TC in NYC

Yeah, the trip into Manhattan actually went better than I was expecting. The location of the appointment (west shore of lower Manhattan) was a huge factor in deciding that we could do this. There are short-term parking opportunities there that just don’t exist in midtown. I was also prepared to just drive around a short circuit if I had to. Had the appointment been in the crazy(er) part of the city, we would have fallen back to other plans which included bus, rail, cab, and Uber options.

Another thing that made this doable for us is being able to expense the insane tolls, and just take the most efficient route. It cost us $42 just to cross the GW bridge getting out to Long Island! :E I’d do it again if I’d have to, mainly because I want the boss to continue enjoying her career, but I hope the need doesn’t arise anytime soon. Business travel is really the only thing that’s not real fun for her, so I do what I can to make it better. Having our own bed, bathroom, transportation, and her cats is a big plus for her. Oh, and I’m in there somewhere as well. :w

:):)

Honestly, that is why I have a truck camper. Because I can take it anywhere. That’s what they are best for.. They can go from any urban environment like that, to the complete wilderness. And everywhere in between.

I regularly bring mine into the city. And I regularly travel all over the place. Currently in the center of downtown Toronto in Canada. Not a problem at all. Step outside your door, and the entire world of food and interesting culture is right there. Or, change it up and step outside your door and there isn’t a human being for miles and miles. This is where a truck camper shines. That’s why I would never own another type of RV. Except maybe a class B van.

Sam Spade wrote:

NRALIFR wrote:
Well, all I can say in my defense is that there are times when doing the unrational thing is the right thing to do.

You just got lucky. Those times are a TINY minority and most stories like this end badly.

But in your defense, a really healthy dose of common sense probably helped save you once you got in there.

If I told you the lengths I go to in order to keep the boss and her three traveling cats out of trouble, I’m sure some would accuse me of being paranoid, and “living in fear”. I’m pretty careful with my family, such as it is.

:):)

NRALIFR wrote:
Well, all I can say in my defense is that there are times when doing the unrational thing is the right thing to do.

You just got lucky. Those times are a TINY minority and most stories like this end badly.

But in your defense, a really healthy dose of common sense probably helped save you once you got in there.

Kevin, where do you go after Croton?

That's cool. Nice photo.

Well, all I can say in my defense is that there are times when doing the unrational thing is the right thing to do. The boss and I spent a lot of time discussing it, and decided that the Manhattan part was doable, which was the only part of the trip that concerned me. We knew it wouldn’t be fun, but wasn’t beyond our capabilities.

After finishing her appointment, we needed to head north up the Hudson Valley to Croton, so we drove up Madison Ave, crossed the river on the Madison bridge, and got on I87, then US9. The traffic was truly nuts until we got on 9. Hopefully we won’t need to make a trip like that again for a good long time.

Ski Pro 3 wrote:
You have a BUS for a toad?!

You bet! It tows like it’s not even there! :W

:):)

You have a BUS for a toad?!

TC in NYC adds a little class to that city.
You could have rented it out for some good coin while you were waiting!

I live nearby. You also have my condolences. There are somethings that rational people would try to avoid. You have done one of them.