As someone who was born in Georgia and raised in Florida, I totally understand.

Sidebar:

I've noticed a rather interesting division between subway people vs. bus people.

Now, we need to stipulate here that while the subway is by far the speediest means of transit across long distances in NYC, the number of subway lines is relatively small as compared to the number of bus lines. Utilizing the subway tends to involve walking many blocks, and also descending / ascending several flights of stairs. So it's far faster than the bus for journeys longer than a few stops, but also requires more physical exertion to utilize.

Fat / old / white people are much more common on the buses than on the subway.

For the subway is the crucible.



That is all.

 

*****.

On the other hand, if you drove the GW then technically you drove in Manhattan. So you can wear that badge, if only shamefully.

 

I've had the blessing curse of driving in Manhattan several times. Once with a 16-ft rental box truck, the other two times in a Jeep commander or something. The rental companies act like they're doing you a favor by giving you a larger vehicle for the same price as a compact. Bastards.

Anyway, what I found works for me is just focusing on moving forward. Stop paying attention to what everyone else is doing around me, and just keep inching forward. Eventually I made it to my destination each time, but it was a race against the sun burning out.

 

Back when I rode the subway(affectionately nicknamed "The Electric Sewer"), GCT to Wall St on the 4,5,6 trains, there was no air conditioning. THAT was a crucible. Mankind in all it's fragrant glory, crushed together in an enclosed space in summer. Good times. Pussies rode the bus.

 

The City, at the behest of Mayor Bloomberg, banned the sale of soft drinks in cups larger than 16 ounces at restaurants, movie theaters, sporting arenas, and so forth. That ban was subsequently overturned at the NYS Supreme Court in an action brought by soda manufacturers and distributors.



Doing the crosstown run in a truck is on my bucket list. But in general, you pretty much nailed it. There's a fine line that must be straddled between being a totally anarchic ******* and killing pedestrians / cyclists vs. keeping your focus on gaining ground at every possible opportunity.



Yeah. A good rule of thumb is that when you see an empty car roll by in an otherwise crowded train, you do not want to be in that car.

I will say that I've found riding in the space between the cars to be a refreshing and cathartic experience. It can be a little bumpy in spots and you probably don't want to fall off, but it gives you some personal space if you happen to be doing a long haul on one of the busier lines during rush. The Lexington Line (4/5/6) is notorious as the most overcrowded route in the system, and happens to also be the nearest major line to me.

Actual 4 train during evening rush:

 

FIV positive cats.. discuss?

 

Patient zero?

 

I've been looking at this kitty but the only thing that worries me is the FIV.

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I am and I know it. I hate crowds/people so cities are really annoying to me.

 

"I hate people, but love gatherings."

 

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I know it was something we were worried about when we adopted our street urchin kitty so I looked into it a bit. She tested clean so I didn't get too into it, but it sounds like it could be a hassle down the road. Lots of time and dedication.

 

Lots of kitties out there that are clean. It's an expense/hassle you do not want. Keep looking.

 

According to the vet it may cause dental problems in the older kitties. Thats about it though. The main thing they said was that if its an outside cat then it may be harmed but its strictly indoor it wont be. So i dont know if the vet is just trying to help the pet adoption agency or if thye are really telling me the truth.

 

I'm reeeeeally thinking this over still...

Job promotion is possibly in my near future, MSM payments are done officially next month. I would like to garage the MSM and start gathering parts that 'I' want for it, start stripping out weight etc.
I'd rather put parts into the MSM than have a higher car payment with the mazda3, flip side... If doing so, I'd want a more reliable & cheap A -> B vehicle to drive to work like the scion ia.

I honestly have no issues with the scion ia, it's small... looks good (even the catfish face). I'd throw springs or coils on it, 949 6ULs if & when they're released in the 15x6 15x7 size. Amsoil all the fluids. Consider the OVtuned group buy and just enjoy it. Rev the **** out of it

Then again, a base black Mazda3 2.0L sedan is... very temping And all black themed car comes to mind, dark tint, charcoal 6UL rims, springs/coils, ov tune

Tanabe springs
NF210 Springs for 2016-2016 Scion iA
Part#: TNF192
MSRP: $280.00
Spring Rate (F / R): 2.2 / 2.5 (kg)
Lowering (F / R): 1.0 / 1.4 (in)



Corksport springs on Mazda3 hatch

 

I'm going to send you a PM and likely boggle your mind.

 

Since you don't already have it / haven't done it:

All-black cars scream "lazy trash" to me. Every time I see one I just kinda shrug it off as unimaginative.

Plus Mazda has some good blues and reds in their lineup that will always look better--even dirty as ****.

 

I could always go white too





I've only owned 2 cars since 2005.

A blue 99'pontiac grand am, and my ti grey msm.

Blue would be my 3rd choice

 

Meh, I bought black RPF1s for the BURRZZZ because I was able to get them like 40% cheaper than the color I wanted. But I don't have tinted windows/lights or any of that junk.

 

PF01s are my goto but they're pricy. Need dark tint, Texas

 

Another issue with my pos msm. Speedo sensor is crapping out lately. Mph drops to zero in higher temps, no issue in the morning

Pickup a 3.63 geared sensor and swap the gear since I plan on a new r&p later??