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Re: Well, they did it... new
      #232782 - 12/20/05 08:25 AM
Angela E.

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Wow! I have a friend that is leaving to come to NYC on Thursday thru Christmas. I just told her and she is flipping out since they have never been to NYC. They have a friend there they are staying with. I would imagine that she will have a hard time getting a cab from the airport? Any suggestions for her Tommy if they don't settle this?

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Re: Well, they did it... new
      #232784 - 12/20/05 08:28 AM
jaime g

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yeah, it's superfun. i'm lucky in that my office is letting us all work from home - i could make the walk in probably a little under an hour, but the wind chills are *crazy* - they say that tomorrow morning it'll be able to give you frostbite in half an hour. i'm still planning on walking across the city tonight (67th & 1st to 44th & 10th)... not sure if i'm walking home or taking a cab. if it's possible to even get a cab.

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Angela... new
      #232787 - 12/20/05 08:37 AM
TommyNY

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Which airport is she flying into?

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Update for fellow NYers... new
      #232802 - 12/20/05 09:25 AM
TommyNY

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http://wcbstv.com/topstories/local_story_354094519.html

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Re: Well, they did it... new
      #232809 - 12/20/05 09:39 AM
mindyj

Reged: 05/14/04
Posts: 494
Loc: Northern Virginia

Hi Tommy!
So crappy! I hope for all of your sakes that they work it out soon! I can't immagine where a strike like that would put DC! I thought I remembered reading though that NY subway ran on a surplus. Does it? DC subway runs consistently on deficits and I know our fairs are higher than yours. I think more people ride in NY though - meaning that things are probably all the more crummy for everyone trying to get to work - and more importantly back home - today! I'll be thinking about you when I see news on this!
Mindy

PS - to add my support - glad you stuck around on the boards - I'd have missed you!


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Re: Well, they did it... new
      #232813 - 12/20/05 09:47 AM
TommyNY

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There is a surplus but there will be substantial deficits in the years to come. These deficits can be attributed to high pension and healthcare costs. Pension and healthcare costs are a main reason why US auto makers and airlines are going bankrupt.

Thanks for the kind words Mindy. I don't think I could ever leave the boards since this is where I found the love of my life!

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Re: Tommy new
      #232817 - 12/20/05 10:06 AM
Angela E.

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She is flying into LaGuardia. (sp?)

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Re: Tommy new
      #232819 - 12/20/05 10:09 AM
TommyNY

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She should be able to get a cab. What time will she be getting into the airport? I am actually flying Friday morning to go see Tina. I already have my cab reservation for 6am on Friday. But, I think she should be ok but she should anticipate a long line for a cab and heavy traffic if she is staying in Manhattan.

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Re: Tommy new
      #232821 - 12/20/05 10:15 AM
Angela E.

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Thanks I'll let her know! Have a nice holiday with Tina!!

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Re: Tommy new
      #232829 - 12/20/05 10:26 AM
cailin

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Loc: Dublin, Ireland

oooh that is a bummer Tommy, I can't imagine NYC without the fantastic transit system. Hope you get home safely. Only two days' more work left til Christmas for you

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