jOURNALS 1-4
1. Impressions of NYC
I've been living on Long Island for my whole life, but to be honest I don't know anything about NYC. Even though I do not know anything I still love NYC. I'm only a $14.00 train ride away and I don't go as much as I should. When I do go I make the best of it, following my friends, which know how to navigate the lively streets. I love it so much that I do not even pay attention to the street system because I am always looking at the beautiful structures and monuments that are ubiquitous in NYC. There's so much to do while in the city that I feel like it would take my whole life to do it all. During my visits I go to museums, restaurants, parks, concerts, parades, bars, shopping centers and many more. I love going to roof top restaurants during the summer time. It feels awesome just because you are on top of a building overlooking everything else that surrounds it. This beautiful city is known as "the city that never sleeps." Once you go there you will understand why. At every hour there is something going on that you will enjoy. One of the coolest things about the city is the diverse atmosphere. If you enjoy a certain hobby you will be able to find other people who enjoy the same thing. One time while at a park I saw a group of people reenacting "Hamlet." I thought it was so cool because they were in the costumes and speaking with accents. If you like stuff like that then NYC is the place for you. There is random entertainment every where. No matter what you will never be upset while visiting this magnificent city.
Not only is there entertainment but there is also many opportunities. What I mean by this is that you will have the opportunity to meet many people, find a job, create a business, rent an apartment, attend a university, and even an opportunity to find out who you really are and what you want to do in life. I enrolled in a class called, Gotham: NY Experience, which explores all of New York. This is my opportunity to explore the city that I love. I know that there are a million places that I would love to go to, however, I don't even know they exist. Once this class is over I will know much more about this city. Through my journey I will tell you about all the places I visit and I guarantee that I would recommend every single one of them.
I've been living on Long Island for my whole life, but to be honest I don't know anything about NYC. Even though I do not know anything I still love NYC. I'm only a $14.00 train ride away and I don't go as much as I should. When I do go I make the best of it, following my friends, which know how to navigate the lively streets. I love it so much that I do not even pay attention to the street system because I am always looking at the beautiful structures and monuments that are ubiquitous in NYC. There's so much to do while in the city that I feel like it would take my whole life to do it all. During my visits I go to museums, restaurants, parks, concerts, parades, bars, shopping centers and many more. I love going to roof top restaurants during the summer time. It feels awesome just because you are on top of a building overlooking everything else that surrounds it. This beautiful city is known as "the city that never sleeps." Once you go there you will understand why. At every hour there is something going on that you will enjoy. One of the coolest things about the city is the diverse atmosphere. If you enjoy a certain hobby you will be able to find other people who enjoy the same thing. One time while at a park I saw a group of people reenacting "Hamlet." I thought it was so cool because they were in the costumes and speaking with accents. If you like stuff like that then NYC is the place for you. There is random entertainment every where. No matter what you will never be upset while visiting this magnificent city.
Not only is there entertainment but there is also many opportunities. What I mean by this is that you will have the opportunity to meet many people, find a job, create a business, rent an apartment, attend a university, and even an opportunity to find out who you really are and what you want to do in life. I enrolled in a class called, Gotham: NY Experience, which explores all of New York. This is my opportunity to explore the city that I love. I know that there are a million places that I would love to go to, however, I don't even know they exist. Once this class is over I will know much more about this city. Through my journey I will tell you about all the places I visit and I guarantee that I would recommend every single one of them.
2. Queens
My thoughts while on the LIRR on my way to Queens was what could possibly be in Queens that we are going to see. When I think of NYC I do not even consider queens apart of the city, however, I was totally wrong. "Beneath its seemingly staid surface is a vibrant multicultural community with inhabitants from every country in the world and over 120 languages regularly spoken" (ENY). According to ENY, over half of its residents are born outside the United States. Walking around this borough will definitely give proof to that. My visit here changed my whole perspective on Queens
The day of our first class I knew it was going to be a brutal day due to the heat, but I was looking forward to exploring Queens so that didn't bother me. When I first arrived at the meet up place in Penn Station I realized this was going to be a costly class due to taking the subway, however, is was all worth it. I literally know nothing about transportation in the city. As we were going into the subway I was just following the crowd and we ended up on the 7 train. While the train was in motion going toward Queens our professor, Mike Russo, was telling us the significance of the 7 train. So before we even got to our destination I was able to experience Queens and see how ethically diverse the communities were. This train is nicknamed as the "International Express," because of the diverse communities it brings you through (ENY). This route is so significant that the White House has designated it as a National Millennium Trail, with there only being 16 routes designated with this name, because it reflects defining aspects of America's history and culture (ENY). Below are the photos I took while on the 7 train.
Our first stop was at Flushing Meadow Park where we got stuck in the crowdedness of people attending the U.S. Open. We gathered at a set of bleaches where Professor Russo gave us our next lesson, which was about the legacy of Robert Moses and The World's Fair. He was known as the "Master Builder" because of all the bridges and parkways he has built in the city of New York. Even though Moses was a great man for building all these structures that we still travel on today he was also known as a villain for trying to ruin New York. After this lesson we made our way to the Queens Museum. I've been in Flushing Meadow Park plenty of times when I was younger but I never knew there was a Museum in it. Our first exhibit in this museum was The Panorama of the City of New York, which was created for the 19649-1965 World's Fair (ENY). During that World Fair this exhibit was the most successful and was billed as an indoor helicopter tour of New York (queensmuseum.org). The panorama was built to scale of 1 inch to 100 feet and includes every building in NY constructed before 1992 (ENY). I remember our tour guide saying how some buildings are updated, however, the building that wants to be updated has to be paid for by them. I thought this panorama was so cool because it reminded me of diorama's I would build when I was younger but only 100x's bigger. Some of my classmates were even able to show me the neighborhood they live in. The next exhibit we veered to was the Watershed: New York City's water supply system. This shows exactly where New York City gets its water from and this is when I found out that New York City's tap water is safe to drink from. I'm trusting you Professor Russo. Below are photos I took of the exhibits.
Our next stop was at the Jackson Diner. This was one of the most ethnically diverse meals I ever had. Don''t let the name of this restaurant fool you. This place has an Indian cuisine. This was my first time having Indian food and I loved it. This restaurant is a Jackson Height Landmark because it was one of the first Indian restaurant in the area (ENY).
The Museum of the Moving Image was our last stop. I loved this museum so much that I went back the next day with my girlfriend. This museum celebrates the history and art of movie making. This museum displays many collections of movie artifacts, such as, a replica of the mask Robin Williams wore for the movie Mrs. Doubtfire, and many other mask replicas. In this museum there are also many hands-on activities that are geared toward children, however, as a 21 year old I probably enjoyed them as much as the children do. My favorite one was the voiceover, where you record your voice over another actors during a clip of a movie.
This trip changed my perspective of Queens so much. Professor Russo makes learning fun in this class by actually moving and exploring new places, while learning After this class I am more aware of what Queens has to offer and I will be able to recommend these fun places to anyone.
My thoughts while on the LIRR on my way to Queens was what could possibly be in Queens that we are going to see. When I think of NYC I do not even consider queens apart of the city, however, I was totally wrong. "Beneath its seemingly staid surface is a vibrant multicultural community with inhabitants from every country in the world and over 120 languages regularly spoken" (ENY). According to ENY, over half of its residents are born outside the United States. Walking around this borough will definitely give proof to that. My visit here changed my whole perspective on Queens
The day of our first class I knew it was going to be a brutal day due to the heat, but I was looking forward to exploring Queens so that didn't bother me. When I first arrived at the meet up place in Penn Station I realized this was going to be a costly class due to taking the subway, however, is was all worth it. I literally know nothing about transportation in the city. As we were going into the subway I was just following the crowd and we ended up on the 7 train. While the train was in motion going toward Queens our professor, Mike Russo, was telling us the significance of the 7 train. So before we even got to our destination I was able to experience Queens and see how ethically diverse the communities were. This train is nicknamed as the "International Express," because of the diverse communities it brings you through (ENY). This route is so significant that the White House has designated it as a National Millennium Trail, with there only being 16 routes designated with this name, because it reflects defining aspects of America's history and culture (ENY). Below are the photos I took while on the 7 train.
Our first stop was at Flushing Meadow Park where we got stuck in the crowdedness of people attending the U.S. Open. We gathered at a set of bleaches where Professor Russo gave us our next lesson, which was about the legacy of Robert Moses and The World's Fair. He was known as the "Master Builder" because of all the bridges and parkways he has built in the city of New York. Even though Moses was a great man for building all these structures that we still travel on today he was also known as a villain for trying to ruin New York. After this lesson we made our way to the Queens Museum. I've been in Flushing Meadow Park plenty of times when I was younger but I never knew there was a Museum in it. Our first exhibit in this museum was The Panorama of the City of New York, which was created for the 19649-1965 World's Fair (ENY). During that World Fair this exhibit was the most successful and was billed as an indoor helicopter tour of New York (queensmuseum.org). The panorama was built to scale of 1 inch to 100 feet and includes every building in NY constructed before 1992 (ENY). I remember our tour guide saying how some buildings are updated, however, the building that wants to be updated has to be paid for by them. I thought this panorama was so cool because it reminded me of diorama's I would build when I was younger but only 100x's bigger. Some of my classmates were even able to show me the neighborhood they live in. The next exhibit we veered to was the Watershed: New York City's water supply system. This shows exactly where New York City gets its water from and this is when I found out that New York City's tap water is safe to drink from. I'm trusting you Professor Russo. Below are photos I took of the exhibits.
Our next stop was at the Jackson Diner. This was one of the most ethnically diverse meals I ever had. Don''t let the name of this restaurant fool you. This place has an Indian cuisine. This was my first time having Indian food and I loved it. This restaurant is a Jackson Height Landmark because it was one of the first Indian restaurant in the area (ENY).
The Museum of the Moving Image was our last stop. I loved this museum so much that I went back the next day with my girlfriend. This museum celebrates the history and art of movie making. This museum displays many collections of movie artifacts, such as, a replica of the mask Robin Williams wore for the movie Mrs. Doubtfire, and many other mask replicas. In this museum there are also many hands-on activities that are geared toward children, however, as a 21 year old I probably enjoyed them as much as the children do. My favorite one was the voiceover, where you record your voice over another actors during a clip of a movie.
This trip changed my perspective of Queens so much. Professor Russo makes learning fun in this class by actually moving and exploring new places, while learning After this class I am more aware of what Queens has to offer and I will be able to recommend these fun places to anyone.
3. Brooklyn
After the first class I couldn't wait to explore this next borough. It was supposed to be a wet day in Brooklyn so when the class arrived to Penn Station we wanted to get going before the rain came. Our first main attraction was the Brooklyn Bridge. I heard it was beautiful so I was anxious to walk over it. This bridge was completed in 1883 and is known to be the oldest suspension bridge in the United States (ENY). Walking over the bridge took about 30-40 minutes just because we stopped and took pictures and enjoyed the view. The total length of the bridge is 1.1 miles (ENY). On our way over it Professor Russo gave us a few lesson about the designer of the bridge and stories about him. The designer was John Roebling, a German immigrant. We were also informed about how his foot was crushed by an incoming ferry, which lead to amputation of it. Before it was amputated he tried to cure it by pouring cold water on his foot but that didn't work out. Who ever told him to do that was probably tricking him (ENY). Before his death he put his son, in charge of the construction of the bridge. Unfortunately, God didn't like this family. He met his death soon after his fathers death, dying from decompression sickness. He handed his job over to his wife who knew nothing about construction, so she was forced to study construction and mathematics in order to control this operation smoothly (ENY). I love to hear about these crazy stories that Professor Russo enjoys telling us.
After this we ventured into Brooklyn Heights where we learned about the Lenape, the original inhabitants of New York, and where they lived. This area was beautiful due to the attractive homes and apartments. This area is full of architectural richness that the neighborhood was one of the first in the City to be protected by New York's 1965 Landmarks Preservation Law (ENY). Professor Russo informed us about "brownstone" and how these homes are very expensive. I bet you can't even guess how much these homes are. We also learned about the design of the house, how it has a stoop and two entrances. The bottom entrance was for the servants and the upper entrance was foor family and friends. The servants would always live on the top floor because when it's winter they have to carry up the coals to the top floor to keep themselves warm. The kitchen was always on the bottom floor and the servants would cook the meals for the family. We also learned that in the 19th century, Brooklyn Heights became the first commuter community because the introduction of the steam ferry service across the East River (ENY). If you ever have time to visit Brooklyn Heights, trust me you will dream about it that night because of how beautiful the area is.
The next stop was DUMBO, which I thought was amazing. The acronym DUMBO means Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass. Professor Russo would never let us forget that. There you could view all three bridges, The Brooklyn Bridge, Manhattan Bridge, and The Williamsburg Bridge. We had time to relax here and enjoy the view. Located in DUMBO is Jane's Carousel and is housed in by a "jewel box," designed by Jean Nouvel, a French architect (ENY). Professor Russo gave us the chance to ride this beautiful carousel. During this time, my friend Danny and I were starving and actually ended up getting a free slice from friendly tourists from France. Our slices were gone in a second. DUMBO can be found between the Brooklyn and Manhattan Bridges and continues east from the Manhattan Bridge to the Vinegar Hill area (ENY).
After having time to relax we went to a museum called The Brooklyn Historical Society, which houses one of the largest regional collections in the country (ENY). It is not only a museum, it also serves as a library and educational center for the study of Brooklyn. We had a chance to visit the library and it was the most beautiful library I have ever seen. It is called the Othmer Library. I loved the dim lighting and gave the library an alluring look. The library is open to the public, however, the books are not in circulation so they cannot be taken out. This whole building is preserved so the interior is still how it used to look in 1881. We also got to check out the basement where we were able to see the iron columns that hold the building up. They run from the basement all the way up to the roof.
After visiting Brooklyn I know that I will come again. DUMBO is a beautiful place where you can bring your girlfriend to relax. I would recommend checking out the Othmer Library and looking at the architect in the Brooklyn Historical Society. Other places that you can visit while in BRooklyn include, the Williamsburg Art and Historical Center, Coney Island, the Brooklyn Art Library, and the Brooklyn Brewery.
After the first class I couldn't wait to explore this next borough. It was supposed to be a wet day in Brooklyn so when the class arrived to Penn Station we wanted to get going before the rain came. Our first main attraction was the Brooklyn Bridge. I heard it was beautiful so I was anxious to walk over it. This bridge was completed in 1883 and is known to be the oldest suspension bridge in the United States (ENY). Walking over the bridge took about 30-40 minutes just because we stopped and took pictures and enjoyed the view. The total length of the bridge is 1.1 miles (ENY). On our way over it Professor Russo gave us a few lesson about the designer of the bridge and stories about him. The designer was John Roebling, a German immigrant. We were also informed about how his foot was crushed by an incoming ferry, which lead to amputation of it. Before it was amputated he tried to cure it by pouring cold water on his foot but that didn't work out. Who ever told him to do that was probably tricking him (ENY). Before his death he put his son, in charge of the construction of the bridge. Unfortunately, God didn't like this family. He met his death soon after his fathers death, dying from decompression sickness. He handed his job over to his wife who knew nothing about construction, so she was forced to study construction and mathematics in order to control this operation smoothly (ENY). I love to hear about these crazy stories that Professor Russo enjoys telling us.
After this we ventured into Brooklyn Heights where we learned about the Lenape, the original inhabitants of New York, and where they lived. This area was beautiful due to the attractive homes and apartments. This area is full of architectural richness that the neighborhood was one of the first in the City to be protected by New York's 1965 Landmarks Preservation Law (ENY). Professor Russo informed us about "brownstone" and how these homes are very expensive. I bet you can't even guess how much these homes are. We also learned about the design of the house, how it has a stoop and two entrances. The bottom entrance was for the servants and the upper entrance was foor family and friends. The servants would always live on the top floor because when it's winter they have to carry up the coals to the top floor to keep themselves warm. The kitchen was always on the bottom floor and the servants would cook the meals for the family. We also learned that in the 19th century, Brooklyn Heights became the first commuter community because the introduction of the steam ferry service across the East River (ENY). If you ever have time to visit Brooklyn Heights, trust me you will dream about it that night because of how beautiful the area is.
The next stop was DUMBO, which I thought was amazing. The acronym DUMBO means Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass. Professor Russo would never let us forget that. There you could view all three bridges, The Brooklyn Bridge, Manhattan Bridge, and The Williamsburg Bridge. We had time to relax here and enjoy the view. Located in DUMBO is Jane's Carousel and is housed in by a "jewel box," designed by Jean Nouvel, a French architect (ENY). Professor Russo gave us the chance to ride this beautiful carousel. During this time, my friend Danny and I were starving and actually ended up getting a free slice from friendly tourists from France. Our slices were gone in a second. DUMBO can be found between the Brooklyn and Manhattan Bridges and continues east from the Manhattan Bridge to the Vinegar Hill area (ENY).
After having time to relax we went to a museum called The Brooklyn Historical Society, which houses one of the largest regional collections in the country (ENY). It is not only a museum, it also serves as a library and educational center for the study of Brooklyn. We had a chance to visit the library and it was the most beautiful library I have ever seen. It is called the Othmer Library. I loved the dim lighting and gave the library an alluring look. The library is open to the public, however, the books are not in circulation so they cannot be taken out. This whole building is preserved so the interior is still how it used to look in 1881. We also got to check out the basement where we were able to see the iron columns that hold the building up. They run from the basement all the way up to the roof.
After visiting Brooklyn I know that I will come again. DUMBO is a beautiful place where you can bring your girlfriend to relax. I would recommend checking out the Othmer Library and looking at the architect in the Brooklyn Historical Society. Other places that you can visit while in BRooklyn include, the Williamsburg Art and Historical Center, Coney Island, the Brooklyn Art Library, and the Brooklyn Brewery.
4. Chelsea and The Village
After two exciting classes I couldn't wait too see what Professor Russo had in store for us today. Right after we got out of Penn Station we had our first lesson. We learned about McKim, Mead, and White, and their firm. They built Penn Station. We discussed the difference between the exterior of Penn Station and the Post Office across the street. The Post Office looked beautiful while Penn Station looked like a plain ole building. This is when Professor Russo tested us on the different architecture styles that he taught us last week and I aced it. After this we walked to Chelsea and discovered what Chelsea is known for, its numerous art galleries, that exhibit contemporary art (ENY). We learned that galleries are privately owned and the works of art are for sale at very high prices. Don't expect me going back to try to by one but I would go back to see the beautiful works of art. So some of the pieces of art looks like I could have made them in art class in elementary school but I know these artists work extremely hard on these pieces. One of my favorite galleries was one that all had the same theme. All the works had a trail leading into the distance. I am always a fan of photographing trails because it leaves a sense of mystery. Where does this trail lead to? Where is this trail? This was one of the galleries that looked like I could have created these paintings and I guess that's another reason why I liked it. The artists and myself shared interests. All the galleries differ in every way. I would recommend gallery hopping to anyone, its sort of like bar hopping. Professor Russo informed us on the gallery openings where sometimes there is free wine, so if you are interested in going, try going on those days. These galleries can be found in between 27th Street and 19th Street, and in between 10th and 11th Street (ENY). After Chelsea we ventured to Greenwich Village, also known as just The Village, where we learned about gay couples and how they were treated during the mid 1900s. If they showed any affection to one another in public they would be punished because it was perceived as wrong. We also learned about the outbreaks of cholera and yellow fever in 1821 and 1822 caused a dramatic increase of population in this area (ENY). After exploring this area we went to Christopher Park where there were statues of gay couples hanging out in the park. Some were sitting down on a bench and other standing up and just talking. These statues portrayed the Gay Rights Movement. They were finally able to show acts of love in public. "Today, New York has the largest gay community in the United States and one of the largest of any city in the world" (ENY).
After experiencing this we took a stroll down Bleeker St., known for providing places where artists, writers and intellectuals could push the limits of social convention (ENY). We headed towards Washington Square Park where we were able to see Standford White's Washington Arc. This structure was modeled after the Arc de Triomphe in Paris and dedicated to the centennial of George Washington's inauguration (ENY). Professor Russo taught us how the statutes on this monument are both G.W. Bush. If you are looking at this structure on the north-east side, the G.W. on the right is when he was at war, with the general flanked by Fame and Valor on the left. On the north-west side it displays when Washington was at peace, flanked by Justice and Wisdom (ENY).
My favorite part of this day was when we visited the Merchant's House Museum, which was built in 1832.. This museum is a preserved Federal-style house, filled with furniture from its period, some original, some replicas. While at this museum our tour guide was full of information and was able to answer any questions. We tried to stump her but she just knew everything. This house belonged to Seabury Tredwell, who lived with his wife Eliza, eight children, four servants, and an assortment of relatives until his death in 1865 (ENY). The house stayed with this family for generations after Tredwell died. It was fascinating to learn how the wife and family lived during that era. We learned how they did their family functions and everyday living. I would never be able to live during that time. They would sometimes take showers twice a week, once a week, or even once a month, how nasty is that? One of my favorite things we learned during this tour was about Tredwell's youngest daughter, Gertrude. Supposedly she still lurks in the house. Yup you heard it, even though she died in 1993, she still lives in it as a ghost. I tried looking for her, but she wasn't friendly that day. If you want to look for her, look for her in the kitchen. Supposedly people have heard screeching noises from the kitchen. This is because Gertrude was unhappy that their original stove that the family used to use was replaced.
After two exciting classes I couldn't wait too see what Professor Russo had in store for us today. Right after we got out of Penn Station we had our first lesson. We learned about McKim, Mead, and White, and their firm. They built Penn Station. We discussed the difference between the exterior of Penn Station and the Post Office across the street. The Post Office looked beautiful while Penn Station looked like a plain ole building. This is when Professor Russo tested us on the different architecture styles that he taught us last week and I aced it. After this we walked to Chelsea and discovered what Chelsea is known for, its numerous art galleries, that exhibit contemporary art (ENY). We learned that galleries are privately owned and the works of art are for sale at very high prices. Don't expect me going back to try to by one but I would go back to see the beautiful works of art. So some of the pieces of art looks like I could have made them in art class in elementary school but I know these artists work extremely hard on these pieces. One of my favorite galleries was one that all had the same theme. All the works had a trail leading into the distance. I am always a fan of photographing trails because it leaves a sense of mystery. Where does this trail lead to? Where is this trail? This was one of the galleries that looked like I could have created these paintings and I guess that's another reason why I liked it. The artists and myself shared interests. All the galleries differ in every way. I would recommend gallery hopping to anyone, its sort of like bar hopping. Professor Russo informed us on the gallery openings where sometimes there is free wine, so if you are interested in going, try going on those days. These galleries can be found in between 27th Street and 19th Street, and in between 10th and 11th Street (ENY). After Chelsea we ventured to Greenwich Village, also known as just The Village, where we learned about gay couples and how they were treated during the mid 1900s. If they showed any affection to one another in public they would be punished because it was perceived as wrong. We also learned about the outbreaks of cholera and yellow fever in 1821 and 1822 caused a dramatic increase of population in this area (ENY). After exploring this area we went to Christopher Park where there were statues of gay couples hanging out in the park. Some were sitting down on a bench and other standing up and just talking. These statues portrayed the Gay Rights Movement. They were finally able to show acts of love in public. "Today, New York has the largest gay community in the United States and one of the largest of any city in the world" (ENY).
After experiencing this we took a stroll down Bleeker St., known for providing places where artists, writers and intellectuals could push the limits of social convention (ENY). We headed towards Washington Square Park where we were able to see Standford White's Washington Arc. This structure was modeled after the Arc de Triomphe in Paris and dedicated to the centennial of George Washington's inauguration (ENY). Professor Russo taught us how the statutes on this monument are both G.W. Bush. If you are looking at this structure on the north-east side, the G.W. on the right is when he was at war, with the general flanked by Fame and Valor on the left. On the north-west side it displays when Washington was at peace, flanked by Justice and Wisdom (ENY).
My favorite part of this day was when we visited the Merchant's House Museum, which was built in 1832.. This museum is a preserved Federal-style house, filled with furniture from its period, some original, some replicas. While at this museum our tour guide was full of information and was able to answer any questions. We tried to stump her but she just knew everything. This house belonged to Seabury Tredwell, who lived with his wife Eliza, eight children, four servants, and an assortment of relatives until his death in 1865 (ENY). The house stayed with this family for generations after Tredwell died. It was fascinating to learn how the wife and family lived during that era. We learned how they did their family functions and everyday living. I would never be able to live during that time. They would sometimes take showers twice a week, once a week, or even once a month, how nasty is that? One of my favorite things we learned during this tour was about Tredwell's youngest daughter, Gertrude. Supposedly she still lurks in the house. Yup you heard it, even though she died in 1993, she still lives in it as a ghost. I tried looking for her, but she wasn't friendly that day. If you want to look for her, look for her in the kitchen. Supposedly people have heard screeching noises from the kitchen. This is because Gertrude was unhappy that their original stove that the family used to use was replaced.