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Christopher

Christopher

Member
Mega said:
I'd love to buy one of those little brick houses around Third Ave, Ridge Boulevard. Or a limestone. I'll just need to save up a couple hundred thousand for a nice downpayment. :(

It's a great neighborhood. Several big parks around the neighborhood, long jogging and biking path by the water, the pier, pretty low rents, places to eat, shop, get coffee and brunch, hang out, wide mix of people from all over. There is still a subtly unwelcoming element, Republican types alike to the Dyker and Staten Island types, but they're withering away. It is lacking in local art and live music, and the commute into Manhattan is a drag. But overall, a good place to live. Will it last? I dunno, rents are slowly creeping up and people priced out of Park Slope are trickling in.

My favorite little thing is how quiet it is in the morning at any time of the year. I love sleeping in on weekends and dealing with literally no noise in the warmer months.
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Um excuse me with th Staten Island types...we are more than welcoming
 
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Mega

Banned
Come on, if you been in NY all your life and you know the history you know I'm not pointing a finger specifically at you, at any one person or even the entire borough. Before I moved here some years ago a Bay Ridge news blog's vile comments section had a discussion going about carpet bombing 5th Ave because it was a "lost cause" with the "Arab infestation." Bay Ridge, SI, Dyker Heights, Bensonhurst, etc all have or had similar Irish/Italian enclaves that were very insular and protective of their turfs. They have gotten a lot better over the years but there's no denying what these areas were like in the recent past, the kind of people they DIDNT want walking into their hoods, the incidents that occurred, and that they still have a bit of catching up to do with the liberal openness common around the rest of the city.

I'll reiterate that I was commenting on the shifting trend/changes in neighborhoods for the better while pointing some of the old mentality still remains in places, not a personal attack on you and your acquaintances. I've had good friends from SI myself. And someone mentioned Sunset and I pointed out that it too is OK but also has its undeniable flaws.
 
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LyleLanley

Banned
MTA to solicit proposals for 'New Fare Payment System,' taking first step in finding MetroCard replacement

The agency's request for proposal says it "is seeking a Systems Integrator to design, furnish, install, test, integrate and implement an account-based new fare payment and collection system based on open bank card payment industry standards that will utilize contactless media, including contactless smart cards and mobile devices."

The MTA plans to spend $419 million through 2019 on the new fare payment system for NYC Transit, according to its still-unapproved capital program. The agency estimates that it'll be nearly six years between the contract being awarded and its "substantial completion."
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H

Haly

One day I realized that sadness is just another word for not enough coffee.
Boston's CharlieCard felt like magic.

I'd love it if we could just tap our phones like Japan/Korea as well but we still haven't integrated apple/google pay yet so...
 
U

Union Carbine

Member
Haly said:
I'd love it if we could just tap our phones like Japan/Korea as well but we still haven't integrated apple/google pay yet so...
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That's what they need to do-- try to get ahead or at least level with the curve or where it will be in a few years, not look at the right now as a model for the future. If they go with that type of tech, there can be multiple ways for people to interact with it-- their phones, some type of keycard, etc.
 
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Jhoan

Member
Haly said:
Boston's CharlieCard felt like magic.

I'd love it if we could just tap our phones like Japan/Korea as well but we still haven't integrated apple/google pay yet so...
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I dunno, I wasn't blown away by the CharlieCard when I was in Boston last year since I found it a bit jarring possibly because it was my first time taking the MBTA but it was definitely pretty cool inserting the ticket into a machine to pass through the turnstiles as opposed to the archaic swiping of the MetroCard so in that regard, I'll say it was pretty high tech and impressive. I'm looking forward to taking Boston's public transportation again this year since I found it really clean and quiet. However, like the MTA, it has its share of drunk people since I saw drunk girl trying to start something with a train conductor last year and cursed him out. The BF was holding her back until security came in.
 
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Haly

One day I realized that sadness is just another word for not enough coffee.
Bruce Springsteen said:
Why can't this city stay warm? It's chilly again and it looks like a fall temp again all week
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The longer it's chilly the better. I hate summers here.

I went to the new Momosan Ramen and Sake Bar which opened 3 weeks ago. It's helmed by Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto, and I think sometimes he's even behind the bar, but I didn't see him today.

Ramen was alright. Not groundbreaking but not bad for the cost either and Murray Hill gets a decent ramen joint.
 
W

Wellington

BAAAALLLINNN'
Yesterday I had what I thought was a date with a girl I really like so we did the rowboats in central park - what a fucking magical time. If you are familiar with the city it's easy to go from that to damn near anything else around central park. We ended up at Mel's Burgers on the east side. I had tried and loved Mel's on the upper west so I was in heaven. I packed like 3 bottles of orange juice with champagne as mimosas. Straight G move.

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backflip10019

Member
Wellington said:
Yesterday I had what I thought was a date with a girl I really like so we did the rowboats in central park - what a fucking magical time. If you are familiar with the city it's easy to go from that to damn near anything else around central park. We ended up at Mel's Burgers on the east side. I had tried and loved Mel's on the upper west so I was in heaven. I packed like 3 bottles of orange juice with champagne as mimosas. Straight G move.

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Oh yeah, I've done this before with my fiancee (when she was still just my girlfriend). It's a great New York moment.
 
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NYCmetsfan

Banned
Have any of y'all been to that comedy show Wyatt cenac does every week? I went this week and it was good (Wyatt didn't host tonight but he'll be back next week). Only 5 bucks too.
 
smokeymicpot

smokeymicpot

Beat EviLore at pool.
Long shot but fuck it. I have two tickets to the Daily Show anyone want to join. No friends want to go everyone is busy that I know.
 
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Bruce Springsteen

Member
NYCmetsfan said:
See in the opposite. Till I get a long term girl friend I want roommates. I love communal living. Makes live more exciting and I still get my time alone in my room
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I'm with people all day and like coming back to my place solo, so I'm the opposite lol. I'm also kind of a loner by personality

smokeymicpot said:
Long shot but fuck it. I have two tickets to the Daily Show anyone want to join. No friends want to go everyone is busy that I know.
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I'm down , what day ?
 
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backflip10019

Member
davidwhangchoi said:
i'm getting some bareburger for lunch. love that place.
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The only thing I hate about it is the ketchup. There is not a single instance I can think of where I would want thick ass sugarless organic ketchup. Just gimme that Heinz.

Also FUCK the fact that they removed zucchini sticks from their menu. Those were the shit.
 
milkham

milkham

Member
Wellington said:
Yesterday I had what I thought was a date with a girl I really like so we did the rowboats in central park - what a fucking magical time. If you are familiar with the city it's easy to go from that to damn near anything else around central park. We ended up at Mel's Burgers on the east side. I had tried and loved Mel's on the upper west so I was in heaven. I packed like 3 bottles of orange juice with champagne as mimosas. Straight G move.
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tell us more
 
J

Jhoan

Member
Now that I'm back in the city, gotta plan out the next GAF meetup. I got some board games as swag at PAX East including The Witcher 3 Gwent set. I may or may not give away a set at the next meetup since I accrued a few boxes. Thinking end of May/some time in June.

Please start pitching ideas for what you guys would be interested in doing. I've heard nothing but great things about the escape the room stuff as was discussed in the last meetup. Dan Ryckert got me curious about it since he talked about it in last week's Bombcast.

Sidenote: Boston was great. It's my favorite East coast city after NY since I've yet to visit Philly/Pittsburgh. Harvard and MIT are completely different worlds. I would actually consider moving out to Cambridge in the future since I fell in love with it. The MIT Museum was fantastic and well worth a visit since it was fun.

Lastly, if anyone is going to IndieCade East at the Museum of the Moving Image this weekend, I will be volunteering there all weekend long starting with setup tonight. Austin Walker told me he's gonna pass by so it should be fun.

Smokey, if you still have tickets, I would be interested depending on what day/time it is.

Wellington, I'm gonna join the chorus in saying do tell us more. I'm going to Riverside Park on a date on Sunday but no canoeing through the Hudson sadly but the idea does sound hilarious. Going to show her the view of the GW from the corner of my block.
 
A

[Agent]ZeroNine

Member
Anyone interested in a coop gaming meetup? I'd love to relax, chat, eat, drink and play some Diablo 3, Hot Shots Golf, Helldivers, maybe Mario party if anyone brings a Nintendo platform.
 
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NYCmetsfan

Banned
What's the weirdest bar you've ever been to in NYC?

I'm at this bar in bushwick and so far they have show live action tentacle porn (sans nudity), hatsune miku, henti (again sans nudity) and now Americas got talent highlights on the TV. New York is a strange place.
 
entremet

entremet

Member
I saw the American Psycho musical last night.

Pretty good. Great actually. I'm not a huge into musicals. A friend needed a companion, so I agreed.

The musical numbers were excellent--think pop 80s synth, which makes sense if you remember the movie. I may get the soundtrack.

Highly recommended.
 
J

Jhoan

Member
NYCmetsfan said:
What's the weirdest bar you've ever been to in NYC?

I'm at this bar in bushwick and so far they have show live action tentacle porn (sans nudity), hatsune miku, henti (again sans nudity) and now Americas got talent highlights on the TV. New York is a normal place.
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Fixed. ;)

For me, it's probably Cthulu Bar in the LES since the downstairs area is pretty damn cool although that's more cool than interesting. I can't really think of a single bar that's struck me as odd but I imagine anything having to do with anime, furries, and porn will be out there. Manhattan certainly doesn't house them.
Makai said:
I need to find a pixel artist. Does NYU have events f
or that kind of thing?
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Not a pixel artist myself but I can probably recommend someone that I know. My friend's cousin has dabbled in pixel art and is pretty damn good at it. If you're interested, I'll shoot you her Tumblr/email.
 
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NYCmetsfan

Banned
Jhoan said:
Fixed. ;)

For me, it's probably Cthulu Bar in the LES since the downstairs area is pretty damn cool although that's more cool than interesting. I can't really think of a single bar that's struck me as odd but I imagine anything having to do with anime, furries, and porn will be out there. Manhattan certainly doesn't house them.
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It was weird. I had been to the bar before and it seemed normal bushwick bar (Well last time they were playing Dumbo at 1 am so as normal as that is)

I think it might have been the DJ that was playing

I just was ordering a drink and really confused about what was going on the TV. Haha.
 
J

Jhoan

Member
NYCmetsfan said:
It was weird. I had been to the bar before and it seemed normal bushwick bar (Well last time they were playing Dumbo at 1 am so as normal as that is)

I think it might have been the DJ that was playing

I just was ordering a drink and really confused about what was going on the TV. Haha.
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Hahaha, it sounds like you walked into one of their oddball nights. You see all kinds of odd events and what have you wandering into a bar on a random night. But really, each borough has its quirks. I think there's something hilarious about suddenly walking into a bar full of clowns and circus performers (not a real world example). Also, having musician brothers, as you pointed out it's normal to have bands perform at 1AM even though the flier/event page says midnight. Some bands perform even later than that because the venue manager hasn't given the band the green light despite being all set up.

I remember once during a meetup, we were at Sly Fox in the East Village and the bar had Adult Swim on. I found it funny given that it was a Russian bar with a pretty blonde bartender who had an icy stare.
 
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NYCmetsfan

Banned
Jhoan said:
Hahaha, it sounds like you walked into one of their oddball nights. You see all kinds of odd events and what have you wandering into a bar on a random night. But really, each borough has its quirks. I think there's something hilarious about suddenly walking into a bar full of clowns and circus performers (not a real world example). Also, having musician brothers, as you pointed out it's normal to have bands perform at 1AM even though the flier/event page says midnight. Some bands perform even later than that because the venue manager hasn't given the band the green light despite being all set up.

I remember once during a meetup, we were at Sly Fox in the East Village and the bar had Adult Swim on. I found it funny given that it was a Russian bar with a pretty blonde bartender who had an icy stare.
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Yeah. I mean this is why I love the city. So much random stuff. When I lived in Florida life was so boring. I didn't even make it back to my apartment till 6 last night and the sun was already up. New York life is too expensive and full of problems but nights out where you randomly stumble into a bar playing censored tentacle porn makes it all worth it... Haha

Btw when is the next NYC meet up? We need to have another
 
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krae_man

Member
Jhoan said:
Now that I'm back in the city, gotta plan out the next GAF meetup. I got some board games as swag at PAX East including The Witcher 3 Gwent set. I may or may not give away a set at the next meetup since I accrued a few boxes. Thinking end of May/some time in June.

Please start pitching ideas for what you guys would be interested in doing. I've heard nothing but great things about the escape the room stuff as was discussed in the last meetup. Dan Ryckert got me curious about it since he talked about it in last week's Bombcast.
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The more notice the better. I want to try and make it down.
 
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Jhoan

Member
NYCmetsfan said:
Yeah. I mean this is why I love the city. So much random stuff. When I lived in Florida life was so boring. I didn't even make it back to my apartment till 6 last night and the sun was already up. New York life is too expensive and full of problems but nights out where you randomly stumble into a bar playing censored tentacle porn makes it all worth it... Haha

Btw when is the next NYC meet up? We need to have another
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As I mentioned a few posts above, I'm looking at either end of this month or in June post-E3/GAFpocalypse. If Sony does the E3 Experience thing again, then no doubt that I'll be attending.

I'm not looking to organize the next one if at all possible since I was serious about wanting to rotate organizers. However, should no one step up to take up the mantle, I will once again step in. Here's one idea already on the table:

[Agent]ZeroNine;202122997 said:
Anyone interested in a coop gaming meetup? I'd love to relax, chat, eat, drink and play some Diablo 3, Hot Shots Golf, Helldivers, maybe Mario party if anyone brings a Nintendo platform.
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krae_man said:
The more notice the better. I want to try and make it down.
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Then the idea of a post-E3 meetup sounds all the more interesting. Not to mention that my birthday is on the 19th of June.
 
K

krae_man

Member
Jhoan said:
As I mentioned a few posts above, I'm looking at either end of this month or in June post-E3/GAFpocalypse. If Sony does the E3 Experience thing again, then no doubt that I'll be attending.

I'm not looking to organize the next one if at all possible since I was serious about wanting to rotate organizers. However, should no one step up to take up the mantle, I will once again step in. Here's one idea already on the table:


Then the idea of a post-E3 meetup sounds all the more interesting. Not to mention that my birthday is on the 19th of June.
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If it's a Saturday I'll be good. I can take the Friday night bus there and the Sunday morning bus back. The earlier it's announced, the cheaper the bus tickets will be.

Other days may or may not work depending. I'd have to know when the date is before I could figure out if I could make it or not.

Thanks for organizing. I know it's a lot of work.

[Agent]ZeroNine;202122997 said:
Anyone interested in a coop gaming meetup? I'd love to relax, chat, eat, drink and play some Diablo 3, Hot Shots Golf, Helldivers, maybe Mario party if anyone brings a Nintendo platform.
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I will kick all your asses in Hot Shots!
 
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