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Spygirl

Tuesday, December 31, 2002 - 05:39 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Hey guys! I'm planning a trip to NYC in June.


First of all, I'm looking for other TVCHers who might be interested in heading that way with me. I know Marm has expressed an interest.

Second, I'm looking for ideas of what to do up there. I know some of the tickets to stuff are IMPOSSIBLE to get, but if possible, they still have to be gotten like NOW.

This will probably be the only time I get to NYC in my lifetime, so I want to make it worthwhile. I'll be there from Wednesday evening until Tuesday morning.

The one thing definitely on the agenda is a Today Show crowd appearance with a huge TVCH sign that everyone is gonna help me design this spring. I'm gonna do the Today Show on Monday morning the 9th.

Okay -- so what does everyone think??

Zachsmom

Tuesday, December 31, 2002 - 05:42 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I want to go!!! Let me know the dates so I can be on the look-out for tickets & hotel prices!!

Never mind..saw the date :)

I would probably go cheap ticket time..(I think during the weekday..)

Spygirl

Tuesday, December 31, 2002 - 05:44 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Zmom!!! WHooohooo!! I forgot to post my dates!

I'm flying in on Wednesday the 4th and I'm flying out Tuesday the 10th :)

Zachsmom

Tuesday, December 31, 2002 - 05:59 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Great!! What area..lol..I want to call my travel agent and see what kind of package I can get..pay it off before the trip..:)

Spygirl

Tuesday, December 31, 2002 - 06:04 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I'm staying with a friend on the Upper East side of Manhattan. I believe Cyn lives up that way, too. I hope that helps!

Zachsmom

Tuesday, December 31, 2002 - 06:12 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Okay..I was just trying to figure out which airport to go to La Guardia or JFK.. cheaper to go to La Guardia but I don't know where it is in relation to Manhattan..

I'll find upper east Man hotel to stay at..

How exciting..

Tickets aren't bad at all..surprised me..:)

Babyruth

Tuesday, December 31, 2002 - 06:14 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I am setting my VCR right now to tape the Today Show on June 9th. :)

Zachsmom

Tuesday, December 31, 2002 - 06:21 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I am going to be wearing my TVCH T-Shirt..:)

Spygirl

Tuesday, December 31, 2002 - 06:28 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Zmom, I asked my friend today -- she said LGA is closer and usually cheaper, so that is the route I took :)

TVCH shirts it is! Maybe we could get some made special for the NYC trip.

Zachsmom

Tuesday, December 31, 2002 - 06:33 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Yes..we need to make "special" t-shirts!!

found round trip tickets for 300.00!

going to La Guardia website to see if I can find hotels..lol

Spygirl

Tuesday, December 31, 2002 - 06:35 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
lol -- we're gonna have this all planned out before midnight!

Zachsmom

Tuesday, December 31, 2002 - 06:40 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I know..lol..:)

but this is a perfect time to plan..6 mos in advanced so I can save..lol ( I love vacations where it's already paid for --that way I don't stress about costs when I am there!!)

Spygirl

Tuesday, December 31, 2002 - 06:45 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
exactly!!! I'm gonna have to have some spending money, but the trip itself (including some spending money) is a graduation gift. And since I have no hotel cost, I'll get more $$ -- lol

Halfunit

Tuesday, December 31, 2002 - 07:07 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Hmmm... round trip airfare for me would be $126 - OR a 8 hour car ride...

I'll have to keep this in mind.

Schoolmarm

Tuesday, December 31, 2002 - 07:53 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I'll be driving! It's only five hours for me! And I would have to drive two hours to get to an airport, so I-80 here I come! That sounds like a great time to go.

Tickets to Broadway shows can be gotten for half price at the TKS booth the day of the show OR for half price with two-fer coupons at the Visitor's center.

I usually stay at a dive in New Jersey (not doing that again) OR on about 48th and 9th...I think it's a Day's Inn or Holiday Inn, but the rooms are HUGE.

If anyone is pricelining a room, please be aware that most of the rooms in Manhattan are just one bedded (two people) and many are quite small.

Spy, I like to go to a big church on Sunday, either Riverside or St. John the Divine. Both are on the Upper West side near Columbia. Marvelous music and architechture! I have a couple of friends who are organists in New York and another who teaches at Columbia.

The Knitting Factory is a great Jazz Club!

I haven't been to any of the museums, but I've been to lots of concerts.

I usually eat a one of the many deli's around. I won't want to eat much, or fancy, as I need to lose weight.

The subway system is easy to manage, but my little car will be there in case we need it!

WHOO! HOO!

Neko

Tuesday, December 31, 2002 - 08:10 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Oh darn it!
I wish I could come!!
Because I'd bring some of my friends or something and road trip down but June, we're still in school.(<-- LOL I wish. "The Mom" would never let her sweet child drive "Alone" to NYC LOL)

And I'd never be able to get the car!

But I'll be taping the Today Show!!

Sia

Tuesday, December 31, 2002 - 08:41 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
A friend of mine visits NYC frequently, and she always sees the "Letterman" show and a couple of Broadway shows when she's there. She's done the "Kramer Reality Tour" (guided by the real-life guy on whose life the "Seinfeld" character was based, lots of sight-seeing and shopping. She tells me NYC is just fabulous for tourists. On her most recent visit she saw Ground Zero. Y'all should have a most excellent time.

I have a first cousin who lives year-round in the Hamptons, and she loves NYC. She is undaunted by the metropolis! LOL, my days for big-city living are long past. I once lived in Los Angeles, but I couldn't take NYC for a New York minute, I don't think! Too fast-paced for me!

Spygirl

Tuesday, December 31, 2002 - 09:05 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I definitely want to see Letterman...any idea how to get tickets? I looked at the site and it says they are booked, but you can do standby. Any way to get more guaranteed than that?

Kat

Tuesday, December 31, 2002 - 09:22 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Cirque du Soleil will be in New York until June 8th and if it is something you are interested in you can get tickets through their website.

Karuuna

Wednesday, January 01, 2003 - 11:01 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Yay, Spy! I can probably make this trip! I'm just looking for a business conference at the same time so I can write it off!

Ginger1218

Wednesday, January 01, 2003 - 12:02 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Ok, I live in New York. Laquardia is much closer to Manhattan. That is the first thing. Letterman is almost impossible to get tickets for. Sometimes if you stand on line for hours, if they have no shows, they let you in. I would love to meet a bunch of you for dinner in the city. Lots of great restaurants. I could point out a lot that are not tourist traps. A great Spanish restaurant that has great lobster. You should do the NBC tour, it is interesting. And it is in Rockefeller Center, and right near Times Square and 42nd street. Central Park in June is pretty. Coney Island in June is great. Wow, there is so much. And as far as tickets for shows, yeah, you are best off going that day and you can get half price tickets. Anything else, just ask.

Squaredsc

Wednesday, January 01, 2003 - 12:09 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
i asked d.h. if he wanted to go and he said no, he doesn't want to get shot. thats his excuse for everything he doesn't want to do. i will be with you guys in spirit and i will also tape the today show.

Zachsmom

Wednesday, January 01, 2003 - 12:21 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I am arranging for thursday June 5 - tuesday June 9th. I don't know when I'll get back east again in the near future so I am thinking of taking the train from New York to Washington DC on Friday or Sat. Never seen our Nations Capitol and would LOVE to!

Ginger..do you know off hand if they have (safe)Motels in Manhattan..I am thinking of something with a kitchenette so I can buy my own food. (I have a restricted)

Ginger1218

Wednesday, January 01, 2003 - 12:26 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Well, of course they have safe hotels/motels, I am not sure about with kitchenettes, but if you go online to hotel.com (or hotels.com) you can put in any requirements you might need and they can give you recommendations. You should understand the hotels/motels are expensive. Also when you get a list, let me know which ones interest you, and I can tell you which are the best. There are thousands in Manhattan. You just have to look up in your price range and with your special request. Let me know, I can tell you which is the nicest in the best area.

Ginger1218

Wednesday, January 01, 2003 - 12:28 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Oh, and you also probably all want to see Greenwich Village.