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This week we asked readers if they did everything they wanted to do this summer and what they look forward to (or not) with the cooler temperatures.

I didn’t do anything this summer because I was in court and it was a disaster. I couldn’t swim because I had too many things on my mind. I had no barbecue, I had barbecue on the stove from the Chinese restaurant. I can feel it. I will stay here because I feel comfortable here. I will take it as it comes, I don’t think it will be that cold, but seasons do change. I hope the Jets come close to [winning] this year.
Richard Pressley
Norwood

Hell no. I didn’t get to go to Jones Beach, I didn’t get to go to Smorgasbord in Brooklyn yet, and I didn’t get to go to Coney Island or City Island. Those were the main things I wanted to do. I did get to go to Virginia Beach, I loved that. I’m looking forward to my birthday, I’m turning 25 and getting to see the Christmas lights. Me and my new boyfriend will go to Rockefeller Center to ice skate. Christmas lights are the best and we’ll get to see the tree. I got a new job, so I’m making a lot of money this year, so I know that’s coming. Oh God, I’m not excited about the commute.
Sasha Rose
Van Cortlandt Park South

The weather was nice and I did everything I wanted to do. We had a barbecue in Van Cortlandt Park as I live in Tracey Towers and I don’t want to go far. It’s better to stay in the neighborhood and not get into trouble. Last year the weather was quite severe. I’m hoping that this year it’s a little better, especially when you’re going to the job or going out; it’s very difficult with the extreme weather. I’m hoping it will be better, but it’s Mother Nature, so whatever happens is God’s will.

Daniel Boateng
Norwood

I just worked. I didn’t go to the beach one day this summer, not one day. I didn’t go to Six Flags. I was supposed to take my wife to Six Flags. I was supposed to take her to the beach so many times, but after I got off work I was too tired. Well, in the middle of October I’ll take her to Fright Fest at Six Flags. The snow is not a problem.

Vinny Jackson
Bedford Park

Well, I’m from Hawaii, so I definitely like the winter. It’s different for me, it’s almost romantic, exotic. I’m looking forward to it. It was very cold last year; I think this year it will be even worse.

Marcell Porter
Kingsbridge

 

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