New York. What to do there?

[Bjornebye]

Who are you flying with ?

[Sugar Ape]

British Airways.

[Paul]

In our experience, cabin crew are universally boss with kids. I suppose it's in their interests to be but they go way beyond mere expediency in my view.

[Bjornebye]

Good. I flew with United and it was horrible.

[Champ]

Good. I flew with United and it was horrible.

My experience of American officialdom is universally efficient but cold and uncompromising and the polar opposite of Americans in all other situations

[RedKnight]

Flew with American last month and they were good but the staff were all middle aged and jaded.

[stringvest]

We ate in a tiny dim sum place that only had two tables and it was awesome.

 

 

They normally are - I've eaten some bizarre stuff in Chinatown there and it's always fantastic.

[Sugar Ape]

Brother has just added on with his wife, 5 year old son and his wife is due to give birth again at the end of August. At least I've got someone to disappear to the pub with now.

[Rick Sanchez C-137]

Went to New York for my 30th in march and loved it. Now my friend has asked me to be a groomsman at his wedding in New York in august. I can't wait to get back

[JohnnyH]

I’m in Philadelphia right now.

 

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[Jenson]

I'm going to Vancouver in July. Just thought you might like to know.

[TheBitch]

Fly a drone.

 

http://www.liverpoolway.co.uk/index.php?/topic/112470-drones/?p=5082000

[Rick Sanchez C-137]

Went to New York for my 30th in march and loved it. Now my friend has asked me to be a groomsman at his wedding in New York in august. I can't wait to get back

[Rick Sanchez C-137]

On topic, the things I did in New York included.

 

One world trade center - both impressive and haunting. I'm not the soppy type but seeing where the buildings were, with the thousands of names around the memorials really hit hard. Not just thousands of office workers, but the names of the police and firemen who went into the rubble to help and never came back out.

 

Top of the rock - less depressing than the above. Phenomenal views. 9/10. Also, I went up during the day then back at night (had to pay an extra $15 a head for the pleasure) and it was worth it. However, if you have some time, you can go up before sunset and get daytime, sunset and night time views. They don't rush you back down.

 

Food - Foursquare and TripAdvisor are your friend. I don't think I had a bad meal my while time there. Other people have the same ideas too though so sometimes there's a wait and if you can, book a table ahead and save the waiting.

 

Subway/Metro - something like $35 for a weeks transport by subway or bus. Excellent value. Regret not taking the bus more and seeing more of NYC topside.

 

Central park zoo - pretty standard zoo but with an unparalleled skyline surrounding it. Surreal. Also the tropical house was excellent. A lot of birds roaming free, very close to us. Parrots, peacocks etc.

 

Will add more when I'm not on my phone.

[Tj hooker]

I’m in Philadelphia right now.

 

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Last time we went to New York we took the train to Philadelphia absolutely loved the city

[Paul]

I’m taking 50 kids to New York in October next year. Seemed like a good idea at the time...

[TheBitch]

I’m taking 50 kids to New York in October next year. Seemed like a good idea at the time...

 

And I thought taking my Mrs in November was brave...

[Mook]

Very sad to read yesterday that Jimmy Glenn, proprietor of Manhattan's best boozer (Jimmy's Corner) has died of Coronavirus.

 

https://www.ringtv.com/599140-jimmy-glenn-1930-2020/

 

 

[Barrington Womble]

30 minutes ago, Mook said:

Very sad to read yesterday that Jimmy Glenn, proprietor of Manhattan's best boozer (Jimmy's Corner) has died of Coronavirus.

 

https://www.ringtv.com/599140-jimmy-glenn-1930-2020/

 

 

That's a cunt. Nice fella him and I love that bar. His son has been running it for a few years, so hopefully it'll keep its character. 

[Mook]

5 minutes ago, Barry Wom said:

That's a cunt. Nice fella him and I love that bar. His son has been running it for a few years, so hopefully it'll keep its character. 

Aye, he was a great guy & hopefully the bar stays the way it is, I'd love to go back at some point in the not too distant future.

[Byrnie]

On 08/05/2020 at 16:38, Mook said:

Aye, he was a great guy & hopefully the bar stays the way it is, I'd love to go back at some point in the not too distant future.

I was there in January. Fucking loved it.

 

Sad news to hear. A legend of the sport and his city.

[Rushies tash]

Bump. Taking Mrs Tash to New York for her birthday in February. We're staying in midtown Manhatten - any recommendations for places to eat / drink / visit?

[Bjornebye]

13 minutes ago, Rushies tash said:

Bump. Taking Mrs Tash to New York for her birthday in February. We're staying in midtown Manhatten - any recommendations for places to eat / drink / visit?

 

La Masseria in midtown is a lovely Italian. 

 

https://lamasserianyc.com

 

 

[Rushies tash]

7 minutes ago, Bjornebye said:

 

La Masseria in midtown is a lovely Italian. 

 

https://lamasserianyc.com

 

 

 

Looks great that mate, cheers

 

I've already booked tickets to go ice skating in Central Park but that's about it so far, so stuff like this is perfect.

[Bjornebye]

1 minute ago, Rushies tash said:

 

Looks great that mate, cheers

 

I've already booked tickets to go ice skating in Central Park but that's about it so far, so stuff like this is perfect.

 

Where are you staying?