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Old March 14th, 2010, 04:03 AM posted to rec.travel.usa-canada
pltrgyst[_1_]
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On Sat, 13 Mar 2010 22:09:08 +0000, Mrs Bonk
wrote:

I am in Atlantic City now and it is swimming time. Some roads were
blocked it is so wet.


It's not really all that wet -- barely raining all day (I was out
walking around all afternoon.) It was the fifty mph gusts of wind that
made it difficult to stay upright if you foolishly happened to venture
onto the boardwalk. It got so bad that a few of the casinos weren't
even allowing people to exit through the doors into the boardwalk.

-- Larry

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Old March 14th, 2010, 05:41 AM posted to rec.travel.usa-canada
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On 14/03/2010 03:03, pltrgyst wrote:
On Sat, 13 Mar 2010 22:09:08 +0000, Mrs
wrote:

I am in Atlantic City now and it is swimming time. Some roads were
blocked it is so wet.


It's not really all that wet -- barely raining all day (I was out
walking around all afternoon.) It was the fifty mph gusts of wind
that made it difficult to stay upright if you foolishly happened to
venture onto the boardwalk. It got so bad that a few of the casinos
weren't even allowing people to exit through the doors into the
boardwalk.#




We never got to the boardwalk. We were out early and driving around in
very heavy rain, some roads became impassable with water too deep to
drive through and police cars turning us back. We went into Walmart and
I struggled to hold the car door in the wind. We were soaked just
getting into the store. We went to another store and bought some food
and returned to this apartment early afternoon and I never ventured out
again.
Hopefully tomorrow will be better.

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Old March 14th, 2010, 05:43 AM posted to alt.cooking-chat,rec.travel.usa-canada
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On 14/03/2010 00:07, E Z Peaces wrote:
Mrs Bonk wrote:
On 13/03/2010 02:06, E Z Peaces wrote:
Mrs Bonk wrote:
On 07/03/2010 22:04, Jerry Avins wrote:
Runge11 wrote:
Hooo thermal underwear, do we really have to read about all that ??!

What a boorish remark!

I am in Washington now. Off sightseeing in a short while.
FWIW
I was wearing icebreaker leggings under my jeans. I won't need them
today.

Don't wear them skating.

I am in Atlantic City now and it is swimming time. Some roads were
blocked it is so wet.


Check out the snack bar at Walmart!

Yes, I did see it.
Have a nice day!
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Old March 29th, 2010, 01:04 PM posted to alt.cooking-chat,rec.travel.usa-canada
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Shawn Hirn wrote:
In article
,
PeterL wrote:

On Mar 5, 5:58 pm, "Mrs Bonk" wrote:
K wrote:
Mrs Bonk wrote:
I am flying into to New York on Monday. It's all very exciting for
me:-) Does anyone know New York - or Washington? I am hoping to try
some American veggie food so any recommendations as to where I might
eat will be gratefully received.
I am taking my laptop so you can all expect to hear from me on my
travels. Regards
Mrs B

Like Jerry, I'm pretty far removed from NYC. Yes, the street dogs are
wonderful, but you were asking about vegs. I can suggest that you try
your query on rec.travel.usa-canada. It's a fairly sleepy group, but
people wake up when there are questions about NY, especially restaurant
questions. My guess is that you'll find the most vegetarian places in
trendy areas like East Village and SoHo, but I'm sure they're scattered
all over the city.
Food in the city is good, and it doesn't have to be expensive to be
good. Restaurants hang their menus outside, so there's no reason to
embarrass anyone with shock at your bill.

I know NYC has a reputation for surliness, but it's not true. Pull out
a tourist map and look confused on any corner and you'll be sure to
draw a crowd. Just don't expect agreement on directions.

NY is a beutiful city for the most part, and quite safe by US
standards. I hope the weather cooperates next week, as this winter has
been very
snowy there.

Enjoy your visit,
Keith

Thank you Keith. I have added in rec.travel.usa-canada in case anyone
has anything of note to add.
I must say, I was concerned to read of the high crime rate in Atlantic
City. As for the weather, I am taking my thermal underwear and
windproof/waterproof coat. Not the height of fashion but extremely
practical.
Regards
Mrs B-


If you are looking for food related answers, you may want to try
chowhound.com. They have a very active NYC board.


I agree, for food related stuff, its hard to beat chowhound.com but
those who think Atlantic City is a high crime area are living in the
past. I live near AC. It is no worse than any other city where if you
stay in the busy areas, do not deal in drugs, practice common sense
behavior, you'll be fine.


You are quite right of course. I am home, safe and well and off again
tomorrow, this time to a small resort here in the UK.
Thank you dear for your post.


 




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