Thursday, December 19, 2013

O Christmas Tree

We have college friends living on the other side of the country, who are spending a few days in the Big Apple this week.  He and hubs are fraternity brothers, and last night we trekked in to meet up for dinner.


Traffic! Bah humbug!

Actually, not bah humbug. Even ridunkulous traffic cannot dampen my Christmas spirit when I'm en route to New York City.

Well, maybe a little, but not completely. And you people who commute in and out of here every.single.day, well bless your hearts.

We met at a restaurant near Madison Square Garden called Pennsylvania 6.  It was hopping!  Our friends have a son living in the city so he joined us too, for a fun night of gabbing and celebrating his mom's birthday.


Their 30th wedding anniversary is also this weekend, and I think we can all agree NYC is a grand place for marking and celebrating life's milestones.


After dinner we walked about 20 blocks in the icy cold air, but hey it's New York at Christmastime, and we needed to see the tree.  Plus hubs and I never leave the city without a stop in Times Square, since that's the law.

Our law, but one we never break.


We got down to the tree about 11 PM, and here's a helpful tip for all you tourists...visit the tree at 11 PM in 30 degree temps, and you'll find it's not wall to wall people at that hour or degree.


It's not no-people, but definitely a smaller crowd.
The tree is just beautiful.


Rockefeller Plaza in December is one of my favorite places on earth.
Positively magical.


I can see how people fall in love in New York City at Christmastime.

16 comments:

  1. Oh I'd LOVE to see it all...Times square, the tree, Rockefeller plaza, ALL of it! Looks soo beautiful and festive. Glad you enjoyed...

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  2. What a great way to spend a week night in the middle of Christmas-ness! :)
    I love your coat, wouldn't it be fun to have a fur on a night like that? :)

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  3. How wonderful to live so close to such an exciting city so you can visit whenever you want.

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  4. So much fun....I'm a little bit jealous! The tree is gorgeous and how awesome that you got to meet up with them.

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  5. I want to go back - I have been a Christmastime before and it is magical!

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  6. I looks so fun and magical. I hope you have a wonderful weekend and holiday

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  7. NYC is 6 hrs east of here. That is on my bucket list..anyways..LOVE the word ridunkulous..blessings and Merry Christmas.

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  8. Going in today to get Lindsey from FIT. Then we will pick up Ashley from work. I hope I get a glimpse of the tree!

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  9. If I ever get to NYC, I'd love it to be at Christmastime.

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  10. Beautiful!! Thanks for sharing all those pictures. Buy the way, your coat is really cute!

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  11. You and your hubby look so relaxed and happy! Merry Christmas!!

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  12. Lovely. Thanks for sharing. I've been SO many wonderful places via your blog.

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  13. Joyce, this week I've not had the time to really camp on your blog posts -- you know how it is at this time of year. But I've skimmed them and am just loving your photos! Your pics remind me of the 3 times that I've been privileged to live on the East Coast and how different the feeling is from out west where I call home. It's a real treat. Have a Merry Christmas!

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  14. I know I have said it before, but I would love to see NYC someday. How long does it take for you to get there? Must be so exciting!

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  15. Oh, I must get to NYC at Christmas time one of these days. What gorgeous pics and looks like a fun, fun time. Warmest Christmas wishes to you and yours.

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  16. Oh NYC how I miss you! I love that you get to go there, Joyce. It is magnificent to see at Christmastime. I'm hoping we can get back there next year around this time. Merry Christmas to you and yours.

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