Heya all who are going to Margaret's brunch, and especially those that
are familiar with the NYC area and envirions.

I will be driving up on Friday afternoon, and I want to stay somewhere
in the region. I have no idea of where to stay so that I can be close
to Margarets. I don't know if I should stay somewhere close to a
train, or whatever public transportation there is.

However, there is a dilemma: I cannot walk long distances as I have
had a hip replacement. So if I do take public transportation to
Margarets, it has to be a short walking distance.

I want to make reservations really soon for a hotel nearby. So if
any of you could write to me privately and advise me, I would
appreciate it.

Thanks.

Christine

Are you on a budget? Did you know that NYC has Youth
Hostels?

<S>
`````````````

On Thu, 13 Nov 2003 22:44:28 GMT, Christine Dabney
> wrote:

> Heya all who are going to Margaret's brunch, and especially those that
> are familiar with the NYC area and envirions.
>
> I will be driving up on Friday afternoon, and I want to stay somewhere
> in the region. I have no idea of where to stay so that I can be close
> to Margarets. I don't know if I should stay somewhere close to a
> train, or whatever public transportation there is.
>
> However, there is a dilemma: I cannot walk long distances as I have
> had a hip replacement. So if I do take public transportation to
> Margarets, it has to be a short walking distance.
>
> I want to make reservations really soon for a hotel nearby. So if
> any of you could write to me privately and advise me, I would
> appreciate it.
>
> Thanks.
>
> Christine

On Fri, 14 Nov 2003 07:05:28 GMT, sf > wrote:

>Are you on a budget? Did you know that NYC has Youth
>Hostels?

No, I am not on a budget.

That isn't the problem. It is finding out the best way to get into the
city. I have heard it is not the best city to drive in, and I don't
know my way around.

I was hoping someone would have some suggestions, especially for a
person that can't walk all that far.

Christine

On Fri, 14 Nov 2003 08:19:53 GMT, Christine Dabney
> wrote:

>On Fri, 14 Nov 2003 07:05:28 GMT, sf > wrote:
>
>>Are you on a budget? Did you know that NYC has Youth
>>Hostels?
>
>No, I am not on a budget.
>
>That isn't the problem. It is finding out the best way to get into the
>city. I have heard it is not the best city to drive in, and I don't
>know my way around.
>
>I was hoping someone would have some suggestions, especially for a
>person that can't walk all that far.
>
>Christine

I am amending my own post. I want to know if there is public
transportation that comes from outside the city to very close where
Margaret is. If so, I need to figure out where I can stay that I can
catch said public transportation, such as a subway, etc. I had been
thinking of staying outside the city, but closeby.

If this isn't feasible, I need to figure out another solution. This
is what i wanted advice on, from people in the area.

Christine

On Fri, 14 Nov 2003 08:19:53 GMT, Christine Dabney
> wrote:

>On Fri, 14 Nov 2003 07:05:28 GMT, sf > wrote:
>
>>Are you on a budget? Did you know that NYC has Youth
>>Hostels?
>
>No, I am not on a budget.
>
>That isn't the problem. It is finding out the best way to get into the
>city. I have heard it is not the best city to drive in, and I don't
>know my way around.
>
>I was hoping someone would have some suggestions, especially for a
>person that can't walk all that far.
>

I don't know where in Manhattan you want to go, but there are three
crossings from NJ by car. All have marked exits from the NJ Turnpike.

The Holland Tunnel exits near Canal Street, and would be good if your
destination is south of 23d Street.

The Lincoln Tunnel is a few miles north and exits near midtown, around
40th St.

The George Washington Bridge exits in Northern Manhattan, aroud 160
St. IIRC.

Depending on your walking difficulty, you can put your car in a garage
on the NJ side, and take a PATH train from Hoboken or Jersey City.

There are parking garages very close to the Newport Pavonia PATH
station, and trains from there go to 33d St at 6th Ave and Broadway,
with stops at 23d, 14th, and ninth streets on 6th Ave, as well as one
at Christopher St near Hudson in Greenwich Village.

Therre are also ferries from many places along the NJ shor of the
lower Hudson River.

Garages are expensive in Manhattan, less so in NJ.

HTH



Rodney Myrvaagnes NYC J36 Gjo/a


"Curse thee, thou quadrant. No longer will I guide my earthly way by thee." Capt. Ahab

On Fri, 14 Nov 2003 08:26:13 GMT, Christine Dabney
> wrote:

>On Fri, 14 Nov 2003 08:19:53 GMT, Christine Dabney
> wrote:
>
>>On Fri, 14 Nov 2003 07:05:28 GMT, sf > wrote:
>>
>>>Are you on a budget? Did you know that NYC has Youth
>>>Hostels?
>>
>>No, I am not on a budget.
>>
>>That isn't the problem. It is finding out the best way to get into the
>>city. I have heard it is not the best city to drive in, and I don't
>>know my way around.
>>
>>I was hoping someone would have some suggestions, especially for a
>>person that can't walk all that far.
>>
>>Christine
>
>I am amending my own post. I want to know if there is public
>transportation that comes from outside the city to very close where
>Margaret is. If so, I need to figure out where I can stay that I can
>catch said public transportation, such as a subway, etc. I had been
>thinking of staying outside the city, but closeby.
>
>If this isn't feasible, I need to figure out another solution. This
>is what i wanted advice on, from people in the area.

The PATH station at Newport Pavonia has two new hotels near it. A
'Courtyard by Marriott' and 'something or other Suites' I think.

We keep our sailboat at Newport Pavonia during the season because it
is convenient to get to. We walk from 5th Ave to 6th Ave on 14th st,
and take the PATH.




Rodney Myrvaagnes NYC J36 Gjo/a


"Curse thee, thou quadrant. No longer will I guide my earthly way by thee." Capt. Ahab

In article >, Christine Dabney
> writes:

>Christine Dabney
> wrote:
>
>>On Fri, 14 Nov 2003 07:05:28 GMT, sf > wrote:
>>
>>>Are you on a budget? Did you know that NYC has Youth
>>>Hostels?
>>
>>No, I am not on a budget.
>>
>>That isn't the problem. It is finding out the best way to get into the
>>city. I have heard it is not the best city to drive in, and I don't
>>know my way around.
>>
>>I was hoping someone would have some suggestions, especially for a
>>person that can't walk all that far.
>>
>>Christine
>
>I am amending my own post. I want to know if there is public
>transportation that comes from outside the city to very close where
>Margaret is. If so, I need to figure out where I can stay that I can
>catch said public transportation, such as a subway, etc. I had been
>thinking of staying outside the city, but closeby.
>
>If this isn't feasible, I need to figure out another solution. This
>is what i wanted advice on, from people in the area.

When you say "staying outside the city" I will assume you mean outside
Manhattan, but perhaps still in NYC, one of the other four boroughs. You can
take public transportation into Manhattan from any of the other four boroughs.
If you are arriving by plane then you can easily find accomodations near the
major airports and then travel into Manhatten by subway/bus... or you may opt
for a taxi... you haven't experienced NYC until you've experienced a NYC
cabbie. And if you have a travel partner to share with the NYC taxi fares are
not all that. For the uninitiated I strongly suggest a cab.


---= BOYCOTT FRENCH--GERMAN (belgium) =---
---= Move UNITED NATIONS To Paris =---
Sheldon
````````````
"Life would be devoid of all meaning were it without tribulation."

On 14 Nov 2003 22:06:53 GMT, (PENMART01) wrote:


>When you say "staying outside the city" I will assume you mean outside
>Manhattan, but perhaps still in NYC, one of the other four boroughs. You can
>take public transportation into Manhattan from any of the other four boroughs.
>If you are arriving by plane then you can easily find accomodations near the
>major airports and then travel into Manhatten by subway/bus... or you may opt
>for a taxi... you haven't experienced NYC until you've experienced a NYC
>cabbie. And if you have a travel partner to share with the NYC taxi fares are
>not all that. For the uninitiated I strongly suggest a cab.

Hmmm..

I will be driving up from the metro Washington DC area.
I had originally thought of staying in the NJ suburbs, but one of the
motels that I have considered has a site in Queens, near Laguardia
airport. Margaret says that there is a subway exit a fair distance
from her, but maybe with the combo of subway and bus/cab I can work
this out okay.

Thanks for your help! This is what I needed to know.

Christine

Christine Dabney wrote:
>
> On 14 Nov 2003 22:06:53 GMT, (PENMART01) wrote:
>
> >When you say "staying outside the city" I will assume you mean outside
> >Manhattan, but perhaps still in NYC, one of the other four boroughs. You can
> >take public transportation into Manhattan from any of the other four boroughs.
> >If you are arriving by plane then you can easily find accomodations near the
> >major airports and then travel into Manhatten by subway/bus... or you may opt
> >for a taxi... you haven't experienced NYC until you've experienced a NYC
> >cabbie. And if you have a travel partner to share with the NYC taxi fares are
> >not all that. For the uninitiated I strongly suggest a cab.
>
> Hmmm..
>
> I will be driving up from the metro Washington DC area.
> I had originally thought of staying in the NJ suburbs, but one of the
> motels that I have considered has a site in Queens, near Laguardia
> airport. Margaret says that there is a subway exit a fair distance
> from her, but maybe with the combo of subway and bus/cab I can work
> this out okay.
>
> Thanks for your help! This is what I needed to know.
>
> Christine

Christine, the subway station is fairly close, it is four blocks from
where I live, three long and one short blocks, but it may seem long for
someone with a sore hip from a recent hip replacement operation.

On Fri, 14 Nov 2003 17:47:44 -0500, Margaret Suran >
wrote:


>>
>> Christine
>
>Christine, the subway station is fairly close, it is four blocks from
>where I live, three long and one short blocks, but it may seem long for
>someone with a sore hip from a recent hip replacement operation.

My hip replacement wasn't that recent, about 3 years ago. I still
can't walk incredibly long distances though. That might be feasible
though. How long are the long blocks?

Okay, things are looking up. Now I have to figure out where to stay
so I can access a subway, even if I have to take a train to get to the
subway.

Christine

In article >, Christine Dabney
> writes:

>(PENMART01) wrote:
>
>
>>When you say "staying outside the city" I will assume you mean outside
>>Manhattan, but perhaps still in NYC, one of the other four boroughs. You
>can
>>take public transportation into Manhattan from any of the other four
>boroughs.
>>If you are arriving by plane then you can easily find accomodations near the
>>major airports and then travel into Manhatten by subway/bus... or you may
>opt
>>for a taxi... you haven't experienced NYC until you've experienced a NYC
>>cabbie. And if you have a travel partner to share with the NYC taxi fares
>are
>>not all that. For the uninitiated I strongly suggest a cab.
>
>Hmmm..
>
>I will be driving up from the metro Washington DC area.
>I had originally thought of staying in the NJ suburbs, but one of the
>motels that I have considered has a site in Queens, near Laguardia
>airport. Margaret says that there is a subway exit a fair distance
>from her, but maybe with the combo of subway and bus/cab I can work
>this out okay.
>
>Thanks for your help! This is what I needed to know.


No Noo Yawker combines public transportation with cab rides... there's a
minimum on the cab fare so might as well go all the way... and public
transportaion ain't all that inexpensive... plus for a newbie a cab ride offers
far less opportunity to lose ones way, is infinitely safer, and a cab ride can
be considered the scenic tour. Do your entire trek by taxi.


---= BOYCOTT FRENCH--GERMAN (belgium) =---
---= Move UNITED NATIONS To Paris =---
Sheldon
````````````
"Life would be devoid of all meaning were it without tribulation."

In article >,
(PENMART01) wrote:

> No Noo Yawker combines public transportation with cab rides...
> there's a minimum on the cab fare so might as well go all the way...
> and public transportaion ain't all that inexpensive... plus for a
> newbie a cab ride offers far less opportunity to lose ones way, is
> infinitely safer, and a cab ride can be considered the scenic tour.
> Do your entire trek by taxi.

Any idea what cab fare is from LaGuardia to the Upper East Side? Give
or take $5.
--
-Barb (www.jamlady.eboard.com updated 10-16-03; check the PickleHats tab, too.)

Melba's Jammin' wrote:
>
> Any idea what cab fare is from LaGuardia to the Upper East Side? Give
> or take $5.
> --

The latest fee is $27.00, plus bridges and tip. There is a $5.00
coupon, which you have to mention when you order the car. I just looked
it up, because I wanted to tell Christine. I hope she sees this.

The telephone number for the car service is 1-212-666-6666 and you have
to mention the coupon, with an expiration date of 6/30/2004. You would
have to call from the airport, because if I make the arrangements, you
will never find each other. You have a cell 'phone, if I remember
right.

On Fri, 14 Nov 2003 21:42:49 -0500, Margaret Suran >
wrote:

>Melba's Jammin' wrote:
>>
>> Any idea what cab fare is from LaGuardia to the Upper East Side? Give
>> or take $5.
>> --
>
>The latest fee is $27.00, plus bridges and tip. There is a $5.00
>coupon, which you have to mention when you order the car. I just looked
>it up, because I wanted to tell Christine. I hope she sees this.
>
>The telephone number for the car service is 1-212-666-6666 and you have
>to mention the coupon, with an expiration date of 6/30/2004. You would
>have to call from the airport, because if I make the arrangements, you
>will never find each other. You have a cell 'phone, if I remember
>right.

I saw it. Just replied to your email too, along with a copy to Barb.

Anyone wanna do dinner on Friday evening, or on Saturday evening?
Shame to miss out on one of the great restaurant cities of the world!

Christine

Margaret,

If I am invited to your brunch, as somebody said, could you repost
when and where? Or email me. I don't know if I am free, but it would
be nice to meet some of the regular posters to the newsgroup.



Rodney Myrvaagnes NYC J36 Gjo/a


"Wanting to meet a writer because you like his work is like wanting to meet a duck because you like pate."
Margaret Atwood

On Sat, 15 Nov 2003 03:17:08 GMT, Christine Dabney
> wrote:

>
>Anyone wanna do dinner on Friday evening, or on Saturday evening?
>Shame to miss out on one of the great restaurant cities of the world!
>
I take it the brunch is on a Saturday. If you get up early, I think
you would enjoy walking through the Union Square greenmarket. It is an
express subway stop on the Broadway BMT line (N,R,Q,W trains), the
Lexington Ave IRT (4,5,6 trains), and the crosstown L train.

You would understand why, although surrounded by splendid restaurants,
we rarely dine out.



Rodney Myrvaagnes NYC J36 Gjo/a


"Wanting to meet a writer because you like his work is like wanting to meet a duck because you like pate."
Margaret Atwood

On 14 Nov 2003 22:06:53 GMT, (PENMART01)
wrote:
>
> If you are arriving by plane then you can easily find accomodations near the
> major airports and then travel into Manhatten by subway/bus...

Very inexpensive too.

> or you may opt
> for a taxi... you haven't experienced NYC until you've experienced a NYC
> cabbie. And if you have a travel partner to share with the NYC taxi fares are
> not all that.

From my POV, cabs are downright cheap in NYC (compared to
the cost in my town). I can get anywhere I want to go (in
Manhattan) from MidTown for $5 or $6.

> For the uninitiated I strongly suggest a cab.
>
Ditto. But note that cabbies often have a tenuous grasp of
English (at best), so don't ask to go to Gramercy Park
because they might take you to Gracie Mansion instead.
Specific addresses (and cross streets) are critical when
getting "from here to there" in NYC by cab.... if you don't
want to take the scenic route by mistake.

Last August, we flew into JFK and took a "luxury cab" (I
don't remember the NYC term)... I think it was a Lincoln
Town Car. It cost around $45, plus the Tunnel Fee. The
trip had no surprises or wrong turns even though the address
we went to was not easy to find from that direction.

````````````````````

On Fri, 14 Nov 2003 21:42:49 -0500, Margaret Suran
> wrote:

> Melba's Jammin' wrote:
> >
> > Any idea what cab fare is from LaGuardia to the Upper East Side? Give
> > or take $5.
> > --
>
> The latest fee is $27.00, plus bridges and tip. There is a $5.00
> coupon, which you have to mention when you order the car. I just looked
> it up, because I wanted to tell Christine. I hope she sees this.
>
> The telephone number for the car service is 1-212-666-6666 and you have
> to mention the coupon, with an expiration date of 6/30/2004. You would
> have to call from the airport, because if I make the arrangements, you
> will never find each other. You have a cell 'phone, if I remember
> right.

Mariott Courtyard Jersey City is right next to [100 ?? feet away]
from the entrance to the Pavonia Tube station which has elevator
access to the platforms. It's 10 minutes to mid town 33rd Street where
there are connections to several IND and BMT lines. I don't know if
they have elevator access to the platfoems.
==================================
Christine Dabney > wrote in message >. ..
> Heya all who are going to Margaret's brunch, and especially those that
> are familiar with the NYC area and envirions.
>
> I will be driving up on Friday afternoon, and I want to stay somewhere
> in the region. I have no idea of where to stay so that I can be close
> to Margarets. I don't know if I should stay somewhere close to a
> train, or whatever public transportation there is.
>
> However, there is a dilemma: I cannot walk long distances as I have
> had a hip replacement. So if I do take public transportation to
> Margarets, it has to be a short walking distance.
>
> I want to make reservations really soon for a hotel nearby. So if
> any of you could write to me privately and advise me, I would
> appreciate it.
>
> Thanks.
>
> Christine

Melba's Jammin wrote:

> Any idea what cab fare is from LaGuardia to the Upper East Side? Give
> or take $5.


All you need to know taxis and other transportation options:

http://www.panynj.gov/aviation/lgataxiframe.html

--
Best
Greg

in article , Melba's
Jammin' at wrote on 11/14/03 9:07 PM:

> In article >,
> (PENMART01) wrote:
>
>> No Noo Yawker combines public transportation with cab rides...
>> there's a minimum on the cab fare so might as well go all the way...
>> and public transportaion ain't all that inexpensive... plus for a
>> newbie a cab ride offers far less opportunity to lose ones way, is
>> infinitely safer, and a cab ride can be considered the scenic tour.
>> Do your entire trek by taxi.
>
> Any idea what cab fare is from LaGuardia to the Upper East Side? Give
> or take $5.

$20-25, probably.
Can't wait to see you!

Sheryl Rosen wrote:
>
> in article , Melba's
> Jammin' at wrote on 11/14/03 9:07 PM:
>
> > In article >,
> > (PENMART01) wrote:
> >
> >> No Noo Yawker combines public transportation with cab rides...
> >> there's a minimum on the cab fare so might as well go all the way...
> >> and public transportaion ain't all that inexpensive... plus for a
> >> newbie a cab ride offers far less opportunity to lose ones way, is
> >> infinitely safer, and a cab ride can be considered the scenic tour.
> >> Do your entire trek by taxi.
> >
> > Any idea what cab fare is from LaGuardia to the Upper East Side? Give
> > or take $5.
>
> $20-25, probably.
> Can't wait to see you!

You will never, ever guess who gave me regards for you at the Chocolate
Show! "Dites Ca Va a Sheryl, s'il vous plait" or something like that,
to give you a hint. )

in article , Margaret Suran at wrote
on 11/15/03 11:22 AM:

>
> You will never, ever guess who gave me regards for you at the Chocolate
> Show! "Dites Ca Va a Sheryl, s'il vous plait" or something like that,
> to give you a hint. )

NO!!! Really?????
Oh my!!!!!!

I guess I made an impression on him last Easter!!!!

SIGH....

Sheryl Rosen wrote:
>
> in article , Margaret Suran at wrote
> on 11/15/03 11:22 AM:
>
> >
> > You will never, ever guess who gave me regards for you at the Chocolate
> > Show! "Dites Ca Va a Sheryl, s'il vous plait" or something like that,
> > to give you a hint. )
>
> NO!!! Really?????
> Oh my!!!!!!

Oui, vraiment. J'ai son autographe pour toi. I tried to speak French
with him, with little success. However, he did not understand my
English, either. )

In article >,
(Gregory Morrow) wrote:

> Melba's Jammin wrote:
>
> > Any idea what cab fare is from LaGuardia to the Upper East Side? Give
> > or take $5.
>
>
> All you need to know taxis and other transportation options:
>
> http://www.panynj.gov/aviation/lgataxiframe.html

Thanks.
--
-Barb (www.jamlady.eboard.com updated 10-16-03; check the PickleHats tab, too.)

in article , Margaret Suran at wrote
on 11/15/03 2:17 PM:

> Sheryl Rosen wrote:
>>
>> in article , Margaret Suran at wrote
>> on 11/15/03 11:22 AM:
>>
>>>
>>> You will never, ever guess who gave me regards for you at the Chocolate
>>> Show! "Dites Ca Va a Sheryl, s'il vous plait" or something like that,
>>> to give you a hint. )
>>
>> NO!!! Really?????
>> Oh my!!!!!!
>
> Oui, vraiment. J'ai son autographe pour toi. I tried to speak French
> with him, with little success. However, he did not understand my
> English, either. )

the thrill of meeting him and having his arm around me for the moment it
took to snap that photograph was grand! Now, his autograph to go with it.
That might require a place of honor on my fridge!

Any man who is that handsome AND understands the importance of chocolate is
pretty close to the perfect man, in my opinion!

Wheeee!!!!