The Big Apple Thread

[NDX]

i was born in brooklyn, now live in queens, lived here all my life and can say from the bottom of my heart 'I HATE NEW YORK CITY' every body in a rush the trains are horrible, toooooo crowded, it really does feel like a rat race and every thing is so expensive , now i know "if you hate it so much then leave " if i could i would but unless i hit the lotto i'm stuck here

Try the V train. No one takes the V train.

 

[Abaddon]

Or the fact Pataki could make an awesome transexual..?

Eh?

 

[Abaddon]

Subways are a mess!

 

[NDX]

From what I heard, it was a good thing I didn't use the subways this weekend. Wonder if they will continue this work next weekend as well.

 

[GunBlade]

Eh?

He looks like he got a nose job, like Micheal Jackson-ish. It's weird..

 

[ReTrO JuNkIe 42]

From what I heard, it was a good thing I didn't use the subways this weekend. Wonder if they will continue this work next weekend as well.

my girlfriend takes 2 trains to work on sunday and she did'nt even notice any interuptions ,she even made it home 10 minutes early sunday night which was a shock , thats the mta for ya

 

[WOLVERINE25TH]

I only use th' R train, really. When I start Hunter, gonna hafta take that an' th' 6 I believe.

 

[Equint77]

I take the F train to work... 30 minutes and I'm there....

 

[NDX]

I usually use the R or the E myself. Only take the 6 when headin' to the Met.

 

[WOLVERINE25TH]

I haven't been to th' Met since th' blackout. Got home from there with my sister an hour before it happened.

 

[Marjorie]

i was born in brooklyn, now live in queens, lived here all my life and can say from the bottom of my heart 'I HATE NEW YORK CITY' every body in a rush the trains are horrible, toooooo crowded, it really does feel like a rat race and every thing is so expensive , now i know "if you hate it so much then leave " if i could i would but unless i hit the lotto i'm stuck here

You and I are the opposite. I want to live in Manhattan, but I feel that I have to win the lottery to do so! I just visited Manhattan for a week in October, looking at apartments. I know now how much it's going to cost to rent. I could certainly get a nicer apartment for the same amount of money in Chapel Hill, N.C., than I could in Manhattan. This fact has me thinking hard about my dream of living in the Big Apple. Yet, Manhattan is unique. I don't think there is another place in the world that gives me the feeling of energy that Manhattan gives me. It's why I have to try New York for a while, regardless of the outcome. I definitely don't want to stay where I live now.

Of course, living somewhere is not the same as visiting. There is a chance that I could hate Manhattan after a couple months of living there. If that happens, my second choice would be Chapel Hill. I went to college there, and it gives me a little bit of that Manhattan feel on a much smaller (and cheaper ) scale.

 

[ReTrO JuNkIe 42]

You and I are the opposite. I want to live in Manhattan, but I feel that I have to win the lottery to do so! I just visited Manhattan for a week in October, looking at apartments. I know now how much it's going to cost to rent. I could certainly get a nicer apartment for the same amount of money in Chapel Hill, N.C., than I could in Manhattan. This fact has me thinking hard about my dream of living in the Big Apple. Yet, Manhattan is unique. I don't think there is another place in the world that gives me the feeling of energy that Manhattan gives me. It's why I have to try New York for a while, regardless of the outcome. I definitely don't want to stay where I live now.

Of course, living somewhere is not the same as visiting. There is a chance that I could hate Manhattan after a couple months of living there. If that happens, my second choice would be Chapel Hill. I went to college there, and it gives me a little bit of that Manhattan feel on a much smaller (and cheaper ) scale.

When i was younger , i loved NYC (I still have a love/hate thing for it) would'nt of left for anything but now i'm getting older, and it's getting more expensive ,the MTA i feel is robbing everyday people, trying to make ends meet , the crowds of people ,I'd just like to live a laid back life where every thing is a little slowed down and not so fast pace , actually my girlfriend and i are very interested in moving some where in either north or south carolina , she was there over the summer visiting family and said its the place for us . so I guess we're on oppisite sides of the spectrum .

i would just like to add that the spring time and the holiday season are 2 great times to be in nyc it feels like electricity is in the air and are the best time to be here

 

[WOLVERINE25TH]

I didn't wanna leave till I met my wife. But as she currently lives upstate an' we have no funds to establish a life fer each other here I'm anxious to get th' hell out an' close our gap in any way, shape or form.

 

[Marjorie]

When i was younger , i loved NYC (I still have a love/hate thing for it) would'nt of left for anything but now i'm getting older, and it's getting more expensive ,the MTA i feel is robbing everyday people, trying to make ends meet , the crowds of people ,I'd just like to live a laid back life where every thing is a little slowed down and not so fast pace , actually my girlfriend and i are very interested in moving some where in either north or south carolina , she was there over the summer visiting family and said its the place for us . so I guess we're on oppisite sides of the spectrum .

i would just like to add that the spring time and the holiday season are 2 great times to be in nyc it feels like electricity is in the air and are the best time to be here

We are truly at different ends of the spectrum. I also enjoyed being in a small town in North Carolina for many years because of exactly what you want: a more laid-back and slow-paced lifestyle. But, I'm at a point in my life in which I want to be in a more lively, fast-paced atmosphere.

I agree that being in Manhattan during the Christmas season would be fabulous. I was actually thinking of making a shorter trip to Manhattan in December. But, I keep thinking it would be best to save that money for the eventual move, which I'm absolutely going to do within the next two years. I hope to relocate sooner than that, but a lot depends on how things go economically for me. I also want to save to go next year to Colombia, South America, where my mother lives. I'm still tempted to go see the Christmas tree in Rockefeller Center though. I have a calendar that features scenes from New York City. The picture for December shows all the holiday decorations surrounding the statue of Prometheus above the skating rink. Absolutely gorgeous.

I wish you and your girlfriend the best in your hopes of relocating to one of the Carolinas. If you'd like, we can perhaps talk more about our mutual plans through PMs.

 

[Equint77]

You and I are the opposite. I want to live in Manhattan, but I feel that I have to win the lottery to do so! I just visited Manhattan for a week in October, looking at apartments. I know now how much it's going to cost to rent. I could certainly get a nicer apartment for the same amount of money in Chapel Hill, N.C., than I could in Manhattan. This fact has me thinking hard about my dream of living in the Big Apple. Yet, Manhattan is unique. I don't think there is another place in the world that gives me the feeling of energy that Manhattan gives me. It's why I have to try New York for a while, regardless of the outcome. I definitely don't want to stay where I live now.

Of course, living somewhere is not the same as visiting. There is a chance that I could hate Manhattan after a couple months of living there. If that happens, my second choice would be Chapel Hill. I went to college there, and it gives me a little bit of that Manhattan feel on a much smaller (and cheaper ) scale.

You know you can actually find affordable apartments in Manhattan... there are still a bunch available downtown around the Lower East Side... the thing is finding one at the right time.

But I'm glad to hear you loved Manhattan so much. Yeah it's chaotic but that's part of the experience. That's one of the things that I love about the city... there's always something going on.. all day and night.

 

[Marjorie]

You know you can actually find affordable apartments in Manhattan... there are still a bunch available downtown around the Lower East Side... the thing is finding one at the right time.

But I'm glad to hear you loved Manhattan so much. Yeah it's chaotic but that's part of the experience. That's one of the things that I love about the city... there's always something going on.. all day and night.

I know you can! I even found some very good deals on apartments in the Upper East Side. Unfortuately, there's no way I could take advantage of any of them. When I saw that deals could be found though, especially if I hunt for apartments in January or February -- the realtor I used promised I could save a couple hundred dollars a month at that time of year -- I quit looking. I'm confident that I will find an affordable apartment when I'm ready. My biggest problem is having a job in place before I move. This is my top priority. My next stumbling block is getting rid of a house full of junk, so that my stuff can fit into a city apartment!

I agree with you that one of the exciting draws of New York City is that something is always going on. But, it's also the little things I love. Like having most everything you need within walking distance. I can't do or shop for anything that doesn't require a car where I live now.

 

[Abaddon]

well this coming holiday we're supposed to be getting a break on MTA fares.

 

[Equint77]

well this coming holiday we're supposed to be getting a break on MTA fares.

there's this special metro card for 70 bucks that runs from Thanksgiving through new years eve... you can only buy it at the booths though.

I want one.. I'd save a few bucks.

 

[Equint77]

anyone looking for a bartender for their parties around New York City... I'm now open for business.

I just had a few gigs these last few weeks.. so anyone interested

www.myspace.com/equint77

 

[Abaddon]

Whats in a Sex on the beach?

 

[Equint77]

peach shnapps
Vodka
Cranberry
OJ
Splash of Pine apple.

 

[Equint77]

unless you're hiring me.. don't quiz me.

 

[Abaddon]

how long did it take you to look that up?

 

[Chase]

Hey, Can I ask you guys for some advice?

I'm 18 and from the U.K. (although I don't post often I've been on here every night for 3 years) and am in what we call a gap year. From what I've heard this ain't that big in America, so basically after finishing my A-levels I've got a year free now before i start Uni in September.

Now This year is for travelling - and I havn't worked off my ass at pizza hut for 2 years to not go somewhere special. I wanna do atleast 3 weeks in NY (and one in Toronto while I'm up north) and wondered if you guys could suggest any hostels/attractions etc to go to. Acoomodation is my main problem and I can only really afford to hostel it, so if you have stayed at any good ones etc just tell me. It would be a great help as I'm gonna book for March probably, when the weather is crisp, but not deathly cold.

I've been twice before but only three day trips which really gave me a slight taster for it, so I wanna go, see the sights, meet some people, have a damn good time and have a proper browse in that Midtown comics.

 

[Equint77]

how long did it take you to look that up?

lol.. I can't win...

I've bartended a few parties... it's just a matter of time before I start getting referrals and hopefully recommendations.

I just started this site yesterday.. cut me some slack.