Re: What to buy in NY? - Chopper Ri

["Ben Geach" <BenUKHA@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

--- In ukha_d@xxxxxxx, Ho Yin Ng <yahoogroups@h...> wrote:
> Well actually the reason for the steam is because NY uses steam for
heati=
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> They have a steam generation plant that dates back to 1882.
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> There is more than 100miles of mains and service pipes that make up
the C=
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> Edison steam system, and the pipes range from 1 to 30 inches in
diameter.
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> This is why you see steam rising. The problem with this, is that in
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> summer there is still steam rising, and the pipes run through the=20
> underground stations and the heat is trapped down there making the=20
> underground train station platforms like an oven.
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> HY
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> At 10:14 30/11/2004, you wrote:
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> >Thanks for the tips.  As I mentioned in the other email, we're
staying i=
n
> >the Hilton (42" plasma screens in every room!) next to the
WTC site, so
> >Century 21 is nearby.
> >
> >I'm seriously considering the 'copter ride; my wife has never been
in on=
e,
> >so she's a bit reluctant, but I can't think of anywhere better to
try it
> >out.
> >
> >Pete
> >
> >    _____
> >
> >From: jason [mailto:jasonh@f...]
> >Sent: 29 November 2004 06:32
> >To: ukha_d@xxxxxxx
> >Subject: Re: [ukha_d] What to buy in NY?
> >
> >
> >Pete,
> >
> >for real bargains on designer gear or both men and women go to a
departm=
ent
> >store called century 21 ( no links to the uk estate agency chain)
Its ve=
ry
> >close to the WTC site. They have some really goods gear in there
at
> >unbelievable prices.
> >
> >For electrical gear the area arond Time Square is best, although I
didnt
> >think there were any real bargains there.
> >
> >A place that really surprised us was Grand Central Station. Its a
fantas=
tic
> >piece of architercture and stunningly beautiful. Make sure you
look up,
> >you'll see what I mean.
> >
> >Going at this time of year, if it is cold enough, you'll see the
grating=
s on
> >the street steam whenever an underground train goesthrough, just
like it
> >does in the movies. I thought that was so cool when I first saw
it, I's
> >always thought it was just some special effect put in the film:)
> >
> >Dependant on finances, a helicopter trip is very worthwhile, but I
think
> >it's about =A3160 each ( may be less though). You get to fly to
the stat=
ue of
> >liberty, and back up to the double decker bridge ( name escapes me
at th=
e
> >moment) with some fantastic views of the New York skyline and
central pa=
rk.
> >
> >I could go on, its a fantastic city and whatever you do you will
have fu=
n!
> >
> >Jason
> >
> >
> >----- Original Message -----
> >From: "ho yin ng" <yahoogroups@h...>
> >To: <ukha_d@xxxxxxx>
> >Sent: Sunday, November 28, 2004 2:18 PM
> >Subject: RE: [ukha_d] What to buy in NY?
> >
> >
> > >
> > > Pete,
> > >
> > > Great time to go!
> > >
> > > Great bargains to be had!
> > >
> > > Isn't it about 1.84 dollars to the pound?
> > >
> > > Got to say I am glad I am not going ... because I know that
I would m=
ax
> >out
> > > my credit card!
> > >
> > > Go and see the new MOMO, Guggenheim, Empire State building,
take the =
ferry
> > > to the Statue of liberty. There is really so much to see it
all depen=
ds on
> > > how long you are there for!
> > >
> > > I was there for about 1 month many years ago and I went out
every day=
to
> >see
> > > new stuff! I suggest you get the "New York City - The
Rough Guide" it=
will
> > > give you plenty of info.
> > >
> > > Ho yin
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: White, Peter [mailto:peter.white@b...]
> > > Sent: 28 November 2004 22:05
> > > To: ukha_d@xxxxxxx
> > > Subject: [ukha_d] What to buy in NY?
> > >
> > >
> > > Hi All
> > >
> > > I've just arranged a last minute trip to NY for some R&R
and, of cour=
se,
> > > shopping!
> > >
> > > I'll be looking for various iPOD bits and pieces, and maybe
a watch o=
r
> >two,
> > > jeans, trainers, DVDs, peanut butter M&Ms etc.  Any
other recommendat=
ions
> >of
> > > good bargains to buy (HA-related of course!).  I'm limited
to the sho=
ps in
> > > NY, unfortunately I've got no opportunity to buy in advance
over the =
web
> >and
> > > collect when I'm there.  I'm in the process of building my
next house
> > > (loooong way to go), so things like networked/wireless AV,
HA switche=
s
> > > (c-bus??) would all be interesting too, though I'm limited
to what ca=
n be
> > > squeezed into a couple of cases.  Obviously I'll be there
with SWMBO,=
so
> >if
> > > there are any recommendations on what to do in NY (our first
time the=
re),
> > > then I'd love to hear them off list.
> > >
> > > Cheers
> > >
> > >
> > > Pete
> > >
> > >
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