Hoops, Cards and Crafts

My day alone....more shopping?

Friday Jeff went to work..and I went exploring.

A quick stop at the concierge and I found out Dylan's Candy Bar is only 10 minutes away...across from Bloomingdales. I love Dylan's It is a candy store on MAJOR steroids.

Dylan is Ralph Lauren's daughter...her store has every candy imaginable. Even the stairs and floor have candy...

There is a party room...

And a cupcake bar...

There is also a coffee/ice cream bar and candy mosaics throughout the store...

Besides the expected pizza places and hot dog stands...there are a ton of "make it yourself..." chopped salads, pizzas and pasta places. Basically you snooze the base and add what you want. Since Jeff is not a veggie lover, I stopped to get a salad on the way back to the room...

Tomorrow we head home, and I think everything will fit in the suitcases...the boys have been at Jeff's Mom's house...and my brother Gary has been in Salinas with my Dad. Dad had a VERY mild stroke last Sunday, he is fine and although is suppose to use a cane, is walking without it. When I was in Salinas, Gary and I discussed the NYC trip and we decided that I should still go...especially, since Jeff was staying at the Waldorf...let's face it, I will probably never stay here without this trip! THANK YOU GARY!

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President Obama

When we woke up, there was a lot of action down in the streets....There were NYPD all over. With the events of this past week, the death of Bin Laden, President Obama was visiting Ground Zero on Thursday.

But, first, he was visiting a FDNY near the theater district.

Jeff tried to take a picture of the firehouse door...but, it came out a little bleary...sorry...

we went to Ground Zero...but, didn't wait to see the President...we had shopping to do!

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How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying

We can't come to NYC, and NOT see a Broadway Musical...Jeff gave me a budget...and I found tickets for How to Succeed In Business without Really Trying..with Daniel Radcliffe from Harry Potter fame. Jeff went around telling everyone that we are going to see Harry Potter on Broadway...LOL!

It was WONDERFUL...Daniel can dance AND sing! He was marvelous...and John Larroquette FABULOUS!

It was 2 1/2 hours...luckily, Jeff was able to get up for work the next day...

Rose Hemingway (Rosemary) was incredible! Her voice is beautiful...Jeff really liked her.

After the show we walked through Times Square on the way to the subway...

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SHAKE SHACK

OMG! Google "Shake Shack", there is a Shake Cam that monitors the line of the shack.

We were pleasantly surprised to find one in the Theatre District...with NO LINE! I made a little mistake and didn't get a hamburger...I got a hot dog... Do NOT make this mistake...I had a bit of Jeff's burger and it is DELICIOUS! I did have the frozen custard....totally yummy! Fries were good also.

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Waldorf=Astoria history

Did I mention that Jeff's meeting was at the Waldorf=Astoria? It is such a landmark...though out the hotel, there are pictures of the hotel's history. It has hosted royalty and celebrities...

Pictures of some of the guests...

the beautiful clock in the lobby...can you see the Statue of Liberty on the top of the clock?

The Waldorf=Astoria place settings...gold of course...

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Our Waldorf=Astoria room

Just some pictures of our room...sitting room...

Vanity...

Fancy dancy shampoo, conditioner and wonderful lotion...

Jeff getting acquainted with his meeting packet...

The bedroom...

And bedroom tv...

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Grand Central Station

If you ever come out to NYC, you have to go to Grand Central Station...Jeff said it reminded him of Harry Potter....where is Platform 9 3/4?

Here are some beautiful lights...

I was too overwhelmed to remember to take pictures of the station....pops...next time. Penn Station was also fun to explore...

Both stations have FOOD...and we found Juniors....famed for their cheesecake. I had the Devil's food cheesecake and much needed coffee...jeff had the Peanut Butter Devil's Food cupcake. Both were delicious!

Next, we jumped on the subway to Times Square. Jeff took another picture with the NASDAQ sign...I did a little better, last time I just got the "NASDA"