Comments for Gum Mag . Com http://gummag.com Now in your hair. Tue, 20 Jul 2010 17:36:44 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ Comment on I Hate NY! by Rick http://gummag.com/2009/05/29/i-hate-new-york-city-top-seven-reasons-you-should-stay-there-instead-of-failing-here/#comment-146 Rick Tue, 20 Jul 2010 17:36:44 +0000 http://gummag.com/?p=34#comment-146 Sorry to hear you're having a tough time. NY can be a very unforgiving place, but I agree that switching from driving to subways is a good first step. Yes, some subway cars are dirty or have no A/C, but most are OK. If you find yourself in a particular horrible one, switch to a different one at the next stop. I've done that several times. If you absolutely cannot live without a car, then Jersey City is not a bad option. I lived there for over 20 years and while the cost of living is high, it is still more affordable than NYC (especially groceries, stores, etc.) Sorry to hear you’re having a tough time. NY can be a very unforgiving place, but I agree that switching from driving to subways is a good first step. Yes, some subway cars are dirty or have no A/C, but most are OK. If you find yourself in a particular horrible one, switch to a different one at the next stop. I’ve done that several times.

If you absolutely cannot live without a car, then Jersey City is not a bad option. I lived there for over 20 years and while the cost of living is high, it is still more affordable than NYC (especially groceries, stores, etc.)

]]> Comment on I Hate NY! by JP http://gummag.com/2009/05/29/i-hate-new-york-city-top-seven-reasons-you-should-stay-there-instead-of-failing-here/#comment-145 JP Tue, 20 Jul 2010 15:21:02 +0000 http://gummag.com/?p=34#comment-145 Yea, "Oh, and plan to pay $3 a gallon for the gas your burning while sitting stagnant on the overcrowded highways and streets!" ? You're definitely not a NYer babe, and never will be. You sound like you're writing a review about living in LA for godsakes. Once you transplants who are used to free-moving interstate highways and state routes to get everywhere realize that even the execs make use of the subways, I think you'll be much happier. Until then, look into NJ or Westchester - your daughter will be a lot happier. Yea, “Oh, and plan to pay $3 a gallon for the gas your burning while sitting stagnant on the overcrowded highways and streets!” ? You’re definitely not a NYer babe, and never will be. You sound like you’re writing a review about living in LA for godsakes.

Once you transplants who are used to free-moving interstate highways and state routes to get everywhere realize that even the execs make use of the subways, I think you’ll be much happier. Until then, look into NJ or Westchester – your daughter will be a lot happier.

]]> Comment on I Hate NY! by Janice http://gummag.com/2009/05/29/i-hate-new-york-city-top-seven-reasons-you-should-stay-there-instead-of-failing-here/#comment-144 Janice Wed, 07 Jul 2010 13:55:13 +0000 http://gummag.com/?p=34#comment-144 Buyer beware! This is the worst state in America for the cost of living!! I moved here from the Midwest with dreams of grander to better our lives for my daughter and myself, my livelihood, income, excitement. etc. Thus far all of my dreams have become endless nightmares! This state is full of nasty, impatient, rude, spoiled rotten people. The F bomb is their 2nd language, which everyone speaks very fluently, including all the foreigners which are just as nasty as well. The traffic everywhere is congested with impatient drivers full of road rage due to the fact it takes you forever to get anywhere...which is also due to the congestion and endless traffic lights on every corner. Oh, and plan to pay $3 a gallon for the gas your burning while sitting stagnant on the overcrowded highways and streets! Yes, they also have mass transit but plan on sitting, or better yet standing on a bus or train with the all their masses of smelly people up in your face. That ride as well will cost you $2.50 per stop, even if it's 2 miles to your destination. Rent..well I pay $1,100 plus utilities for an average ONE BEDROOM apartment with no amenities. I DO NOT live in Manhattan but on a small suburb which will also cost you $11 per day just to get over the bridge to travel to lager the areas for the so called fun and better jobs. If you decide to work in Jersey ( just over the other bridge) it's an $8 bridge toll, but then (both) NY and NJ will make you pay them income tax on that $ too! If your a smoker, plan on supporting your habit with $13 a pack. If your not a smoker, you will be, just to calm your nerves to get through the hustle and bustle of day. So why don't I move you ask...Because can't save any $ here to do that!! I make $20 an hour before NY taxes. Not bad $ any where else, but not near enough in NY to call it good $ by any means or standards! I'm a single mother of 1 teenage daughter...after paying rent, utilities, a car payment (2009 Civic) insurance, groceries, gas, tolls, etc, who has a dime left to save for moving? I feel like I am trapped here , and I can't get out! I'm beginning to wonder if that's why the population here is so out of control, perhaps we're ALL trapped here? As Frank Sinatra once sang..”If you can make it there, I can make it any where in old New York, Neeeewwww Yorrrrrk!”..... PS.... he wasn't lying folks! Buyer beware! This is the worst state in America for the cost of living!! I moved here from the Midwest with dreams of grander to better our lives for my daughter and myself, my livelihood, income, excitement. etc. Thus far all of my dreams have become endless nightmares! This state is full of nasty, impatient, rude, spoiled rotten people. The F bomb is their 2nd language, which everyone speaks very fluently, including all the foreigners which are just as nasty as well. The traffic everywhere is congested with impatient drivers full of road rage due to the fact it takes you forever to get anywhere…which is also due to the congestion and endless traffic lights on every corner. Oh, and plan to pay $3 a gallon for the gas your burning while sitting stagnant on the overcrowded highways and streets! Yes, they also have mass transit but plan on sitting, or better yet standing on a bus or train with the all their masses of smelly people up in your face. That ride as well will cost you $2.50 per stop, even if it’s 2 miles to your destination. Rent..well I pay $1,100 plus utilities for an average ONE BEDROOM apartment with no amenities. I DO NOT live in Manhattan but on a small suburb which will also cost you $11 per day just to get over the bridge to travel to lager the areas for the so called fun and better jobs. If you decide to work in Jersey ( just over the other bridge) it’s an $8 bridge toll, but then (both) NY and NJ will make you pay them income tax on that $ too! If your a smoker, plan on supporting your habit with $13 a pack. If your not a smoker, you will be, just to calm your nerves to get through the hustle and bustle of day. So why don’t I move you ask…Because can’t save any $ here to do that!! I make $20 an hour before NY taxes. Not bad $ any where else, but not near enough in NY to call it good $ by any means or standards! I’m a single mother of 1 teenage daughter…after paying rent, utilities, a car payment (2009 Civic) insurance, groceries, gas, tolls, etc, who has a dime left to save for moving? I feel like I am trapped here , and I can’t get out! I’m beginning to wonder if that’s why the population here is so out of control, perhaps we’re ALL trapped here? As Frank Sinatra once sang..”If you can make it there, I can make it any where in old New York, Neeeewwww Yorrrrrk!”…..
PS…. he wasn’t lying folks!

]]> Comment on I Hate NY! by Andrea http://gummag.com/2009/05/29/i-hate-new-york-city-top-seven-reasons-you-should-stay-there-instead-of-failing-here/#comment-143 Andrea Sat, 03 Jul 2010 17:33:19 +0000 http://gummag.com/?p=34#comment-143 Could not agree more. I hate this over-hyped city and to make matters worse, I live in Brooklyn. Talk about filth. I pray for rain here as that is the only time the streets get some sort of cleaning. I don't think that it rained here at all this June. I am here because of my elderly dad, butIi do not know how much longer I can tolerate this stinking, God forsaken hell hole. The Pacific Northwest is calling my name. BTW...Brooklyn has the most people with the least trees and green space. This place sucks royally!!! Could not agree more. I hate this over-hyped city and to make matters worse, I live in Brooklyn. Talk about filth. I pray for rain here as that is the only time the streets get some sort of cleaning. I don’t think that it rained here at all this June. I am here because of my elderly dad, butIi do not know how much longer I can tolerate this stinking, God forsaken hell hole. The Pacific Northwest is calling my name. BTW…Brooklyn has the most people with the least trees and green space. This place sucks royally!!!

]]> Comment on Live-Blog Event: Dog Takes ‘Em Down by Petition To Save Marco Padilla http://gummag.com/2009/06/24/456/#comment-140 Petition To Save Marco Padilla Sat, 27 Mar 2010 16:10:39 +0000 http://gummag.com/?p=456#comment-140 Hey dude, sign the petition to save Marco Padilla: http://everythingpose.blogspot.com Hey dude, sign the petition to save Marco Padilla: http://everythingpose.blogspot.com

]]> Comment on GUMpics: Gum LOLZ by Andy Brooks http://gummag.com/2010/03/23/gumpics-gum-lolz/#comment-139 Andy Brooks Tue, 23 Mar 2010 20:49:49 +0000 http://gummag.com/2010/03/23/gumpics-gum-lolz/#comment-139 lol lol

]]> Comment on Live-Blog Event: Dog Takes ‘Em Down by ??? http://gummag.com/2009/06/24/456/#comment-127 ??? Fri, 05 Mar 2010 01:20:08 +0000 http://gummag.com/?p=456#comment-127 Dnt be hatin on marco.!@!! Dnt be hatin on marco.!@!!

]]> Comment on I Hate NY! by Lotus69 http://gummag.com/2009/05/29/i-hate-new-york-city-top-seven-reasons-you-should-stay-there-instead-of-failing-here/#comment-126 Lotus69 Tue, 02 Mar 2010 16:39:25 +0000 http://gummag.com/?p=34#comment-126 "Wahhh! Wahhh! I'm Andy Brooks. Life isn't what I thought it was at 22. Instead of trying to improve my city I'll just rant on-line in hope that other malcontents will chime in." Mr. Brooks, had you considered that maybe New York would be a better place without you? “Wahhh! Wahhh! I’m Andy Brooks. Life isn’t what I thought it was at 22. Instead of trying to improve my city I’ll just rant on-line in hope that other malcontents will chime in.” Mr. Brooks, had you considered that maybe New York would be a better place without you?

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]]> Comment on I Hate NY! by RN in NYC hell http://gummag.com/2009/05/29/i-hate-new-york-city-top-seven-reasons-you-should-stay-there-instead-of-failing-here/#comment-111 RN in NYC hell Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:33:44 +0000 http://gummag.com/?p=34#comment-111 NYC while very beautiful in places it can be very daunting and extremely depressing. Most native New Yorkers are genuinely nice people who are just trying to live thier lives. Then theres the brick wall of Beauracracy that is city Government. Most New Yorker don't own cars and I know why parking and parking tickets. I'm a native North Carolinian I can't function without my car. Unfortunately tickets kill me everytime. I've been towed and towed again. I still mildly like and loath NYC. It's amazing that when you have a theft a cop can't be found but the city sheriff can manage to impound your vehicle on a weekend night! That's New York! It's beautiful, angry and a mess! There is nothing compassionate or caring about this city. People here are not only self absorbed but very vocal and loud about it. The passive get eaten alive while the aggressive get rewarded for bad behavior. It's crazy! I have lived in NY for 8 yrs now. I use to really hate it now I think I'm tolerating it a little more.Accept this city for what it is not for what you fantasize it to be. I am just realizing that to live in this center of commerce and art this is the price of admission. Love or hate it , it cost to live here. Just don't lose your sense of humor. Laugh at the obsurdity of this big loud unforgiving city. Love it or loath it, boring it ain't! NYC while very beautiful in places it can be very daunting and extremely depressing. Most native New Yorkers are genuinely nice people who are just trying to live thier lives. Then theres the brick wall of Beauracracy that is city Government. Most New Yorker don’t own cars and I know why parking and parking tickets. I’m a native North Carolinian I can’t function without my car. Unfortunately tickets kill me everytime. I’ve been towed and towed again. I still mildly like and loath NYC. It’s amazing that when you have a theft a cop can’t be found but the city sheriff can manage to impound your vehicle on a weekend night! That’s New York! It’s beautiful, angry and a mess! There is nothing compassionate or caring about this city. People here are not only self absorbed but very vocal and loud about it. The passive get eaten alive while the aggressive get rewarded for bad behavior. It’s crazy! I have lived in NY for 8 yrs now. I use to really hate it now I think I’m tolerating it a little more.Accept this city for what it is not for what you fantasize it to be. I am just realizing that to live in this center of commerce and art this is the price of admission. Love or hate it , it cost to live here. Just don’t lose your sense of humor. Laugh at the obsurdity of this big loud unforgiving city. Love it or loath it, boring it ain’t!

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