tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4134981800236544647.post4465856554868751683..comments2024-02-08T03:19:48.451-07:00Comments on Box Canyon Blog.com: A Fish Out of Water in New York CityBox Canyon Blog.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07032055509766739436noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4134981800236544647.post-13163280482259873072013-12-19T13:32:37.681-07:002013-12-19T13:32:37.681-07:00Was stationed at Fort Hamilton, Brooklyn end of Ve...Was stationed at Fort Hamilton, Brooklyn end of Verrazano Bridge, for 90 days in 1966 while in the Army. Saw all of NYC that I ever want to see during that time. Been there, done that don't ever need to do it again.Edhttp://www.edwardfrey.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4134981800236544647.post-45588445937136269642013-12-14T07:35:10.658-07:002013-12-14T07:35:10.658-07:00Thanks Allison,
"Hums" is a good descri...Thanks Allison, <br />"Hums" is a good description...Box Canyon Blog.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07032055509766739436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4134981800236544647.post-41138165050900334342013-12-14T07:34:19.726-07:002013-12-14T07:34:19.726-07:00Thanks Ingrid,
I get that…You've been there, ...Thanks Ingrid, <br />I get that…You've been there, done it. Time to move on. But you at least did it, and know of what it's about.Box Canyon Blog.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07032055509766739436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4134981800236544647.post-10283187647609283242013-12-14T07:32:28.510-07:002013-12-14T07:32:28.510-07:00And Sundays are light traffic days!!!And Sundays are light traffic days!!!Box Canyon Blog.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07032055509766739436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4134981800236544647.post-31915795648947132152013-12-14T07:30:50.987-07:002013-12-14T07:30:50.987-07:00I saw an ambulance near Times Square…lights and si...I saw an ambulance near Times Square…lights and siren going and completely stopped in traffic. It raises a few questions. We didn't get our of Manhattan…those other sights will have to wait till next time :)Box Canyon Blog.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07032055509766739436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4134981800236544647.post-87150493938847059722013-12-14T07:28:39.228-07:002013-12-14T07:28:39.228-07:00Traffic is the achilles heel of NYC. You must adap...Traffic is the achilles heel of NYC. You must adapt to public transportation or die.Box Canyon Blog.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07032055509766739436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4134981800236544647.post-8691318115318488392013-12-14T07:26:46.986-07:002013-12-14T07:26:46.986-07:00I know…but if the opportunity presented itself, I&...I know…but if the opportunity presented itself, I'm sure you'd go too…kicking and screaming, maybe, but you'd go.Box Canyon Blog.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07032055509766739436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4134981800236544647.post-41987609897413259232013-12-14T07:24:57.502-07:002013-12-14T07:24:57.502-07:00Sue,
I can look so deep into some of those citysca...Sue,<br />I can look so deep into some of those cityscape photos that I gel lost in details…they bring up so many questions, most starting with "How do…"<br />thanksBox Canyon Blog.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07032055509766739436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4134981800236544647.post-80084484945059636172013-12-14T07:23:02.880-07:002013-12-14T07:23:02.880-07:00Sorry Suzanne…
It was an exercise in reduction, th...Sorry Suzanne…<br />It was an exercise in reduction, that's for sure. I know some grow weary during long posts.<br />That you were abel to camp on the fringe of NYC was amazing. And you sailed the Hudson, rode your bike, hiked parks and took the ferries: I was surprised at your comfort level and expertise at shifting gears back into The City! Thanks for your experienced comment.<br />markBox Canyon Blog.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07032055509766739436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4134981800236544647.post-88838660008022820182013-12-14T07:16:34.817-07:002013-12-14T07:16:34.817-07:00Gumo,
You know the old adage, "One man's ...Gumo,<br />You know the old adage, "One man's madness is another mans…." <br />thanks, good to have you come out of hiding :)Box Canyon Blog.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07032055509766739436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4134981800236544647.post-71435178996785380782013-12-14T07:14:45.177-07:002013-12-14T07:14:45.177-07:00"A true explorer can be happy anywhere, if it..."A true explorer can be happy anywhere, if it is for a short time." So glad you got my point, Teri. And I love doing San Antonio's river walk every so often. It is quite a setting… Venice-like shops and outdoor cafes under shade trees along the canals and such.Box Canyon Blog.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07032055509766739436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4134981800236544647.post-42511240208475893312013-12-14T07:10:18.912-07:002013-12-14T07:10:18.912-07:00Yes, once you can't tap into that "energy...Yes, once you can't tap into that "energy" anymore, I think it's time to leave. It's a demanding lifestyle, and often comes with side effects of Burnout.Box Canyon Blog.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07032055509766739436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4134981800236544647.post-46160611325311578692013-12-14T07:07:45.849-07:002013-12-14T07:07:45.849-07:00Well, I certainly wasn't bored in NYC. But you...Well, I certainly wasn't bored in NYC. But you leap to conclusions without a net sometimes, pal.Box Canyon Blog.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07032055509766739436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4134981800236544647.post-80947116962301286412013-12-14T07:05:42.326-07:002013-12-14T07:05:42.326-07:00Spotted Dog,
People like you and me might feel ou...Spotted Dog,<br />People like you and me might feel out of place in NYC, but so would most of NYC feel out of place in western wilderness. I went to a couple of two-week training classes back east and the most frequent curiosity/fear among classmates concerned wolves, bears, and other creatures that could do one harm. I enjoy feeling out of place once in a while; it's sort of a "reset" button.<br />thanks, C. Box Canyon Blog.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07032055509766739436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4134981800236544647.post-79700184182367245752013-12-12T09:55:04.259-07:002013-12-12T09:55:04.259-07:00Your photos are excellent, really really good. We...Your photos are excellent, really really good. We were in NYC our first year with the travel trailer. It's an amazing place, it sort of hums. I would like to go back, but the other half of the team remains unconvinced. Looking forward to the rest of the story.Allisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02475433199308666648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4134981800236544647.post-89493321086841051762013-12-10T20:54:24.578-07:002013-12-10T20:54:24.578-07:00I used to visit NYC regularly. Now I have no desi...I used to visit NYC regularly. Now I have no desire to return. You are quite the adventurer to visit on Black Friday and your photos of the city skyline are awesome.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4134981800236544647.post-22986783554330898572013-12-10T18:09:09.211-07:002013-12-10T18:09:09.211-07:00Great photos for something out of the ordinary for...Great photos for something out of the ordinary for you. We did a one day trip to NYC on the train while visiting friends in CT. It was a Sunday and we couldn't get over all the traffic, people and noise. One day was enough!<br />Look forward to the rest of the story.Jim and Gaylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13982110996137470496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4134981800236544647.post-79552418546324298092013-12-10T06:31:20.656-07:002013-12-10T06:31:20.656-07:00Oh My OLD stomping grounds....I was a NYC EMT/Para...Oh My OLD stomping grounds....I was a NYC EMT/Paramedic for about 6 yrs...imagine navagating that traffic in an ambulance on an emergency call??? Although I recognize where you took all these lovely photos it does not make me want to go back into the Concrete Canyon!! NOW if you really want COLD ride the N or Q (orange line) downtown to the last stop...the Coney Island Boardwalk...it will be all battened down this time of year...but you can see the Wonder Wheel and the wooden roller coaster Cyclone~~~I lived down in that point by the Seagate lighthouse..( a gated community) it is a great view of the Varrazano Narrows and Bridge and the ships coming into port... but COLD icy winds 10 months of the year! I hope you enjoy, practice tolerance, keep an open mind... OH and your ticket is round trip!!Sondrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03485055844682296876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4134981800236544647.post-54642444890210436252013-12-09T21:05:52.528-07:002013-12-09T21:05:52.528-07:00Ditto Gaelyn! We purposely drove from Cape Cod wes...Ditto Gaelyn! We purposely drove from Cape Cod west to the Poconos and south through the Blue Ridge to avoid NYC and DC, though we'd been to DC before!stillhowlynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10696527643571126874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4134981800236544647.post-81730800448323241132013-12-09T18:32:24.288-07:002013-12-09T18:32:24.288-07:00I'd rather see NYC through your lens and story...I'd rather see NYC through your lens and story.Gaelynhttp://geogypsytraveler.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4134981800236544647.post-69576538724740644782013-12-09T18:13:18.808-07:002013-12-09T18:13:18.808-07:00I love cities...in small doses. I loved this post...I love cities...in small doses. I loved this post so much, and as I looked deeper, I could see I was glad it was you that was there to tell me about it and not me actually experiencing it. And yes...I too can't wait for the second installment of magnificent Mark words and photos. I am a hopeless groupie, Mark. Pretty stupid at my age.Sue Malonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00332448503740101970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4134981800236544647.post-36238819023216553072013-12-09T17:19:06.549-07:002013-12-09T17:19:06.549-07:00You can't imagine how I have been waiting for ...You can't imagine how I have been waiting for this post....and then to get to the bottom and find "To be Continued!" What a tease!<br /> <br />It does my heart good to see that you "get it" that New York is not just "a city." It has a living, breathing soul and addictive energy all its own. I went as a two year "experiment" for a job, thinking I would force myself to stay for 2 years. After 10 years, they had to "blast" me out -- literally ;-(<br /><br />As the epitome of a loner, I can vouch that there is no better place to be one than Manhattan, because the city affords all the infrastructure for any kind of activity you can imagine (SCUBA, sailing, kayaking, biking, picnicking, rollerblading, concerts, dining, etc) yet unlike other places, you can actually do it independently without a raised eyebrow (even SCUBA diving buddy system is "Same day, same ocean.") You never feel like a stand-out, because you are surrounded by hundreds of other loners doing the same thing. You get to do all the fun activities without the required mingling. It is the introvert's dream. ;-)<br /><br />For the true "explorer," there are also limitless quirky places, unique pubs and bars, hidden parks, rich history, odd architecture, and as you pointed out, an authentic ethnic neighborhood for just about every flag flying over the UN. <br /><br />As much as I have admired your photography over the past couple of years, of course I could not wait to see your NY photos. One of my favorite things when I lived in NYC was for people to come visit, because I always saw the city in a fresh new light....through their eyes. Your photos have that same affect. I can't wait to see the second installment...Suzannehttp://www.taketothehighway.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4134981800236544647.post-52354845287697064532013-12-09T13:59:08.918-07:002013-12-09T13:59:08.918-07:00Madness. Madness. gumohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02506286410581876533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4134981800236544647.post-22610365403526414792013-12-09T12:49:48.667-07:002013-12-09T12:49:48.667-07:00I have never been to New York. Living in Chicago f...I have never been to New York. Living in Chicago for 54 years makes me weary of cities. But I think it is someplace that everyone should visit at least once. I love your descriptions of this day. I hope Boonie is just joking with his comment. A true explorer can be happy anywhere, if it is for a short time. San Antonio has a large population, but it feels totally different than Chicago and I have enjoyed walking around the downtown area here.Terihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01019364333876469130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4134981800236544647.post-61537975326093590552013-12-09T12:22:32.889-07:002013-12-09T12:22:32.889-07:00I used to thrive in this environment. The energy i...I used to thrive in this environment. The energy is beyond description. I loved seeing these pictures, Mark... BUT it reminds me why I don't 'do' big cities any longer. ... it makes me sooooo tired.<br /><br />I love the state of New York ... the Finger Lakes Region is a knockout .. Adirondacks ... gorgeous Carolynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03663919207326700505noreply@blogger.com