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<table border="0" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" width="99%" align="center"> <tr bgcolor="#000000"><td> <table border="0" width="100%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="0"> <tr bgcolor="#000099"> <td colspan="2" align="left"> <font size="2" color="#ffffff" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>T O P I C R E V I E W</b> </font></td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#dedfdf"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>90GT510</b> <br /><small>Member # 9199</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2012,9,31,11,0,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> What should I do out there? First time going. <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#f7f7f7"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>hidnn.o.s.</b> <br /><small>Member # 1219</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2012,9,31,11,10,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> Learn to swim <img border="0" title="" alt="[Confused]" src="confused.gif" /> <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#dedfdf"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>Slowback67</b> <br /><small>Member # 6348</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2012,9,31,11,11,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> If its not to late I'd cancel that trip. Public transportation is going to be under reconstruction so taking a cab is going to cost more because they will be able to charge more. <br />I wouldn't go to NYC for at least 6 months. It's gonna be a mess for a while. <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#f7f7f7"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>50Reasons</b> <br /><small>Member # 6452</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2012,9,31,12,23,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> How soon? my cousin is a cop in NYC and heard you can Barley get in or out.. Are you staying in NYC also <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#dedfdf"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>5.0Abe</b> <br /><small>Member # 11310</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2012,9,31,12,30,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> Take a boat with you lol safe trip <img border="0" alt="[patriot]" title="" src="graemlins/patriot.gif" /> <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#f7f7f7"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>DevonShelbyGT</b> <br /><small>Member # 8696</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2012,9,31,12,50,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> dont worry about the subways being down unless you want off manhttan, you can still use the busses and the entire island is 12mi x 3mi so get some nice running shoes. the cost of cab fare is painted onto the side of each cab and i doubt they will up the price in a time like this... but it is ny. i just moved back this summer after living in manhattan for about a year (school) and heres some tips:<br /><br />keep wallet in front pocket at all times(youd be amazed how popular chain wallets still are out there)<br /><br />general rule of thumb is the higher up in street numbers you go the ghettoer it gets (exceptions to central park east/west)<br /><br />try not to act like a tourist and at least pretend you know where youre going.<br /><br />go see:<br />the high line<br />hudson greenway<br />time square<br />washington square<br />union sqaure<br />saint marks st<br />wtc<br />central park (that place from home alone)<br />american museum of natural history<br />chelsea market<br /><br />things you must eat:<br />panani from a bodega (not a deli or a corner store... its a bodega)<br />pizza at least once a day<br />pizza from artichoke bassile on 14th (but only when drunk and after 4am)<br />lobster roll<br />miso ramen from a noodle restaurant<br />a ny strip from a steakhouse<br />original soupman ('no soup for you' seinfeld place)<br />rudys bar on 9th (best dive bar with duct tape seats and a free hot dog with a drink order)<br />the 13th step on 2nd<br />when in doubt use yelp<br /><br />do not:<br />eat from just any food cart, use yelp.<br />listen to the advice of someone who has only visited nyc<br />go to empire state builing<br />or statue of liberty<br /><br />areas that are cool to check out for restaurants/bars:<br /><br />east village<br />hells kitchen<br /><br />hope i could help, have fun!<br /> <br /> <small>[ October 31, 2012, 01:10 PM: Message edited by: DevonShelbyGT ]</small> <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#dedfdf"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>hidnn.o.s.</b> <br /><small>Member # 1219</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2012,9,31,12,52,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Originally posted by DevonShelbyGT:<br /><strong> dont worry about the subways being down unless you want off manhttan, you can still use the busses and the entire island is 12mi x 3mi so get some nice running shoes. the cost of cab fare is painted onto the side of each cab and i doubt they will up the price in a time like this... but it is ny. i just moved back this summer after living in manhattan for about a year (school) and heres some tips:<br /><br />keep wallet in front pocket at all times(youd be amazed how popular chain wallets still are out there)<br /><br />general rule of thumb is the higher up in street numbers you go the ghettoer it gets (exceptions to central park east/west)<br /><br />try not to act like a tourist and at least pretend you know where youre going.<br /><br />go see:<br />the high line<br />hudson greenway<br />time square<br />wtc<br />central park (that place from home alone)<br />american museum of natural history<br /><br />things you must eat:<br />panani from a bodega (not a deli or a corner store... its a bodega)<br />pizza at least once a day<br />pizza from artichoke bassile (but only when drunk and after 4am)<br />lobster roll<br />miso ramen from a noodle restaurant<br />a ny strip from a steakhouse<br />original soupman ('no soup for you' seinfeld place)<br /><br />do not:<br />listen to the advice of someone who has only visited nyc<br />go to empire state builing<br />or statue of liberty<br /><br />areas that are cool to check out for restaurants/bars:<br /><br />east village<br />hells kitchen<br /><br />hope i could help, have fun! </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">MOST HELPFUL POST OF THE MONTH, good looking out <img border="0" alt="[patriot]" title="" src="graemlins/patriot.gif" /> <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#f7f7f7"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>90GT510</b> <br /><small>Member # 9199</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2012,9,31,14,4,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> I'm going today. Staying in queens/ flushing. It's my first time I know it's unfortunate that I'm going after a storm but also tight I've never seen the aftermath of a hurricane. <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#dedfdf"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>90GT510</b> <br /><small>Member # 9199</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2012,9,31,14,7,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Originally posted by hidnn.o.s.:<br /><strong> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Originally posted by DevonShelbyGT:<br /><strong> dont worry about the subways being down unless you want off manhttan, you can still use the busses and the entire island is 12mi x 3mi so get some nice running shoes. the cost of cab fare is painted onto the side of each cab and i doubt they will up the price in a time like this... but it is ny. i just moved back this summer after living in manhattan for about a year (school) and heres some tips:<br /><br />keep wallet in front pocket at all times(youd be amazed how popular chain wallets still are out there)<br /><br />general rule of thumb is the higher up in street numbers you go the ghettoer it gets (exceptions to central park east/west)<br /><br />try not to act like a tourist and at least pretend you know where youre going.<br /><br />go see:<br />the high line<br />hudson greenway<br />time square<br />wtc<br />central park (that place from home alone)<br />american museum of natural history<br /><br />things you must eat:<br />panani from a bodega (not a deli or a corner store... its a bodega)<br />pizza at least once a day<br />pizza from artichoke bassile (but only when drunk and after 4am)<br />lobster roll<br />miso ramen from a noodle restaurant<br />a ny strip from a steakhouse<br />original soupman ('no soup for you' seinfeld place)<br /><br />do not:<br />listen to the advice of someone who has only visited nyc<br />go to empire state builing<br />or statue of liberty<br /><br />areas that are cool to check out for restaurants/bars:<br /><br />east village<br />hells kitchen<br /><br />hope i could help, have fun! </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">MOST HELPFUL POST OF THE MONTH, good looking out <img border="0" alt="[patriot]" title="" src="graemlins/patriot.gif" /> </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Thanks. My uncles live there so I have access To a car. Why not go to empire or statue? <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#f7f7f7"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>DevonShelbyGT</b> <br /><small>Member # 8696</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2012,9,31,14,12,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Originally posted by 90GT510:<br /><strong> I'm going today. Staying in queens/ flushing. It's my first time I know it's unfortunate that I'm going after a storm but also tight I've never seen the aftermath of a hurricane. </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">if you cant make it into the city you can always go down to the williamsburg area in brooklyn. there are some good restaurants and a cool bar scene but its mainly hipsters <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#dedfdf"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>DevonShelbyGT</b> <br /><small>Member # 8696</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2012,9,31,14,26,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> [/QUOTE]Thanks. My uncles live there so I have access To a car. Why not go to empire or statue? [/QB][/QUOTE]<br /><br />the normal line waiting time to visit the top of the empire state builing is about 3hrs. once your up there you are crammed into a small room with tons of people, and if youre lucky enough to be one of the people by the glass you get a view, but just for a few mins and then you have to empty the room and its the next groups turn.<br /><br />to get to liberty island it take a 45min freezing cold boat ride out to the statue (and i think right now is not the time to play in the ocean) once you finally get there its that sort of "oh... well i thought it was bigger" and you start to think maybe you liked the statue more before you actually saw it close up.<br /><br />Big down side of NYC that most people dont know is cigarettes are on avg about $15-18 pack and a nice imported 6pack of beer is about the same.<br /><br />Youll see signs in front of bars that say things like $6 Bud Pint happy hour - nothing happy about being broke at the end of the night <br /> </font> </td></tr> </table></td></tr></table> <br /> <br />
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