But I warmed up to the idea, after ISU got the invite and McKims started talking about going. Conovers were "All In" (the team's motto) they said. What the heck - it would be my big chance to get Paul to the Big Apple! We were in too. Bobbie and Jeff McFee decided they would go. At first we talked about staying in New Jersey, but Dwight thought Manhattan was the way to go. Good call. Perfect sized group - we could share rooms to save on expenses. Up close and personal - good thing we like each other. Donnie made a reservation at the Carlton - 28th and Madison. (not the Ritz Carlton - but still, a 4 Star hotel).
Don is presently an eye doc. But in his next life he could be a tour guide. He likes figuring out where things are and how to get from A to B. He's good at it too! It's nice for unworldly sheltered folks like Paul and me to travel with him. He's good at tipping and asking for help. I'm not. We're both Scorpios - so that shoots the whole horoscope thing to hell...Don lined up a nice guy with a big black SUV to pick us up at the Newark airport. Slick. After we got checked in, we stopped at a liquor store and asked the clerk to suggest a local bar. Had a nice drink as Desmonds - perfect! 
That night we were off to Little Italy for some pasta - in honor of Diana's Italian heritage. We tried the place that had been recommended - crowded. Marilyn went next door - they had a table available that we decided to take advantage of. We ordered some red wine. I decided to go with some basic spaghetti and meatballs. It hit the spot.
Then we headed to Rockefeller Center - or 30 Rock. The place was packed full of people. A nice security guy took our photo by the big Christmas Tree. We saw all sorts of interesting sights walking back to our hotel from there. Our first day was a big success!
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| A window display |
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| projected on a building by 30 Rock |
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