Lovetocruise2002 Posted July 2, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2019 @Andrew72681 the plane seemed ok for someone who knows nothing about types of planes lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted July 2, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2019 We made pretty good time today. EWR to Intercontinental Times Square was about 40 min. LyftXL was $62. After we checked in, we walked to grab some groceries. Now sitting at dinner and updating this. mom2mybugs and Matt 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted July 2, 2019 Report Share Posted July 2, 2019 4 minutes ago, Lovetocruise2002 said: @Andrew72681 the plane seemed ok for someone who knows nothing about types of planes lol. It's a brand new plane! Canadian Bombardier CS plane who partnered with Airbus and re-branded it as A220 after Boeing went evil and a certain administration placed a 300% import duty on them. Jealous even more now. First a group cruise and now an A220 ride. What does a poor bot have to do to keep up with a Lulubot? #botenvy spiralqueen, hayley_bopp, Skigoofy and 2 others 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted July 2, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2019 Intercontinental New York Times Square Double Deluxe Room No scope as it was too crazy with the kids. Guy Gadwa, ellcee, DDaley and 6 others 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted July 3, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2019 Well you all know how much we love La Bamba and the call of fried ice cream is pretty strong. Cruising out of NJ poses a problem in that there is no La Bamba anywhere to be found. So what does the OCD planner in me do in times like this? Start searching for Mexican restaurants in the area that have good reviews and fried ice cream! Tonight’s dinner brought us to... Mamasita Bar & Grill (at the corner of 10th and 54th St.) Happy Hour Drink menu: House chips and salsa: Cheese dip: Kids Chicken Flauta: Chicken Quesadilla: Chicken Fajita: Chicken Chimichanga: And no pre-cruise meal is complete without...fried ice cream So the verdict against La Bamba? All family members agree that while this meal was a good substitute, La Bamba still rules! After dinner we took a walk down to Times Square. Took part in the typical tourist photos until the crowds got annoying and we decided to call it a night. Back at the hotel now and probably headed to bed soon. Everyone is pretty wiped out from the day. mom2mybugs, hayley_bopp, Skigoofy and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skid Posted July 3, 2019 Report Share Posted July 3, 2019 27 minutes ago, Lovetocruise2002 said: After dinner we took a walk down to Times Square Did you run into this guy? Seriously, he's been a staple in NYC for many years. Sings and takes pictures with you for a donation. Goes by the name Naked Cowboy. We've even seen him on some warmer winter days. He's actually a pretty interesting guy to talk to. Although your girls may have been a little freaked out. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naked_Cowboy mom2mybugs 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted July 3, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2019 5 minutes ago, Skid said: Did you run into this guy? Nope. Just a whole lot of annoying Disney characters lol. ellcee and mom2mybugs 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wnuk Posted July 3, 2019 Report Share Posted July 3, 2019 My family and I just did the June 6th sailing of this itenary and had a fabulous time. Will be keeping up with this live blog to keep the memories fresh. We had so much fun we booked Oasis for next June 7th out of Cape Liberty. Can’t wait to see the changes to her. Lovetocruise2002 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2mybugs Posted July 3, 2019 Report Share Posted July 3, 2019 4 hours ago, Lovetocruise2002 said: Nope. Just a whole lot of annoying Disney characters lol. And they don't even wear the real Disney costumes... They are just fake Disney characters. It's just very very wrong!!! Jane Skid and AJK 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hayley_bopp Posted July 3, 2019 Report Share Posted July 3, 2019 Hope you have an amazing holiday @Lovetocruise2002 Knowing you're an uber-planner like myself, I'd imagine you've already got your whole itinerary for NYC booked up but incase not, we were there a few weeks ago and particularly enjoyed a bike tour of Central Park and the all access tour of Madison Square Garden was surprisingly good I know you're Canadian but saw you flew from DTW so guessing you're just over the border or living in MI - we have a friend from Windsor (which happens to be twinned with our home city!) but who lives in Ann Arbor so we've been to that neck if the woods a couple of times. Looking forward to following along with you. Lovetocruise2002, Skid and Rose City Cruiser 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WannaCruise Posted July 3, 2019 Report Share Posted July 3, 2019 3 hours ago, mom2mybugs said: And they don't even wear the real Disney costumes... They are just fake Disney characters. It's just very very wrong!!! Jane Not sure if they still have them, but there used to be "Elmos" running around. But they were not the cute cuddly Elmo ...very creepy looking. Back then, my DD was 3 years old and scared of them and would run the other way (well, we were holding her hand down NYC street but definitely wanted to run). Don't take a photo with any of them...they demand money. Lovetocruise2002, Skid and mom2mybugs 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skid Posted July 3, 2019 Report Share Posted July 3, 2019 1 hour ago, WannaCruise said: Don't take a photo with any of them...they demand money. Like the guys with monkeys in St Kitts! Lovetocruise2002 and mom2mybugs 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted July 3, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2019 5 hours ago, mom2mybugs said: And they don't even wear the real Disney costumes... They are just fake Disney characters. It's just very very wrong!!! Jane 1 hour ago, WannaCruise said: ...very creepy looking. No Elmo but there was a creepy looking Minnie Mouse who tried to grab D10 for a photo. We steered her out of the way quite quickly lol. ellcee and WannaCruise 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLMoran Posted July 3, 2019 Report Share Posted July 3, 2019 10 minutes ago, Lovetocruise2002 said: No Elmo but there was a creepy looking Minnie Mouse who tried to grab D10 for a photo. We steered her out of the way quite quickly lol. Be glad that was about it. Last year when we went into the city, there was not only the Naked Cowboy but a bunch of young women walking around topless with the US flag or other designs body-painted on. I know NYC is kind of famous (infamous?) for its... creative entrepreneurs, but I found that pretty tacky, especially as I was walking down the street with my teenage daughters. Lovetocruise2002 and mom2mybugs 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted July 3, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2019 So as @hayley_bopp mentioned, I am an Uber planner and I don’t like to leave much up to chance. My kids had one request, it was to see the sights of NYC. We could have wandered on our own but that would have required a lot of planning that I just did not have time for that this time around. About two months ago, I came across a one day NYC tour by Viator that has great reviews and seems very comprehensive. I booked it because I think it will give the girls a good overall feel for the city and we can always narrow it down next time. Timing works out great as it ends just in time for the pizza meet up. Looking forward to meeting a fellow group cruise member on this tour as well as they also booked it. Current situation: trying to round up the family to get ready so we can be on our way. So frustrating when they tell you they want to do things, you plan it, and then they all move at snail’s pace. I need to cruise solo one of these days. <rant over> MamaShark, mom2mybugs, ellcee and 2 others 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGTLH Posted July 3, 2019 Report Share Posted July 3, 2019 My first ride awaits mom2mybugs and Lovetocruise2002 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted July 3, 2019 Report Share Posted July 3, 2019 50 minutes ago, Lovetocruise2002 said: Current situation: trying to round up the family to get ready so we can be on our way. So frustrating when they tell you they want to do things, you plan it, and then they all move at snail’s pace. I need to cruise solo one of these days. <rant over> You have my sympathies. This is what we go through on cruises in pretty much every port. Lovetocruise2002, mom2mybugs and JLMoran 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DublinFC Posted July 3, 2019 Report Share Posted July 3, 2019 took freaking jealous, have a great cruise! I am hoping the next group cruise is when we are able to join! Lovetocruise2002 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted July 3, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2019 This is why cruises are so much better! Land vacations are overrated. Currently standing on a hot, crowded, and smelly, 7th Ave. waiting for our bus which is late for a 10am start time. Apparently it just got pulled over by the police WAAAYTOOO, mom2mybugs, Matt and 3 others 3 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted July 3, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2019 We found him! WannaCruise, IslandBoundMama, spiralqueen and 5 others 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skid Posted July 3, 2019 Report Share Posted July 3, 2019 6 minutes ago, Lovetocruise2002 said: We found him! Take a picture with him...I send you the money #cowgirlbot Mrs. RoyalMoyal, Cruzinfun, mom2mybugs and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skid Posted July 3, 2019 Report Share Posted July 3, 2019 @Lovetocruise2002 try out John's Pizza on 44th st. We recommended it to @hayley_bopp recently and she liked it. Biggest bar in a pizza place you have ever seen. Lovetocruise2002 and hayley_bopp 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted July 3, 2019 Report Share Posted July 3, 2019 10 minutes ago, Lovetocruise2002 said: We found him! Only in New York City, thank goodness! Lovetocruise2002 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted July 3, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2019 47 minutes ago, Skid said: Take a picture with him...I send you the money #cowgirlbot We were on the bus. Thank goodness! 41 minutes ago, Skid said: @Lovetocruise2002 try out John's Pizza on 44th st. We recommended it to @hayley_bopp recently and she liked it. Biggest bar in a pizza place you have ever seen. That is where our meet up is tonight! Stay tuned hayley_bopp and Skid 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGTLH Posted July 3, 2019 Report Share Posted July 3, 2019 In Atlanta, now the wait for my next ride to New Jersey... Some reason boarding started and stopped. Maintenance delay per gate agent. mom2mybugs 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGTLH Posted July 3, 2019 Report Share Posted July 3, 2019 4 minutes ago, CGTLH said: In Atlanta, now the wait for my next ride to New Jersey... Some reason boarding started and stopped. Maintenance delay per gate agent. Update: Might have to change aircraft due to the maintenance issue. JLMoran and mom2mybugs 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGTLH Posted July 3, 2019 Report Share Posted July 3, 2019 22 minutes ago, CGTLH said: Update: Might have to change aircraft due to the maintenance issue. Change of aircraft/gates, waiting to start boarding... New ride... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MotleyCruiser Posted July 3, 2019 Report Share Posted July 3, 2019 21 minutes ago, CGTLH said: Update: Might have to change aircraft due to the maintenance issue. At least you're at Delta's Hub ATL...should have an extra parked out back...lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellcee Posted July 3, 2019 Report Share Posted July 3, 2019 If you pass Penn Station, I work across the street! NYC in the summer is an experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MotleyCruiser Posted July 3, 2019 Report Share Posted July 3, 2019 Just now, CGTLH said: Change of aircraft/gates, waiting to start boarding... New ride... See that was easy. Wait till Newark...Not easy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted July 3, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2019 THIS IS A BOAT! Tomorrow we get on a ship AshleyDillo, Traveler, JLMoran and 5 others 1 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted July 3, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2019 I’m dying laughing right now! Our guide on the “boat” just said, “Welcome to your cruise!” JLMoran, betatke1480, AshleyDillo and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted July 3, 2019 Report Share Posted July 3, 2019 21 minutes ago, Lovetocruise2002 said: I’m dying laughing right now! Our guide on the “boat” just said, “Welcome to your cruise!” Did you get your $18 DX for this one? betatke1480, mworkman and mom2mybugs 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGTLH Posted July 3, 2019 Report Share Posted July 3, 2019 Made it to Newark. Wish it wasn't so hazy when landing. mom2mybugs, Skigoofy, Cruzinfun and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hayley_bopp Posted July 3, 2019 Report Share Posted July 3, 2019 4 hours ago, Skid said: @Lovetocruise2002 try out John's Pizza on 44th st. We recommended it to @hayley_bopp recently and she liked it. Biggest bar in a pizza place you have ever seen. 3 hours ago, Lovetocruise2002 said: That is where our meet up is tonight! Stay tuned Yes! That place was great. Now I'm doubly upset that we aren't at the meet up Lovetocruise2002 and Skid 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skid Posted July 3, 2019 Report Share Posted July 3, 2019 13 minutes ago, CGTLH said: Made it to Newark. Wish it wasn't so hazy when landing. Welcome to NJ. Don't judge by the turnpike. There are some really nice towns here despite what @WAAAYTOOO thinks! Ken23, JLMoran and mom2mybugs 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLMoran Posted July 3, 2019 Report Share Posted July 3, 2019 17 minutes ago, Skid said: There are some really nice towns here despite what @WAAAYTOOO thinks! Yup. I live in one of 'em! mom2mybugs and Skid 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted July 3, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2019 This just in... Mindybrite, SweetPea, bellemiche and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skid Posted July 4, 2019 Report Share Posted July 4, 2019 9 hours ago, Skid said: @Lovetocruise2002 try out John's Pizza on 44th st. We recommended it to@hayley_bopp recently and she liked it. Biggest bar in a pizza place you have ever seen. 8 hours ago, Lovetocruise2002 said: That is where our meet up is tonight! Stay tuned OK @Sweety, you don't see the RC Blog group going to Chicago for pizza, now do you? Yeah, I said it! Now back to our regularly scheduled programming. JLMoran, mom2mybugs, Sweety and 6 others 8 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew72681 Posted July 4, 2019 Report Share Posted July 4, 2019 On 7/2/2019 at 5:08 PM, twangster said: It's a brand new plane! Canadian Bombardier CS plane who partnered with Airbus and re-branded it as A220 after Boeing went evil and a certain administration placed a 300% import duty on them. Jealous even more now. First a group cruise and now an A220 ride. What does a poor bot have to do to keep up with a Lulubot? #botenvy Maybe she’s pretending to not know about Bombardier since the program was way over budget and had to get sold off to French Airbus. Lovetocruise2002 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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