Sleepless in Manhattan

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Sleepless in Manhattan

Post by Porty » 25 Oct 2004, 21:06

I had been a couple of times before , all since 2001, however this was the first time I visited whilst the smoking in public places ban has been in force. What an absolute joy! The people manage very well and it made me feel a lot more sympathetic to smokers social habits.

Had a great time, its always a different experience and I met the unluckiest tourists ever and they were from Scotland!
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Post by Porty » 25 Oct 2004, 21:08

I would post my pics but after not even getting nominated in the recent photo competition, I'm thinking, why bother?
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Post by bellybabe » 25 Oct 2004, 22:33

Porty wrote:I would post my pics but after not even getting nominated in the recent photo competition, I'm thinking, why bother?
Now, now, Porty dear, that pout doesn't suit you. I'd love to see the results you got from flashing. Please, please, pretty please?
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Post by Guest » 25 Oct 2004, 22:42

Porty wrote:I would post my pics but after not even getting nominated in the recent photo competition, I'm thinking, why bother?
Is it just me? He didn't post any pictures in the recent photo competition, did he?

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Post by Maria » 26 Oct 2004, 13:50

C'mon we've seen Bob's, ecm's and Wangi's, now it's your turn :wink:

And you can't leave the phrase "unluckiest tourists" just dangling in hyper space. Spill the beans.......
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Post by Dakota » 26 Oct 2004, 14:57

Porty wrote:the smoking in public places ban has been in force. What an absolute joy!
Yes, their intolerance of tobacco is a joy to non-smokers.

But they are almost as intolerant of alcohol. I've always found that they bring the check after two rounds, making you feel very guilty about drinking any more! Still, there's always another bar round the corner.
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Post by Porty » 26 Oct 2004, 19:09

I visited the TT site very, very eerie. I had visited when the buildings were there and Im a bit surprised by the apparently small size of the site.

At the airport on the way back, every passenger had to take their shoes off to get through security. Now, I have been to the USA 5 times since 9/11 and this is the first time EVERYONE has had to remove their shoes. So I am thinking; its another W fear tactic.
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Post by ecm » 31 Oct 2004, 12:07

So, are you going to show us your photies or not?

:roll:

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Post by Porty » 31 Oct 2004, 14:29

ecm wrote:So, are you going to show us your photies or not?

:roll:
Why should I?

I join an on-line forum to be part of a community, they have a poll to decide whose photos are best and don't include me. What sort of community spirit is that?
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Post by ecm » 31 Oct 2004, 18:49

Porty wrote:
ecm wrote:So, are you going to show us your photies or not?

:roll:
Why should I?

I join an on-line forum to be part of a community, they have a poll to decide whose photos are best and don't include me. What sort of community spirit is that?
Stick well. I can imagine your photies anyhow.

Skyscraper, skyscraper, Flat Iron, skyscraper, Times Square, skyscraper, Chrysler Building, hot dog stand, skyscraper, some bridge or other, skyscraper, blah, blah, blah

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Post by Dadaist » 31 Oct 2004, 19:08

Porty wrote:
ecm wrote:So, are you going to show us your photies or not?

:roll:
Why should I?

I join an on-line forum to be part of a community, they have a poll to decide whose photos are best and don't include me. What sort of community spirit is that?
I joined a similar community and they didn't include *me* in their so-called Halloween Avatar Poll. The schmucks.

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Post by Porty » 31 Oct 2004, 23:42

Dadaist wrote:
Porty wrote:
ecm wrote:So, are you going to show us your photies or not?

:roll:
Why should I?

I join an on-line forum to be part of a community, they have a poll to decide whose photos are best and don't include me. What sort of community spirit is that?
I joined a similar community and they didn't include *me* in their so-called Halloween Avatar Poll. The schmucks.
Watch it pal. You were included you just didn't make the final. I even included dcCairns and Ras. They, don't even have avatars but I stared at them long and hard in case there was a sub-liminal spook lurking.
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Post by Dadaist » 01 Nov 2004, 02:00

Consider me not only contrite, but morally and philosophically placated.

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