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Deb Jul 18, 2006

for my hubby's 50th surprise birthday celebration. I'm whisking him away to NYC for a weekend for dinner and a show. Our kids are going, and his sister and her husband, and my hubby's college roommate and his wife. Eight in all.

Dinner and hotel were easy, but oh my ... choosing a show that you think 8 people will enjoy is a little stressful. For every show I looked at there are both good and bad reviews, by viewers and critics alike. So I just flipped a coin in the end.

Dinner - http://www.tonysdinapoli.com/
Show - http://www.martinshortthemusical.com/
Hotel - http://www.doubletree.com/en/dt/hotels/ … cn=EWRWTDT

Jersey people ... I've never done this before (taken the subway from Jersey City to Manhattan) ... but I understand it's very easy and inexpensive. Hotels in Manhattan were at LEAST twice the price of the rooms I got, and since I was paying for four, I went for this option. Any experience with this? We also have one member who will have recently had foot surgery and will have a wheel chair. I'm not too nervous about it ... I hear that more subway stations all the time are adding elevators and wheelchair accessability.

So glad that planning is done! Now all I have to do is pack and go!

Can't wait.

I bear_wub NY

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Dilu Jul 18, 2006

Oh Deb,
What a wonderful surprise! I hope everyone has a grand time, especially your hubby!

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Bearalive Jul 18, 2006

Hi Deb.
What a wonderful "B" day celebration!!
:cake: I can't help about the information you need but, I am sure that they do have easy acess that people with disabilities can use, They are everywhere these days and belive me I am very happy about it! Some times I have to use a wheelchair.
Have lots of fun and tell us all about it.
Bear hugs.
Gladys bear_flower

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SueAnn Help Advisor, Banner SponsorJul 18, 2006

My goodness, Deb . . . your plans sound waaaaay fun - wow, can you plan a good party! Everyone have a blast!

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huggleybear Jul 18, 2006

New York...oh I love New York! You and your hubby have a fantastic time!!!! :dance:

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lapousmor Jul 19, 2006

Have fun, you all!

Please, take some pictures to show us when you're back!

You had such a great idea, Deb!

Beary hugs,
Sophie.

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Marie_ Jul 19, 2006

What a great birthday gift !!!!
Please have a wonderful time at New York!!!!
bear_flower

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pandamac Jul 19, 2006

So much fun! I don't know anything about the subway system......the last time I was in NYC, we did take the subway, but we were right in Manhattan.

I kidnapped my hubby a few years ago for his birthday, but we went the opposite direction! I rented a cottage in the Adirondacks and we spent a quiet weekend away from it all hiking and enjoying the outdoors. He would not be impressed with a NYC trip with shows........

Enjoy the celebration!
pandamac