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Currahee Chris
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It's a fun show. Ironically, I am the audit manager for the City of Baltimore and it's fun to see how close their police issues mirror the issues on the show. Baltimore is a beautiful city but there are some places that are just so drug infested it breaks the heart. My office sits in right at inner harbor but you can walk not even 10 minutes away and you are along strip club row (affectionately called " the block
). Also strangely enough, the police station and city buildings run parallel with "The Block"
I was talking to some BPD Officers and they had to provide security for some of the filming. Once there were some shots being fired and they all fled as the real police took over.
). Also strangely enough, the police station and city buildings run parallel with "The Block"I was talking to some BPD Officers and they had to provide security for some of the filming. Once there were some shots being fired and they all fled as the real police took over.
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It's a fun show. Ironically, I am the audit manager for the City of Baltimore and it's fun to see how close their police issues mirror the issues on the show. Baltimore is a beautiful city but there are some places that are just so drug infested it breaks the heart. My office sits in right at inner harbor but you can walk not even 10 minutes away and you are along strip club row (affectionately called " the block
I was talking to some BPD Officers and they had to provide security for some of the filming. Once there were some shots being fired and they all fled as the real police took over.
Yes and all cities have their darker side as well as their good.Funnily enough since watching the wire i'd like to visit Baltimore!.The filming sounds scary though.I read on Wiki that one of the main actors walked the city at night to get a feel for the place!
Rob
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Hi Guys,
It is a great show with some really interesting angles on the drug trade etc. The location being Baltimore is also fun since its a town I know pretty well too and I will say that if the actors are walking in the wrong blocks at night they are pretty brave or nuts. Anyway all in all its a good show thta will keep you interested especially since from season to season they have changed the focus a bit to keep it fresh.
Dave
It is a great show with some really interesting angles on the drug trade etc. The location being Baltimore is also fun since its a town I know pretty well too and I will say that if the actors are walking in the wrong blocks at night they are pretty brave or nuts. Anyway all in all its a good show thta will keep you interested especially since from season to season they have changed the focus a bit to keep it fresh.
Dave
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Hell on Wheels sir!!
There is usually a fine line of difference between bravery and sanity.
Currahee Chris
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Well mate- I take it that is the Birthday euphoria talking there as I cannot honestly say I have never heard anyone say that "The Wire" has helped the tourism industry in Baltimore.
I would encourage you to come check out Bmore. It's a fun time- I always enjoy it. Lots of fun things to do- if you are a fan of Edgar Allen Poe then there are a lot of fun things related to him. They also have a "Little Italy" section and you can sample cuisine (though no where near as good as Little Italy in NYC).
I love being in Baltimore and working there. For one of the major cities in the nation, it is very easy to get around. Plus, lots of other major cities nearby like DC and NYC.
Cheers
CC