The place has looked safe -- terribly or otherwise for years. There are
still a few buildings shrouded in netted scaffolding that appear somewhat
ominous. It't the buildings teaming with construction crews that are
probably the most dangerous. Facades on two buildings on Water Street took a
dive within the past few years; some might wonder whether the failures were
intentional. But, those visual cues aside, the real fear is the smell. When
the fishermen move to Hunt's Point there will be nothing to fear but the
tyranny of pink his and hers sweatsuits.

-----Original Message-----
From: Ken Follett [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Friday, March 31, 2000 11:55 AM
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Subject: SS Seaport Safe


SS Seaport Safe

For Churchmouse --

Squirrel and I had BP field trip earlier in the week to South Street Seaport
in order to confirm our past relationships with the buildings of the area,
and an excellent seafood lunch. The place looked terribly safe. Brookstones,
we agreed, is not a New Yorker destination, though when passing it is
tempting to browse the expensive gadgets. The angst w/ the Seaport is that
it
competes with every other place anyone would want to go to when visiting NY.

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