July New York City Meet

[Jared]

I just sent everybody attending a Private Message with my cell phone number. Please don't hesitate to call for any reason.

See you tomorrow!

[BronxTigger]

Thanks Bethany!

This is a bit last minute but, because of the Hampton Jitney schedule DH and I will be getting into the city around. Any idea of shopping, sights etc around WOD for us to kill a little time?

When we went to the city in Nov we went to Radio City, Rockefeller Center and went to the top of the rock (I could have done without that)

TIA!!

One more day!

You're welcome!

What time are you getting into the city?

Near WOD is the south end of Central Park, which would be nice except for the weather - it's going to be mid-90s and humid tomorrow. Plus, the air here is visibly brown; we're on a smog alert and I can feel my throat burning when I go outside...so maybe no park!

You could go to the Apple Store and FAO Schwartz, along with other stores that line 5th Avenue (and Madison Ave, and Lexington Ave, etc).

Um...you could go to Times Square, but walking there from the 50s and over to Broadway sounds awful in this weather.

You could take the train down to 34th to Macy's.

Honestly, with the weather as gross as it is I think I'd just window shop...or go get iced coffee or ice cream or something.

[mickey&missy]

You're welcome!

What time are you getting into the city?

Near WOD is the south end of Central Park, which would be nice except for the weather - it's going to be mid-90s and humid tomorrow. Plus, the air here is visibly brown; we're on a smog alert and I can feel my throat burning when I go outside...so maybe no park!

You could go to the Apple Store and FAO Schwartz, along with other stores that line 5th Avenue (and Madison Ave, and Lexington Ave, etc).

Um...you could go to Times Square, but walking there from the 50s and over to Broadway sounds awful in this weather.

You could take the train down to 34th to Macy's.

Honestly, with the weather as gross as it is I think I'd just window shop...or go get iced coffee or ice cream or something.

We're gonna get in at around 10, the stop is on3rd at 51st LOL! I told DH we have 2 hours to walk 4 blocks! I had thought about trekking up to the park but not in this heat! We'll most likely window shop and try not to melt!

[mouseketeer mom]

Thinking of taking the train in from Jersey...It gets to Penn Station at 11:38..does that give me enough time to taxi it to WOD? I know I'm cutting it close, but am hoping not to rush my kiddos out tomorrow am.

[Jared]

That's fine! You should make it to the store by noon, but if you don't, it's not a big deal. We'll be there for at least an hour. Take the later train! It'll be hot tomorrow, and there's no reason to wake your kids up super early unless you have something else to do.

[mouseketeer mom]

ok- good! Thanks!

[ElenitaB]

We might be arriving a bit early as well, so you might be able to find us at the nearest Starbucks or just a few blocks down Fifth at St. Pat's.

[BronxTigger]

I'll probably get to midtown shortly after 11.

[mouseketeer mom]

OK...I might be a last minute arrival, but thats ok if you think you will be in the WOD store for a bit. I'll find you there! Lisa

[BronxTigger]

OK...I might be a last minute arrival, but thats ok if you think you will be in the WOD store for a bit. I'll find you there! Lisa

WOD is 3 floors. I'm sure a group of Disney fans can find something to look at for a little bit.

[mouseketeer mom]

You're not kidding! Maybe its good I'll be last minute..I'm sure I could spend all of my souvenier money at the WOD store, and have none left for my August trip to the world! HA!

[Alligirl]

I am so sad that I had to miss the meet but I was thinking of you! I hope you all had a great time and I really hope that you will be posting some pictures!!

Allison

[Jared]

I am so sad that I had to miss the meet but I was thinking of you! I hope you all had a great time and I really hope that you will be posting some pictures!!

Allison

Sorry you weren't there. We really had a great time!

[Mackflava99]

Jared- thanks for setting this up-
I had a very good time, and my kids were very excited to finally get to see World of Disney.

Bryan

[OhGee]

It was so nice to meet everyone yesterday! I had such a great time on my first meet. Thank you Jared for organizing this. I am looking forward to next one.

[TikiGoddess]

It was so nice to meet new fellow I'cotees and see old friends! Jared, thanks for walking us to the train station. Your parents raised you right, you are a true gentleman!

Kathy

[mouseketeer mom]

Thanks for arranging the meet! It was so nice to put some new faces to names! The table was loooong..and I didn't get to talk to as many people as I would have liked, but I was happy to meet everyone and spend the time that we did. Thanks!

[mickey&missy]

It was a really great time! It was so nice to meet everyone!

[Jared]

Thanks for arranging the meet! It was so nice to put some new faces to names! The table was loooong..and I didn't get to talk to as many people as I would have liked, but I was happy to meet everyone and spend the time that we did. Thanks!

Unfortunately, this is a common problem, especially with such a large group. We have tried several arrangements, but none seem to fully alleviate the issue.

At the next meet, we'll have to play musical chairs to allow everyone to talk.

Thanks to everyone for coming, though. I had a great time, and I hope everybody else did, too. It sure was difficult to organize, but everything worked out well.

[JPL]

Thanks Jared

It was a fun but expensive day