Quote from: Emma1017 on January 07, 2025, 11:12:45 PMLori thank you for your supporting words. I tend to be hyper self critical. 

I know that we all are. It helps to have a second opinion. You look great BTW!

A gal about town my dear!

Thank you Lori and Davina. With my huge insecurity, I need friends to defend me from me. 😊

Quote from: Emma1017 on January 08, 2025, 01:36:05 PMThank you Lori and Davina. With my huge insecurity, I need friends to defend me from me. 😊

LEAVE EMMA ALONE! She is fine as she is. 

Hi Emma!

Do you pay that congestion pricing for cars in certain areas of Manhattan?
True there are public transit alternatives but I would be scared to use the subway myself because of recent news reports. 

Chrissy

Quote from: Emma1017 on January 08, 2025, 01:36:05 PMThank you Lori and Davina. With my huge insecurity, I need friends to defend me from me. 😊

My first thought after reading this comment was 'Don't Let Me Get Me' by P!nk.

Love always -- Jess

You guys are the best!

Thank you again Lori for the boost.

Chrissy I have been taking the subway almost every school/work day since 1970.  It is fine. You need a little street smarts but no more than most cities. I would never drive to work in Manhattan ever.

Jess great video!  I love P!nk!

Thinking you look like a nun... Emma, please don't get into that habit!

You know I think you're gorgeous. <3 I will once again ask you to drop the silver hair though, it doesn't suit you. In my opinion. I hate all forms of chocolate, other than when you have that as your hair colour.

I agree Sephirah.  The grey is dramatic but it doesn't feel right. 

Emma,

You will find the hair style and color that you will believe looks great on you.
Then you will find another that may supersede that!  There are so many options!


Chrissy

By the way, have you been to Katz's Deli? 
There are probably many good delis in NYC.

Chrissy

Absolutely. I went to high school three blocks away and taught literally around the corner.  Best hot dogs and pastrami in the city.  Nathans hot dogs are second.

I noticed hot dogs close to the Empire State Building were a dollar higher than just one block further away.  I mentioned that to the vendor and he matched the lower price.  These were sidewalk based hot dog carts.

Did you eat at "that" table in the deli (a sign points to it) where a Sally had her turkey sandwich?  I wonder how often they are asked what Sally had to eat that day, as some may want to order the same thing to follow along that movie's ("When Harry Met Sally") story line. Nobody probably cares what Harry ate.

I also heard that the pandemic area dining tables at NYC sidewalks streetside now are being or maybe already have been moved.

They removed the street based table sheds that were in place for the pandemic.  Some of them became an eyesore and some killed off parking.  The city is looking into a better solution for the summer.  The restaurants will pay rent for the space.

I do not recommend the street hot dogs, ever.  Most van food it fine but the hot dogs can sit in the water over night.  A trip to Coney Island could be fun.  The original Nathans is there and always an experience.  The Nathans French fries are one of the best.  If you can get the Nathan hot dogs at the supermarket, they are close. 

I always felt uncomfortable about the "Sally" table.  It is always popular with women...I wonder why?

Quote from: Emma1017 on January 11, 2025, 04:59:04 PMThey removed the street based table sheds that were in place for the pandemic.  Some of them became an eyesore and some killed off parking.  The city is looking into a better solution for the summer.  The restaurants will pay rent for the space.

I do not recommend the street hot dogs, ever.  Most van food it fine but the hot dogs can sit in the water over night.  A trip to Coney Island could be fun.  The original Nathans is there and always an experience.  The Nathans French fries are one of the best.  If you can get the Nathan hot dogs at the supermarket, they are close. 

I always felt uncomfortable about the "Sally" table.  It is always popular with women...I wonder why?

Maybe one day I will visit NYC again, one never knows.  There sure are a lot of places to eat there. 

Quote from: Emma1017 on January 11, 2025, 04:59:04 PM. . .

I always felt uncomfortable about the "Sally" table.  It is always popular with women...I wonder why?

The Sally table is likely just a fun thing for the romcom lovers that saw that movie.  Perhaps those women who seek out the Sally table relate to what she says during the Deli scene? 

Quote from: Emma1017 on January 11, 2025, 04:59:04 PMI do not recommend the street hot dogs, ever.  Most van food it fine but the hot dogs can sit in the water over night.  A trip to Coney Island could be fun.  The original Nathans is there and always an experience.  The Nathans French fries are one of the best.  If you can get the Nathan hot dogs at the supermarket, they are close. 

Nathan's is what they do the competitive eating challenge with? Which it looks... utterly disgusting.

Quote from: Sephirah on January 11, 2025, 05:56:09 PMNathan's is what they do the competitive eating challenge with? Which it looks... utterly disgusting.

Do not eat more than two Sephirah and you likely will be okay.