For those that can't get to NYC for Christmas

Diesel1 · 12-21-06, 12:11

Just some shots I took that I figured I would share. For anyone who hasn't been to NYC to see the tree at Rockefeller Center, the snow show on Saks, and all that other sappy stuff....here are a few pics. I had a video of teh SAKS show but it was taking forever to upload onto photobucket. I will try again tonight and update if I can.

The view out of my cube (Yes I do feel like a caged animal!!!) LOL

Other side of office: Bryant Park with the temporary ice rink (FREE SKATING IN NYC??? Only if you have skates!)

The Tree (This year's tree is kinda ehhhhhh....kinda mishsaped pretty bad)

SAKS: If I can't the vid up, these snowflakes dance and flash to music. It's pretty cool and I forget the song they used...it's on teh Lexus commerical I think)

My attempt at being artistic...That's St. Patrick's Cathedral in the background (Angel....Cathedral.....get it?) LOL

Sorry for some of teh pic being blurry. It was teh best I can do at night, a lil chilly, and not having a tripod or a spot somewhat free of peeps!

NJOY!

TigerMike · 12-21-06, 12:16

My wife and I were there last new years and saw all of that stuff. We went up for our honeymoon to see the ball drop and will never do it again, hehe. The city itself was rather amazing at this time of year. We went to the Top of the Rock(efeller), top of the Empire State, etc etc....a fun city, but wayyy to tiring for a honeymoon. We both wished we had just laid like brocoli at a resort now instead....lol

Our last day in the city, we actually fell asleep like a couple of bums in Bryant Park, while watching the skating. We were so worn out from a week's worth of walking and whatnot....heh

Regards,

Mike

Diesel1 · 12-21-06, 12:18

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Originally Posted by TigerMike

My wife and I were there last new years and saw all of that stuff. We went up for our honeymoon to see the ball drop and will never do it again, hehe. The city itself was rather amazing at this time of year. We went to the Top of the Rock(efeller), top of the Empire State, etc etc....a fun city, but wayyy to tiring for a honeymoon. We both wished we had just laid like brocoli at a resort now instead....lol

Regards,

Mike

Yeah there is so much to do! I hope you took the wifey on a horse n buggy ride through Central Park. I was gonna take my girl to the Empire State Building (I have never been and lived here all my life). It's always a hit with the ladies!

TigerMike · 12-21-06, 12:22

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Originally Posted by Diesel1

(I have never been and lived here all my life).

Haha, it's like Graceland here for me. I've lived here all my life, but never set foot at Graceland, yet millions flock from all over the world.

We did go through Central Park one day, although it was miserable (cold and raining). We never got to do the horse and buggy thing, but we went to the Met and the Natural Science/History museums...

We'll be back one day, just not sure when!

Anyway, nice pics, brings back all those memories from last year seeing those sights!

Diesel1 · 12-21-06, 12:55

[quote=TigerMike]Haha, it's like Graceland here for me. I've lived here all my life, but never set foot at Graceland, yet millions flock from all over the world.

We did go through the Natural Science/History museums...
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The Museum of Natural History is reeee dunkyalous! You can kill 2-3 days just there. I hope you read the sign closely! The $20 or so they "charge" is just a suggested donation. When I went in college for a project I paid $2! LOL

Best time to swing through is Fall/Spring. May is propbably best as is September. It starts getting too humid in teh summer, especially in Manhattan where it gets liek a wet armpit! It's ok cuz one trip into the subway and the stench of urine will clear your sinuses! LOL

jasonmac · 12-21-06, 02:58

We saw that exact scenery a couple of weekends ago! We went down the first weekend after the tree lighting -- Rockefeller was actually tougher to move around than Times Sq. But the city is great and festive this time of year.

pair of Blazers · 12-21-06, 06:16

there is another tree down on Wall street that not too many people know about too. not as big or fancy but nice, pretty much can walk right up to it.
TigerMike glad to see you had a good time in our little city. Like Diesel1 said you have to do the buggy ride around the park and bring something warm to drink.

DFTowel · 12-21-06, 10:29

Dude... I'm now car sick from the shaky pics... but Merry Christmas anyway

Diesel1 · 12-22-06, 08:35

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Originally Posted by DFTowel

Dude... I'm now car sick from the shaky pics... but Merry Christmas anyway

I apologize. I didn't have my mini tripod and viewing smaller sizes in PB didn't reflect the blurriness. Even with the tri-pod, I hate looking like a camera geek taking pics....but since I love great looking pics, I am going to have to man up and swallow my pride!

FidoAUTO · 12-22-06, 08:35

NYC rocks!! I'm from Toronto but my fiance` has a Ton of family in Manhattan.

TigerMike I know how you feel about all the walking. We spent 2 weeks in NYC in the summer and I wore through a new pair of Puma's!! lol....

Yal · 12-22-06, 09:15

One of the easiest cities to find your way around in. Hope you got to see the windows at Macy's, Lord&Taylor and Sak's. The lion in the window at Macy's is pretty cool