Re: [nysbirds-l] Grey-Hood Gull - subway access

2011-08-04 Thread Sara Burch
We come in from Suffolk and on our original trip took the LIRR to Atlantic Terminal (in Brooklyn), and then the Q down to Coney Island. It works really well, and it's a somewhat shorter subway ride than going all the way from Penn Station. If you were going in to Penn you could walk to the Q or

Re: [nysbirds-l] Grey-Hood Gull - subway access

2011-08-04 Thread Arie Gilbert
All Driving directions to any place can be obtained from 'google maps', 'mapblast' or many other services. Public transportation directions and or walking options for many metropolitan areas can be obtained from http://www.hopstop.com/ Arie Gilbert

Re: [nysbirds-l] Grey-Hood Gull - subway access

2011-08-04 Thread Jim Osterlund
Taking Bob's and John"s points together points up something else we outsiders need. I live in Suffolk County; I'd take the LIRR to Penn Station, but then be at a loss how to proceed further, and, in fact, not even be sure Penn Station was the best choice. Can we get some input from you

Re: [nysbirds-l] Grey-Hood Gull - subway access

2011-08-04 Thread John Laver
Hello all, I recognize Bob's point. I can't assist with parking recommendations. It's difficult for people living outside of NYC to think outside the automobile. However, if people can and will, I suggest using public transportation in and out of NYC as well as using the subway within. As

Re: [nysbirds-l] Grey-Hood Gull - subway access

2011-08-04 Thread Robert Lewis
All,   I think the problem with the subway idea for people who live outside the NYC area is: where to park?  Most people will be driving.  Where can one park for inexpensive convenient access to a subway that leads down to Coney Island? Bob Lewis Sleepy Hollow NY

Re: [nysbirds-l] Grey-Hood Gull - subway access

2011-08-04 Thread John Laver
Hello all, I recognize Bob's point. I can't assist with parking recommendations. It's difficult for people living outside of NYC to think outside the automobile. However, if people can and will, I suggest using public transportation in and out of NYC as well as using the subway within. As

Re: [nysbirds-l] Grey-Hood Gull - subway access

2011-08-04 Thread Jim Osterlund
Taking Bob's and Johns points together points up something else we outsiders need. I live in Suffolk County; I'd take the LIRR to Penn Station, but then be at a loss how to proceed further, and, in fact, not even be sure Penn Station was the best choice. Can we get some input from you

Re: [nysbirds-l] Grey-Hood Gull - subway access

2011-08-04 Thread Arie Gilbert
All Driving directions to any place can be obtained from 'google maps', 'mapblast' or many other services. Public transportation directions and or walking options for many metropolitan areas can be obtained from http://www.hopstop.com/ Arie Gilbert

Re: [nysbirds-l] Grey-Hood Gull - subway access

2011-08-04 Thread Sara Burch
We come in from Suffolk and on our original trip took the LIRR to Atlantic Terminal (in Brooklyn), and then the Q down to Coney Island. It works really well, and it's a somewhat shorter subway ride than going all the way from Penn Station. If you were going in to Penn you could walk to the Q or