NeoPatrick's month in Manhattan
Sep 10th, 2007 | 07:37 PM
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Sorry, no I'm not a picture taker. In fact I don't think I took my camera out the whole month in New York. Ooops. Yes I did. At the Bronx Zoo. But they're on film and really not worth scanning and posting.
The pictures are all in my mind!
The pictures are all in my mind!
Sep 11th, 2007 | 01:23 PM
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Funny you ask that. I had heard about the "wild bathrooms". I used the Elvis one. There was a bit of Elvis memorabilia in there and the mosaic of him, but I didn't get the "big deal" -- unless it is that each bathroom has its own music of the person it is named for.
Sep 20th, 2007 | 07:30 AM
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Patrick, thanks for the response on the apartments.
Truly, "non owners" who rent their apartments to vacationers could risk losing their leases. (Even owners will face issues: the fellow whose apartments I photographed is selling one of his because the board has come after him for renting - and it's not an upscale building. Condo owners may have an easier time, as they are less held by rules than co-ops.)
I rent in NYC, and am exploring the possibility of home-exchanging. If it's no threat to my lease status, I'll probably do it - but I'll have to find people who can handle the 5 flights of stairs! (Guess I'll be swapping for the same kind of walk-up properties!)
Truly, "non owners" who rent their apartments to vacationers could risk losing their leases. (Even owners will face issues: the fellow whose apartments I photographed is selling one of his because the board has come after him for renting - and it's not an upscale building. Condo owners may have an easier time, as they are less held by rules than co-ops.)
I rent in NYC, and am exploring the possibility of home-exchanging. If it's no threat to my lease status, I'll probably do it - but I'll have to find people who can handle the 5 flights of stairs! (Guess I'll be swapping for the same kind of walk-up properties!)
Sep 20th, 2007 | 01:19 PM
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You're not alone with that walk-up situation. Many, many of the Craigslist ones and also NYHabitat ones are fourth or fifth floor walkups. I like the ad for one I see all the time that says "just four VERY SHORT flights up". What does that mean? Do the people on the first three floors all only have 5 foot high ceilings? LOL
Sep 21st, 2007 | 11:06 PM
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Patrick, how wonderful to find someone else who doesn't think a cell phone is the best device ever invented.
I don't use my cell phone if I can avoid it
Only 3 people have the number and I refuse to give it to anyone else - it's for my convenience.
Although with the new house that needs a lot of work which means that I spend a lot of time on scaffolding (staging) and the fact that I had to spend a few hours in our local hospital due to a wasp sting (I now have to carry an EpiPen) I now carry my cell phone at all times so that DH doesn't worry.
I've said it before and I'll say it again your post always make me SO hungry.
I don't use my cell phone if I can avoid it
Only 3 people have the number and I refuse to give it to anyone else - it's for my convenience.Although with the new house that needs a lot of work which means that I spend a lot of time on scaffolding (staging) and the fact that I had to spend a few hours in our local hospital due to a wasp sting (I now have to carry an EpiPen) I now carry my cell phone at all times so that DH doesn't worry.
I've said it before and I'll say it again your post always make me SO hungry.
Sep 26th, 2007 | 02:36 PM
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Patrick, I have 4 very long flights, and one that seems short by comparison!
On the plus side, when I see great attic apartments to rent in Paris and Rome, it doesn't phase me that there is no elevator - and the rents reflect that lack. To me, it feels even more like home.
On the plus side, when I see great attic apartments to rent in Paris and Rome, it doesn't phase me that there is no elevator - and the rents reflect that lack. To me, it feels even more like home.
Sep 26th, 2007 | 03:31 PM
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I enjoyed reading your post Patrick, since we are going for a long weekend to NYC staying in MidTown East, early November. My daughter and I are thinking of going to see Legally Blond (we loved the movies), so I appreciated seeing your positive review. I think PJ Clarke's is in the plans now also.
