Reply #15: what I recall...

[mikita]

I grew up on Long Island and the trip into "The City" was by bus and subway and took about an hour. The bus ride was nothing to speak of, but I always LOVED the train ride. Now THAT had a smell, as it raced through the dark tunnels. Not a bad smell, but just one that stays with me lo these many years. Jesus, I'm feeling like a fossil right now!!

After we froze our asses off looking at all the Christmas windows, we'd head over to Horn n Hardart's. I recall it being all back and white, VERY bright inside, bustling, and somewhat noisy because you'd be feeding in coins, and then the little doors would slam when you took out your "goodies". I only remember cocoa and hot apple pie, but I'm sure my Dad didn't let me get away with eating just that! Well, maybe he did.... Honestly, I don't remember the smells -- more a visual and audio experience. And grateful to be warm again.

Thanks for asking. Maybe monmouth can verify my recollections, and add to them.

Mikits