MrsVox wrote:Here's another for all you folks... any opinions on the sightseeing tour buses in NYC?

We're taking the kids to NYC for VoxJr's birthday. Must-do's are the Nintendo store and the Times Square Toys R Us, because he gets to pick out his birthday present. We vetoed the Statue of Liberty because of time constraints, and the elevator is broken right now instead the Statue (yeah, I'm NOT hauling BabyVox up 10 flights of stairs).

We did the Top of Rockefeller Center in May. Have thought of Empire State Building, we're waiting to see what the weather is going to be.

Museum of Natural History is on the short list of things to do if it's raining. Art museums are OK, too, if they are as kid-friendly as the Philadelphia Museum is... (IMO, it's very kid-friendly except for the special exhibits).

Restaurant ideas are welcome too.

Not far from museum & FAO Schwartz is Central Park zoo & children's zoos, which are good kid fun, & relatively cheap ($10 adults, $5 kids 3-12,under 3 free).

EDIT: note this is not a restaurant suggestion....

People who get in a packed elevator to travel one floor should have their legs amputated.

drsmooth wrote:

MrsVox wrote:Here's another for all you folks... any opinions on the sightseeing tour buses in NYC?

We're taking the kids to NYC for VoxJr's birthday. Must-do's are the Nintendo store and the Times Square Toys R Us, because he gets to pick out his birthday present. We vetoed the Statue of Liberty because of time constraints, and the elevator is broken right now instead the Statue (yeah, I'm NOT hauling BabyVox up 10 flights of stairs).

We did the Top of Rockefeller Center in May. Have thought of Empire State Building, we're waiting to see what the weather is going to be.

Museum of Natural History is on the short list of things to do if it's raining. Art museums are OK, too, if they are as kid-friendly as the Philadelphia Museum is... (IMO, it's very kid-friendly except for the special exhibits).

Restaurant ideas are welcome too.

Not far from museum & FAO Schwartz is Central Park zoo & children's zoos, which are good kid fun, & relatively cheap ($10 adults, $5 kids 3-12,under 3 free).

EDIT: note this is not a restaurant suggestion....

The Zoo is a good idea, he loves them and we don't get to go to the Philly Zoo that much anymore. Price range is good too, considering what the Empire State Building costs, and the "suggested" admission for the Natural History Museum is.

Lethal -- we spent about an hour at the Nintendo store last time, just playing Pokemon on the Wii. I think we'll spend more time this time around, because he's moved beyond Pokemon into Mario Bros.

If its a weekday, I can meet you to get you 10% off non-hardware at the Nintendo Store.

TenuredVulture wrote:

MrsVox wrote:Here's another for all you folks... any opinions on the sightseeing tour buses in NYC?

We're taking the kids to NYC for VoxJr's birthday. Must-do's are the Nintendo store and the Times Square Toys R Us, because he gets to pick out his birthday present. We vetoed the Statue of Liberty because of time constraints, and the elevator is broken right now instead the Statue (yeah, I'm NOT hauling BabyVox up 10 flights of stairs).

We did the Top of Rockefeller Center in May. Have thought of Empire State Building, we're waiting to see what the weather is going to be.

Museum of Natural History is on the short list of things to do if it's raining. Art museums are OK, too, if they are as kid-friendly as the Philadelphia Museum is... (IMO, it's very kid-friendly except for the special exhibits).

Restaurant ideas are welcome too.

Museum of Natural history is great, but if you don't have a plan, it's overwhelming. We took Lil' Vulture there last summer, and it definitely wore her out. If you're kids have seen Night at the Museum, they will probably want to see stuff from that movie. And, I can't imagine not seeing the dinosaurs. Lil' Vulture was fascinated by the prehistoric man exhibits, in part because prehistoric man (and woman) were naked.

When we go back, I'd try to work in a planetarium show, mostly because it will get everyone off their feet.

I'm a little leery of shows at this stage because BabyVox is too little to sit still and VoxJr gets skittish at strange things. I'm getting a good list together. Taking a subway ride is on the list too, more for BabyVox than Voxjr, but VoxJr seems to want to as well (we took PATCO to Philly last year just for the ride).

Thinking about riding the SI ferry for a break, weather permitting...

i hate when i have to drop a deuce but i don't feel like actually getting up and taking care of business.

story of my life!

"the favorites to land Mark DeRosa"

this board/the world at large is on fire today

Bucky wrote:

WilliamC wrote:Since he already forgot just reminding Bucky to reschedule his appt with the doc.

thanks..... .....I just did now when I read this....

NOW THE FUCKING DICKWAD WHO INVITED ME TO THE MEETING TOMORROW I HAD TO BE AT WHICH FORCED ME TO CANCEL MY DOCTOR APPOINTMENT HAS NOW CANCELLED THE FUCKING MEETING

I'M GONNA FUCKING KILL HIM

Bucky wrote:

Bucky wrote:

WilliamC wrote:Since he already forgot just reminding Bucky to reschedule his appt with the doc.

thanks..... .....I just did now when I read this....

NOW THE $#@! DICKWAD WHO INVITED ME TO THE MEETING TOMORROW I HAD TO BE AT WHICH FORCED ME TO CANCEL MY DOCTOR APPOINTMENT HAS NOW CANCELLED THE $#@! MEETING

I'M GONNA $#@! KILL HIM

OK. So after you kill this guy do you want us to remind you to make an appointment with a good defense lawyer or travel agent or something?

MrsVox wrote:Thinking about riding the SI ferry for a break, weather permitting...

It's a bit of a hike from everything else you seem to be interested in.

There are lots of restaurants around the Museum of Natural History. And, yeah, it is expensive, especially considering your kids are probably good for at best 2 hours there before they get museum fatigue. I'd seriously think about not paying for BabyVox, as he's a baby. I don't think you have to pay for him on the Subway.

Also, NJ Transit trains don't charge for kids on the weekend.

MrsVox wrote:

TenuredVulture wrote:

MrsVox wrote:Here's another for all you folks... any opinions on the sightseeing tour buses in NYC?

We're taking the kids to NYC for VoxJr's birthday. Must-do's are the Nintendo store and the Times Square Toys R Us, because he gets to pick out his birthday present. We vetoed the Statue of Liberty because of time constraints, and the elevator is broken right now instead the Statue (yeah, I'm NOT hauling BabyVox up 10 flights of stairs).

We did the Top of Rockefeller Center in May. Have thought of Empire State Building, we're waiting to see what the weather is going to be.

Museum of Natural History is on the short list of things to do if it's raining. Art museums are OK, too, if they are as kid-friendly as the Philadelphia Museum is... (IMO, it's very kid-friendly except for the special exhibits).

Restaurant ideas are welcome too.

Museum of Natural history is great, but if you don't have a plan, it's overwhelming. We took Lil' Vulture there last summer, and it definitely wore her out. If you're kids have seen Night at the Museum, they will probably want to see stuff from that movie. And, I can't imagine not seeing the dinosaurs. Lil' Vulture was fascinated by the prehistoric man exhibits, in part because prehistoric man (and woman) were naked.

When we go back, I'd try to work in a planetarium show, mostly because it will get everyone off their feet.

I'm a little leery of shows at this stage because BabyVox is too little to sit still and VoxJr gets skittish at strange things. I'm getting a good list together. Taking a subway ride is on the list too, more for BabyVox than Voxjr, but VoxJr seems to want to as well (we took PATCO to Philly last year just for the ride).

I could show up and argue with Vox, if that would entertain the kids...

I might recommend Coney Island for the boardwalk and aquarium, but it's pretty far from the other stuff you're planning to see--if you come back when it's warmer (and the kids are a bit older), that might be a neat trip, particularly if it's a multi-day visit. Plus in summer you could catch a Cyclones game there, which is great fun.

Restaurants... I like taking out-of-towners to the Carnegie Deli or another of the great midtown delis, all roughly around 54th St and 7th Ave. There are also places like the Hard Rock Cafe and other tourist spots around there--though to me that kind of defeats the point of eating in NYC.

My friends who came in August, with their four (!) young kids including an infant, vetoed the Statue of Liberty for the exact same reason. And we took them to the Carnegie, which I think they enjoyed.

need a kenzinger and a parliament

i could go for a cig. i think i have some american spirits in my room but last time i smoked them i got a wicked cough for a week.

also maybe a glass of scotch.

i'm going to leave early enough that i can do a last shot of EW, a Kenzo and a smoke before class

I know friends come and go and all that hooey, but how am I ever going to see friends who live in New Hampshire, Connecticut, Florida, Cooperstown, D.C., etc. with this wallet-crippling alcohol habit

uh oh i'm in hunger limbo