Moving to New York...

rick_chasey
rick_chasey Posts: 75,660
edited May 2013 in Commuting chat
... for 3 months for work.


Any advice / suggestions? ?
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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    UK-VPN if you want to access iPlayer etc.
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  • rick_chasey
    rick_chasey Posts: 75,660
    Ah yes.

    How does that work??
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  • asprilla
    asprilla Posts: 8,440
    Still in the recruitment business?

    Mate of mine just came back from a year doing it over there and seemed to enjoy it. Mind, he was interviewing Diana Cano. i understand he regularly tried to get her into various positions without much success.
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  • spasypaddy
    spasypaddy Posts: 5,180
    Rick Chasey wrote:
    Ah yes.

    How does that work??
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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    Rick Chasey wrote:
    Ah yes.

    How does that work??
    a clue in the name i posted.

    Google. and about 6 quid a month.
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  • cyclingprop
    cyclingprop Posts: 2,426
    Don't forget you will need to put your handlebars on the other side of your bike.
    What do you mean you think 64cm is a big frame?
  • Stevo_666
    Stevo_666 Posts: 62,035
    Rick Chasey wrote:
    ... for 3 months for work.


    Any advice / suggestions? ?
    How soon can you go? :wink:
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  • rick_chasey
    rick_chasey Posts: 75,660
    Also, any recommendations for stuff to do there on your own. Won't know anyone there at all and the (2) colleagues there are married with kids.
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  • cyclingprop
    cyclingprop Posts: 2,426
    Rick Chasey wrote:
    Also, any recommendations for stuff to do there on your own. Won't know anyone there at all and the (2) colleagues there are married with kids.
    images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQgkMrbx64Li4ioDVc918u1ToQvgRuttDfKSS9ahi29AmRiugbM8w
    What do you mean you think 64cm is a big frame?
  • el_presidente
    el_presidente Posts: 1,963
    Check out a ball game
    Live in Manhattan or at a push Brooklyn
    Head to Coney Island for hot dogs, rollercoasters and a million film scenes you can half remember
    Walk the High Line
    Hang out in bars where chicks will "just love your British accent"
    Eat pizza / cheesecake / bagels / buffalo wings .... *homer drool.jpg*
    Madison Square Garden for a big fight
    Go to Dave Eggers' Superhero Supply Store http://www.superherosupplies.com/
    Play some pick up b-ball in the projects (OK maybe not this one)
    Buy a beatup old muscle car and go on a road trip
    Paddle a kayak round Manhattan http://www.manhattankayak.com/
    Have dinner at Odeon and pretend you are an 80's yuppy in a Jay Mcinerny novel http://nymag.com/listings/bar/odeon00/ 150px-BrightLightsBigCity.jpg


    God I'm so jealous. I'll have some more ideas later probably
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  • tailwindhome
    tailwindhome Posts: 19,480
    Have that beer with Lance and Dennis.
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  • Headhuunter
    Headhuunter Posts: 6,494
    My ex colleague is moving to NY too! See the thread in Commuting General... Sounds good though, you taking the GF or is she staying in li'l old London? Let me know when you're having goodbye drinks!
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  • dodgy
    dodgy Posts: 2,890
    It's probably relevant to tell us during what season you're there. If winter, wrap up.
  • DrLex
    DrLex Posts: 2,142
    Get accommodation in Manhattan, below 110th for certain and preferably Little Italy or NoLiTa, TriBeCa at a push. For three months, you don't want to be one of the Bridge & Tunnel folk.
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  • bushu
    bushu Posts: 711
    Good luck.. :]

    Maybe try some cycling :lol:
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  • kelsen
    kelsen Posts: 2,003
    Moderate between the hours of 4am and 12.30pm
  • itboffin
    itboffin Posts: 20,072
    I've worked there a lot of the last 10 years oh! and i've eaten at the Odeon.

    Eat, drink, work and sightsee and sleep its only 3 months, plus you can do easy weekend trips to Florida for sun and cocktails in the keys. If you're really getting PAID then perhaps the odd hamptons party :roll:
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  • mtb-idle
    mtb-idle Posts: 2,179
    go to Vermont for some skiing or cycling (depending on where you are there)
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  • Kendal Black Drop
    Kendal Black Drop Posts: 638
    Play High Five.
  • greg66_tri_v2.0
    greg66_tri_v2.0 Posts: 7,172
    Take a bike. Ride like a messenger. Shop at RA Cycles (Brooklyn).

    I think one day a week Central Pk s closed to traffic and the cyclists descend on it. Worth doing.
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  • EKE_38BPM
    EKE_38BPM Posts: 5,821
    el_presidente wrote:
    Check out a ball game
    Live in Manhattan or at a push Brooklyn
    Head to Coney Island for hot dogs, rollercoasters and a million film scenes you can half remember
    Walk the High Line
    Hang out in bars where chicks will "just love your British accent"
    Eat pizza / cheesecake / bagels / buffalo wings .... *homer drool.jpg*
    Madison Square Garden for a big fight
    Go to Dave Eggers' Superhero Supply Store http://www.superherosupplies.com/
    Play some pick up b-ball in the projects (OK maybe not this one)
    Buy a beatup old muscle car and go on a road trip
    Paddle a kayak round Manhattan http://www.manhattankayak.com/
    Have dinner at Odeon and pretend you are an 80's yuppy in a Jay Mcinerny novel http://nymag.com/listings/bar/odeon00/ 150px-BrightLightsBigCity.jpg


    God I'm so jealous. I'll have some more ideas later probably

    You have obviously never met the little Dutch(ish) one.
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  • bompington
    bompington Posts: 7,674
    cyclingprop wrote:
    Don't forget you will need to put your handlebars on the other side of your bike.
    Don't be stupid. You just need to swap the shifters over.
  • daviesee
    daviesee Posts: 6,386
    bompington wrote:
    cyclingprop wrote:
    Don't forget you will need to put your handlebars on the other side of your bike.
    Don't be stupid. You just need to swap the shifters over.
    :?:
    Shifters are sided. You need to swap brake cable over. If you were so inclined.
    None of the above should be taken seriously, and certainly not personally.
  • rubertoe
    rubertoe Posts: 3,994
    Is he still here?

    Dont get a nose bleed looking up the (substitute your choice of building here) the Empire State building from the bottom like Mrs Toe did.

    Take a trip to an Indian Casino.
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  • DrLex
    DrLex Posts: 2,142
    daviesee wrote:
    bompington wrote:
    cyclingprop wrote:
    Don't forget you will need to put your handlebars on the other side of your bike.
    Don't be stupid. You just need to swap the shifters over.
    :?:
    Shifters are sided. You need to swap brake cable over. If you were so inclined.

    Isn't there a "Pass the Dutchie" gag to be had here?
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  • DonDaddyD
    DonDaddyD Posts: 12,689
    YAY!!!!!

    The nark is leaving us and taking his young'in lefty views with him, there is an american version of this website I'm told. All gun totting and right wing; you can tell them why guns are bad, Bush is evil and why they should do everything like the Dutch.

    Best of luck and bring back some money, the Country needs it!
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  • EKE_38BPM
    EKE_38BPM Posts: 5,821
    DonDaddyD wrote:
    YAY!!!!!

    The nark is leaving us and taking his young'in lefty views with him, there is an american version of this website I'm told. All gun totting and right wing; you can tell them why guns are bad, Bush is evil and why they should do everything like the Dutch.

    Best of luck and bring back some money, the Country needs it!
    I'll never forget reading a Yank cycling forum which had a thread about what is the best gun to carry when cycling. A .22 is too puny, apparently.
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  • DrLex
    DrLex Posts: 2,142
    EKE_38BPM wrote:
    DonDaddyD wrote:
    YAY!!!!!

    The nark is leaving us and taking his young'in lefty views with him, there is an american version of this website I'm told. All gun totting and right wing; you can tell them why guns are bad, Bush is evil and why they should do everything like the Dutch.

    Best of luck and bring back some money, the Country needs it!
    I'll never forget reading a Yank cycling forum which had a thread about what is the best gun to carry when cycling. A .22 is too puny, apparently.

    Ceramic for the weight weenies? Bike-mount or rider-mount?
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  • DonDaddyD
    DonDaddyD Posts: 12,689
    DrLex wrote:
    EKE_38BPM wrote:
    DonDaddyD wrote:
    YAY!!!!!

    The nark is leaving us and taking his young'in lefty views with him, there is an american version of this website I'm told. All gun totting and right wing; you can tell them why guns are bad, Bush is evil and why they should do everything like the Dutch.

    Best of luck and bring back some money, the Country needs it!
    I'll never forget reading a Yank cycling forum which had a thread about what is the best gun to carry when cycling. A .22 is too puny, apparently.

    Ceramic for the weight weenies? Bike-mount or rider-mount?
    Both, the only solution to a hybrid cyclist and a gun is a roadie with two guns!
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  • Ben6899
    Ben6899 Posts: 9,686
    Take the contents of the New York Post with a massive pinch of salt.
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