I study my opponents. I learned much from watching your habits. It is still a mystery as to the motivation of the challenger, and I do not initiate without knowing motive.InkL0sed wrote:Exactly. If you weren't such a scaredy-cat, you'd have approached me. QED.
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Phatscotty
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See you next summer then?Phatscotty wrote:I study my opponents. I learned much from watching your habits. It is still a mystery as to the motivation of the challenger, and I do not initiate without knowing motive.InkL0sed wrote:Exactly. If you weren't such a scaredy-cat, you'd have approached me. QED.
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patience...InkL0sed wrote:See you next summer then?Phatscotty wrote:I study my opponents. I learned much from watching your habits. It is still a mystery as to the motivation of the challenger, and I do not initiate without knowing motive.InkL0sed wrote:Exactly. If you weren't such a scaredy-cat, you'd have approached me. QED.
Re: Going to New York (advice sought)
Flat rate fare from JFk into Manhattan is $45, I believe. Not a terrible fee.
If you goto empire state building check the times and roll in about 45 minutes before the observation deck closes.
madison avenue above the 60's is nice if you like shopping. Very expensive
downtown, battery park, statue of liberty (i think the tour into the statue is closed), Wall street.
Lincoln Center upper west side in the high 60's. Might be dark check website for performances.
Shoot me a private message if you have any questions
If you goto empire state building check the times and roll in about 45 minutes before the observation deck closes.
madison avenue above the 60's is nice if you like shopping. Very expensive
downtown, battery park, statue of liberty (i think the tour into the statue is closed), Wall street.
Lincoln Center upper west side in the high 60's. Might be dark check website for performances.
Shoot me a private message if you have any questions
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It is compared to the $2.25 for the subway.vexx wrote:Flat rate fare from JFk into Manhattan is $45, I believe. Not a terrible fee.
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Huckleberryhound
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vexx wrote:Flat rate fare from JFk into Manhattan is $45, I believe. Not a terrible fee.
If you goto empire state building check the times and roll in about 45 minutes before the observation deck closes.
madison avenue above the 60's is nice if you like shopping. Very expensive
downtown, battery park, statue of liberty (i think the tour into the statue is closed), Wall street.
Lincoln Center upper west side in the high 60's. Might be dark check website for performances.
Shoot me a private message if you have any questions
I will definitely be getting one of those week subway card thingies. I decided early on not to hire a car, even for the drive up to NE. I was told that i should catch a game at the stadium if there was one on, and to buy a pizza under boston bridge...not quite sure why though.
Is there anything worth seeing in Jersey itself? We will be staying in East Rutherford, so it would make ense to try Jersey coty for at least a day.
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If you visit and click on the ad while you're there, it can help pay for improvements (though i'm obliged not to actually ask....so just putting it out there....not actually asking)
If you visit and click on the ad while you're there, it can help pay for improvements (though i'm obliged not to actually ask....so just putting it out there....not actually asking)
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Best sandwich ever! Its a bit overpriced but the amount of corned beef is completely worth it. I need to get back there...heavycola wrote:times square is worth a walkthrough and little else.
Seriously? Go to Katz's Deli and order a Reuben. It will be the finest sandwich you have ever eaten.
And there is nothing in Jersey. Don't even waste your time
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You clearly have not experienced the Pastrami of Carnegie Deli.mviola wrote:Best sandwich ever! Its a bit overpriced but the amount of corned beef is completely worth it. I need to get back there...heavycola wrote:times square is worth a walkthrough and little else.
Seriously? Go to Katz's Deli and order a Reuben. It will be the finest sandwich you have ever eaten.
And there is nothing in Jersey. Don't even waste your time
Re: Going to New York (advice sought)
I have not, but I also had the pastrami at Katz's deli. How does it compare?InkL0sed wrote:You clearly have not experienced the Pastrami of Carnegie Deli.mviola wrote:Best sandwich ever! Its a bit overpriced but the amount of corned beef is completely worth it. I need to get back there...heavycola wrote:times square is worth a walkthrough and little else.
Seriously? Go to Katz's Deli and order a Reuben. It will be the finest sandwich you have ever eaten.
And there is nothing in Jersey. Don't even waste your time
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Re: Going to New York (advice sought)
liberty science center in jersey city is cool, but not worth taking away from your NY trip to see. i love jersey, but stick to seeing ny.
My absolute favorite thing in NY is the Cloisters in Fort Tryon Park. It's a medieval art museum and the park has amazing views of the Hudson River and the NJ Palisades. The museum houses the very famous Unicorn Tapestries as well as a lot of other cool stuff. Take the A train uptown to the very last stop. It's part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art (another must see) and what I'm about to tell you will change your whole trip....
you and your wife can pay a dollar each to get in. or less.
why? because admission fees at the Met are considered donations, and they only "suggest" $15 or whatever the sign reads. Me and a friend went to the Cloisters last week and paid $5 for the two of us. The person selling tickets will not judge you or even flinch.
After you go to the Cloisters, which is quite small and does not need a whole day, go and check out Harlem. You're already there. Go to Sylvia's Restaurant Sylvia's Restaurant at 328 Lenox Ave, NY, NY. Phone 212.996.0660. If not, head to museum mile and go to the Met, you've already paid your dollar! Just hold on to the little "M" pin they gave you at the Cloisters (a fun little souvenir too).
If you feel like staying in Fort Tryon Park, eat at the New Leaf Cafe. The singer/actor Bette Midler owns it and your meal helps fund green spaces and playgrounds in NYC. The food is great and they make a drink with bacon infused bourbon. It might just be on the brunch menu, but ask for it anyway.
My favorite Greenwich Village restaurant is Dojo at 14 West 4th Street, NY, NY.
http://www.njtransit.com is also a super helpful website for bus and train schedules.
bon voyage!
My absolute favorite thing in NY is the Cloisters in Fort Tryon Park. It's a medieval art museum and the park has amazing views of the Hudson River and the NJ Palisades. The museum houses the very famous Unicorn Tapestries as well as a lot of other cool stuff. Take the A train uptown to the very last stop. It's part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art (another must see) and what I'm about to tell you will change your whole trip....
you and your wife can pay a dollar each to get in. or less.
why? because admission fees at the Met are considered donations, and they only "suggest" $15 or whatever the sign reads. Me and a friend went to the Cloisters last week and paid $5 for the two of us. The person selling tickets will not judge you or even flinch.
After you go to the Cloisters, which is quite small and does not need a whole day, go and check out Harlem. You're already there. Go to Sylvia's Restaurant Sylvia's Restaurant at 328 Lenox Ave, NY, NY. Phone 212.996.0660. If not, head to museum mile and go to the Met, you've already paid your dollar! Just hold on to the little "M" pin they gave you at the Cloisters (a fun little souvenir too).
If you feel like staying in Fort Tryon Park, eat at the New Leaf Cafe. The singer/actor Bette Midler owns it and your meal helps fund green spaces and playgrounds in NYC. The food is great and they make a drink with bacon infused bourbon. It might just be on the brunch menu, but ask for it anyway.
My favorite Greenwich Village restaurant is Dojo at 14 West 4th Street, NY, NY.
http://www.njtransit.com is also a super helpful website for bus and train schedules.
bon voyage!
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Re: Going to New York (advice sought)
There are also so many great little ethnic restaurants in Astoria, Queens, if you're up for that.
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Definitely do NOT rent a car for the city, but I strongly suggest that you rent a car for the drive to New England. For an American vacation you may not find a greater pleasure than driving across the country side at your own leisure. At least this is what I've discovered through various road trips.I decided early on not to hire a car, even for the drive up to NE.
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The Bison King
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Either way it sounds like you have a pretty solid trip planed. Are you visiting any relatives?
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The Bison King wrote:Either way it sounds like you have a pretty solid trip planed. Are you visiting any relatives?
For the NY part it's purely a holiday...we're going to NE to a barbeque set up by a friend in a chess site i play at. We both play guitar and get on well. (here is one of his efforts, i find his playing style funny...http://www.youtube.com/user/Barbutt#p/u/55/LhFOJG7_E-Y)
http://www.hucksworld.ucoz.com/
If you visit and click on the ad while you're there, it can help pay for improvements (though i'm obliged not to actually ask....so just putting it out there....not actually asking)
If you visit and click on the ad while you're there, it can help pay for improvements (though i'm obliged not to actually ask....so just putting it out there....not actually asking)
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ViperOverLord
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Most of Manhattan is fun to walk through. So its easy to walk everywhere. I advise that you not be intimidated to learn the subways from the start. You'll see more places that way.
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ViperOverLord
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I wouldn't rent a car. I'd take the train.The Bison King wrote:Definitely do NOT rent a car for the city, but I strongly suggest that you rent a car for the drive to New England. For an American vacation you may not find a greater pleasure than driving across the country side at your own leisure. At least this is what I've discovered through various road trips.I decided early on not to hire a car, even for the drive up to NE.
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No, boat.ViperOverLord wrote:I wouldn't rent a car. I'd take the train.The Bison King wrote:Definitely do NOT rent a car for the city, but I strongly suggest that you rent a car for the drive to New England. For an American vacation you may not find a greater pleasure than driving across the country side at your own leisure. At least this is what I've discovered through various road trips.I decided early on not to hire a car, even for the drive up to NE.
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My dad says Carnegie is better. I've never been to Katz's.mviola wrote: I have not, but I also had the pastrami at Katz's deli. How does it compare?
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I need to find out which is betterInkL0sed wrote:My dad says Carnegie is better. I've never been to Katz's.mviola wrote: I have not, but I also had the pastrami at Katz's deli. How does it compare?
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The Bison King
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Helicopter and that's final!notyou2 wrote:No, boat.ViperOverLord wrote:I wouldn't rent a car. I'd take the train.The Bison King wrote:Definitely do NOT rent a car for the city, but I strongly suggest that you rent a car for the drive to New England. For an American vacation you may not find a greater pleasure than driving across the country side at your own leisure. At least this is what I've discovered through various road trips.I decided early on not to hire a car, even for the drive up to NE.
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Don't you mean "fatal?" Helicopters crash you know.The Bison King wrote:Helicopter and that's final!
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So do the boats. The ferry seems to crash into a pier every year or so in NYC.tzor wrote:Don't you mean "fatal?" Helicopters crash you know.The Bison King wrote:Helicopter and that's final!
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