Anybody going to TimeS Square for New years?

[pravi333]

Is it worth it? One of my friend told me i have to go there by noon on saturday, is it that bad?
Anybody here has gone before, any tips?

 

[pontifex]

you would have to pay me to go there on new years. even then i'm not sure i'd do it.

 

[PatboyX]

it sucks.
dont carry anything you want to keep around the throngs of drunken idiots.
plan the route home before hand.
memorize it.
write it on a piece of paper.
get hammered.
real hammered.
in case of emergency: consult paper.

 

[talyn00]

its supposed to be fairly warm this new years eve so it'd should be alright. you definitely gotta go there early to stake out your spot. I've never been to to Times Square for New years, but this is the general advice you hear on the news.

 

[pravi333]

I am taking the MTA north train, i dont want to drive. So no worries on traffic, route or getting drunk

 

[faenix]

noon should be good

if you have a camcorder, take advantage of it!

 

[talyn00]

Originally posted by: PatboyX
it sucks.
dont carry anything you want to keep around the throngs of drunken idiots.
plan the route home before hand.
memorize it.
write it on a piece of paper.
get hammered.
real hammered.
in case of emergency: consult paper.

i believe alcohol is prohibited at the Time Square event. It is true you shouldnt carry anything like a bag, cause if you do be prepared to be searched by the police as they do security checks.

 

[EPCrew]

yes, get there extremely early. the police will have barracades up and they will start directing people traffic flow to cross streets. it gets VERY crowded and as the time gets closer, don't expect to be able to walk 1-2 blocks within 45 minutes. a friend of mine stayed in a times square hotel on new years a couple of years back and it was insane outside.

 

[moshquerade]

Originally posted by: pravi333
Is it worth it? One of my friend told me i have to go there by noon on saturday, is it that bad?
Anybody here has gone before, any tips?

yes it's worth it! HAVE FUN!!!

 

[PatboyX]

Originally posted by: talyn00

Originally posted by: PatboyX
it sucks.
dont carry anything you want to keep around the throngs of drunken idiots.
plan the route home before hand.
memorize it.
write it on a piece of paper.
get hammered.
real hammered.
in case of emergency: consult paper.

i believe alcohol is prohibited at the Time Square event. It is true you shouldnt carry anything like a bag, cause if you do be prepared to be searched by the police as they do security checks.

oh.
was allowed when i was there years ago.
or rather, it was there.
i have no idea about the rules.
"people" were trashed and carrying bottles.

 

[pravi333]

I am thinking of mixing rum in a coke bottle & taking it, wont they allow even plastic bottles?

 

[Cattlegod]

get out there by 3 PM and you will get a good spot.

don't get too close to where the ball drops or you won't be able to see it. go for smack dab dead center of 7th and broadway.

 

[MikeyIs4Dcats]

my sister in laws brother went a couple of years ago. Took them 6 hours to get home, ther masses of people slowed them down, and limited train service.

 

[Cattlegod]

Originally posted by: pravi333
I am thinking of mixing rum in a coke bottle & taking it, wont they allow even plastic bottles?

that is a good idea, worst that will happen is they will keep it. i went 2 years ago and the cop asked what i had in the bottle when i was entering the pen, i told him water and then he said "that's too bad".

EDIT - MAKE sure you bring something to pee in, once you leave, you will not be able to come back into your location. you will NEED something to pee in esp. if you will be drinking.

 

[pravi333]

Originally posted by: Cattlegod

Originally posted by: pravi333
I am thinking of mixing rum in a coke bottle & taking it, wont they allow even plastic bottles?

that is a good idea, worst that will happen is they will keep it. i went 2 years ago and the cop asked what i had in the bottle when i was entering the pen, i told him water and then he said "that's too bad".

EDIT - MAKE sure you bring something to pee in, once you leave, you will not be able to come back into your location. you will NEED something to pee in esp. if you will be drinking.

Wow i havent thought about the peeing part , good point

 

[dainthomas]

Times Square, not Time Square.

 

[IronWing]

Okay, I've never been to NYC so this shouldn't bother me but ... it does.

The name of the place is TIMES Square, with an S on the end. As in the New York Times newspaper.

Thank you. Continue.


Edit: dainthomas beat me to it.

 

[Reggae4k]

Times Sq. closes its fences at 3:30pm this year (closest to the ball drop area). This is 30 minutes earlier than last year for security purposes.

 

[DBL]

Originally posted by: PatboyX
oh.
was allowed when i was there years ago.
or rather, it was there.
i have no idea about the rules.
"people" were trashed and carrying bottles.

must have been pre-Giuliani then.

 

[IronWing]

Originally posted by: pravi333

Originally posted by: Cattlegod

Originally posted by: pravi333
I am thinking of mixing rum in a coke bottle & taking it, wont they allow even plastic bottles?

that is a good idea, worst that will happen is they will keep it. i went 2 years ago and the cop asked what i had in the bottle when i was entering the pen, i told him water and then he said "that's too bad".

EDIT - MAKE sure you bring something to pee in, once you leave, you will not be able to come back into your location. you will NEED something to pee in esp. if you will be drinking.

Wow i havent thought about the peeing part , good point

Somehow spending an evening with 100k drunk people, each carrying a bottle of their own urine just doesn't sound like a lot of fun.

 

[BD2003]

You are lucky it will probably be warm....every time ive been there, it has been so cold it gave me frostbite. Enjoy yourself, but guard your wallet.

 

[pravi333]

Originally posted by: ironwing
Okay, I've never been to NYC so this shouldn't bother me but ... it does.

The name of the place is TIMES Square, with an S on the end. As in the New York Times newspaper.

Thank you. Continue.


Edit: dainthomas beat me to it.

HAPPY? Now go back to whatever worth while you're doing before

 

[DBL]

Originally posted by: ironwing
Somehow spending an evening with 100k drunk people, each carrying a bottle of their own urine just doesn't sound like a lot of fun.

It's not. But perhaps it's something everyone should experience once. Being from the City, I've been 3 times while in High School and I'd say that was two too many.

 

[BD2003]

Originally posted by: DBL

Originally posted by: ironwing

Originally posted by: pravi333

Originally posted by: Cattlegod

Originally posted by: pravi333
I am thinking of mixing rum in a coke bottle & taking it, wont they allow even plastic bottles?

that is a good idea, worst that will happen is they will keep it. i went 2 years ago and the cop asked what i had in the bottle when i was entering the pen, i told him water and then he said "that's too bad".

EDIT - MAKE sure you bring something to pee in, once you leave, you will not be able to come back into your location. you will NEED something to pee in esp. if you will be drinking.

Wow i havent thought about the peeing part , good point

Somehow spending an evening with 100k drunk people, each carrying a bottle of their own urine just doesn't sound like a lot of fun.

It's not. But perhpas it's something everone should experience once. Being from the City, I've been 3 times while in High School and I'd say that was two too many.

Id have to agree with you there. Its like the statue of liberty...if you live in the city, big whoop.

 

[ultimatebob]

I did the Times Square thing once, and that was enough for me. Make sure to get there at LEAST seven hours early to get a good viewing spot, and make sure to use the restrooms BEFORE you leave.

Oh, and if you want to get yourself on TV... Make sure to stand by the edge of the fences, and wear a pair of those stupid looking 2006 glasses.