Posted by Billy NY on March 12, 2009 at 09:17:26 from (74.67.3.238):
In Reply to: O/T Honest Panhandler posted by john in la on March 11, 2009 at 19:31:02:
Used to deal with the squee-gee men in NYC, 2 ways to avoid them was, to time the traffic lights so you'll not have to stop or just keep the windshield clean, like right before you leave to go home, problem was you never knew if that was a front for a car jacking or robbery, best to keep ones distance. Juliani put a damper on the homeless and related derelicts in NYC, I can recall the day they cleaned out the pier over by the west side highway somewhere around 12th, they had taken over the entire thing, furniture, tents, etc. Hardship is what it is, you would see people doing things they would do at home, in front of a mirror, looked like some were getting ready for work, slight problem without a roof over your head.
There may be honest ones, and or those who won't harm you, but you're wise to keep your distance, cause there are lots of others who would think nothing of taking your life, my attitude is stay away or else, because of the potential lethal consequences.
Had a guy roll up on me, quietly and undetected on a bicycle, as I was grabbing drawings and things I needed to take to the jobsite, this was 6:00 a.m. and dark, on east side of washington square park, in manhattan, place with the big arch often seen in photos of NYC, not a bad neighborhood by any means. NYPD was on the south side of the park, hanging out in a patrol car. When I turned to face this jerk, he asked for money, and was determined to get it from me, I tried to control myself for a second, no use, told him go away, he tossed the bike down and took a swing at me, so I did what I had to do, then went over to the NYPD guys and told em about this jerk. Now this guy could have stuck me and left, though the NYPD guys were within sight, good chance he'd have gotten away. They asked if I hit him, said no... the guy was angry with me for not giving him money, and takes a swing, I swept his legs out knocked him on the ground, was pissed and verbally abused the guy after that, some neighbor above yelling at me to keep quiet, told him to eff off, come awn down, I'll take all you jerks on, really irritated at that point, such a nice way to start the day, did not even get a cup of mud yet... sheesh... boy I hate it when someone surprises you like that, one thing if you see em coming first. Total opposite of waking up early at home, at least theres no darned bicycle panhandlers waiting outside LOL !!!
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