Gotham City Insider Wuz Here

Sat, 31 May 2008 17:37:43 -0500

Saul Rosenberg: “Sue everybody.”

cucarachita

Sat, 31 May 2008 10:31:05 -0500

Look out for gas explosions next on 7th avenue. I just don't have enough time in my day to call 911 every time I smell gas there. And I do, plenty. I had to spent 20 minutes dealing with 311 then 911 (who expected me to stay put and wait for them to arrive -- as if I didn't have a job to go to), when I called to say that for the third time I smelled gas as I crossed the street on 38th and 7th avenue. When you smell gas on a busy thoroughfare like that, there must be a pretty big leak. Next day there were tents over two spots at the intersection, apparently with fans sucking the air (with gas fumes) out of the ground, with "no smoking" signs on their side. That seems to be how they deal with gas leaks! I was glad I said something, but then a few days later I smelled gas crossing 36th street on 7th avenue. And then again the day after. What am I? Con Ed's official gas sniffing dog? If I were to spend all my time calling Con Ed every time I smelled gas on the street, they'd have to hire me as a permanent employee. I forgot to say I made a call about the gas smell coming from the corner of 138th and Broadway, too, by the MacDonald's. They also dug stuff up there within days. So I'm not imagining it -- I AM smelling as leaks all over the city. There must be some old gas pipes along Broadway. Do me a favor, people, and start calling Con Ed when you smell gas outside so it doesn't have to always be me!

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cucarachita