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“ive been posting on the internet since i was 14 (on Prodigy back in the day”
rob, I question this.
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Correct!!! The 4th Ave Line (the current R train) was supposed to be extended to Staten Island
and a BIG thank you to baby jeebus it wasnt
*rob*
hiya etson! BIG hug, right back to ya! : )
snappy – sorry to hear that it was so serious. sent you an email (sorry everyone!) but know you might not feel up to responding but could you let me know what you had? since i saw you on monday i’ve been pretty run down this week and just want to make sure that i’m not doing harm by getting a flu shot today. thanks. feel better.
can’t hug snappy- she’s contagious…but wishes for best recovery. It sucks being ill.
Arkady
Well before the V. bridge.
By the time the V.bridge was built, the idea of extending the subway to the borough was scoffed at (this was when the love of the car was at its zenith).
here is link to ambitious subway plans map.
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/b3/1939_IND_Second_System.jpg
benson – Was that before or after the V. Bridge was built?
Really interesting, benson, I had no idea.
Hey everyone – joining in the group hug!