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Wed, 03-24-2010 - 7:43pm

Hi everyone. Taking a bus trip across at least 1/3 of this country in four days was exhausting, but the adrenalin of 2 gorgeous days in NYC make it all worthwhile. The only things I will say about bus travel is that it will eventually get you where you are going, the cost is not outrageous and I have seen the hope of spring in blooms and budding trees everywhere I looked.


Now about the two gorgeous days, there was food and coffee from the deli on the corner where the staff remembered this Texas gal from December, the wonderful and helpful staff at the Edison Hotel who found a room for me when they reviewed my online reservation effort and discovered that it had not booked properly, a Metropolitan opera production of La Boheme that moved me beyond words to describe, a repeat performance of "Race" at the Barrymore theater and new pictures at the stage door. And that was just Saturday! On Sunday, I spent the morning in Central Park marveling that I was watching real life the way it always looks in the movies. (I think I might enjoy living in New York City.) I spent the afternoon sitting in the sun on Times Square reading the Dan Brown novel that's been sitting in my den for six months and people watching. One last trip to the stage door where I actually got "Jimmy" to smile for me, took some candid photos and bid the city goodbye again.


I got home with just enough time to shower and get to my dance class. I think I was asleep before my head hit the pillow. Today was back to work, but don't think I'm done dreaming...; - )


 

Hugs,


Melissa

Hugs,


Melissa

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Registered: 07-30-2004
In reply to: battrup
Wed, 03-24-2010 - 9:49pm
That sounds like such a sophisitcated weekend, something right out of a book or a movie for sure.

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In reply to: battrup
Thu, 03-25-2010 - 8:02am

Melissa,


your trip sounded lovely.

K

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Registered: 08-17-2004
In reply to: battrup
Thu, 03-25-2010 - 8:05am

I'm so glad that everything worked out and your trip was everything you'd hope it would be! I'm proud of you!!! Such special memories you will always have of that trip!!

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Registered: 03-26-2003
In reply to: battrup
Thu, 03-25-2010 - 9:39am

Melissa sounds like an awesome trip! I hope you keep a journal, this would make a wonderful addition and something so special to look back on.

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Registered: 03-26-2003
In reply to: battrup
Thu, 03-25-2010 - 10:15pm

You make me proud to call you girlfriend!! When I grow up I want to be just like you!!! AND...I want to do NYC with you too!! Sure hope we can do a Bugfest there some day. I think it would be so awesome...you make it sound exciting. I love how you enjoy life to the max.

Sounds like it was a wonderful whirlwind weekend. Welcome home gf.

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Registered: 11-07-2008
In reply to: battrup
Fri, 03-26-2010 - 6:18pm

Here are a few photos from my weekend in NYC.


1. The "Imagine" memorial to John Lennon in the Strawberry Fields section of Central Park.


2. Spring blooms in Central Park.


3. The door on a brownstone on 82nd street (a friend at work wanted door pictures)


4. The newest JTS update.

Hugs,


Melissa

Hugs,


Melissa

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Registered: 07-30-2004
In reply to: battrup
Fri, 03-26-2010 - 11:58pm

Thanks for posting the photos!

I am surprised to see so many people in shorts in that one photo.

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Registered: 03-26-2003
In reply to: battrup
Sat, 03-27-2010 - 3:59am

Awesome pics Melissa. Hey you keep meeting that guy, you will be in the tabloids! Wonderful. Sure wish I could have been there with you. It

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Registered: 07-27-2003
In reply to: battrup
Sat, 03-27-2010 - 9:02am

Yes, I really enjoyed your story on the trip to NYC.

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Registered: 04-02-2003
In reply to: battrup
Sat, 03-27-2010 - 10:27am

*Wonderful* photos, Melissa, thanks for sharing them with us.









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