sports game in New York mid October
Jun 24th, 2012, 03:20 PM
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That is not a typo.
If I'd invested all the money I saved by quitting smoking (1974) I'd be rich.
October, I forget where you're staying, but be aware there are some hotel chains (all Marriotts among them) that are 100% non- smoking.
If I'd invested all the money I saved by quitting smoking (1974) I'd be rich.
October, I forget where you're staying, but be aware there are some hotel chains (all Marriotts among them) that are 100% non- smoking.
Jun 24th, 2012, 09:34 PM
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I am now wondering where he will get to smoke as we walk the streets. Might be a case of if he sees people huddled smoking he joins in while he can.
sf we are staying at the Beacon. Not sure of the policy there but he is used to having to go outside to smoke as most hotels here are non smoking these days.
If he had been able to give up years ago, this would not have been my first trip to NY.
Adu he will go crazy if the cigarettes are $12 a packet. He is used to paying over $20 a packet here. (a pack of 50)
sf we are staying at the Beacon. Not sure of the policy there but he is used to having to go outside to smoke as most hotels here are non smoking these days.
If he had been able to give up years ago, this would not have been my first trip to NY.
Adu he will go crazy if the cigarettes are $12 a packet. He is used to paying over $20 a packet here. (a pack of 50)
Jun 24th, 2012, 11:13 PM
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$12 for a pack of 20. That is 60 cents a cig as opposed to 40 cents a cig. Still a hefty tariff no matter where it may be.
He can smoke in the streets for the most part. During the week, he can hang out with knots of office workers who do it outside their buildings.
He can smoke in the streets for the most part. During the week, he can hang out with knots of office workers who do it outside their buildings.
Jun 25th, 2012, 12:28 AM
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The price will be irrelevant to him. If he is desperate he would pay anything - much to my dismay.
Now, would 2 hrs be enough time for him to get off the plane at LAX, race outside, fill his lungs with tar, race back through security and board for next leg to NY. He wont have any carryons etc as I will hold those inside while I fill in time.
The price will be irrelevant to him. If he is desperate he would pay anything - much to my dismay.
Now, would 2 hrs be enough time for him to get off the plane at LAX, race outside, fill his lungs with tar, race back through security and board for next leg to NY. He wont have any carryons etc as I will hold those inside while I fill in time.
Jul 2nd, 2012, 05:00 AM
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I checked out Stubhub for tickets and found this message
In light of the uncertain status of the coming 2012-2013 NHL season, we are not listing any events right now. Once the situation is completely resolved, we will post season schedules for every team, and allow ticket listings for every game.
I found another site that is selling tickets. Does anyone know what this problem is with the season and if I should wait for stubhub or buy from NYCtourist.
We dont have intermediory sellers in Australia so I am not familiar with the process of buying through them. The site says they ship by the 13th (the game is on the 17th). Would it be safe to have the tickets posted to the hotel we are staying at in NY? I am a little worried that if I buy soon they may get lost sitting at the hotel but if I put our home address they may not be available to post before the guarantee date. I prefer to know we have tickets rather than leaving it till later to purchase as I gather its a very popular two teams.
Any suggestions on what would be the best course to take?
In light of the uncertain status of the coming 2012-2013 NHL season, we are not listing any events right now. Once the situation is completely resolved, we will post season schedules for every team, and allow ticket listings for every game.
I found another site that is selling tickets. Does anyone know what this problem is with the season and if I should wait for stubhub or buy from NYCtourist.
We dont have intermediory sellers in Australia so I am not familiar with the process of buying through them. The site says they ship by the 13th (the game is on the 17th). Would it be safe to have the tickets posted to the hotel we are staying at in NY? I am a little worried that if I buy soon they may get lost sitting at the hotel but if I put our home address they may not be available to post before the guarantee date. I prefer to know we have tickets rather than leaving it till later to purchase as I gather its a very popular two teams.
Any suggestions on what would be the best course to take?
Jul 2nd, 2012, 05:44 AM
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The NHL currently has no collective bargaining agreement. Talks are supposed to begin this week. If it takes very long to reach an agreement, there could be a strike or a lockout, and the season might start late.
so I think you should wait. If you buy from some site, and the game is cancelled, you may have no recourse to get your money back.
so I think you should wait. If you buy from some site, and the game is cancelled, you may have no recourse to get your money back.
Jul 2nd, 2012, 05:47 AM
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The problem is, the Owners and the Players are supposed to sign a new collective bargaining agreement this summer. That includes agreeing on the schedule, but that's a minor point -- its all about the money. If they cannot negotiate it in time, the season may be delayed or even cancelled.
(In which case, your tickets will be refunded, but possibly stubhub doesn't want to get into all those complications.)
Posting to the hotel seems a fine idea -- you might want to call the hotel to see how best to specify your name on the envelope (I'm thinking something like ``Care of October Fun (Conf Number: 990090909)'' on the first line might work). Even better, ask the hotel concierge to make the arrangements and have the tickets waiting for you when you arrive.
If the worst happens, after wiping your tears away, you can find good games at some universities in the area. There is also the AHL, the second-best hockey league in North America.
(In which case, your tickets will be refunded, but possibly stubhub doesn't want to get into all those complications.)
Posting to the hotel seems a fine idea -- you might want to call the hotel to see how best to specify your name on the envelope (I'm thinking something like ``Care of October Fun (Conf Number: 990090909)'' on the first line might work). Even better, ask the hotel concierge to make the arrangements and have the tickets waiting for you when you arrive.
If the worst happens, after wiping your tears away, you can find good games at some universities in the area. There is also the AHL, the second-best hockey league in North America.
Jul 2nd, 2012, 01:21 PM
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The usual procedure for sending something to the hotel in advance of your arrival usually is to have the envelope addressed to you with these words on the envelope: "Hold for arrival on [insert date of your arrival]." To be safe, however, I'd contact the hotel and ask what the best way to do it would be.
Jul 2nd, 2012, 11:04 PM
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sf..... stubhub are electronic. NYCtourist post. (seems strange these days. Perhaps they make their profit with postage?) When stubhub had nothing I went looking elsewhere.
Tomsd yes I know I will miss seeing SF but the hotels plus expenses etc on top of the 800 adds up to a sizable amount. Still aprehensive about work as its only a 6 months contract so rather than miss out on the whole trip I am culling it so we can still have a US experience. Maybe next time we can do an Hawaii-west coast trip.
howard, china-cat and capxxx...... thank you for your advice. I think i will just wait to see what happens. If the season is delayed we may have been and gone from NY and trying to get refunds will be too much of a hassle.
I do hope it sorts out. I was so looking forward to going to that game. All that rivalry etc. I noticed that when we are in Vegas there is a Lakers exhibition game on. Would exhibtion games be worth going to?
Another question..... any particular US domestic airline to avoid. I have yet to book one leg where I have to use a domestic carrier.
Tomsd yes I know I will miss seeing SF but the hotels plus expenses etc on top of the 800 adds up to a sizable amount. Still aprehensive about work as its only a 6 months contract so rather than miss out on the whole trip I am culling it so we can still have a US experience. Maybe next time we can do an Hawaii-west coast trip.
howard, china-cat and capxxx...... thank you for your advice. I think i will just wait to see what happens. If the season is delayed we may have been and gone from NY and trying to get refunds will be too much of a hassle.
I do hope it sorts out. I was so looking forward to going to that game. All that rivalry etc. I noticed that when we are in Vegas there is a Lakers exhibition game on. Would exhibtion games be worth going to?
Another question..... any particular US domestic airline to avoid. I have yet to book one leg where I have to use a domestic carrier.
Jul 3rd, 2012, 03:20 AM
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An exhibition NBA game would be fun, lots of scoring and not much D - and as for the NY Hockey game - hey - if you get there and it's on - you can always buy some scalper tix with the big savings. 
My wife just flew two different carriers to/from DC - and one had tiny seats (it's not a big name carrier) - and the other - Jet Blue - was nice.
Southwest is also a good point to point - no frills airline - inexpensive and usually on time - but it's not on the main travel pages - so check out: http://www.southwest.com/
My wife just flew two different carriers to/from DC - and one had tiny seats (it's not a big name carrier) - and the other - Jet Blue - was nice.
Southwest is also a good point to point - no frills airline - inexpensive and usually on time - but it's not on the main travel pages - so check out: http://www.southwest.com/
Jul 3rd, 2012, 04:40 AM
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Southwest started in the NYC area by flying into an airport on Long Island. They do now fly into Newark and LaGuardia but I do not know how many direct flights they have.
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The airlines in the United States are most unpleasant affairs. Unless you fly business or first class, there is usually little leg room and extremely limited meals. Some charge for the first checked-in bag as well. AND some charge for seats on the aisle or the window.
Jet Blue used to be cheaper, but at least the seats are more comfortable.
I have stopped watching professional basketball. They are usually ho-hum affairs until the final four minutes and then the game must be close to make it interesting. The college kids play harder and act as if they care.
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The airlines in the United States are most unpleasant affairs. Unless you fly business or first class, there is usually little leg room and extremely limited meals. Some charge for the first checked-in bag as well. AND some charge for seats on the aisle or the window.
Jet Blue used to be cheaper, but at least the seats are more comfortable.
I have stopped watching professional basketball. They are usually ho-hum affairs until the final four minutes and then the game must be close to make it interesting. The college kids play harder and act as if they care.
Jul 6th, 2012, 01:58 AM
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Aduchamp and Tomsd....... thank you for your advice re Jet Blue. I havent seen much of them on some of the sites I have visited while searching for domestic US carriers. I went to their website and their fares were better than Southwest. I even booked their upgrade to bigger seats(I suppose their idea of bigger is 1 inch) and priorty boarding and I was still ahead with the fare compared to others.
Its nice to be booking and going throught the "to do" list now rather than just researching. I bought some US dollars so we have money for taxis, gratuities etc when we land. It feels funny to have paper notes. We have had our polymer notes for ages so your notes feel a bit like monopoly money. Glad they arent all the same colour. (maybe they just seem to be the same colour in movies)
Excitement is setting in. Now if only the Hockey players would sign the dotted line so the season starts on time!
Its nice to be booking and going throught the "to do" list now rather than just researching. I bought some US dollars so we have money for taxis, gratuities etc when we land. It feels funny to have paper notes. We have had our polymer notes for ages so your notes feel a bit like monopoly money. Glad they arent all the same colour. (maybe they just seem to be the same colour in movies)
Excitement is setting in. Now if only the Hockey players would sign the dotted line so the season starts on time!
Jul 6th, 2012, 03:25 AM
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Octf: Hey - if you have to scrunch up for a short flight - it's not all that bad - unless you are well over 6 feet.
Glad though you did upgrade to a slightly larger seat on Jet Blue.
As for the NBA - some used to say - just watch the last two minutes of a game - but this year's playoffs were as good as I can remember and the players from the new champs - Miami Heat - with properly crowned King - LeBron and Dwayne Wade and Chris Bosch definitely do care - as do the young Oklahoma Thunder (former Seattle team) - who have marvel Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook at guard.
The big news locally is that the aging LA Lakers signed veteran point guard Steve Nash - (born in South Africa - raised in Victoria, British Columbia) - and hope he can team up with Kobe Bryant to bring them back to being a strong contender - so your exhibition game in Vegas may have some new meaning.
Glad though you did upgrade to a slightly larger seat on Jet Blue.
As for the NBA - some used to say - just watch the last two minutes of a game - but this year's playoffs were as good as I can remember and the players from the new champs - Miami Heat - with properly crowned King - LeBron and Dwayne Wade and Chris Bosch definitely do care - as do the young Oklahoma Thunder (former Seattle team) - who have marvel Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook at guard.
The big news locally is that the aging LA Lakers signed veteran point guard Steve Nash - (born in South Africa - raised in Victoria, British Columbia) - and hope he can team up with Kobe Bryant to bring them back to being a strong contender - so your exhibition game in Vegas may have some new meaning.
Jul 6th, 2012, 06:21 AM
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American money was all green until 2004, when they started adding splashes of color. That's why it looks green in the movies. There is still plenty of all-green money in circulation, so maybe you'll get to see some.
Jul 13th, 2012, 10:46 PM
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While I wait for the NHL to decide what they are doing I have discovered there is a NY Jets game(v Indianapolis Colts) in East Rutherford 2days after flying into NY.
I have read directions by train but its all a bit of a blur until I sit down with proper maps to work out what the codes and lines are. Is it a fairly easy trip to the stadium? There are tickets up high for $53 and up.
The last dates I can find for the baseball are the 1,2 & 3 Oct but we dont arrive until 12th.
Would this game be worth attending? Does anyone know how long the trip from Upper West Side would be? Also any ideas on what time we would end up back in Manhattan after the game?
Its only 12 weeks and we will be in the Big Apple...... I tell my husband about the trip this evening when we celebrate our anniversary with a family dinner.
He had better be excited!!!
I have read directions by train but its all a bit of a blur until I sit down with proper maps to work out what the codes and lines are. Is it a fairly easy trip to the stadium? There are tickets up high for $53 and up.
The last dates I can find for the baseball are the 1,2 & 3 Oct but we dont arrive until 12th.
Would this game be worth attending? Does anyone know how long the trip from Upper West Side would be? Also any ideas on what time we would end up back in Manhattan after the game?
Its only 12 weeks and we will be in the Big Apple...... I tell my husband about the trip this evening when we celebrate our anniversary with a family dinner.
He had better be excited!!!
Aug 7th, 2012, 01:00 AM
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They are quietly negotiating which I suppose is good. There have been no public threats. The League's opening offer was crazy, but that was just for posturing.
Here is an article written today.
http://espn.go.com/nhl/story/_/id/82...abor-deal-done
Here is an article written today.
http://espn.go.com/nhl/story/_/id/82...abor-deal-done
Aug 7th, 2012, 01:56 AM
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Aduchamp thank you for the update.
I am starting to plan individual things we want to see so I will just leave that evening free and hope the game goes ahead. One thing about being in NY is that if one plan falls through there are a thousand other things to do/see in its place. I do hope we get to a game though.
My husband is now aware of the trip and was dumbfounded when I gave him the surprise. Needless to say, I am the best thing since sliced bread right now!
I am starting to plan individual things we want to see so I will just leave that evening free and hope the game goes ahead. One thing about being in NY is that if one plan falls through there are a thousand other things to do/see in its place. I do hope we get to a game though.
My husband is now aware of the trip and was dumbfounded when I gave him the surprise. Needless to say, I am the best thing since sliced bread right now!
