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That is me singing - lol.  So next Friday - I am heading to NYC to spend the long weekend with dh.  He thought it would be fun to just gad about the city and see what mischief we can find.  I used to go visit him in the city 2-3 times a year . . . he'd be working and I'd be spending way too much money shopping.  The last time I went was the Aug. 17, 2010 - Rooney's b-day, I've never gone back - I'd rather be home with him and now Stuart too. 

So 6 weeks ago I get the air ticket, line up the puppy sitter AND then I realize that the 10 year 9/11 Anniversary is this year.  I'll be there until 9/6.  Call me cautious but I am nervous about going now.  We have discussed getting a small apartment in NYC before so that dh could stop living in hotels during the week but we've always nixed that idea - mostly for monetary reasons (his work pays for the hotel - they wouldn't pay for the apartment) but also because I don't feel safe there.  NYC is our main target for terrorism, even before Washington D.C., as it would take out more people.  Whenever I am there it is always in the back of my mind - I stay on high alert.  I'll never get the images of 9/11 out of my mind and of all those people running madly through the streets.  I've bee down to the site and it just knocks the breath right out of your body.

We have reservations at some new restaurants, tickets to a show, I'll actually have dh attention for once so it will be fun but am I being crazy to be nervous about going? 

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Gotta admit I'm a little jealous that you are going to the city.  I used to spend a lot of time in NYC when I worked for Nine West Group.  We had a showroom in the city and the Parker Meridian hotel was my home away from home for several weeks a year!  I always thought it would be so romantic to live in the city, but thought I would only want to do it for a little while.  Don't think I'd want to do it long term.  I think the only thing better would be to live there with my doodles and be able to take them every where with me.  That being said, I hear what you are saying.  I've been nervous of traveling ever since 9/11, but I think I would be particularly nervous about going back to NYC.  However, I can also convince myself that NYC is probably safer today than it was then, and will be particularly secure during this upcoming anniversary.  I'm guessing that there is more security there than we could ever imagine.  I say just go and enjoy some special time with DH.  You'll be so busy shopping once you get there you will forget all about it!  Have fun.
I do understand your apprehension, Jane.  We used to love taking long weekends in NYC, but since 9/11 I've been reluctant.  We've started going to Boston instead.  I know this is silly, and so much has been done to ensure that NYC is safe.  I say just try to put it out of your mind and enjoy those restaurants, shows and shopping.
Jane, Have fun! I love to go to NYC at Christmas time.
LOL Brave?  Ha - no I have never let terrorism stop my travel before.  Heck last Oct. I had just left the Eiffel Tower when they evacuated it due to a threat but it never ever leaves the back of my mind.
Jane--me, my DH and another couple will be in NYC on September 16th for a long weekend! I'm excited but also a bit apprehensive with it being at the end of the anniversary week. When booking our stay, I found out that Fashion Week ends on the 17th-so the week between our visits will be a busy one! (but isn't the city always busy??) We have tickets for the Book of Mormon for Sunday, the 18th. I've heard it was really good!
Doris - I have heard that the Book of Mormon is super great!  I may try to get last minute tickets while there.  I had looked at trying to go see it and get good seats but they were sold out - the lady tried to sell me tickets for September of 2012!  LOL
Yes it is supposed to be hilarious, I haven't seen it.

I don't think you're being crazy, but I wouldn't let your fears stop you from going. I know it's a cliche, but those responsible for 9/11 would be delighted to hear that you don't feel safe.

The week you're planning to go, there will probably be more security than any other time you could have chosen. Go and have a wonderful time. Celebrate your freedom to do so. :)

I love visiting NYC. We're planning a long weekend there in early November. I understand your nervousness, but I think security will be all over the place. Just be cautious, like you always should be in a new city, and enjoy yourself!
Well, just in case . . . . . do I have any takers for two doodles should something happen to dh and I?  I really don't have anyone that I think could take both the boys - I could never want them split up?  My daughter is employed full time and has her own Lab living in an apartment in Atlanta.  My boys are farmers and neither could spend much time with them.  Parents are out either due to having their own pets or age.  The only person locally that I can think of is their pet sitter - she has always adored Rooney and now Stuart too - but she takes other dogs into her home for a living and can have up to 5 there - so they would really cut back on her ability to earn an income.  Any volunteers?
Do you think they'd like Newfoundland, we don't have a pool but we don't have alligators either. I guess I could always move to FL. :>) DH keeps saying he would love to have more doodles.
Donna the boys have never seen snow but I bet they would love it.  I don't know how they'd get to you though.  Have to think about that - Quincy would make a great brother!!!!

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