Some pics
Sunday, 30 November 2014
Saturday, 15 November 2014
15-11-2014 Manvers open mic
Not been here for a long long time and this is the last one.
Arrived late due to another gig, Chas and Dave at Rock City
Played
Rocking in the free world - Neil Young
Long way to the top if you wanna rock and roll - AC/DC
Spirit in the sky - Norman Greenbaum
Was joined by Martyn on bass for all three, and I was on electric guitar so a loud and rocking set. Was great everyone was dancing too.
Friday, 14 November 2014
14-11-2014 Friday USA Trip Day 8
Shannon to Birmingham, slight delay but the trip was fine, cases off quick and bus waiting to take us to the car.
Tipping it down!
Easy trip home as the rain stopped.
· Beers > 30
· Sky Scrapers = 2
· Public Transport
Tipping it down!
Easy trip home as the rain stopped.
Stats
· Outdoor Ice rinkso Seen = 6
o Used = 1· Miles walked >20
· Beers > 30
· Sky Scrapers = 2
· Public Transport
o Bus 1
o Metro/Subway Rides
§ Washington = 5 (Pay as you go)
§ New York = 15 (7 day ticket)
§ Sky Train = 1
o Ferry = 1
o Train 1· Weather
o Sunny = 6
o Rain = 0
Summary
| Category | Washington | New York |
| Weather | Fine and Sunny | Fine and Sunny |
| Noise | None | Loads |
| Crowds | None | Loads |
| Public Transport | Safe | Safe |
| State of Public Transport | Clean | Dirty |
| Cost of Public Transport | Cheap (Ish) | Cheap |
| Cleanliness | Clean | Dirty! |
| Things to see | Loads | Loads (but more exciting) |
| Would I live there? | Yes | Maybe |
| Our Accommodation | ||
| Location | Good | Very Good |
| Noise | None | Loads, cross roads and subway |
| Cleanliness | Clean | Clean but shabby |
| Recommend | Yes | If backpacking maybe |
| Value for Money | Yes | Not really |
The End!
Thursday, 13 November 2014
13-11-2014 Thursday USA Trip Day 7
Last day
Quick trip to Brooklyn Macy’s to buy some more jeans then off to Coney Island to see the Sea.
Nice sandy beach but being November it was closed. Today the weather turned, I had to wear my fleece!
Had a hot dog and cheese fries at Nathans. Apparently they are famous for their hot dogs!
Left Coney Beach and collected bags and went for our flight.
Flight took 5 hours, instead of 6 and screens worked great. Also a better system with Aer Lingus than on the United flight! Far more control.
When we landed the ground crew had not yet started their shift. lol
Classic door security! Only previously seen on TV!
Quick trip to Brooklyn Macy’s to buy some more jeans then off to Coney Island to see the Sea.
Nice sandy beach but being November it was closed. Today the weather turned, I had to wear my fleece!
Had a hot dog and cheese fries at Nathans. Apparently they are famous for their hot dogs!
Left Coney Beach and collected bags and went for our flight.
Flight took 5 hours, instead of 6 and screens worked great. Also a better system with Aer Lingus than on the United flight! Far more control.
When we landed the ground crew had not yet started their shift. lol
Classic door security! Only previously seen on TV!Wednesday, 12 November 2014
12-11-2014 Wednesday USA Trip Day 6
Shopping and site seeing.
A bit of low cloud today
Started at the 9/11 memorial to see it in day light, not as impressive, but still very moving,
Went to the top Northern End of central park, near Harlem, then walked through it also did the Nike Store, Empire State Building, All the way to floor 102, Macy’s again, the great multi diner place we found the day before.
Little miss had some vegetarian food at Times square, I had a McDonalds!
A bit of low cloud today
Started at the 9/11 memorial to see it in day light, not as impressive, but still very moving,
Went to the top Northern End of central park, near Harlem, then walked through it also did the Nike Store, Empire State Building, All the way to floor 102, Macy’s again, the great multi diner place we found the day before.
Little miss had some vegetarian food at Times square, I had a McDonalds!
Tuesday, 11 November 2014
11-11-2014 Tuesday USA Trip Day 5
Memorial/Veterans day
There was a parade in NY and the free gig we saw setting up in Washington today.
Went all over NY today.
Central Park (Low and mid), Strawberry fields, Alice in wonderland, Top of the Rock, Tiffanies, Apple Store, Grand Central train station, the great deli food place for lunch, Macy’s.
Saw a lot of the parade. Marching bands and veterans.
Went Ice Skating at the Rockefeller Tower, well little miss did, I watched, well proud as all those early morning lessons paid off. Then off to Times Square.
Saw the after effects of a $2M diamond heist!
Brought food from a supermarket round the corner and watched Enemin on HBO performing at the Concert for Valour in Washington whist eating our food on the beds. What a prat! He was also the headliner, With such Fing bad language.
There was a parade in NY and the free gig we saw setting up in Washington today.
Went all over NY today.
Central Park (Low and mid), Strawberry fields, Alice in wonderland, Top of the Rock, Tiffanies, Apple Store, Grand Central train station, the great deli food place for lunch, Macy’s.
Saw a lot of the parade. Marching bands and veterans.
Went Ice Skating at the Rockefeller Tower, well little miss did, I watched, well proud as all those early morning lessons paid off. Then off to Times Square.
Saw the after effects of a $2M diamond heist!
Brought food from a supermarket round the corner and watched Enemin on HBO performing at the Concert for Valour in Washington whist eating our food on the beds. What a prat! He was also the headliner, With such Fing bad language.
Monday, 10 November 2014
10-11-2014 Monday USA Trip Day 4
Leave for New York via the train.
Washington to New York at 10:20 takes around 3h20.
Had breakfast in Johnnys!
Thought we had a reserved seat, but no, we did not.
Got on the “Quite” car, by mistake, and I was told off for speaking to my daughter who was sat across the aisle. We were not loud and had just got on. Just general stuff like are you ok, do you want a coffee etc. His bloody paper rustled louder, think he was pissed off because someone sat next him
Now I know why the seat was free, the miserable sod. Miserable Git!
We moved after an hour when space becomes available elsewhere and we could sit together.
Listened to the whole of the new Pink Floyd album, twice. Very relaxing.
Must say the seats were comfortable and you could get cases into the overhead bins, better than BR, who have added more seats and shrunk the luggage storage. Idiots!
Arrive in NY, travelled to our accommodation having successfully brought tickets for the subway.
Checked in, room was a little disappointing compared to the last one, more in terms of cost.
Then back into NY to see the Statue of Liberty via the Staten Island Ferry. This is free so good value. Sunset was great.
Then went for a beer or two.
Last time I was here, a year ago, the 9/11 memorial was a free ticket entry but hidden behind a big wall , did some research on-line and it implied it was chargeable now. Not the case. It is now all open. It was dark and it was stunning. The waterfalls and names were all lit up.
Rick and Cindy recommended a pizza place in NY, so we went off and found it.
Magnificent! Small outside queue, but very quick service once in.
Back to the hovel and sleep!
Washington to New York at 10:20 takes around 3h20.
Had breakfast in Johnnys!
Thought we had a reserved seat, but no, we did not.
Got on the “Quite” car, by mistake, and I was told off for speaking to my daughter who was sat across the aisle. We were not loud and had just got on. Just general stuff like are you ok, do you want a coffee etc. His bloody paper rustled louder, think he was pissed off because someone sat next him
Now I know why the seat was free, the miserable sod. Miserable Git!
We moved after an hour when space becomes available elsewhere and we could sit together.
Listened to the whole of the new Pink Floyd album, twice. Very relaxing.
Must say the seats were comfortable and you could get cases into the overhead bins, better than BR, who have added more seats and shrunk the luggage storage. Idiots!
Arrive in NY, travelled to our accommodation having successfully brought tickets for the subway.
Checked in, room was a little disappointing compared to the last one, more in terms of cost.
Then back into NY to see the Statue of Liberty via the Staten Island Ferry. This is free so good value. Sunset was great.
Then went for a beer or two.
Last time I was here, a year ago, the 9/11 memorial was a free ticket entry but hidden behind a big wall , did some research on-line and it implied it was chargeable now. Not the case. It is now all open. It was dark and it was stunning. The waterfalls and names were all lit up.
Rick and Cindy recommended a pizza place in NY, so we went off and found it.
Magnificent! Small outside queue, but very quick service once in.
Back to the hovel and sleep!
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