Member Since: 11 May 2006
Location: Off again! :-)
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Moo wrote:
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I don’t do those at home, certainly ain’t going to risk it here. Those New Yorkers don’t take prisoners!
16th Jan 2023 11:47 pm
Moo D3 Decade
Member Since: 13 Aug 2010
Location: Wiltshire
Posts: 13933
I love using them. Especially the electric versions. New Defender L663 110 SE (known as Noddy!)
Sold Volvo XC90 R-Design (known as Basil)
Sold - D4 HSE (Known as Gerty)
No longer the Old Buses original owner
231,000 miles and counting
05 S manual owned from March 2005
D4 Face lifted
Still original injectors and turbo
V8 Front brakes
BAS Remap, Allisport Intercooler and deCat
EGRs blanked
T-Max split charge
Hanibal Expeedition rack
Prospeed ladder
Duratrac tyres
IID BT
BAS FBH control
17th Jan 2023 12:01 am
SN
Member Since: 03 Jan 2006
Location: Romiley
Posts: 13710
Brilliant photos again Derek - you going to find time to do Intrepid? Lots of (now no longer) flying birds to take photos of! And if Japanese food is your thing find your way down to Taste of Tokyo down in the Financial District - was my daughters go-to eatery when she lived down there!
Looking forward to where your travels take you in the US of A in the next few months - safe travels wherever you go, just keep the photo log going on this thread!
Do you have a rough route plan you can share?Steve N | 21MY Defender | 08MY Discovery 3 (history) | 06MY Discovery 3 (ancient history)
17th Jan 2023 12:32 am
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
Member Since: 11 May 2006
Location: Off again! :-)
Posts: 72797
Deffo thinking of the Intrepid, it’s not too far from here.
Booked for tomorrow am, and got a BOGO, US equiv of BOGOF.
Oh, and figured out tomorrow’s diet buster. A slice of Juniors famous cheesecake.
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PS re Japanese food, or Japanese anything, watch this space late summer.
17th Jan 2023 12:38 am
ianm27
Member Since: 02 Jun 2016
Location: Hertfordshire
Posts: 2154
Great photos Del Katz deli sure looks busy, especially with their miserly portions
I think the definition of "body is a temple" may need reviewing Uncle Ray's spare wheel protector
Limo Tint
Blackvue front & rear dashcam
Cruise control switch pack
Bodsy's remote for FBH
17th Jan 2023 12:20 pm
Moo D3 Decade
Member Since: 13 Aug 2010
Location: Wiltshire
Posts: 13933
I'm thinking more of 'body will be a cathedral'!
Enjoy New Defender L663 110 SE (known as Noddy!)
Sold Volvo XC90 R-Design (known as Basil)
Sold - D4 HSE (Known as Gerty)
No longer the Old Buses original owner
231,000 miles and counting
05 S manual owned from March 2005
D4 Face lifted
Still original injectors and turbo
V8 Front brakes
BAS Remap, Allisport Intercooler and deCat
EGRs blanked
T-Max split charge
Hanibal Expeedition rack
Prospeed ladder
Duratrac tyres
IID BT
BAS FBH control
17th Jan 2023 12:53 pm
LT
Member Since: 31 Dec 2005
Location: South West
Posts: 23385
Very jealous, I love New York.
The back stage tour of Radio City is a great thing to do, especially if the weather isn’t great.
I also love Ellen’s Stardust Diner
The B&H photo store with the it’s amazing overhead conveyor system and second to none customer service is an amazing experience.2006 D3 HSE (Original & still the best)-GONE
2010 D4 HSE (A bit bling)-GONE
2014 D4 HSE (Almost too bling)-GONE
2015 D4 HSE (A heated what?)-GONE
2016 D4 Landmark (Written Off)-GONE
2016 D4 Landmark (Surely the last!) PD1881 rims-GONE
2017 FFRR SDV8 Autobiography
17th Jan 2023 2:59 pm
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
Member Since: 11 May 2006
Location: Off again! :-)
Posts: 72797
Pics from yesterday.
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G-BOAD, flew in her from JFK back in 2002.
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And an A-12 rather than a SR-71.
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Beam me up Scottie.
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A few pics from boat trip round Manhattan. Will be at the top of that tall building in just over 2 hours. Did I mention I’m not good with heights?
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Then drinking choc and cheesecake. Well when in NY.
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Off doing the tourist things, see y’all later.
18th Jan 2023 2:04 pm
HairyFool
Member Since: 04 Jan 2023
Location: Essex
Posts: 536
I am trying to imagine landing a Concord or a shuttle on an aircraft carrier. A visitor from the dark side, my other vehicle is an MG5 EV
18th Jan 2023 4:14 pm
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
Member Since: 11 May 2006
Location: Off again! :-)
Posts: 72797
I’m sure it could be done, just not repeated.
And greetings from 1,200ft. I’m sure the building is swaying!
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18th Jan 2023 4:53 pm
nigethecat
Member Since: 11 Sep 2016
Location: Marnoch
Posts: 4153
I think the swaying might due to some Dutch Courage before heading up ? I want to see the sweets before I get into your windowless van... I'm not stupid!
Corris Grey D4 Commercial SE 2016
Zermatt Sliver 2007 D3 SE manual (gone)
Indus Silver D4 HSE 2015 (gone)
Bonatti Grey D3 HSE 2006 (gone)
White D3 S (LHD) 2007 (gone)
Firenze Red D4 HSE 2014 (gone)
Black RRS 3.6TDV8 2008 (gone)
Rusty Green Defender 110 1997 (gone)
Black FL2 HSE 2013 (gone)
18th Jan 2023 7:10 pm
Captain Crosscheck
Member Since: 03 Sep 2021
Location: Oslo
Posts: 310
Oooooh, that swaying isn't good for us that don't appreciate heights! Experienced that in the Burj Khalifa. Next elevator straight down please...
18th Jan 2023 9:00 pm
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
Member Since: 11 May 2006
Location: Off again! :-)
Posts: 72797
Got over it after a while, I think it was triggered by the elevator bouncing side to side a bit on the way up. Glad it wasn’t the Vanderbilt building, similar heights but uptown, however it has 2 outside glass elevators and outdoors viewing platform. No thanks.
Looking up from ground level. Not sure that’s sensible.
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Few pics from the top. Stunning views with stunning weather. Ended up staying up there for almost and hour, could swear I was getting altitude sickness.
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And where we were off to next, Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island.
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Was good to be back on the ground but could swear it was swaying too!
Then off to Staute of Liberty and Ellis Island. Boat was packed, hate to think what it was like in peak season.
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Didn’t stay long on Ellis Island (getting tired and wanted to get specific ferry back to Manhattan) but was as interesting as SoL.
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Last full day in NY, mid-afternoon train heading west(ish) tomorrow.
PS Today’s food pic, hotdogs in the cafe on Ellis Island. And the condiments were self service, hence look so rubbish. Hit the spot though.
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18th Jan 2023 9:45 pm
ianm27
Member Since: 02 Jun 2016
Location: Hertfordshire
Posts: 2154
Great pics and commentary Del
Did you get a chance to run up the spiral staircase in the SoL to the top of the torch? A guy in your physical prowess would find it no bother (body is a ...........) Uncle Ray's spare wheel protector
Limo Tint
Blackvue front & rear dashcam
Cruise control switch pack
Bodsy's remote for FBH
19th Jan 2023 12:18 pm
Gareth Site Moderator
Member Since: 07 Dec 2004
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NY on our list to do, you’ve convinced me to pull my finger out and book it!
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