I have been to NYC five times now and every trip whether spring or fall has boasted warm temperatures and lovely sunshine. So, I guess I was due for some inclement weather on my latest venture to the Big Apple. I was warned it was going to rain, but I was in denial since it was so nice on the west coast. We arrived late at night and sure enough we awoke the next morning not just to rain, but to pouring rain… rivers of rain… soak you to the bone despite your umbrella rain. In fact, over 5 inches of rain fell in one day due to a little weather phenomenon called a Nor'Easter. It was apparently the second worst storm in NY’s history breaking a 124-year-old record. But, with extensively researched recommendations in hand, our “google-icious” cheerleader Georgi refused to let the flooding dampen our spirits. Despite the fact we were staying at the historic Waldorf Astoria, we were going out to have fun whether we liked it or not. We ate and drank our way around the Big Apple… brunch on Clinton Street, beers at the Half King Pub in Chelsea (voted best place to drink on a Sunday afternoon) and banana cake at Billy’s Bakery (think sister location to The Magnolia Bakery). We had a great day and did have fun, but not because we were in NYC but because we were with old friends. And, because when you are so wet Red declares his “gonch” are soaked… what else can you do but laugh?
April 20, 2007
Big soggy apple
I have been to NYC five times now and every trip whether spring or fall has boasted warm temperatures and lovely sunshine. So, I guess I was due for some inclement weather on my latest venture to the Big Apple. I was warned it was going to rain, but I was in denial since it was so nice on the west coast. We arrived late at night and sure enough we awoke the next morning not just to rain, but to pouring rain… rivers of rain… soak you to the bone despite your umbrella rain. In fact, over 5 inches of rain fell in one day due to a little weather phenomenon called a Nor'Easter. It was apparently the second worst storm in NY’s history breaking a 124-year-old record. But, with extensively researched recommendations in hand, our “google-icious” cheerleader Georgi refused to let the flooding dampen our spirits. Despite the fact we were staying at the historic Waldorf Astoria, we were going out to have fun whether we liked it or not. We ate and drank our way around the Big Apple… brunch on Clinton Street, beers at the Half King Pub in Chelsea (voted best place to drink on a Sunday afternoon) and banana cake at Billy’s Bakery (think sister location to The Magnolia Bakery). We had a great day and did have fun, but not because we were in NYC but because we were with old friends. And, because when you are so wet Red declares his “gonch” are soaked… what else can you do but laugh?
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I missed the opportunity to comment earlier on your reference to travelling with your parents as a little girl. One of my memories is of your Grade 6 study of Magnetic Hill in New Brunswick and whether it was "true" or not. Your comment to your teacher was an emphatic "Yes, because I was there"!! 'Nuff said. Wish we were lost in the 80's again. M.
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