Author Topic: New York... have you been? (Read 238736 times)

El Phes · « **Reply #400 on:** October 9, 2009, 12:15:39 pm »

Quote from: LOKKO on October 8, 2009, 05:45:00 pm

will probably stay in a hostel in manhatten loads cheaper than the hotels

Good luck mate! Don't make eye contact with anyone who gets off a Greyhound Bus and watch out for the brown paper bag guys!

Johnny Foreigner · « **Reply #401 on:** October 9, 2009, 01:43:38 pm »

Went to a yankees game last time around and kind of enjoyed it in a bizarre way.

planning a trip in january now and can watch the knicks and/or islanders at home (seems to be plenty of tickets at stub hub).

The islanders-arena - is that a trek from manhatten ?

Recommendations - knicks or islanders ?

potatomato33 · « **Reply #402 on:** October 9, 2009, 01:58:28 pm »

Quote from: Johnny Foreigner on October 9, 2009, 01:43:38 pm

Went to a yankees game last time around and kind of enjoyed it in a bizarre way.

planning a trip in january now and can watch the knicks and/or islanders at home (seems to be plenty of tickets at stub hub).

The islanders-arena - is that a trek from manhatten ?

Recommendations - knicks or islanders ?

Watch the Rangers instead of the Islanders, they play in Madison Square Garden also

Johnny Foreigner · « **Reply #403 on:** October 9, 2009, 04:02:21 pm »

Quote from: potatomato33 on October 9, 2009, 01:58:28 pm

Watch the Rangers instead of the Islanders, they play in Madison Square Garden also

That was the first pick, but they're not at home during our visit.

LOKKO · « **Reply #404 on:** October 9, 2009, 04:15:04 pm »

Quote from: El Phes on October 9, 2009, 12:15:39 pm

Good luck mate! Don't make eye contact with anyone who gets off a Greyhound Bus and watch out for the brown paper bag guys!

take it there all shit then?

ALPH1217 · « **Reply #405 on:** October 9, 2009, 04:33:38 pm »

Quote from: Johnny Foreigner on October 9, 2009, 04:02:21 pm

That was the first pick, but they're not at home during our visit.

Maybe a Devil game at the new arena in Newark then. Long Island can be a pain in the arse to get to from Manhattan.

potatomato33 · « **Reply #406 on:** October 9, 2009, 05:43:20 pm »

Quote from: ALPH1217 on October 9, 2009, 04:33:38 pm

Maybe a Devil game at the new arena in Newark then. Long Island can be a pain in the arse to get to from Manhattan.

Yea, the Coliseum is a pain in the arse to get to without a car since it's not by any rail stations.

sarch · « **Reply #407 on:** October 10, 2009, 09:09:34 pm »

Quote from: ALPH1217 on October 9, 2009, 04:33:38 pm

Maybe a Devil game at the new arena in Newark then. Long Island can be a pain in the arse to get to from Manhattan.

definitly newark (but i'm also a devils fan). it takes about 25/30 minutes from 33rd street, 20 minutes from penn station and 15 from world trade center. you can also get tickets for dirt cheap in a state of the art arena

LiamG · « **Reply #408 on:** October 11, 2009, 08:55:39 am »

We still havent got our holiday booked yet, Lad from work says we might get an apartment now which sleeps 6, £995 for a week which isnt bad!

matchyg · « **Reply #409 on:** October 11, 2009, 01:48:43 pm »

I went to New York around 9 years ago as part of an extended US trip, it's ok, I wouldn't fancy living there, too much concrete slabs I think. I preferred places like Boston, slower and relaxed place.
There's this fantastic dumplings restaurant Joe's Shanghai, it is quite famous.

Swift · « **Reply #410 on:** October 11, 2009, 07:29:27 pm »

I went to New York in summer 2004. Whilst there at least half a dozen members of the AC Milan team of the time passed me on the street. They had crossed a busy road before I recognised one of them as Paolo Maldini. They were there for some friendly tournament in Queens wherein they beat the mancs.

Nigel1982 · « **Reply #411 on:** October 11, 2009, 08:07:29 pm »

I went to New York last month and I can truly say it's one of the best places I've ever been to. I guess everyone has different tastes but I personally loved the vibe and the diversity of the city. Although I agree with one of the previous posters when she said that Boston is more relaxed etc. but there are places in New York with a more relaxed atmosphere and vibe such as West Village and of course Central Park. I've also been to San Francisco which in comparison is much more chilled and perhaps more friendlier but for me New York just has so much more character with so much more to do. The food is phenomenal with so much variety to choose from. I'm in danger of sounding like a woman now... but shopping is also amazing over there...and that it's so much cheaper compared to London!!

I don't know, maybe i would have a different take to it if i was living there but for a holiday i thoroughly recommend it.

LiamG · « **Reply #412 on:** November 12, 2009, 10:51:28 am »

Trying to book our flights now but its gonna cost £380 each to fly direct from manchester
the cheaper alternative is to go from manchester via munich or heathrow

red_Mark1980 · « **Reply #413 on:** November 12, 2009, 10:56:07 am »

Quote from: LiamG on November 12, 2009, 10:51:28 am

Trying to book our flights now but its gonna cost £380 each to fly direct from manchester
the cheaper alternative is to go from manchester via munich or heathrow

Got to be honest mate £380 is not bad in all fairness, though I've flown through Amsterdam to the states from Manchester and it was no problem.

Depends how much money your saving going the non-direct route (also worth checking the airline out)

LiamG · « **Reply #414 on:** November 13, 2009, 10:09:43 am »

Ah the price came down this morning, now have direct flight from manchester to JFK, £312!

killer-heels · « **Reply #415 on:** November 13, 2009, 10:13:03 am »

Am off there in a few weeks. Have primed my bank account with the pre-xmas bashing it will be getting.

LiamG · « **Reply #416 on:** November 13, 2009, 10:34:17 am »

How much money do you lot take with you? im aiming to take bout £800

G a r y · « **Reply #417 on:** November 13, 2009, 10:39:44 am »

We went to a place in New Jersey for shopping forget the name of it now. It was sort of similar to Chesire Oaks - but better haha.

What was it called...... errr

G a r y · « **Reply #418 on:** November 13, 2009, 10:51:53 am »

I'm sure it was called something like Chelsea, I was class, loads of shite but some great bargins.

We went to see Knicks v Philadelphia at MSG. I'm not really into Basketball but I we had a great time, would deffo do it again!

Knicks v Nets, thats the 'derby' isn't it? Be class that - although I think both teams are shite

G a r y · « **Reply #419 on:** November 13, 2009, 10:59:57 am »

It's a good all round experience, we had a laugh and basically done some Liverpool FC type chanting (we were pissed). The yanks were all made up with us, "Hey dudes, where are ya'll from" etc.

We only went to see what MSG was like, but ended up getting right into the game. The Knicks had a player called Harrington would was like their Gerrard, carried them all the way.

Ha-ring-ton! Ha-ring-ton!

De-Fense, De-Fense

All will come clear when you go see them haha

LOKKO · « **Reply #420 on:** November 13, 2009, 04:06:07 pm »

im off in 2 weeks, cant fuckin wait whats weather like there now?

ConnieLFC · « **Reply #421 on:** November 13, 2009, 04:38:38 pm »

Quote from: LOKKO on November 13, 2009, 04:06:07 pm

im off in 2 weeks, cant fuckin wait whats weather like there now?

Cold and occasionally rainy but should thankfully be clearing/warming up as of Sunday.

I'd expect 50F on average by the time you get here...

LOKKO · « **Reply #422 on:** November 13, 2009, 06:38:51 pm »

Quote from: ConnieLFC on November 13, 2009, 04:38:38 pm

Cold and occasionally rainy but should thankfully be clearing/warming up as of Sunday.

I'd expect 50F on average by the time you get here...

ta, about the same as uk then!

Canada Loves Anfield · « **Reply #423 on:** November 13, 2009, 07:25:24 pm »

Quote from: LOKKO on November 13, 2009, 06:38:51 pm

ta, about the same as uk then!

In 2 weeks from now, close to December - it will not be like the UK. It will be fooken cold

CONFIAMOS · « **Reply #424 on:** November 13, 2009, 08:45:02 pm »

Ive tried to find this as im sure ive seen photos posted but:

does anyone know the building with the shankly quote in it?
ta

LOKKO · « **Reply #425 on:** November 13, 2009, 09:02:17 pm »

Quote from: Canada Loves Anfield on November 13, 2009, 07:25:24 pm

In 2 weeks from now, close to December - it will not be like the UK. It will be fooken cold

im only there a week from the 26th just wondering if to take a decent jacket or not

Quote from: kopite96 on November 13, 2009, 08:45:02 pm

Ive tried to find this as im sure ive seen photos posted but:

does anyone know the building with the shankly quote in it?
ta

trump tower i think

Jon G · « **Reply #426 on:** November 14, 2009, 12:30:32 am »

Is central Park any good on New Years Eve?

LiamG · « **Reply #427 on:** November 14, 2009, 08:26:34 am »

Gonna be cold in febuary innit?

Hoppy · « **Reply #428 on:** November 14, 2009, 09:23:25 am »

Quote from: LiamG on November 14, 2009, 08:26:34 am

Gonna be cold in febuary innit?

We went in Feb this year. Hat & scarf on a couple of days, short sleeve shirt on another!

jambutty · « **Reply #429 on:** November 17, 2009, 12:56:28 pm »

Quote from: Jon G on November 14, 2009, 12:30:32 am

Is central Park any good on New Years Eve?

For what? Muggers or a shag?

The vantage point from the Park looking down Broadway from 59th Street is a good view, but it'll be cold, so be sure to take fortification.

steelersmark · « **Reply #430 on:** November 17, 2009, 02:01:23 pm »

I haven't been for a few years now. Really need to go back now I can drink over there.

Ziltoid · « **Reply #431 on:** November 17, 2009, 03:56:23 pm »

Quote from: Jon G on November 14, 2009, 12:30:32 am

Is central Park any good on New Years Eve?

I stood there for the millennium. We got there ay 9pm, that was the closest we could get to times Square. the upside is that they have a firework display in the park so hang around once that glitter ball has dropped. and yes, it can be quite foooking cold.

nyctex · « **Reply #432 on:** November 17, 2009, 09:54:05 pm »

Quote from: Jon G on November 14, 2009, 12:30:32 am

Is central Park any good on New Years Eve?

Just be aware that the New York Road Runners Club has a 4 mile race that goes around Central Park starting at midnight. They have a fancy dress parade at 11pm before the race. It's not overly crowded, but you might have issues crossing some of the roads in the park.

It's a blast to run, if you're so inclined.

exiledintheUSA · « **Reply #433 on:** November 17, 2009, 09:55:37 pm »

Quote from: nyctex on November 17, 2009, 09:54:05 pm

Just be aware that the New York Road Runners Club has a 4 mile race that goes around Central Park starting at midnight. They have a fancy dress parade at 11pm before the race. It's not overly crowded, but you might have issues crossing some of the roads in the park.

It's a blast to run, if you're so inclined.

I ran that two years ago. Was good fun, as was the 5 hours of drinking after it!

Jon G · « **Reply #434 on:** November 17, 2009, 10:01:34 pm »

Quote from: jambutty on November 17, 2009, 12:56:28 pm

For what? Muggers or a shag?

The vantage point from the Park looking down Broadway from 59th Street is a good view, but it'll be cold, so be sure to take fortification.

Bit cold for a shag, so it’ll have to be a mugging

Quote from: nyctex on November 17, 2009, 09:54:05 pm

Just be aware that the New York Road Runners Club has a 4 mile race that goes around Central Park starting at midnight. They have a fancy dress parade at 11pm before the race. It's not overly crowded, but you might have issues crossing some of the roads in the park.

It's a blast to run, if you're so inclined.

Yeah I’ve heard about the road race, not my scene

Didn’t know about the fancy dress parade. We’ve booked a table in Mickey Mantles for around 7 for food and a few beers. Will be taking a hip flask of Whisky to warm us up in the park

Phil M · « **Reply #435 on:** November 17, 2009, 10:05:59 pm »

Quote from: lfsea on November 17, 2009, 01:09:59 pm

Leave for Heathrow tonight!

Fly in the morning. Absolutely, ridiculously, excited.

Best of luck mate, thanks for the invite.

Mackeroo · « **Reply #436 on:** November 18, 2009, 02:57:22 am »

Quote from: jambutty on October 1, 2009, 04:52:54 pm

would've invited you to McCormacks to meet El Campeador.

Do you know Barry McCormack the owner? My dad knows him and used to play football with him years ago when he still lived in Ireland.

I spent a summer in New York in 2005 on a J1. I didn't wanna leave but I also didn't wanna stay illegally.

I lived in Woodlawn in the Bronx and I worked in an Irish bar (Slainte) on Bowery, opposite CBGB's. talk about two complete opposite ends of the city. Although travelling wasn't too bad with the subway.

Really wish I was still there and it's one regret I'll always have in life.

Mackeroo · « **Reply #437 on:** November 18, 2009, 03:03:24 am »

Quote from: G a r y on November 13, 2009, 10:39:44 am

We went to a place in New Jersey for shopping forget the name of it now. It was sort of similar to Chesire Oaks - but better haha.

What was it called...... errr

Woodbury Common?

CheshireDave · « **Reply #438 on:** November 18, 2009, 09:29:49 am »

Quote from: Mackeroo on November 18, 2009, 03:03:24 am

Woodbury Common?

Good place that, would recommend it. Got some bargains and easy to get to on that bus from near Penn Station (Port Authority or whatever it's called). I was most amused by the security people cruising around on segways

, was dying at ask them for a go.

G a r y · « **Reply #439 on:** November 18, 2009, 09:52:33 am »

Quote from: Mackeroo on November 18, 2009, 03:03:24 am

Woodbury Common?

That's the one!