New York, New York!
Yup thats right I hate it, not the quaint little town in Yorkshire (That has a cracking shop that makes fudge) but the sodding eyesore in the US. Back in 1997 I was there on business and hated it. Street crime was at an all time high, gang activity was rife and the whole area was totally rundown.

During the 24 hour period in which I stayed I witnessed a number of shootings (A couple were aimed at me) brawling and a couple of nutcases fighting over food. Thank God for my special services training as I don’t think I could have lasted while I was there.

The people I met were mainly soulless looking and seemed like they were serving a life sentence.

Before I get any replies about how lovely the place is and how I might have visited the wrong districts let me tell you that my business trip started at the (Then standing) Twin Towers and was semi funded by the US government. I also got to see places like the New York Public Library but they looked more a fortress than a place to broaden your knowledge.

Pfft sod it I’m glad I managed to escape and my chances of going back to that hellhole are nonexistent what with the wall built around the place and the mines on the heavily guarded 69th Street bridge.

Love


Snake Plissken
(mon bison powered by magnets, Tue 3 Nov 2009, 14:45, 2 replies)

How was L.A.?

( Christian's Bolt and Ski, Tue 3 Nov 2009, 15:50, closed)

New York
I hated NYC too but it was saved by the crack dealer across from our hostel being the most friendly man in the world. Always made a point to stop and chat to us on our way to the subway
(Clashrock is being stalked by his brother on, Wed 4 Nov 2009, 11:21, closed)