some useful links for getting around NYC using public transportation: http://www.hopstop.com/
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Please contact our technical support consumer care manager directly at 1.866.WEBAIR1 or e-mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] ------------------------------------- On Thu, 2008-05-22 at 16:41 -0500, Hyunseog Ryu wrote: > One more thing... > Rent-car may be not a good idea. > Sometimes it's hard to find the parking spot. ^.^ > As Andrew said, it will be better to use public transportations such as > cab, bus, and sub-way. > It may take more time, but sometimes the driving style of New Yorker may > be a little bit offensive, and finding parking lot may be a challenge. :-) > If you are one of owls, there are plenty of places you can visit in > night/early morning when you are not in the mood for sleeping ^>^ > > Hyun > > > andrew young wrote: > > Once you all get there, you will realize how awesome this place is. > > There is nothing to be afraid. Just remember, carry around an unlimited > > metrocard and a subway map. Taking cabs everything can get expensive. > > > > for those that are planning to spend the weekend in NYC, be sure to > > check out http://www.bigapplebbq.org/ its huge every year. > > - > > ------------------------------------ > > Andrew Young > > Webair Internet Development, Inc > > Phone: 1 866 WEBAIR 1 > > FAX: 516.938.5100 > > http://www.webair.com > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > ------------------------------------- > > We are interested in any feedback you might have about the service > > you received. Please contact our technical support consumer care manager > > directly at 1.866.WEBAIR1 or e-mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > ------------------------------------- > > > > > > On Thu, 2008-05-22 at 21:16 +0000, Martin Hannigan wrote: > > > > > >> Seriously, Dave was taken out of context by the usual suspects. Brooklyn > >> / NYC is pretty OK. > >> > >> Oh, ObOp! Thanks a ton, Telx! > >> > >> > >> > >> ----- Original Message ----- > >> From: Chris McDonald <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >> To: Martin Hannigan > >> Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; nanog@nanog.org > >> <nanog@nanog.org> > >> Sent: Thu May 22 21:00:15 2008 > >> Subject: Re: Hauling gear around a NANOG meeting > >> > >> a glock 27 takes the same magazine as a glock 22. that's good nyc > >> knowledge. > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> On Thu, May 22, 2008 at 4:53 PM, Martin Hannigan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> Heheh. Good tip. Where do we get our shields on Sunday? :) > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> ----- Original Message ----- > >> From: David Diaz <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >> To: Martin Hannigan > >> Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; nanog@nanog.org > >> <nanog@nanog.org> > >> Sent: Thu May 22 20:13:29 2008 > >> Subject: Re: Hauling gear around a NANOG meeting > >> > >> Dave as in David D has spent TOO much time in NY. > >> > >> I gave basic smart tips for any big city. Just wear a Telx hat and > >> you are safe. That is like the crips there in NY. Lots of respect from > >> the gangs. Otherwise no one can make bets with their bookie, fo'get > >> 'about it.... > >> > >> > >> Enjoy your travels everyone! Come early, stay long, network with all! > >> > >> David > >> The Host of Nanog43 in The City! > >> > >> > >> > >> On May 22, 2008, at 3:57 PM, Martin Hannigan wrote: > >> > >> > > >> > We're in the Marriot, not a crack house. And it's NYC, not Sao > >> > Paolo. I think my friend Dave needs to actually spend some time in > >> > New York City. :). > >> > > >> > Don't buy any bridges. And if you're driving, stay off the cross > >> > Bronx Expresseway. It's moidah during rush hour. > >> > > >> > -M< > >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > ----- Original Message ----- > >> > From: Paul Wall <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >> > To: Joe Maimon <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >> > Cc: nanog@nanog.org <nanog@nanog.org> > >> > Sent: Thu May 22 18:07:48 2008 > >> > Subject: Re: Hauling gear around a NANOG meeting > >> > > >> > I've not been to the conference myself, but I hear laptop and charger > >> > is a good plan. > >> > > >> > Following the advice of our host, David Diaz (Telx), care should be > >> > exercised to make sure your laptop bag does not have the text "LAPTOP" > >> > printed on it, as that would make it a target for thieves. > >> > Additionally, don't wear white iPod earbuds, as that will likely lead > >> > to you getting mugged on the subway, or zapped by lightning in Central > >> > Park. > >> > > >> > Paul > >> > > >> > On Thu, May 22, 2008 at 1:07 PM, Joe Maimon <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >> >> Looking for some advice for a first-timer. > >> >> > >> >> What are your recommendation regarding gear? > >> >> > >> >> - laptop and charger only > >> >> > >> >> - laptop with small bag > >> >> > >> >> - the whole normal kit&caboodle, wheeled backpack thing > >> >> > >> >> Thanks, > >> >> > >> >> Joe > >> >> > >> >> > >> > > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > > > > > >
