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38 minutes ago, HBE4 said:

 

Also, the there is a massive construction project going on in front of MSG. I think they are trying to rebuild a skyscraper without tearing it down. Anyways, be prepared for road and sidewalk closures and masses of people trying to navigate the narrow "temporary"  walkways around the construction. I've been there 6 times in the past 3 months and the walkways are always reconfigured differently. 

 

Adding to the mayhem will be commuters trying to catch NJ Transit & Amtrak trains at rush hour. You might need to channel your inner "Buffalo Bills Linebacker" and push your way thru the crowd otherwise you may find yourself stuck on a street corner for the rest of your life.  It's okay to be rude. It's NYC. It's expected.  However much time your GPS tells you need to get there, triple it.  That way you can relax and enjoy all the, uh,  "energy" the city has to offer.

 

INSIDER TIP: When approaching the glass doors where security is on the other side, head to the center doors. For some reason these are the least busy so security on the other side is less crowded. Look for the "No Bag" lines if your wife does not have a handbag & you'll zip right thru.

 

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@HBE4  thanks!  We are coming into the city via train from Secaucus

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10 hours ago, Ocean Boy said:

I know that feeling. People walking like they have no where to go and all day to get there.

 

I DO have no where to go and all day to get there.  That's the beauty of being retired.  But I still walk quickly.  It drives Micheline crazy because she has short legs.   

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Another couple beautiful sunrise pictures at the beach

 

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Early morning flight tomorrow for my California family and a late flight tomorrow for my daughter and her family. 

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Still celebrating Christmas with the 12 days of Christmas running till January 5th which is the Epiphany or 3 Kings day. Linda surprised me with a gift that she got me but misplaced it. I’m excited to try this great Tequila.

 

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Still watching the last of my Holiday movies. I think I’m over 50 now. I have a great movie watching partner.

 

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Well so far 2924 sucks! Dishwasher just went out. It was 12 years old but never run hard. We always pre washed. The fridge went out last year. Don’t make things like they used to.

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HBE4

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2 hours ago, Sea Dog said:

Still celebrating Christmas with the 12 days of Christmas running till January 5th which is the Epiphany or 3 Kings da

 

I didn't post it here at the time but I had a mild bout with Covid right before Christmas. Nothing major, runny nose, sinus congestion, extreme tiredness.  Normally I would have written it off as a head cold but because I was around several others that later tested positive, I checked & sure enough I tested positive as well.  Self-isolated for 5 days and on the 6th day (Christmas Eve) I tested negative. Still, that was cutting it close & several member of my family are in the vulnerable high risk group  so I cancelled my Christmas Eve & Day plans. 

 

I'm perfectly fine now but trying to catch up with all those I missed, mostly on an individual basis since everyone has their own plans. Basically, I'm having a bunch of mini-Christmas right up thru MLK weekend, which is the next time my niece from PA will be up here. 

 

I'll keep the outside lights on thru Jan 6th and the inside fully decorated at least thru MLK weekend, maybe longer.

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1 hour ago, DaniDanielle said:

Well, my tree is down and most of the outside lights are away.  It always seems to go so fast and then it’s over.  I know it’s not officially over until the 6th but when I am done I am done🤪

 

Boo to you! 🙂

 

I'm slow to embrace the holiday season but slow to let it go. LOL. Often times, I don't put my trees up until 2 weeks before Christmas but will keep it up thru mid- or even end of January. Helps with the post-holiday blues, plus the house seems so empty & cold after undecorating. The way I see it, I'd rather have the tree up 4 weeks after the holidays than 4 weeks before. There is plenty of cheer before Christmas but need something afterwards during the dark gloomy days of Jan.

 

I know, its weird & I'm pretty sure I'm in the extreme minority.  Plus, I procrastinate. 🙂

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33 minutes ago, HBE4 said:

don't put my trees up until 2 weeks before Christmas but will keep it up thru mid- or even end of January


Since we decorate very heavy with over 7 decorated trees I have everything set up by Thanksgiving. This year because of my knee replacement on November 3rd I had it all up by Halloween. It’s a lot of work so I take my time tearing it all down. I’ll start January 6th and it will take me at least a week to put everything away. I have to be careful this time with my hernia. Don’t want to rip it more open. 

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1 hour ago, Sea Dog said:

Well so far 2924 sucks! Dishwasher just went out. It was 12 years old but never run hard. We always pre washed. The fridge went out last year. Don’t make things like they used to.

And I thought the song, "In the Year 2525" by Zager and Evans was way out there. 🤣

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