So we've pretty much completed our move to Brooklyn. I have to say, it really is an advantage to simple walk out the door and hop in the car. We had a car in Manhattan but access to it was so limited due to the distance we had to park it from our apartment. And that's not all that rocks about Brooklyn. Within a few short weeks I'm already realizing that there is a great deal on this side of the river. Sure, it's a little slower, a little smaller and a little more low key overall. But to be completely honest with you, I was ready for that. We have much more space and are not so closely attached to the constant rush of Manhattan. That being said, I can get to Broadway/Lafayette in 15 minutes. =)