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Old 12-30-2007, 05:52 PM
 
Location: In exile, plotting my coup
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I'm going to make an attempt to go to Times Square tomorrow night for the festivities.

Yes, yes, I know......crowds, cold, drunks, no bathroom, pushing, shoving, tourists, standing for hours....I've heard it all, but I'm going regardless.

Just wondering if anyone has any idea how early I'd have to get there to get a prime spot right in Times Square to watch the ball drop. I know it will be several hours in advance, but by "several", would that be eight or would that be two? Educated guesses are welcome, but I'd love to hear from someone who actually went one year.
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Old 12-30-2007, 07:28 PM
 
Location: bronx - north
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i'm wondering why you want to torture yourself so much - at this time of the year the place is choked ALL THE TIME. the tourists start arriving by 6pm even earlier. good luck getting "close"
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Old 12-30-2007, 07:32 PM
 
Location: Pawleys Island, SC
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If i remember correctly they start shutting the streets down between 5 & 6 PM. Everyone not in place in by then will have to go through security checkpoints. The last few years the crowds have swelled all the way up to 57 St because of the mild weather. I would suggest be there by 6.
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Old 12-31-2007, 02:45 PM
 
Location: Pawleys Island, SC
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Wow, things are getting off to an early start! Here's a live feed from Times Square:

http://media.myfoxny.com/live/skyfoxflying.html (broken link)
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Old 12-31-2007, 03:04 PM
 
Location: In exile, plotting my coup
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I haven't decided yet if I'm going but I guess I need to make a decision within the next half hour or so. I'm just a little under the weather and not sure I'm up for the six hour wait in the cold.
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Old 12-31-2007, 06:36 PM
 
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The tough part is the cold looks of the croud for any push u make..no sorry..no excuses..just push....but go any way...
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