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Post by lugg on Jul 20, 2012 8:04:21 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Jul 20, 2012 9:42:30 GMT
You have no idea what memories were evoked seeing this thread this morning. Just reading the mention of taking the train to the end of the line....immediately, (and also with the thread title), transporting me there. And then to see the images! As with many of NYCgirl fabulous NYC and its environs threads that she has done, I get to vicariously enjoy albeit, with a heavy heart, seeing my beloved stomping grounds through your eyes. I too,, was very concerned that the "refurbishment" of CI was going to be an abomination, taking what was there, the remains of, and creating some Disney-like park. I'm reassured now by these pics. While it would be difficult to make it exact, they did a good job it seems. (If there's anyway one could listen to this while looking at the pics, it does enhance the experience, it does for me  ) Thanks for this!! |
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Post by bixaorellana on Jul 20, 2012 15:22:27 GMT
What fun and what absolutely fabulous pictures!
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Post by LouisXIV on Jul 24, 2012 17:36:33 GMT
Thanks, I have never been there, but one of my favorate sins is a good Coney Island Hot Dog.
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Post by Don Cuevas on Jul 25, 2012 0:47:54 GMT
When I was a kid in Brooklyn in the 1940s, it was a real thrill to take the El from Bensonhurst to Coney Island. The best trains, for me, were the antique ones with the old fashioned accouterments, including a rear platform such as used by whistlestopping political candidates. Once at CI, we would run in and out of the mild surf until exhausted. The sand had little sand crabs in it which we dug up. There were also used popsicle sticks. The beach was the venue for guys pushing Good humor carts. Up on the boardwalk, we'd go to Nathan's and eat hot dogs and IIRC. French Fries.. It was a big day for me when I was allowed two dogs. Another fabulously smelling delight were hot waffles filled with cold ice cream. Of course, these were very messy to handle and we didn't get them very often. An important factor was to go on the rides before eating. I was never attracted by the bullet like cars on arms that twirled and tilted upside down. I liked the Ferris Wheel with the alternating and open cars. The fun house was o.k., too. I just never could understand, at my age, what was so nifty about the jet of air that blew up girl's skirts. The Big Thrill Ride, of course, was the Parachute Jump. It was amazing to watch, but of course, we never were allowed to ride it. (I got even, years later, by taking up cave exploration as a hobby passionate pursuit.) stonecaver.blogspot.mx/By the end of the day, I was in a happy, exhausted state of collapse. If it was a really good day, I didn't throw up. |
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Post by nycgirl on Jul 25, 2012 3:46:58 GMT
Thanks for sharing, Lugg. These photos sure evoke sunny memories. I love that aquarium. I feel like a kid again whenever I'm in there. Casi, great song choice.  I wish I could add to this, but I don't seem to have any photos of Coney Island. I'll have to rectify that one of these days. |
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Post by lugg on Jul 25, 2012 4:28:23 GMT
Thanks Guys - Glad that my pics are evoking such happy memories. I did not get to try a hot dog , maybe next time?
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Post by Deleted on Jul 25, 2012 9:51:24 GMT
Thanks Guys - Glad that my pics are evoking such happy memories. I did not get to try a hot dog , maybe next time?  ? You must go back!!! P.S. Wonderful reminisce Don C. |
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Post by bjd on Jul 25, 2012 11:23:35 GMT
Up on the boardwalk, we'd go to Nathan's and eat hot dogs and IIRC
What is IIRC, Don C?
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Post by Don Cuevas on Jul 27, 2012 14:12:53 GMT
bjd, I didn't do that quite right. "IIRC" is "If I recally correctly".
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Post by nycgirl on Sept 23, 2012 7:26:34 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Sept 23, 2012 10:23:29 GMT
People love to do that in all of the cold countries -- always fascinating to see.
I dipped my feet in the Atlantic Ocean in France on January 1st one year -- actually, since it was a very cold day, the water did not feel cold at all. I would not want to try dipping my whole body, though.
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Post by mich64 on Sept 23, 2012 14:31:21 GMT
Love your photos lugg and nycgirl! I have always wanted to visit Coney Island, your photos make it more so.
Being from the far north, your photos of the New York City New Year's swim almost look as if some were taken in the summer!
I will have to remember when they do it here to show you all how they cut a square out of the ice and allow people to drop in. Never never never will I ever do it.
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Post by htmb on Sept 24, 2012 2:04:45 GMT
Brrrrrr. I don't even like cold water in the summer. Would have been fun to watch though. Great pics!
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Post by lugg on Sept 26, 2012 6:42:23 GMT
Great photos nycgirl, do many go in beyond knee height , just that i cannot see many wet heads. (Not that I would even dip my toes in )
Mich - I would love to see some of your ice swimming photos
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Post by komsomol on Sept 26, 2012 17:15:07 GMT
I think the Long Beach, CA pier was the West Coast rival to Coney Island. All gone now.  |
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Post by nycgirl on Sept 27, 2012 2:36:15 GMT
I will have to remember when they do it here to show you all how they cut a square out of the ice and allow people to drop in. Never never never will I ever do it.  That definitely makes the Coney Island swim pale in comparison. Last January was a balmy 50 degrees here (though the water was colder). But to willingly plunge into a hole in the ice? No thanks! Lugg, I think most people get all the way in, I think I just happened to choose a lot of "before" pics. I have a friend who is particularly enthusiastic and wears a different costume every year. Bet you can't guess which one. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 27, 2012 18:02:24 GMT
I have a photo of Nathan's at Coney Island somewhere, but I was there on a late October day, and I think it was closed. In any case, the amusement park was certainly closed at that time.
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Post by bixaorellana on Oct 2, 2012 13:16:19 GMT
Every New Year's Day, hundreds of insane people gather at Coney Island and, at 1 pm sharp, plunge into the freezing cold waters of the Atlantic. You can tell they're insane by how inappropriately happy they look about what they're about to do! I will have to remember when they do it here to show you all how they cut a square out of the ice and allow people to drop in. Gad, that sounds like the sort of punishment that human rights agencies step in to prevent. i cannot see many wet heads. Eeeeeeeeee ~~ just imagine that water on your back & shoulders! |
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? You must go back!!! 
That definitely makes the Coney Island swim pale in comparison. Last January was a balmy 50 degrees here (though the water was colder). But to willingly plunge into a hole in the ice? No thanks!