Dr Gloom 19822 Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 Started to plan my own itinerary today. Booked tickets for the basketball and 'football' so I can get an idea of what Yank sporting events are like. Been to see the nicks. It was almost like the sport was a distraction from all the other shit going on, from cheerleaders, to people trying to sell you shit and competitions like punters throwing baskets for prizes. I liked how you could get shit faced though without having to leave your seat. No waiting at the bar. The beer vendors come to you! Unfortunately the Knicks aren't at home when I'm there so I'm stuck going to see the Nets. BTW, how does the beer thing work? Is your beer passed along the row or what? Some dude just walks up and down the stairs of the stands with a massive crate of beer and 'soda', shouting 'who's drinking?' you catch his eye and beer is delivered to your seat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renton 17765 Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 (edited) I was wrong saying Gina Yashere was the unfunniest person to appear on British television. Susan Calman is. Arrived in the Big Apple today after a terrible flight. In the hotel Metro close to the Empire State tower. First impressions are the skyline misses the twin towers. Secondly, the infrastructure here is shot. Took 1 1/2 hours to get from JFK to here (in comparison it's 15 mins from heathrow to central London by express). Feel wired so off out now...... Just enjoy your holiday you hommer and stop analysing the infrastructure Fair point! Was feeling a bit tired yesterday but today is going to be great. ANYC is experiencing an Indian summer too - high 20s at the moment. Also this place is cheaper than London or Paris which surprises me. Edited October 7, 2011 by Renton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Castell 0 Posted October 8, 2011 Share Posted October 8, 2011 Travel advice: Avoid getting caught up in large crowds with placards. Unless you have a fetish about being beaten up by coppers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McFaul 35 Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 I was wrong saying Gina Yashere was the unfunniest person to appear on British television. Susan Calman is. Arrived in the Big Apple today after a terrible flight. In the hotel Metro close to the Empire State tower. First impressions are the skyline misses the twin towers. Secondly, the infrastructure here is shot. Took 1 1/2 hours to get from JFK to here (in comparison it's 15 mins from heathrow to central London by express). Feel wired so off out now...... 90 mins to travel 12 miles that is shocking for a city which rates itself as number one in the world. We're thinking of going next spring for 3 or 4 days, never been that taken by America like but New York possibly has some appeal, how was the rest of your trip? Did you go to Nevada Smiths? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McFaul 35 Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 hotels on manhattan quoted me some eyewatering prices like... try finding a hotel in jersey perhaps.. subway gets u there in notime anyhows No, really don't find a hotel in Jersey. I stayed in Newark once and it made Sunderland look pretty "Jersey" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Dynamite 5906 Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 (edited) I was wrong saying Gina Yashere was the unfunniest person to appear on British television. Susan Calman is. Arrived in the Big Apple today after a terrible flight. In the hotel Metro close to the Empire State tower. First impressions are the skyline misses the twin towers. Secondly, the infrastructure here is shot. Took 1 1/2 hours to get from JFK to here (in comparison it's 15 mins from heathrow to central London by express). Feel wired so off out now...... 90 mins to travel 12 miles that is shocking for a city which rates itself as number one in the world. We're thinking of going next spring for 3 or 4 days, never been that taken by America like but New York possibly has some appeal, how was the rest of your trip? Did you go to Nevada Smiths? Normally takes me about 20mins to get into New York from JFK tbf Edited November 11, 2011 by J69 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McFaul 35 Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 I was wrong saying Gina Yashere was the unfunniest person to appear on British television. Susan Calman is. Arrived in the Big Apple today after a terrible flight. In the hotel Metro close to the Empire State tower. First impressions are the skyline misses the twin towers. Secondly, the infrastructure here is shot. Took 1 1/2 hours to get from JFK to here (in comparison it's 15 mins from heathrow to central London by express). Feel wired so off out now...... 90 mins to travel 12 miles that is shocking for a city which rates itself as number one in the world. We're thinking of going next spring for 3 or 4 days, never been that taken by America like but New York possibly has some appeal, how was the rest of your trip? Did you go to Nevada Smiths? Normally takes me about 20mins to get into New York from JFK tbf You talk about it like its a trip from Chester Le Street to Birtley. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Dynamite 5906 Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 No, but been 5 times now and its never taken me as long as it did Renton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renton 17765 Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 (edited) No, but been 5 times now and its never taken me as long as it did Renton From the New York Times: Generally, travel time between the airports and Midtown by taxi or car is 45 to 60 minutes for JFK, 20 to 35 minutes for LaGuardia, and 35 to 50 minutes for Newark. Always allow extra time, especially during rush hour, epeak holiday travel times, and if you're taking a bus. It takes more than 20 mins to get from Newcastle airport to central station man. Travelling 16 miles on some of the Worlds most congested roads in 20 minutes? Bullshit. There were works on the Freeway when I was there which caused my delay, but that doesn't take away from the vastness of the metropolis. Anyway, I maintain that NYC is a nightmare to get around. The subway really just travels north to south so isn't that great. Walking and getting taxis are problematic because you have to stop at every other junction. But aside from that, NYC was amazing. Looking back I wish I'd gone for longer and chilled a bit rather than rushing around like a blue arsed fly, but everyone should make the trip at least once I reckon. That means you Stevie. Edited November 16, 2011 by Renton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 34441 Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 His cock gets there in 20 minutes. The rest of him catches up in half an hour or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meenzer 14042 Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 The subway really just travels north to south so isn't that great. Manhattan's only a couple of miles across though, it's not like the east-west distances aren't walkable. We regretted all the walking we did after a while, but that was the height of summer... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 19822 Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 walking is definitely the best way to get around manhatten. you don't miss anything then. but you do get a sore neck from looking up at all the amazing buildings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Dynamite 5906 Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 No, but been 5 times now and its never taken me as long as it did Renton From the New York Times: Generally, travel time between the airports and Midtown by taxi or car is 45 to 60 minutes for JFK, 20 to 35 minutes for LaGuardia, and 35 to 50 minutes for Newark. Always allow extra time, especially during rush hour, epeak holiday travel times, and if you're taking a bus. It takes more than 20 mins to get from Newcastle airport to central station man. Travelling 16 miles on some of the Worlds most congested roads in 20 minutes? Bullshit. There were works on the Freeway when I was there which caused my delay, but that doesn't take away from the vastness of the metropolis. Anyway, I maintain that NYC is a nightmare to get around. The subway really just travels north to south so isn't that great. Walking and getting taxis are problematic because you have to stop at every other junction. But aside from that, NYC was amazing. Looking back I wish I'd gone for longer and chilled a bit rather than rushing around like a blue arsed fly, but everyone should make the trip at least once I reckon. That means you Stevie. You are the only person I know who has come back from nyc and moaned cos you got stuck in traffic! Maybe you should holiday in the lakes instead. Nice and quiet and not as many roadworks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renton 17765 Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 No, but been 5 times now and its never taken me as long as it did Renton From the New York Times: Generally, travel time between the airports and Midtown by taxi or car is 45 to 60 minutes for JFK, 20 to 35 minutes for LaGuardia, and 35 to 50 minutes for Newark. Always allow extra time, especially during rush hour, epeak holiday travel times, and if you're taking a bus. It takes more than 20 mins to get from Newcastle airport to central station man. Travelling 16 miles on some of the Worlds most congested roads in 20 minutes? Bullshit. There were works on the Freeway when I was there which caused my delay, but that doesn't take away from the vastness of the metropolis. Anyway, I maintain that NYC is a nightmare to get around. The subway really just travels north to south so isn't that great. Walking and getting taxis are problematic because you have to stop at every other junction. But aside from that, NYC was amazing. Looking back I wish I'd gone for longer and chilled a bit rather than rushing around like a blue arsed fly, but everyone should make the trip at least once I reckon. That means you Stevie. You are the only person I know who has come back from nyc and moaned cos you got stuck in traffic! Maybe you should holiday in the lakes instead. Nice and quiet and not as many roadworks Conveniently ignoring my last paragraph there to hide the fact you were talking bollocks by any chance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Dynamite 5906 Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 20mins might be stretching it. But never took me anywhere near what it took you. Not that I went to new york expecting open roads like. Congestion is pretty much a standard feature of new york. It's part of the charm of the place, it's quicker to walk downtown than get a taxi in rush hour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WubbleUC 0 Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 We just got the Airtrain from JFK to a Subway stop in Jamaica, then the E train all the way to 42nd St., where you can go prettymuch anywhere from. It doesn't stop that much. It takes about 50 minutes like but from what we've heard it's really not that much longer than in a taxi, and it was a stress free journey to be honest. It's also a lot fucking cheaper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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