jillytees

Hi I'm Jill and I'm married to MarkT. I have 3 grown up sons and 3 small grandaughters. I was a dressmaker for around 25 years in my former life. Now I work on the main reception in a private hospital and enjoy a bit more free time.

Tuesday, September 26, 2006

NEW YORK NEW YORK!

Well we made it to NY and had a fabulous but exhausting time. We walked our socks off all week and managed to see all the famous sights. We saw a show on Broadway, took a yellow cab, rode on the subways, ate from deli's, street sellers and all night diners, and chatted to NY cops and complete strangers. We walked in Central Park, went to the Guggenheim, crossed the river on the Statton Island ferry (it was free!!!) We climbed the Empire State Building, (in the lift), visited the fabulous art deco Chrysler Building, Times Square, Maddison Square Gardens and Radio City. Whilst walking in Chinatown we came upon an Italian street festival. Shopping in Macys and Bloomingdales was fun and so were the many other shops we found, but for me the 3 hours I spent wandering in the fabric district was just mind blowing and I'd go again just for that! Seeing Ground Zero and the little church was very poignant and we spent a long time just reading many of the strories and letters from around the world. The photos are just a few from the hundreds we took, I thought I'd include the one of a rather ambitious menu we saw in a back street cafe, (we didn't try it!) I know Mark has been reporting on Joes Pub, so suffice to say that while he got his photos of Pete, I got a KISS from him ......

17 Comments:

  • At 10:16 pm, September 29, 2006, Blogger Meg said…

    I am glad to hear you enjoyed New York so much. You were at Joe's Pub??? Me too, they needed a meet and greet for the bloggers/boarders in the house with name tags included, it was awemsome wasn't it? I hope you love the Hollywood Bowl as much, thanks for checking in!

     
  • At 4:53 am, September 30, 2006, Blogger Anne-Marie said…

    Great pictures, Jilly! I'm so glad you and Mark had a wonderful time!

    Cheers,
    AM

     
  • At 4:25 pm, October 01, 2006, Blogger Lannio said…

    I found you via Anne Marie's blog and since I was takin a peek, just thought I'd say hi too instead of just lurking in the background. I've never been to NYC but it's on my "destination list". Nice you got to see the Joe's Pub gig.

    Lannio

     
  • At 12:19 am, October 02, 2006, Blogger Metalchick said…

    Hi Jilly,
    That trip sounds like it was really fun! I also have New York City on my destination list.
    If I do ever make it to any Who show and a meet & greet, I'm going to have my blogger name on a name tag so you guys can find me.
    Thanks for dropping by, it's good to hear from you, I've been busy with college, so I try to visit you guys whenever I have free time.

    Take care.

     
  • At 1:02 pm, October 02, 2006, Blogger Anne-Marie said…

    Hi Jilly,
    I read that you are coming to Canada before going off to LA. Where are you going in this fine land of ours?

     
  • At 4:12 am, October 03, 2006, Blogger Anne-Marie said…

    Hi Jilly,
    It takes as long for me to fly to Vancouver as it would to London, England- isn't that wild? Alas, I will not be anywhere in the vicinity, and will await the Who in early December.

    I hope you have a wonderful time together on the west coast. Enjoy the scenery, the Who shows, and hanging out with the other great bloggers. Give my regards to Mark.

     
  • At 8:57 am, October 03, 2006, Blogger Fleur de Bee said…

    Um...that is a lot of Sausage! Dare I ask what Black and White Pudidng is? (brain matter? eek!) HAHA My fav is the pic of the McDonalds from atop of your hotel! that is dang funny!

    Sounds like a blast! Hope to see you on the other coast.

    Wait...did you say Fabric Dist? Oh HEAVEN!!!!! LA has one of those too! And I know where it is!!! LOL

    XX-Molly

     
  • At 10:50 pm, October 18, 2006, Blogger Marietta Zervou said…

    These are the best NY pictures I've ever seen!!!!
    Lucky you.

    Hey, read the comment I just left on Mark's blog.
    It's something about the significance of today's date...

    xoxoxo
    M

     
  • At 9:20 am, October 20, 2006, Blogger Meg said…

    I am so happy that you are hanging in on my blog and keeping up with my day to day. I really appreciate it. No I won't be making it to the West Coast for any shows this time around, there are too many right in my backyard to pay for,I honestly can't afford both! I can't believe we were in the same room at Joe's Pub and didn't meet. They needed to set up a meet and greet for all the fans before the show, with name tags included!

     
  • At 7:44 pm, October 20, 2006, Blogger Gary said…

    Hi Jill, I can't get through to Mark on his cell. Wanted to check with you on Attic Jam tickets. They will be doing a show in LA on 11/7. Wondered if you were going to go. Please give me a shout by email. I haven't bought tickets yet (we are trying to figure out if it is sold out already.)

    Thanks

     
  • At 12:08 am, October 23, 2006, Blogger Gary said…

    Hi Jill, yes, I had heard you have tickets for Attic Jam/LA - how cool! It's going to be quite a week yes. Can't wait. We're a bit busy, prettying up the place, am in between swings of a pick axe... :-)

     
  • At 6:22 pm, October 23, 2006, Blogger Bex said…

    Hiya Jill

    Thanks for commenting over at mine x

    Sounds like you crammed LOADS into your trip to NY. It is such a fab place I long to go back ........ need to save pennies first though!

    Love and hugs
    Bex xx

     
  • At 1:13 pm, November 03, 2006, Blogger Anne-Marie said…

    Have a great trip to LA, my dear!

     
  • At 3:58 pm, November 08, 2006, Blogger Thoughts on Life and Millinery. said…

    (Knock knock) "Yoo-hoo....anybody home?"

    Where are you now? Miss reading you!

    Jill

     
  • At 1:00 am, November 09, 2006, Blogger Metalchick said…

    Hi Jilly,
    That was a great show last night! wasn't it? We had lots of fun! I was so happy to finally meet you!
    I hope we get to see Rachel again and also meet again too!
    I posted up my account of the evening and a picture too!
    Check em' out!

     
  • At 6:27 pm, November 12, 2006, Blogger Marietta Zervou said…

    Hey Jilly.
    Finally got some time to blog, hehe.

    Can't wait for your account of your California Dream trip...
    Got a pic of you and Mark from Gary.

    We should all go next time - fancy Japan? Fingers crossed.

    xoxoxo
    M

     
  • At 11:23 pm, November 12, 2006, Blogger Stephani said…

    Glad to hear you made it home safe and sound. The house hasn't been the same since you two left (a little less activity). We miss you both and look forward to the next encounter.

    Actually posted my first blog is 7 months geessse.

    Oh, did either of you leave behind an eye glass case? If it's yours I can get it in the post right away.

    Hugs!

     

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