact reason. Do you see those in Brooklyn?
they are everywhere in brooklyn. there are also special front license plate ones (that I probably need)
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Why do you have a car?
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Why do you have a car?
because my wife said we need a car
but we do use it primarily for the activities of one kid that take us either out of town on weekends or the upper east side late on weeknights. And taking people to airports.
I would like to get rid of it after that kid graduates if we stay in NYC. I often only move it for street cleaning every week. Last week I got two parking tickets because my inspection was expired (because it just sat there for a week and I never saw the first one). Did I get a notice that my inspection was expiring? NO!
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michigancat, that is absolutely amazing. i am incredulous at your skill.
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One thing I notice in New York, NY is those pads (?) people put on their bumpers for this exact reason. Do you see those in Brooklyn?
they are everywhere in brooklyn. there are also special front license plate ones (that I probably need)
Not sure you would have made it with any pads!
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Until I see video of the actual parking job, i'm still calling this :Bullsh!t:
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It probably looked like the Austin Powers bit with the little truck in the tunnel.
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Why do you have a car?
because my wife said we need a car
but we do use it primarily for the activities of one kid that take us either out of town on weekends or the upper east side late on weeknights. And taking people to airports.
I would like to get rid of it after that kid graduates if we stay in NYC. I often only move it for street cleaning every week. Last week I got two parking tickets because my inspection was expired (because it just sat there for a week and I never saw the first one). Did I get a notice that my inspection was expiring? NO!
do your kids drive? Skills like this need to be passed on
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if you ever think your city seems small time just look at the logo New York City came up with and like made a really big deal about
https://twitter.com/emmagf/status/1637797102628618240
https://gothamist.com/news/we-heart-nyc-reaction-new-york
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Lol. How much did they pay the grifting graphic designer for that?
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Walking along sidewalk and approaching what looks like a nightclub with 3-4 guys talking to the bouncer at the door, one guy says, "what? Is it the backpack?" Bouncer responds, "it's not just the backpack. What are these jackets? Burton? You're not going skiing."
Never irl seen people get denied entry to a nightclub like that before. Lol
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Sparty fans are down bad
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I’m more famous than whoever that is
Checks out.
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forgot to mention that this guy brought his kid by our stoop for trick or treating. he was dressed as Mario
My 14 year old now wants to move to your neighborhood.
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Walking along sidewalk and approaching what looks like a nightclub with 3-4 guys talking to the bouncer at the door, one guy says, "what? Is it the backpack?" Bouncer responds, "it's not just the backpack. What are these jackets? Burton? You're not going skiing."
Never irl seen people get denied entry to a nightclub like that before. Lol
Wearing a backpack has to be the most surefire way to be denied entry into a club
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i enjoyed the burton line
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Walking along sidewalk and approaching what looks like a nightclub with 3-4 guys talking to the bouncer at the door, one guy says, "what? Is it the backpack?" Bouncer responds, "it's not just the backpack. What are these jackets? Burton? You're not going skiing."
Never irl seen people get denied entry to a nightclub like that before. Lol
Wearing a backpack has to be the most surefire way to be denied entry into a club
Yes and I love how he still crap on the jackets. It was like extra credit
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lots of talk about that ex-marine killing that guy on the subway. yesterday there was a guy yelling on the train and at a stop an MTA employee (cop) got on and asked everyone if they felt threatened and everyone was fine and just wanted to go home so the cops like "alright" and we were about to go but the guy starts arguing with the cop and the guy says he's high as a kite and he gets off the train and gets on another one across the platform where I'm sure a new car got a new adventure.
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lots of talk about that ex-marine killing that guy on the subway. yesterday there was a guy yelling on the train and at a stop an MTA employee (cop) got on and asked everyone if they felt threatened and everyone was fine and just wanted to go home so the cops like "alright" and we were about to go but the guy starts arguing with the cop and the guy says he's high as a kite and he gets off the train and gets on another one across the platform where I'm sure a new car got a new adventure.
Do you ride the subway every day and if so how common are incidents like that?
A couple of years ago I was in NYC for 5 days and had two similar incidents. First one was a 45ish year old black lady ranting to no one about how blacks and whites shouldn't be having sex with each other. They can live their own life's but they can't eff.
Second one was 2 25ish year old people sitting next to each other. Girl accuses guy of touching her leg, guy freaks out and starts yelling that she hates him because he's Jewish etc etc. They are standing up at this point and after a minute of arguing some other passenger just casually stands between them blocking their view of each other, they stop arguing and everything goes back to normal.
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I ride the subway to work 3-4 days a week. People are yelling like once every week or 2. There has been one time a guy shoved me pretty hard while he got off the train but that's the only physical contact I've seen. I imagine different lines and stations have varying numbers of issues
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I don’t really understand the thing where he killed him on the train. I assume he was attempting to just knock him out and then mumped up and did it too long?
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I don’t really understand the thing where he killed him on the train. I assume he was attempting to just knock him out and then mumped up and did it too long?
He had him in a chokehold for 15 minutes
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also I saw a great subway confrontation on a crowded subway in queens heading to the US Open. There was a group of like 10-15 extended family members dressed and talking like southern country club members. The train was PACKED and like 6 of them were standing in a circle talking and not really paying attention to the people around them and one of the guys just kept bumping a woman who was wedged between the guy and the wall. She asked him to watch out and he kind of said sorry but then he just kept bumping into her when he probably had space in front of him but it would close his circle. The lady got really agitated but then another lady WENT THE eff OFF on the guy about visiting and not respecting people and how he needed to apologize and these rough ridin' southerners started arguing instead of just saying sorry and moving away from the first woman. At one point the oldest one was like "he did apologize a long time ago, we do have manners where I'm from" but they still wouldn't try to move or apologize. It was a little intense and I looked over and one of the southern belles of the group was seated and was BAWLING because her boyfriend was getting yelled at and it was hilarious and then I went to the US Open and drank a million Honey Dueces and had a blast
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I used to spend a good amount of time in NYC for work and never saw a good subway confrontation. The finance people I listen to podcasts of act like the subway has gotten way worse over the last decade or so. Lot of them won’t ride it. I always assumed it was just because they have naturally gotten wealthier and fancier and snobbier and not that the subway has gotten rowdier. Rusty’s stories make me think it could be actually more festive now though.
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I don’t really understand the thing where he killed him on the train. I assume he was attempting to just knock him out and then mumped up and did it too long?
He had him in a chokehold for 15 minutes
So he was just clutching the dudes lifeless head for 14 minutes, that’s rough ridin' nuts.
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I used to spend a good amount of time in NYC for work and never saw a good subway confrontation. The finance people I listen to podcasts of act like the subway has gotten way worse over the last decade or so. Lot of them won’t ride it. I always assumed it was just because they have naturally gotten wealthier and fancier and snobbier and not that the subway has gotten rowdier. Rusty’s stories make me think it could be actually more festive now though.
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My kids take it to school every day (along with 100s of thousands of kids). Maybe it's worse but it's not THAT bad at all and lol @ a grown ass man being afraid to ride it.
Most "incidents" are someone yelling at no one.
The only other actual confrontation I remember is a guy lit up a cig at like 11am on a Tuesday and this other dude started SCREAMING at him about how he was a grown ass man and what the eff is he doing and what his mother would think of him nonstop for like 3 stops before the guy who tried to smoke gave up and got off
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Granted only rode it for the week I was there, and besides the aforementioned top notch people watching, I never had any issues on the subway. The only concern I had was cause I was on it a 2am coming from queens back into Manhattan, and it was more the time and the very few and far between riders. I feel like the subway, like a lot of NYC, there "there are so many people everywhere" thing generally keeps you from being singled out in a violent confrontation, it's the more one on one and by yourself situations you need to watch out for, which given all the people, is very noticeable when you are in one.
I feel like also for the subway, for the sheer amount of people riding it, the occasional verbal accosting being the worse anyone has seen is pretty damn good.
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In my experience, there's been a small amount of crazy happening for years/decades on the subway. I haven't ridden since mid-March of 2020 (left the city to get more room for toddlers during COVID), so I don't know about NOW, but it was pretty steady from the mid-90s to 2020. Like, I only ever saw someone smoking crack on a subway in the 90s, but then it probably actually got worse in terms of confrontations when it got more crowded in the 2000s. And I also saw LOTS of people going out of their way to be very nice. It's just a mix of humanity and none of it ever bothered me. I used to ride late nights and fall asleep.
I definitely agree with this:
I feel like also for the subway, for the sheer amount of people riding it, the occasional verbal accosting being the worse anyone has seen is pretty damn good.
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also I saw a great subway confrontation on a crowded subway in queens heading to the US Open. There was a group of like 10-15 extended family members dressed and talking like southern country club members. The train was PACKED and like 6 of them were standing in a circle talking and not really paying attention to the people around them and one of the guys just kept bumping a woman who was wedged between the guy and the wall. She asked him to watch out and he kind of said sorry but then he just kept bumping into her when he probably had space in front of him but it would close his circle. The lady got really agitated but then another lady WENT THE eff OFF on the guy about visiting and not respecting people and how he needed to apologize and these rough ridin' southerners started arguing instead of just saying sorry and moving away from the first woman. At one point the oldest one was like "he did apologize a long time ago, we do have manners where I'm from" but they still wouldn't try to move or apologize. It was a little intense and I looked over and one of the southern belles of the group was seated and was BAWLING because her boyfriend was getting yelled at and it was hilarious and then I went to the US Open and drank a million Honey Dueces and had a blast
this example of the tribalism found in nyc is pretty interesting and definitely not something you’d see everywhere.
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I shall now tell my story. It happened not long ago in NYC, baby!
What was a routine subway ride took an unexpected turn when Lisa, engrossed in a book, found herself entangled in a tense encounter with Rusty, a middle-aged man who couldn't contain his frustration about parking difficulties on his block. Rusty, on his way to the U.S. Open tennis tournament, where he yearned to indulge in millions of Honey Deuces, stormed into the crowded subway car. Settling beside Lisa, his scowling face mirrored his exasperation, setting the stage for a tense confrontation.
As the tension escalated, Lisa maintained her composure, subtly shifting away from Rusty to diffuse the situation. Rusty's muttered complaints about parking issues continued, fueled by his longing for the tennis event and the delightful Honey Deuces. However, breaking the silence, Lisa surprised Rusty with an unexpected act of kindness: she closed her book and offered him a genuine smile, acknowledging his frustrations.
Caught off guard by Lisa's gesture, Rusty's scowl momentarily softened, replaced by a glimmer of curiosity beneath his hardened exterior. In a calm and understanding voice, Lisa empathetically remarked, "It seems like you're having a tough day dealing with parking issues while you're eager to enjoy the U.S. Open and those delightful Honey Deuces. Is there anything I can do to help?" Rusty hesitated, releasing a sigh that seemed to alleviate some of his pent-up annoyance. An uneasy truce settled between them as the rest of the subway ride unfolded in a cautious silence.
As Lisa reached her stop and prepared to disembark, she nodded to Rusty, carrying a sense of quiet accomplishment. This encounter served as a powerful reminder that even in the most charged moments, a simple act of kindness has the power to bridge divides, ease frustrations, and foster understanding. Whether it's within the confines of a subway car or amidst the excitement of the U.S. Open, where millions of Honey Deuces await, compassion can transcend the barriers that separate us.
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I shall now tell my story. It happened not long ago in NYC, baby!
What was a routine subway ride took an unexpected turn when Lisa, engrossed in a book, found herself entangled in a tense encounter with Rusty, a middle-aged man who couldn't contain his frustration about parking difficulties on his block. Rusty, on his way to the U.S. Open tennis tournament, where he yearned to indulge in millions of Honey Deuces, stormed into the crowded subway car. Settling beside Lisa, his scowling face mirrored his exasperation, setting the stage for a tense confrontation.
As the tension escalated, Lisa maintained her composure, subtly shifting away from Rusty to diffuse the situation. Rusty's muttered complaints about parking issues continued, fueled by his longing for the tennis event and the delightful Honey Deuces. However, breaking the silence, Lisa surprised Rusty with an unexpected act of kindness: she closed her book and offered him a genuine smile, acknowledging his frustrations.
Caught off guard by Lisa's gesture, Rusty's scowl momentarily softened, replaced by a glimmer of curiosity beneath his hardened exterior. In a calm and understanding voice, Lisa empathetically remarked, "It seems like you're having a tough day dealing with parking issues while you're eager to enjoy the U.S. Open and those delightful Honey Deuces. Is there anything I can do to help?" Rusty hesitated, releasing a sigh that seemed to alleviate some of his pent-up annoyance. An uneasy truce settled between them as the rest of the subway ride unfolded in a cautious silence.
As Lisa reached her stop and prepared to disembark, she nodded to Rusty, carrying a sense of quiet accomplishment. This encounter served as a powerful reminder that even in the most charged moments, a simple act of kindness has the power to bridge divides, ease frustrations, and foster understanding. Whether it's within the confines of a subway car or amidst the excitement of the U.S. Open, where millions of Honey Deuces await, compassion can transcend the barriers that separate us.
IDK sounds made up
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I shall now tell my story. It happened not long ago in NYC, baby!
What was a routine subway ride took an unexpected turn when Lisa, engrossed in a book, found herself entangled in a tense encounter with Rusty, a middle-aged man who couldn't contain his frustration about parking difficulties on his block. Rusty, on his way to the U.S. Open tennis tournament, where he yearned to indulge in millions of Honey Deuces, stormed into the crowded subway car. Settling beside Lisa, his scowling face mirrored his exasperation, setting the stage for a tense confrontation.
As the tension escalated, Lisa maintained her composure, subtly shifting away from Rusty to diffuse the situation. Rusty's muttered complaints about parking issues continued, fueled by his longing for the tennis event and the delightful Honey Deuces. However, breaking the silence, Lisa surprised Rusty with an unexpected act of kindness: she closed her book and offered him a genuine smile, acknowledging his frustrations.
Caught off guard by Lisa's gesture, Rusty's scowl momentarily softened, replaced by a glimmer of curiosity beneath his hardened exterior. In a calm and understanding voice, Lisa empathetically remarked, "It seems like you're having a tough day dealing with parking issues while you're eager to enjoy the U.S. Open and those delightful Honey Deuces. Is there anything I can do to help?" Rusty hesitated, releasing a sigh that seemed to alleviate some of his pent-up annoyance. An uneasy truce settled between them as the rest of the subway ride unfolded in a cautious silence.
As Lisa reached her stop and prepared to disembark, she nodded to Rusty, carrying a sense of quiet accomplishment. This encounter served as a powerful reminder that even in the most charged moments, a simple act of kindness has the power to bridge divides, ease frustrations, and foster understanding. Whether it's within the confines of a subway car or amidst the excitement of the U.S. Open, where millions of Honey Deuces await, compassion can transcend the barriers that separate us.
I know this story doesn't have anything to do with a certain gE'r on this board, but for some reason, it seems familiar. :D
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https://www.tiktok.com/@funnyy_clipss69/video/7218801759018290478
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Tell me about this citi bike Karen. Did she really pay for the bike? Did someone take it from her? Should she be #Canceled?
(My entire knowledge of the incident is skimming through a news article this morning and I couldn't tell what exactly happened)
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Tell me about this citi bike Karen. Did she really pay for the bike? Did someone take it from her? Should she be #Canceled?
(My entire knowledge of the incident is skimming through a news article this morning and I couldn't tell what exactly happened)
I don't think there's anything definitive that exonerates her based on the video or even if her lawyer provides receipts but the way she went from being very belligerent to fake crying back to being belligerent isn't a great look for her.
FWIW I ride citibike multiple times a week and am around stations all the time and I have never seen a confrontation over a bike
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Tell me about this citi bike Karen. Did she really pay for the bike? Did someone take it from her? Should she be #Canceled?
(My entire knowledge of the incident is skimming through a news article this morning and I couldn't tell what exactly happened)
I don't think there's anything definitive that exonerates her based on the video or even if her lawyer provides receipts but the way she went from being very belligerent to fake crying back to being belligerent isn't a great look for her.
FWIW I ride citibike multiple times a week and am around stations all the time and I have never seen a confrontation over a bike
I'm pretty torn on this one tbh. The video looks *not great* for her. however now she's come out with "proof" that the bike was in fact hers. How important that is, I'm not sure. She should have just gotten off the bike and gotten a different one for sure. But, I don't think there's anything inherently racist about this, and I definitely don't think she should lose her job over it.
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I used to spend a good amount of time in NYC for work and never saw a good subway confrontation. The finance people I listen to podcasts of act like the subway has gotten way worse over the last decade or so. Lot of them won’t ride it. I always assumed it was just because they have naturally gotten wealthier and fancier and snobbier and not that the subway has gotten rowdier. Rusty’s stories make me think it could be actually more festive now though.
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People in KCMO are afraid to ride the bus. it's very :lol:
people are soft
My kids take it to school every day (along with 100s of thousands of kids). Maybe it's worse but it's not THAT bad at all and lol @ a grown ass man being afraid to ride it.
Most "incidents" are someone yelling at no one.
The only other actual confrontation I remember is a guy lit up a cig at like 11am on a Tuesday and this other dude started SCREAMING at him about how he was a grown ass man and what the eff is he doing and what his mother would think of him nonstop for like 3 stops before the guy who tried to smoke gave up and got off
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Tell me about this citi bike Karen. Did she really pay for the bike? Did someone take it from her? Should she be #Canceled?
(My entire knowledge of the incident is skimming through a news article this morning and I couldn't tell what exactly happened)
I don't think there's anything definitive that exonerates her based on the video or even if her lawyer provides receipts but the way she went from being very belligerent to fake crying back to being belligerent isn't a great look for her.
FWIW I ride citibike multiple times a week and am around stations all the time and I have never seen a confrontation over a bike
I'm pretty torn on this one tbh. The video looks *not great* for her. however now she's come out with "proof" that the bike was in fact hers. How important that is, I'm not sure. She should have just gotten off the bike and gotten a different one for sure. But, I don't think there's anything inherently racist about this, and I definitely don't think she should lose her job over it.
Someone spoke to one of the kids
https://twitter.com/jsmooth995/status/1661848893422727170
Their story seems plausible, basically as a member you get 45 free minutes, after that fees kick in. So the boys were riding all over the place and were docked to reset the 45 minutes and hanging out on them until they left again. Kinda bullshit that they were "reserving" them by sitting on them but not a huge deal IMO. she definitely could have just moved on.
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The mayor is wild!!!
https://twitter.com/nkulw/status/1674370113997266945
https://twitter.com/MylesMill/status/1674215320347717632
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Mayor is a piece of crap
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A great song; a true song about Bloomberg's NYC.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-eohHwsplvY (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-eohHwsplvY)
Your mild billionaire mayor's now convinced he's a king
So the boring collect, I mean all disrespect
In the neighborhood bars I'd once dreamt I would drink
Bloomberg was definitely the best mayor in the past 30+ years.
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https://twitter.com/celebrityhottub/status/1676974867323691008?s=46&t=odWzhuZU7P443NcVwlC1iQ
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the domino sugar building whips ass
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Forgot to post this pretty solid Eric Adams moment
https://twitter.com/VICE/status/1705280855600431504
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Flooding looks pretty nuts, I've been in chicago when the streets are completely under water downtown but once the rain stopped it cleared out pretty quick. Assume it's the same in NYC :dunno:
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One of my kid's schools went to shelter in place because of the flooding
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Flooding looks pretty nuts, I've been in chicago when the streets are completely under water downtown but once the rain stopped it cleared out pretty quick. Assume it's the same in NYC :dunno:
Just saw this as well. I was there just last week and thankfully it only started raining the day we left. This would have been a nightmare with kids.
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One of my kid's schools went to shelter in place because of the flooding
Is this an effective defense against flooding?
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One of my kid's schools went to shelter in place because of the flooding
Is this an effective defense against flooding?
depends if the shelter is in the basement or not I guess. :dunno:
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One of my kid's schools went to shelter in place because of the flooding
Is this an effective defense against flooding?
it depends. the last time this happened, the majority of deaths were from people who lived in basement apartments.
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Shouldn’t have a basement apartment if you can’t swim. Basic math here, guys.
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The shelter in place was because of transportation issues, I imagine. It didn't last long and luckily her subway to get gone was running
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I found my limit lol
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‘shopped
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:lol:
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We need video!!
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LMAO this guy
https://twitter.com/nick_garber/status/1736741456860090842
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LMAO this guy
https://twitter.com/nick_garber/status/1736741456860090842
That just can't be real
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Never forget!
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LMAO this guy
https://twitter.com/nick_garber/status/1736741456860090842
That just can't be real
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=89wMlpMdPkE
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What the eff is that? Now I'm certain he's secretly from New Jersey and not NYC.
Adams also told a buddy of mine at a donor's dinner in 2022 that he was supporting Zeldin over Hochul for governor, so he can just rot.
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https://twitter.com/mikescollins/status/1742959312220168388
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I legit thought that bookcase was going to be a secret passageway to a hidden room and got excited for a sec.
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You going to finally get a NYC snow day, mich? It's already coming down north of the City.
It used to snow there.
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GOSP!
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You going to finally get a NYC snow day, mich? It's already coming down north of the City.
It used to snow there.
It snowed but barely stuck and turned to rain. :frown:
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You going to finally get a NYC snow day, mich? It's already coming down north of the City.
It used to snow there.
It snowed but barely stuck and turned to rain. :frown:
:frown:
I strongly suggest going to Prospect Park for sledding when the snowless streak finally ends.
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GOSP!
steve dave!
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wild nyc story lmao
https://twitter.com/FrumTikTok/status/1744495536462328078
https://www.thejc.com/news/usa/chabad-embroiled-in-broiges-after-tunnels-found-under-world-headquarters-in-new-york-tfnqp38a
https://twitter.com/onetallorfour/status/1744719687395500353
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Haaaa. Can you imagine? Meets friends at bar, "guys, i'm rough ridin' losing it. I keep hearing voices coming from the ground under my apartment. I swear they are Jewish voices." "haha, Joe is rough ridin' losing it bros"!!!!
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well that is wild.
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He will probably be able to appear on Alex Jones regularly now.
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wild nyc story lmao
https://twitter.com/FrumTikTok/status/1744495536462328078
https://www.thejc.com/news/usa/chabad-embroiled-in-broiges-after-tunnels-found-under-world-headquarters-in-new-york-tfnqp38a
https://twitter.com/onetallorfour/status/1744719687395500353
I still don't know exactly what is going on
The place of worship there is considered holy by two different sects of Jews who split a couple of years ago. Sect 1 claims ownership of the synagogue and restricts access to sect 2?
Sect two builds tunnels leading to underground synagogue so they can access it to pray (?)
Sect 1 finds tunnels and tries to fill them and sect 2 flips out?
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wild nyc story lmao
https://twitter.com/FrumTikTok/status/1744495536462328078
https://www.thejc.com/news/usa/chabad-embroiled-in-broiges-after-tunnels-found-under-world-headquarters-in-new-york-tfnqp38a
https://twitter.com/onetallorfour/status/1744719687395500353
I still don't know exactly what is going on
The place of worship there is considered holy by two different sects of Jews who split a couple of years ago. Sect 1 claims ownership of the synagogue and restricts access to sect 2?
Sect two builds tunnels leading to underground synagogue so they can access it to pray (?)
Sect 1 finds tunnels and tries to fill them and sect 2 flips out?
I think you've got it. Although it seems like Sect 2 met in the basement already. I'm not entirely clear what the tunnel was for. This explains a bit more but also leaves me a little more confused.
https://www.reddit.com/r/OutOfTheLoop/comments/1924t8t/comment/kh0soiy/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button
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https://twitter.com/Gothamist/status/1771220194775507182