Aahh, Brooklyn

One and a half tablets of Tylenol PM resulted in four hours of sleep on a totally crammed 767 that left LAX last night around 11:50 pm. Groggily took the E train out of Jamaica, forgetting that I should have taken the A or the C which would have stopped at Broadway Junction, where you get the L train. A slow hellish ride ensued, the train poking along at an average of 12 mph through endless dark tunnels under Queens.


Caught a G train connection down to Lorimer and then three stops on the L line to Montrose. It takes a little practice to get back into the eye-contact avoidance that is required behavior on all New York subways. And then finally the ordeal of lugging three bags that felt heavier than sand up two steep staircases.

But all was right after a shower and a change of clothes. Now there's only the immense peace that comes with an excellent wireless connection and a clean, clutter-free apartment. Blue skies and much sunlight and the warmth of a friendly neighborhood are just outside. Had a perfect slice of pizza with green onions and goat cheese, and a can of cold orange soda. (A strange urge to not eat healthily always overtakes me when I'm here.) I haven't been in this neighborhood for over a year but the dry cleaning guy remembered my last name. That's New York for you.

Posted by Jeffrey Wells on May 5, 2008 at 1:22 PM

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vansmith Author Profile Page says ...

very true about the eye contact, gotta watch that, was there in Feb staring at people like i just got in from Mars. most arent worth looking at anyway..its like another country there..

Posted by vansmith Author Profile Page at May 5, 2008 2:14 PM

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David Ehrlich Author Profile Page says ...

welcome back, jeff.

Posted by David Ehrlich Author Profile Page at May 5, 2008 2:25 PM

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JeffGP Author Profile Page says ...

Shoulda just taken the J the entire way to Flushing or Lorimer stops.

Posted by JeffGP Author Profile Page at May 5, 2008 2:30 PM

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MikeSchaeferSF Author Profile Page says ...

If you're trying to say you prefer Noo Yawk to El Lay, then "Goat Cheese" does not belong in the same sentence with "Perfect slice of pizza".

But I grew up in Queens, rode the L train a gazillion times or more. Montrose Ave station has some of the most beautiful tilework in the whole system.

Posted by MikeSchaeferSF Author Profile Page at May 5, 2008 2:59 PM

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BurmaShave Author Profile Page says ...

I can't decide if that picture is more NIGHTHAWKS or WOLFEN. Either way, welcome back east. My girlfriend just moved to Bay Ridge, Brooklyn rocks.

Posted by BurmaShave Author Profile Page at May 5, 2008 3:35 PM

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erikwithak Author Profile Page says ...

welcome home jeff.

Posted by erikwithak Author Profile Page at May 5, 2008 3:48 PM

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bmcintire Author Profile Page says ...

It looks like you'll have plenty of construction noise (coming from that vacant lot just below you) to keep you company.
Maybe you can paint one of these welcome signs on the site?

http://curbed.com/archives/2008/05/05/burgs_cup_of_welcome_warmth_continues_to_overflow.php

Posted by bmcintire Author Profile Page at May 5, 2008 3:56 PM

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frankbooth Author Profile Page says ...

Tylenol 3 is a ripoff. The sleep-inducing ingredient is diphenhydramine, the generic term for Benadryl. Buy a big bottle of Walgreen's brand and skip the fancy packaging.

Posted by frankbooth Author Profile Page at May 5, 2008 4:16 PM

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Glenn Kenny Author Profile Page says ...

Wells, you big knucklehead! Yr in Brooklyn? Drop me an e-mail, I'll steer you to the Gardens, we'll hang!

(I'm not being snarky, either—if you're around on a loose day this week, I'll be happy to show you around.)

Posted by Glenn Kenny Author Profile Page at May 5, 2008 5:28 PM

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lipranzer Author Profile Page says ...

A was running local last night anyway, so it wouldn't have made much difference.

Posted by lipranzer Author Profile Page at May 5, 2008 5:32 PM

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Edward Havens Author Profile Page says ...

As much as living on that fine line that separates Bed-Stuy from Park Slope from Eastern Parkway from Flatbush was, I'll take an apartment in the 10028 anytime. Yorkville, baby!

Posted by Edward Havens Author Profile Page at May 6, 2008 2:05 AM

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