sixyears…we could do a walking thing where various PLUSAs open up their houses for drinks along the way. It could be called a PLUSA Crawl.
Haha come to think of it, I still have lots of beer in my fridge from an after-work gathering I hosted…although my taste in furniture (sorry, it’s all IKEA) would come in for a beating!
“Trinidadian colleague of mine who has lived in Mill Basin”
Mill Basin is fine as well, and to be honest, if it ever was sketchy, it was so for BLACK people, not white. I can tell you that when I grew up, black people who found themselves in that area or in, say, Canarsie had something to worry about. But that has changed since my younger days. Canarsie in particular now includes a lot of black folks. It wasn’t always like that.
“I did, however, get bad vibes when I found myself in Brownsville once.”
Brownsville is really a tough area. There’s no getting around it. It’s not unusual for ANYONE, black or white, to get bad vibes in Brownsville. Although ist’s next door to ENY, the areas are different. Brownsville is made up of mostly housing projects (and not the better ones, either). ENY definitely has some housing projects, but is made up of mostly one- and two-family homes. Now, housing projects aren’t inherently bad, but the sheer concentration of them in Brownsville doesn’t make for the greatest atmosphere, in my opinion.
Interestingly, Brownsville is not only the home of Mike Tyson, but the “Murder Incorporated” crew of Bugsy Seigel, Abe “Kid Twist” Reles, and other famous gangsters of the 1930s.
Biking is also a great way to see Brooklyn – my friends and I are planning to bike the length of Bedford Ave (i think it’s the longest road in brooklyn?) on sunday – from williamsburg down to the belt parkway.
Kens, the yenta wheels are turning. What do you think of DH as a possible brother-in-law?
CGar, I love Chows! Gorgeous dogs. A group walking tour could be great. Email me at biff champion at yahoo dot com and maybe we can set it up with MM.
By the way, I have to confess I couldn’t wait any longer to see the High Line and spontaneously went yesterday after work. I would go back if anyone is interested.
On a PLUSA crawl, one is only allowed to drink Magic Asshat #9.
sixyears, I’m not worried about anyone wanting to sit on my sofa!!!!!
sixyears…we could do a walking thing where various PLUSAs open up their houses for drinks along the way. It could be called a PLUSA Crawl.
Haha come to think of it, I still have lots of beer in my fridge from an after-work gathering I hosted…although my taste in furniture (sorry, it’s all IKEA) would come in for a beating!
Again, Philly has NYC beat with Broad Street being the longest street in America.
“Trinidadian colleague of mine who has lived in Mill Basin”
Mill Basin is fine as well, and to be honest, if it ever was sketchy, it was so for BLACK people, not white. I can tell you that when I grew up, black people who found themselves in that area or in, say, Canarsie had something to worry about. But that has changed since my younger days. Canarsie in particular now includes a lot of black folks. It wasn’t always like that.
“I did, however, get bad vibes when I found myself in Brownsville once.”
Brownsville is really a tough area. There’s no getting around it. It’s not unusual for ANYONE, black or white, to get bad vibes in Brownsville. Although ist’s next door to ENY, the areas are different. Brownsville is made up of mostly housing projects (and not the better ones, either). ENY definitely has some housing projects, but is made up of mostly one- and two-family homes. Now, housing projects aren’t inherently bad, but the sheer concentration of them in Brownsville doesn’t make for the greatest atmosphere, in my opinion.
Interestingly, Brownsville is not only the home of Mike Tyson, but the “Murder Incorporated” crew of Bugsy Seigel, Abe “Kid Twist” Reles, and other famous gangsters of the 1930s.
Biking is also a great way to see Brooklyn – my friends and I are planning to bike the length of Bedford Ave (i think it’s the longest road in brooklyn?) on sunday – from williamsburg down to the belt parkway.
Kens, the yenta wheels are turning. What do you think of DH as a possible brother-in-law?
CGar, I love Chows! Gorgeous dogs. A group walking tour could be great. Email me at biff champion at yahoo dot com and maybe we can set it up with MM.
By the way, I have to confess I couldn’t wait any longer to see the High Line and spontaneously went yesterday after work. I would go back if anyone is interested.
” If the cause of the problem is chemical, it’s one thing, but if it’s not, why bother?”
Ah, ok, got it denton. I agree.
My friends all make bad decisions; such as agreeing to be my friend.
Posted by: Biff Champion at July 28, 2009 1:59 PM
You mean you have other friends than Brownstoners?