That is a pretty ballsy move. I've never been to New York myself, but I have been on a few road trips across country. Nothing like getting behind the wheel and taking a long ass road trip.

I have to say, I'm more than a little jealous. :)

Good luck with the move. Sounds like you've got a couple of exciting months up ahead.

Congrats Halx! I hope everything works out for everyone! I love road trips and driving big trucks, just make sure the back is closed up properly ;) Oh and take a camera, I'm willing to bet if you make a sign you'll get some free boobie shots ;) haha!! Good luck!

To quote a song.....

"Live in New York City once, but leave before it makes you hard. Live in Northern California once, but leave before it makes you soft. Travel."

Good Luck! It's something I wished I was able to do before I had a family.

well damn.. I go away for a week and things change ;)

congrats on the sale and good luck on the move.

Whatever you do....

Get another TL!!



oh yeah... good luck too :thumbsup:

Good luck with the apartent hunting. guess this means that I need to make it out to a few more NYC get togethers. :)

Good Luck sir...i am curious do you have a place to stay already and what do you plan on doing there?

back in 90 i rode in the back of a 85 isuzu pup from Vegas to SC....we took I40 the whole way across...with many pitstops along the way...one at Grand Canyon(if ya have a moment, stop there), along with various other stops.

Just remember:

1. When you feel the need to look up at a building, stand the hell out of the way, not in the middle of the sidewalk.
2. If you need to answer your cellphone, don't stop walking in the middle of the sidewalk to do so. Keep moving.
3. When approaching a subway turnstile, have your metrocard ready. Don't get there and then start looking for it.
4. When walking on the sidewalk, if you need to stop, move to the curb or to the building. Don't stop in the middle of the sidewalk.


Failure to obey any of the above edicts may result in your obtaining footprints on your back ;-)

What an adventure!

Gotta say I'm terribly envious. Never been there (or the US at all, actually...maybe next year) but I hear it's very cool. I made the move to a pretty big city from a smaller one last week and so far, aside from the noise, heat, lack of privacy and the opportunity to spend too much money, it's working out just fine!

Wow big move! Congratulations... My wife and I are in the early stages of planing to move somewhere else... don't know where it will be but when we decide, we are gone.

I am envious...

Good luck over here on the east coast. Be prepared for irrational weather patterns, angry drivers, and much much more.

On the bright side, if you ever go to rhode island you might get to hit some "sexy parties"

*cues wierd sexy party music*

There are two good things about New York. The International departure gates at JFK and the international departure gates at Newark !!

Yes I spend five years in the city that never sleeps. Sorry, but wasn't for me. Soo glad to be back in London.

However hope you enjoy it. Panna II on 1st Avenue is a mean curry house :)

good luck! road trips are awesome! not to mention a new life in a new city.

My favorite city. Good luck. (And I'm envious.)

As someone who recently moved to New York City I have got to say you are in for the time of your life... Nonstop action! It took me a couple of months to find my niche here but I don't regret the move for a minute. You'll be just fine. Suprisingly enough, the people here are a lot more friendly that I thought they would be.

PM me when you get in town and get settled so we can take advantage of my expense account and grab a bite to eat somewhere. ;)

Two things:

1) Congrats. I think this will be one of the best things you will ever do.

2) I'll have to seriously hurt you if you become a Yankee fan. Stay true to Dodger Blue and don't become another fair weather baseball fan statistic.

Congrats Halx! I've been to NYC a few times and it was a blast! It's quite gutsy of you to just pick up and move like that. Good luck with everything!!

Congrats and good luck Halx! Sounds like the adventure of a lifetime.

What do you take me for? Lakers and Dodgers forever!

It is good to move across country at least once in your life. I wish you all the luck in the world, but how you do in a place depends more on you than the place. With your approach to life you will be successful no matter where you end up.

Congrats and good luck, Halx! My wife and I just returned from vacation in NYC... You get used to it very quickly if you've ever lived/spent much time in a major city.

The people there are much nicer than I expected, and the city is beautiful in its own rite.

If I were single and 18 again, I would probably do the same as you... but I chose a different direction, and I'm happy with where it landed me.

I hope you find what you are looking for in NYC, and good luck.

Sorry, Halx, but I've just seen too many good people join the evil empire in the Bronx. If you should go to the Bronx for a ballgame and God's team, the Red Sox, is playing, make sure you throw a few four letter words at Jeter for me.

Best of luck on the move!

Very cool. Good luck with the move.

...but, isn't it like fucking cold or something over there?

December? damn, dude, good luck but I've got to jump back in bed I'm so cold just thinking about it.


watch out for shit that falls out of the sky sometimes, too. called rayne or something. like big drops of...water? fuckin weird, dunno, never really seen it.


/smooth *shivers* and holds his hot californian wife closer

Good Luck, Halx!

NYC is a helluva city.... Hope you have lots of cash for your apartment!

That's sweet news! Good luck with the apartment search and welcome to NY!!!

look!!! you'll be here just in time for snowballfights!!!

good man.

i come to cali for a month, and you're leaving tomorroww :(. but i suppose getting to watch your tv will be a nice consolation!

i've seen you grow up into the guy you are today. i'm very impressed with your convictions (i.e. cojones) about this move, and life in general. i wish you the best of luck on your venture out there.

see ya at dinner!

Shit, I only saw this thread now.

NYC is my number one top dream location. I would love to see the Met, Tiffanys, Central Park... the whole shooting caboodle.

I often travel to SF on business but I'm pushing for a trip to the Big Apple sometime next year.

I absolutely DEMAND the right to take you and Buddah out and get falling down drunk. Nothing like drinking with an Irishman after all!

Mr Mephisto

Is today still the day (7 December)?

If so, how has the city treated you so far?

Best wishes, i hope you find what you are looking for.

Boy, seems like everyone's moving to NYC. Good luck, Halx.

hehhe.. Yeah. One of the writers here was bound and determined to live in Manhattan. He does, but holy cow. It's costing him a fortune for a small place.

I don't understand why manhattan is so desirable. It's awfully expensive.