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Next Saturday my husband & I are going on our very first trip to New York, and I just cant wait.
We are going for a whole week, and the reason for the trip is to see Eric Clapton in concert at Madison Square Garden.
We will probably never go to NY again, so we are making it our trip of a lifetime, we have an apartment for the week, so we can come and go as we please and have cups of tea when we want.
The weather will be quite cold, so I have purchased some thermals for us both.
This weekend should see the start of the packing.

What a lovely trip to go on WS......I envy you going to see Eric Clapton, one of the best guitarists of all time I think......look forward to you telling us about it when you return......x

Oh lucky lucky you!!! I do hope you have a wonderful time and I am sure it will live up to your expectations and beyond!!

Have a fantastic time,sound like you will .

Eric Clapton ,Madison Square Garden
I'm not jealous!!!

Thank you both for your kind wishes
My husband is fed up with me being soooo excited and says I am just a kiddy kipper and should calm down at my age.

Ann

I have followed EC sice the 1960's when he was with the Yardbirds ( for a very short time) and try not to miss a concert when he is playing within a reasonable distance from home

Ann

You will hate it....too loud...too busy...too cold....



...er I can take your ticket off your hands if it would help




seriously have a great trip

Oh wow, how lucky - have a fantastic time. We went last yr but only had 2 nights there, stayed with a cousin. Went to Central Park and a fabulous museum:o))

But to be seeing Eric Clapton - wow, enjoy:o))

jude sarf wales :o)

Went to see E C in 1992 at wembley

He was brilliant, Sir Elt & Bonnie raite were also in the bill.

Haave a great time & pack those fave t bags :o))

One thing that must go in the case is the t bags

Hope you have a great time...

I lonve Eric Clapton..unplugged...he rules

Lindy ;)))))))))

Lucky you enjoy!!!


Caz xxxx

Hi Christina
We have an apartment for the week, at Eastgate Towers Hotel.
If you are wanting to go up the ESB, make a reservation online it will save a big proportion of the 4 or 5 hours which you have to queue.( We have )

How wonderful, I have always wanted to go to New York, what a place. One place I want to visit is the Deli where they filmed "that scene" in When Harry Met Sally...I don't remember the name of it, but it is very popular!! Have a great time, enjoy.

Or go in the early evening as we did. Just walked straight in.

Have a fab time.

Suzy

Getting very giddy now

Have been 3 times and off again in Easter.
Please get a 3 day pass for New York before you go. Online they cost about 50$ and you get discounted access then to loads of attractions. You bypass the queues including the ones for Empire State and the ferry to Statue of Liberty. Also recommend the sightseeing bus tours, Uptown, Midtown and Downtown for again about a total of 50$ and you hop on hop off. Well worth it.
Di

thanks Di
that sounds good, where do you get the pass from

Go to www.NewYorkPass.com and follow the instructions. We have stayed just off Times Square and also west side of Central Park. Really love it. Wish I could afford to go every weekend. Madison Square Gardens is smaller than what I thought it would be but has some amazing photo's of who has played there.
Please go to Bubba Gump on Times Square for a meal. The Red Lobster is also a good restaurant and not too expensive.
If you can get a stretch limo from the airport to make it even more special. About $40 depending on which airport you're arriving at. Can you guess that I can't wait to go again.
Di

Ann
Just looked and the pass is $100 for a 3 day pass which gives you access to 40 attractions or $145 for the attractions and bus tours I mentioned which is good value even though it's dearer than last year.
Di