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As far as micro planning a trip, the only spreadsheets I ever created were work related. We've driven from TX to NJ, to Miami and back, and all we did was get in the car and drive. No advance plans. When we needed a potty break or food, we stopped at the next available area. We don't like driving at night so when the sun started to set, we stopped at the next available hotel, preferably our favorite, Hampton Inn of which there are many along the way. We love the drive down Galveston. We pass 3 Buc'ees! It heightens our cruise anticipation slowly. We love passing the giant statue of Sam Houston on 45. I think @TravelGirlinDallas Bethany and @firefly333 Jane can relate.
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I would definitely fly into Newark. JFK is quite a distance from the cruise terminal and NYC. Quite a few people have posted staying in Newark and maybe Ubering into Manhattan pre-cruise. I don't know much about transportation to and from Newark. Just walking around Manhattan is the best. I would add Chinatown for some authentic ethnic food. Wo Hop 17 Mott Street has to die for Chinese food. I always loved walking along Rockefeller Center to see first hand where the Today Show is broadcast. Top of The Rock is an amazing observatory 70 stories high but comes with a price, approx. $50. Chelsea Market on 9th Avenue is a great place for shopping and eating. Wish we still lived in NY. We loved showing people, especially first time visitors, the city. I don't know how you'll get around the city. Subway and buses are plentiful. It really is an exceptionally, exciting, wonderful city. I look forward to reading all about it!
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And how usual is that? AND you get drenched in slush when cars pass you. @bobmacliberty Your NYC plans sound fabulous, best part is the Billy Joel concert. I haven't been back in "the city" for many years. If weather permits, I would walk along the Highline, meander thru South Street Seaport in Lower Manhattan, maybe a visit to the Met for some culture. I remember HBE4 posted some neat NYC spots a while ago. Maybe he can repost?
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It really works, honest. Please post results. NYC in January could be brutal. Hope the weather cooperates. Don't forget to have pizza, bagels and deli if they're foods you like. Where in NYC will you be visiting? I once answered a land line phone message for Jack who was on a business trip. Guy was from wayyy down South: Ahd lock sum uh thayim bayinds. Translation: I'd like some of those bands. (for watches). I'm glad I wasn't home when the guy actually called.
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On a totally different note than any topic discussed, I am so happy to finally find a way to peel hard boil eggs without taking half the egg off with the shell. For those interested: . Place refrigerated eggs in boiling water. Cold eggs in hot water shrinks the membrane away from the shell. . For hard boiled, bring back to boil and cook for 13 minutes. . When time is up, pour out the hot water and pour some cool water in the pot. No need for an ice bath. . Cover the pot and shake vigorously for a few seconds. . Some of the eggs actually peel inside the pot . Take out eggs and the peel slides off of the egg effortless. We had egg salad for lunch. 😄🥚🥚 .
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I know it's a special place for you and your family. Funny, I've been in TX for 20 years but all it takes is a picture or some words about a place I know so well to bring me back home again. Something happened to me that I must share. Today was my weekly card game and a Southern lady who sat next to me asked where I was from. A new player and I thought how nice to get to know one another. I proudly said "NY" and she said "Oh, I'm sorry". No smile, no smirk. No kidding. I saw red and I quickly responded "well bless your little heart" which down here can be seen as a compliment dipped in venom. The nerve AND she's a lousy card player!