In a message dated 11/29/99 3:39:41 PM Eastern Standard Time, oconnort@nyu.edu writes: << > There's also Holden's advice, remember? (what he did > after he got to Penn Station at the pay phone when he > called Sally - the *old* late, great Pennsylvania > Station that I'm lucky enough to have visited several > times as a child). 'Put your bags down where you can > see them.' Wow, you actually saw Penn Station!?!?! That's one of my great regrets in life, not to have seen it. (I was a babe-in-arms when it was torn down.) Yes -- watch your bags, pockets, knapsacks, watches, jewelry, rings, and, the way things are going, fingernails. Anyone interested in a picture, see: http://members.aol.com/pennsy/ It's a bit grainy, but it is a good view. --tim >> There's nothing to hide your riches from in NYC. I've lived here for years and I've been to the shadiest parts of town and not a scratch on me. It's an overwhelming place if anything, be sure to get plenty of rest and wear sensible shoes. jessica