Comments about bars

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Bob O: Thanks for all the memories of Yorkville where I grew up from the 30s through the sixties. I was born over in New York Hospital, went to school at St. Ignatius and then Cardinal Hayes.......

in response to: Yorkville: A Neighborhood Recalled by Laura

Bob O: Thanks for all the memories of Yorkville where I grew up from the 30s through the sixties. I was born over in New York Hospital, went to school at St. Ignatius and then Cardinal Hayes.......

in response to: Yorkville: A Neighborhood Recalled by Laura

Bob O: Thanks for all the memories of Yorkville where I grew up from the 30s through the sixties. I was born over in New York Hospital, went to school at St. Ignatius and then Cardinal Hayes.......

in response to: Yorkville: A Neighborhood Recalled by Laura

Lynnette (Diaz) Madden: I had a dream about Webb's Bakery the other night. I woke up dying for one of their butter cookies with the chocolate center drop. I Googled Webb's and this is what I found! OMG--just......

in response to: Fall in the East Bay by joey

EvilGentleman: Lemme guess, your friends did not have it explained well enough to them that the $20 each was PER SONG, am I right? And tipping is virtually mandatory on top of that. Strip bars are......

in response to: Gentleman\'s Choice by EvilGentleman

Karlo: Wrong.None of the people who walked their children to school were involved in any attacks.There had been a number of incidents involving people from both communities previous to this,and im not going to argue who......

in response to: Black and White by norniron

I must be boring and illiterate: Apparently since I was raised and educated in Belleville I am an illiterate and boring person. I left Belleville like all young people, went to college, worked in Manhattan for 8 years and decided......

in response to: America\'s Most Boring Towns: 3 by Scott Sargent

emc: ok- so after reading a lot of the above it seems that it may be a bad idea to stay at my friend's place who will be out of town. i will be visiting......

in response to: My House in Bushwick by matthew

Excuzmepleez: This post is in response to "remember 1966." I remember the sad accident. It happened on Troutman Street between Central and Evergreen and it involved a boy named Joey Mistretta who was 9 years......

in response to: My House in Bushwick by matthew

EvilGentleman: Montreal strip bars are usually open 365 days a year. A few are closed on Christmas and New Year's, but most remain open. Opening hours vary somewhat, but they all close at 3 AM....

in response to: Sex Appeal by EvilGentleman

anon (c-69-139-11-88.hsd1.pa.comcast.net): hairsy: can,t remember the hot dog stand. I did remember cassidy's candy store at palethorpe and cambria; spring water from wissonoming park; seeing president kennedy at front and sterner st. if you get a......

in response to: Kensington, Philadelphia - July 2004 by CE

Margo-murray: How amazing to find this site. We, the Murray Clan, my parents Terry and Denis, and my brothers, David, Brian and Mike (my sister wasn't born yet) lived at 4100 Benny from around 1953 to......

in response to: The Benny Farm Condemned Housing Projects by EvilGentleman

Natalie Waterworth (Brophy): probably, pubs, clubs and bars and cheaply constructed housing sold at extortionate prices !!!...

in response to: Demolish the Railway Arches by Andrew Smith

Edward LAMB: I am very familiar with this tunnel having personally "discovered" the place way back in 1969... The following, if you please, is an excerpt from my own story : I had, one day, roaming through Riverside Drive......

in response to: The Freedom Tunnel by Peter

jack: can you top this, i was up by harlem in the 60's along east river drive, (loved the cool jazz played at some of the local bars in harlem) and spotted a car, with the......

in response to: A Sign of Past Times? by CartLegger

river otters21 girl: It is a darn shame to see hear what happened to Kensington. Oh, I agree with YourOwnFault 100% except that this cancer known as white flight took place more recently than the 50s and......

in response to: Kensington, Philadelphia - July 2004 by CE

11:11: high street is great shopping. record shops, head shops, hookah bars, bars, OSU bookstores and chinesse food...

in response to: Downton Columbus by maybetoday

Jon Burgess: James Cashan, It would be great to start a thread dedicated to irlam and cadishead musicians and bands, there have been so many. My mates cousin from New Moss Road was the singer of a band......

in response to: These Things No Longer Exist by Andrew Smith

Peter: friendship? you should just go out and meet some people. try some local bars. or maybe craigslist....

in response to: NYC: Do you buy friendship and companionship with cocaine? by Peter

James cashan: hello jon, small world isn`t it u being mates with my cousin chris an all! cant remember who sprayed the van just recall spending hours wet n dry sanding the damn thing down it did......

in response to: These Things No Longer Exist by Andrew Smith

EvilGentleman: A few suggestions in order to reduce damage in future disturbances: 1 - Do **not** leave portable metal street signs with plate metal bases lying around on the streets when large events are taking place. Most......

in response to: Hockey Victory Riot by EvilGentleman

EvilGentleman: dirana1, thank you for commenting. I can respect your opinions and your insight into the prison is a welcome bit of education for the rest of us. I am certain you know a lot more......

in response to: Kingston Penitentiary by EvilGentleman

Bob Salmon: A time or two, dances above the Co-Op near the nag have been mentioned. I remember evening Live Group dances being held there on a regular basis, they were organised by Maurice Johnstone, I sometimes......

in response to: These Things No Longer Exist by Andrew Smith

Marissa Chaplin: Dandelion lollies!!!! sounds interesting sheila. By the way, why were they called Temperance bars?...

in response to: These Things No Longer Exist by Andrew Smith

janet: My, but that halvah was scrumptious (haven't thought of it cut that way in scores of years--but right you are!). That's also how we got our butter: grocer would cut a rich yellow chunk......

in response to: Eastern Parkway Memories by Unknown

Alan Taylor: Andrew, Sheila, Cyril et al, Platts Brook was a popular play area and it went underground through vertical iron bars and waterfalled about 10 feet under Liverpool Road opposite Ferry Road. The part that was from where......

in response to: These Things No Longer Exist by Andrew Smith

Len Lipner: For Alma (Weinstein) Scull: C'mon, toots, I didn't answer your emails 'cause I didn't get 'em! You know I still love you, and would've answered every one. The funny thing about Tommy's was that when it changed......

in response to: Eastern Parkway Memories by Unknown

Craig: I went to waterloo a few weeks ago to do parkour, went up with a few friends some good spots here and i went to all the places in the pictures before i even seen......

in response to: le parkour: london waterloo jam by 3flow

Jean: I grew up in yorkville .i lived in the 40's to the 50's. Went to St Monica's school I hung out in Teddy's ice cream parlor on york ave between 83rd & 84th & some......

in response to: Yorkville: A Neighborhood Recalled by Laura

Hunter: After a month or so of reading the comments in this column (thread?) i am wondering what it is that the critics think is missing in Hutchinson. It can't be movies-Hutchinson has several: it can't......

in response to: America\'s Most Boring Towns: 10 by Scott Sargent

joe bridge: halfies, fresh pretzels, stick ball, homicide/suicide, adresses painted on sidewalks,cheap lamposts installed, popvision, mr. softy, corner candy stores,the ave, pinball machines, asteroids,record spot, levins,humphrys store, moes meats, jewish pickles, the belly buster hoagie, mr. cocos......

in response to: Kensington, Philadelphia - July 2004 by CE

audre: i was born here in salina, still live in salina, and will probly die here after i move and come back... these pics makes salina look BORING and dull but, honestly..that side of town is BORING......

in response to: America\'s Most Boring Towns: 7 by Scott Sargent

Evinrude: Alfred. Again you stated over again what has been brought up before. If you have looked through the site you will see that old bastards like yourself enjoy the same things, the comsmosphere, NJCAA,......

in response to: America\'s Most Boring Towns: 10 by Scott Sargent

EvilGentleman: The areas bordering Verdun are pretty much the same, as well. Pointe-Saint-Charles, east of Verdun, is historically Irish, and today is a mixed community where English is not a problem. Ville-Emard, to the north of Verdun, has......

in response to: You Know You\'re in Montreal When... by EvilGentleman

rick: There was the spice factory that took up the whole block between Crown St. and Montgomery on the west side of Franklin. We always passed it and enjoyed the smells (not as much as Bond......

in response to: Eastern Parkway Memories by Unknown

JACE: MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL ON HARMON STREET AND BROOKLYN FRIENDS. ANYBODY FOR STICK BALL.SOMEBODY GO ON THE ROOF FIND A BALL! ST.BARBARS,PS 145,JOHNS BARGAIN STORE,CYO. BOUGHT MY PRETZELS ON STAR STREET TO SELL.HERES A NICE......

in response to: Bushwick 77: The Casusos of Harman St. by upfromflames

EvilGentleman: Yes, they are. All strip bars in Montreal feature full nudity. Some go a little further, but I believe it is still illegal to do so....

in response to: Sex Appeal by EvilGentleman

Jeff : Are these strip bars totally nude? Can someone please tell me? Thanks...

in response to: Sex Appeal by EvilGentleman

gus hassler : I am now working as the master mechanic on the second ave subway.anyone have photos of brewery before and during demolition and would like to share them with me.my only connection to yorkville was the......

in response to: Yorkville: A Neighborhood Recalled by Laura

little ukraine: i see nobody has given this a stab yet so... here goes... first of all, congratulations for having the initiative to save up a lot of money, because it is first and foremost what you will......

in response to: Help This Newbie by lou

Big Momma Becky: There are other ways to find women here in Hutch. Join a singles group,join a church,walk around the mall or the park,etc. The women you meet in bars are probably drinking too much beer,thats why......

in response to: America\'s Most Boring Towns: 10 by Scott Sargent

Mega mommas: I was looking around on the internet for women In Hutchinson. I noticed on all the the dating sites and bars (other places also) that the wide majority of the ladies are fat? Why is......

in response to: America\'s Most Boring Towns: 10 by Scott Sargent

jack: thanks little ukraine, would like to know your first name, but i informed my son who lives on the street where that drug bust took place. i'm generally down there every so often and......

in response to: Your House Is Mine - Return of a Legend by little ukraine

little ukraine: glad to see so much love for Missing Foundation and the like. CartLegger, there is a pretty decent amount of information online. Try http://www.hungryeyerecords.com/bands/missing_foundation/index_old.html http://petemissing.de/ in addition to Peter's links above. Also, the work of......

in response to: Your House Is Mine - Return of a Legend by little ukraine

Big Momma Becky: I am going to straddle the fence,so to speak,about my hometown,which happens to be Hutch. I am a middle aged woman,so someone younger might not have my same opinion,which is understandable. I have lived here......

in response to: America\'s Most Boring Towns: 10 by Scott Sargent

EvilGentleman: I saw this post the day it was first posted, and had not looked back it till today. What a lot of comments about stolen bikes in the Toronto area! Incredible. Reminds me of this guy......

in response to: A Picture of My Bike by Walks now

donna: I have a 6 year old african grey. When he is in his cage he comes up to me and perches on my finger through the bars, holding on with both claws at the......

in response to: Parrot Biting by Jamie

rosecolored glasses: i had taken a picture of the house on central ave and hart street but misplaced it. the house is on the north side of central, it has black bars to the second floor. Its funny......

in response to: Bushwick Gates: Part 1 by Peter

99¢Dreams: Hey Peter, do you live in Bushwick, or are you just often there? I ask because your post reminds me of a photo project I've contemplated, but never executed: "Bushwick Gates" I'm referring to a quintessential Bushwick......

in response to: Bushwick Portals by Peter

Xag: I just came across a picture from the early model (1897). http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~cawthorn/Palmer/cyclewedding.html They call it a "Rudge Whitworth companion or sociable bicycle". Apparently the steering system is different: the handlebars move together. In addition the cranks......

in response to: Side-by-Side Tandem Bicycle: by Peter

Cinic: [[img:22426]] oh-oh! credits: http://untitledname.com/2006/08/flying-over-the-handlebars...

in response to: The Cars That Ate NYC by CartLegger

anon (cache-dtc-ag08.proxy.aol.com): Gentrification is obviously evident not only in Bushwick but all over New york City,its just a shame that it takes race to improve a community. ie: Farmers markets,trendy stores, bistros, and uppyish bars.......

in response to: My House in Bushwick by matthew

CE: Ah, the ETS residences, there always seem to be weird parties in that building. I was invited to the annual beach party in the court yard by some people at the bizarre student dep.......

in response to: Griffentown (William) by Cinic

Tasha: I lost my bike of over 5 years, and sole mode of transportation, just the other night... fack! Blue Norco Bush Pilot, with black handle bars, 21 speed, special click gears... sigh. It was hacked off a......

in response to: A Picture of My Bike by Walks now

DeadRagabash: First off, I was born in a nice little Indian Reservation in Oklahoma, lived all over Okalhoma lived all over New Mexico, Texas & Colorado. As well as 15 odd places in Germany over 2......

in response to: America's Most Boring Towns: 1 by Scott Sargent

lady: Stop hatin', ahve you ever even been to brooklyn b4?! even our high scholls have bars on the windows!!! SHUT UP AND RIDE....

in response to: Imperial Bikers Motorcycle Club by Peter

confused: The City of Hutchinson is boring for several reasons, 1. NO ECONOMY, NO GOOD attractions. There is plenty of Night Life in Hutchinson, but most of that involves drinking. It has been made very clear......

in response to: America\'s Most Boring Towns: 10 by Scott Sargent

EvilGentleman: Nah, I'm just a guy who likes to take lots of pictures and post them on the internet, sharing the world I see with others, using my preference for a comprehensive photojournalistic presentation style. I......

in response to: Sexe Cite by EvilGentleman

Andrew Smith: That looks a pretty amazing building - I noticed following the link that they intend to have apartments for the over 55's, a health centre and a dentist; in addition to the usual bars &......

in response to: Student Days - Leeds by Andrew Smith

jack: i remember masim's on chambers street, as a matter of fact from cedar street at washington to church street to chambers was litterally an electronics street fair, every store had radio components laid out on......

in response to: Maxim Radio, et Al by GGP

chiamattt: It was on the sinsa side of apkujeong. Toward Sadang. Runs north and south. It has some cool multishops and a shit load of wine bars. The multishop stuff was all hella expensive. This place......

in response to: War Is Not the Answer by chiamattt

EvilGentleman: Hey, I just noticed, at the bottom of the poster with the pictures of the dancers, there is a free buffet notice. I wonder what kind of food they serve? But wait, lemme mull over......

in response to: Club Super Sexe by EvilGentleman

CE: I've been to some of the bars in the Vollage and some of them are pretty cool. You don't have to be gay to go....

in response to: Pretzel Stair Sculpture by EvilGentleman

EvilGentleman: The **why** would have to be art. The when, I have no clue. Frank, you seem to be artistically and architectually educated, any clue as to the name of it? And as far as the......

in response to: Pretzel Stair Sculpture by EvilGentleman

jack: but then in the game years i enjoyed luner lander. old pinball machines were mostly in bars and as kids we could'nt go in there....

in response to: Ye Olde Arcade by EvilGentleman

EvilGentleman: 39 - Tourists usually ask for directions to the strip bars and trendy nightclubs, **not** "boring" world-famous stuff like Old Montreal, the Plateau Mont-Royal, The Forum, Mount Royal and our smoked-meat delicatessens....

in response to: You Know You\'re in Montreal When... by EvilGentleman

claire : I think it's fair to say it's actually BETTER than good. It's delicious - one of the best meals I've had in Brooklyn yet. They were also awarded one of the "best new restaurants in......

in response to: Beast by Peter

A Child of Benny Farm: Oh, while I remember, the photo with the caption about a UFO or clothesline, that is a pictures of the satellite. It was sort of like monkey bars with a modern feel and no......

in response to: The Benny Farm Condemned Housing Projects by EvilGentleman

tomig: ok.. as famous as bondi is, being austrlia's most popular beach and msot central beach... why do so many people assume that its actually a GOOD beach? i got a lotta mates who live there......

in response to: Bondi Beach by seanStranks

Where will the smokers end up?: It has been a few months since the bill 112 came into effect in Québec and I have to say that I do not see how ¨Québec is breathing any easier¨as the government funded propaganda......

in response to: Montreal Goes Non-Smoking: Good or Bad? by EvilGentleman

Anon: I remember the castle well,ball tig and hide and seek. Before it was all gated up and locked behind bars,Fond memories of a time not so long ago.Miss it all,if only we could turn back......

in response to: Castle Balfour by barry

Chippy B.: it doens't look like any tandem i've seen or ridden. kinda funky. what if the other person falls of. they don't have any handlebars? ...

in response to: Side-by-Side Tandem Bicycle: by Peter

aer: Lived on Starr St from 1980-1992 (5-17 yrs old). I went to P.S. 123 and I.S. 383. It was pretty dreadful. Men in the warehouses whistled at me as I walked to school and I......

in response to: My House in Bushwick by matthew

EvilGentleman: From Elsewhere: [[http://www.sptimes.com/2002/02/13/Taste/Extreme_fair_food.shtml]] [[http://archives.cnn.com/2002/US/West/09/18/offbeat.twinkie.reut/]] [[http://www.cdkitchen.com/recipes/recs/30/Deep_Fried_Candy_Bars36503.shtml]]...

in response to: Food on a Stick by Tyfoid Kid

joey: i didn't see any venues with deep fried twinkies. just candy bars. oh yeah, we have them in california....

in response to: Food on a Stick by Tyfoid Kid

Karmen King: Its not very smart to say that you "experienced" Norman in any way since you were never farther than 10 feet from the highway. You missed Reynolds Performing Arts Center, Sam Noble Museum of Natural......

in response to: America's Most Boring Towns: 1 by Scott Sargent

EvilGentleman: Yesterday's paper had an article about how there are bylaws coming into force to make bars put ashtrays outside their entrances. The city estimates that 600,000 people use the downtown core each weekday (not counting......

in response to: Montreal Goes Non-Smoking: Good or Bad? by EvilGentleman

Peter: i love this photo. i noticed the window/bars/shadow and asked sine to snap it. to me, it looked like a big, steel flightless box-kite. or an optical illusion... extended out or distended in?...

in response to: Shadowbox by sine

Mushi: I actually just moved to Bushwick last week. I lived in Manhattan for two years but just couldn't afford it. Plus, I needed a larger space. For 30% less than what I was paying in......

in response to: My House in Bushwick by matthew

EvilGentleman: The first week of non-smoking bars is drawing to a close, and most people are accepting the changes thus far. Except when it rains. Rain and smoking really suck when mixed together. I am actually......

in response to: Montreal Goes Non-Smoking: Good or Bad? by EvilGentleman

EvilGentleman: Well, as of midnight this morning, the ashtrays were pulled out of the bars and smoking is no longer permitted. Due to the late hour, it was hard to determine if the smoke is filling......

in response to: Montreal Goes Non-Smoking: Good or Bad? by EvilGentleman

Peter: yeah... the specific, idiosyncratic meaning of the term "package store" has all but been forgotten. now its just an arcane (though still used often enough, especially on older cities that have bars/stores that have been......

in response to: Little Joe\'s Lounge by Peter

rage: powerbars are disgusting. slamball is a good sport tho...

in response to: Power Bar Bldg by joey

chiamattt: prostitution is not legal in Las Vegas. You have to leave the city and use a state sanctioned brothel. Perhaps the sex crime rate has not actually gone up. Maybe it's just reported more because women......

in response to: View of Vegas by jack

Rob: Thanks Rick for your mini review and google search and paste for the words “buddy bike.” But as the owner of the above bike, let me clear a few things up: Regarding the bike pictured: It is......

in response to: Side-by-Side Tandem Bicycle: by Peter

Chris Erb: The handlebars appear to be floating....

in response to: What\'s Wrong with This Picture? by Cameo

EvilGentleman: Matt, if I have offended, in part it was intended, but I know I was overreacting. I felt that being mocked over my objection to products that cause harm to myself and even 72% of......

in response to: Montreal Goes Non-Smoking: Good or Bad? by EvilGentleman

EvilGentleman: I think the concept of smoking and non-smoking bars would work, until some militant non-smoker files a lawsuit saying their rights are being infringed by denying them the right to work in a smoking bar.......

in response to: Montreal Goes Non-Smoking: Good or Bad? by EvilGentleman

Mirela: I am an not smoker. I am glad I won't get smoke in my face at a concert or in restaurant during lunch time or in a plain when I played 1000$ and it's a......

in response to: Montreal Goes Non-Smoking: Good or Bad? by EvilGentleman

Metoo: I like the idea about free drinks for those who break up the bar fights!! Where can me and my Bros find such bars, so we can start and stop fighting all night long, and......

in response to: Montreal Goes Non-Smoking: Good or Bad? by EvilGentleman

EvilGentleman: There has been some confusion as to defining exactly what constitutes an outdoor structure or patio. I have heard that any structure enclosed on more than two sides will be considered to be indoors, and......

in response to: Montreal Goes Non-Smoking: Good or Bad? by EvilGentleman

C.: But from the "Pedestrian Gridlock" thing, I can understand the problem. Same with the allergies. I live in Calgary, and it's far smaller that Montreal. I've never had a problem with moving away from the......

in response to: Montreal Goes Non-Smoking: Good or Bad? by EvilGentleman

EvilGentleman: Sounds good, but unfortunately, in the downtown core, the bars and nightclubs are packed so heavily, that soon there will be nowhere to go for those who wish to escape the smoke. If you move......

in response to: Montreal Goes Non-Smoking: Good or Bad? by EvilGentleman

EvilGentleman: Oh, I almost forgot, sorry. In reference to the link you posted, it is most definitely a horrific crime, and I very much hope that the people responsible face the full weight of the law......

in response to: Free Man? by Urbanghost (michael talbot)

EvilGentleman: I remember during my 1999 tour of America: The Eastern 30, we stopped at a supermarket somewhere NW of Lafayette to get some munchies to keep the family going while on the road to the......

in response to: Does Anyone Else Find This Stupid? by EvilGentleman

Mat-E: I think this question touches on a fundamental human reality; you can never create a policy which will satisfy a largely civil, responsible majority and at the same time satisfy a minority of......

in response to: Does Anyone Else Find This Stupid? by EvilGentleman

EvilGentleman: Hmmm, chiamatt's question brings up some valid points. My instinctive response would be to say that providing parking at establishments that serve alcohol is inviting people to drink and drive, and therefore should not be......

in response to: Does Anyone Else Find This Stupid? by EvilGentleman

chiamattt: If you think a poster advertising beer at a gas station is bad...do you also think it is bad that restaurants and bars that sell alcoholic beverages have parking lots?...

in response to: Does Anyone Else Find This Stupid? by EvilGentleman

Get out of your car, buddy: Well, starting today, you are a new member of The Beach. Welcome to the club! I think the bars suck in The Beach too. Again, they are much better on Kingston Rd. You......

in response to: The 40th Beaches Lion’s Easter Parade by Elicar

Elicar: Buddy, you forgot the bars... I said in one of my comments that I am not much of a drinker, but from time to time, it's nice to go out and let loose (two drinks......

in response to: The 40th Beaches Lion’s Easter Parade by Elicar