Call it a “Wish List,” “Bucket List,” or just a plain “Crud-I-want-to-do-before-I-die” list. No matter what you call it sometime in late October the idea of hitting New York City’s Times Square for New Years Eve seemed like the thing to do.
Granted it is not the same as saying “I want to see a sunset in Greece” or “Flying a Stunt Plane” but it was worthy of something to do. Besides, how many things can you really do on New Years Eve anyway?
We purchased tickets, reserved a hotel in the heart of the action, and watched the weather as the departure day arrived. Although we have been to NYC before (never in the winter), here is what I learned on this trip.
Seven Things I Know About New York…
1. New Yorkers are the only people on this earth that, as a whole, walk faster than I do.
2. You can’t eat cheap anywhere near Times Square – so don’t try.
3. The Tree and Ice Rink in Rockefeller Square are much smaller in person.
4. The Metropolitan Museum of Art is open almost every day of the year -but was closed on the day we went.
5. The “Ball” in Times Square is much smaller in person.
6. Paying $23 for a Rueben at Carnegie Deli is worth every penny.
7. In winter it can be cold. Not the “Hey, do I need a jacket cold” more like the “Hey, will I still be able to walk normally when I lose a couple toes to frostbite cold.”
So how was the weather? Here is your 12:13am (2009) weather clip just after the ball dropped in Times Square. Of course it does not take into account the 45-50 mph wind gusts.
Was it worth the trip? Well, it is one of those things you need to do at least once…or just watch it on TV.
A few more pics…
MMMMMM, worth every penny!
Times Square Ball...up close and personal
The tree and ice rink are much smaller in person!
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OMG I had NO idea you were such a masochist!
As a person who hates crowds, and was born and raised in NYC, I have never once, in my now 56 years, done Times Square on New Years Eve. My sister did once, accidentally, and told me she’d never been so scared in all her life. Understand, not much scares my sister (she once dared some punk with a gun in her face to pull the trigger), so for her to say that was all the proof I needed that my decision to watch New Years’ Eve events on TV every year was the right and sane thing to do….LOL
I’m glad to see you survived. However, I totally disagree with you that $23 for any sandwich is worth it, I don’t care what freakin deli it was bought in………..LOL
In all fairness you could get about 3-4 meals out of one $23 Rueben – does that make it worth it?
I love the 7 things I know about New York! All are so true!!! I am there about every month on business. You have to walk fast to fit in… otherwise everyone knows you are a tourist. I usually lose a pould or two from all the walking!
It is not cheap anywhere in NY. I LOVE carnegie deli… where else do you get charged $7 just for sharing a meal. Nonetheless… it is still worth it. Especially since you get lunch, dinner and even breakfast out of it!
Glad you could check this one off your list!
I have never been to NYC but you can bet I will probably have to be there on New Years Eve at least once before I die, even after reading your post
Then again, I never learn.
GF, I’d say it was worth it, BUT ONLY IF it would stay fresh long enough to be enjoyed OR you gave it away to some homeless person on the street (really easy to find and do that in NYC)….LOL
I’ve been to Carnegie Deli and to be honest…………..I wasn’t all that impressed. But then, I’m a witch anyway………..ROFLMAO