michellegb
Pearl Clutcher
Posts: 3,915
Location: New England and loving it!
Jun 26, 2014 0:04:59 GMT
|
Post by michellegb on Apr 20, 2024 9:05:39 GMT
I've gone a few times the past year or so and have stayed at StayPineapple-An Artful Hotel on West 36th near Penn Station. It's a small boutique chain and I've stayed in them in Seattle, Portland and Boston. I can't say enough good things about this hotel - free bottled water, bikes and umbrellas to borrow, super comfy beds and great bathroom products. They have kind of spoiled me for other hotel chains.
I like the location too - close to Times Square and all the fun touristy things in Midtown and close to the Hi-Line and southern end of Manhattan too. There are some good restaurants near it in case you don't feel up to wandering.
Have a fun trip!
|
|
michellegb
Pearl Clutcher
Posts: 3,915
Location: New England and loving it!
Jun 26, 2014 0:04:59 GMT
|
Post by michellegb on Oct 7, 2023 19:30:43 GMT
Donation made.
|
|
michellegb
Pearl Clutcher
Posts: 3,915
Location: New England and loving it!
Jun 26, 2014 0:04:59 GMT
|
Post by michellegb on Sept 2, 2023 9:26:06 GMT
We were there last year and loved walking through the Lan Su Chinese Garden. We took a trolley tour of the city that let us walk around the International Rose Test Garden for a little while. The flowers were just gorgeous!
We also took a ride to Vancouver to have lunch and walk around the new waterfront area and then headed up the Columbia River Gorge to see the views and waterfalls.
Be sure to stop at Blue Star Donuts if you cross the river - they were amazing.
There was a charming coffee shop called Lotus & Bean that had great coffee and treats.
We had some really good food at Mamma Mia Trattoria near the waterfront.
Enjoy the visit!
|
|
michellegb
Pearl Clutcher
Posts: 3,915
Location: New England and loving it!
Jun 26, 2014 0:04:59 GMT
|
Post by michellegb on Jun 20, 2022 19:01:46 GMT
I'm interested in all of them. It's been on my "probably should try this for inspiration" list for a little bit. I'll PM you.
|
|
michellegb
Pearl Clutcher
Posts: 3,915
Location: New England and loving it!
Jun 26, 2014 0:04:59 GMT
|
Post by michellegb on May 15, 2022 13:11:02 GMT
Happy Birthday! I hope you have a lovely day!
|
|
michellegb
Pearl Clutcher
Posts: 3,915
Location: New England and loving it!
Jun 26, 2014 0:04:59 GMT
|
Post by michellegb on May 14, 2022 21:09:27 GMT
Words do not exist to explain how much I despise what this country is becoming and how any meaningful change is impossible because of the crooked, ignorant, idiots that we have elected. We are doomed.
|
|
michellegb
Pearl Clutcher
Posts: 3,915
Location: New England and loving it!
Jun 26, 2014 0:04:59 GMT
|
Post by michellegb on May 14, 2022 9:05:59 GMT
That was incredible - such beautiful creatures!
|
|
michellegb
Pearl Clutcher
Posts: 3,915
Location: New England and loving it!
Jun 26, 2014 0:04:59 GMT
|
Post by michellegb on May 6, 2022 20:20:17 GMT
I love his books and this series in particular. Looking forward to reading this!
|
|
michellegb
Pearl Clutcher
Posts: 3,915
Location: New England and loving it!
Jun 26, 2014 0:04:59 GMT
|
Post by michellegb on May 5, 2022 9:40:48 GMT
Somewhere I read count on the conservatives .. The leak to keep the five from changing their minds... They are presently committed in writing.
|
|
michellegb
Pearl Clutcher
Posts: 3,915
Location: New England and loving it!
Jun 26, 2014 0:04:59 GMT
|
Post by michellegb on Apr 27, 2022 9:51:26 GMT
Happy Birthday! I hope you have a lovely day!
|
|
michellegb
Pearl Clutcher
Posts: 3,915
Location: New England and loving it!
Jun 26, 2014 0:04:59 GMT
|
Post by michellegb on Apr 25, 2022 9:41:57 GMT
Happy Birthday! I hope you have a lovely day!
|
|
michellegb
Pearl Clutcher
Posts: 3,915
Location: New England and loving it!
Jun 26, 2014 0:04:59 GMT
|
Post by michellegb on Apr 25, 2022 9:23:15 GMT
Well I got lucky today - 13 tries for me! Like others, I never read the instructions and just jumped in yesterday. This is fun and I'm enjoying it!
|
|
michellegb
Pearl Clutcher
Posts: 3,915
Location: New England and loving it!
Jun 26, 2014 0:04:59 GMT
|
Post by michellegb on Apr 24, 2022 18:23:08 GMT
This is deeply f***ed up. Stay the hell out of bedrooms and other peoples private lives! Honestly. WTF is wrong with them?
|
|
michellegb
Pearl Clutcher
Posts: 3,915
Location: New England and loving it!
Jun 26, 2014 0:04:59 GMT
|
Post by michellegb on Apr 24, 2022 18:04:20 GMT
|
|
michellegb
Pearl Clutcher
Posts: 3,915
Location: New England and loving it!
Jun 26, 2014 0:04:59 GMT
|
Post by michellegb on Apr 24, 2022 11:46:43 GMT
I'm going to do both the card and papercrafting events in the fall. I want to do the Christmas one, but I really do not need any more holiday products.
|
|
michellegb
Pearl Clutcher
Posts: 3,915
Location: New England and loving it!
Jun 26, 2014 0:04:59 GMT
|
Post by michellegb on Apr 24, 2022 11:45:45 GMT
|
|
michellegb
Pearl Clutcher
Posts: 3,915
Location: New England and loving it!
Jun 26, 2014 0:04:59 GMT
|
Post by michellegb on Apr 24, 2022 11:30:26 GMT
Anyone know why the Higgins’ brand new home is for sale? Because selling notebooks doesn't pay as well as she thought? Off to see if I can find the listing...
|
|
michellegb
Pearl Clutcher
Posts: 3,915
Location: New England and loving it!
Jun 26, 2014 0:04:59 GMT
|
Post by michellegb on Apr 24, 2022 11:18:35 GMT
Happy Birthday! I hope you have a lovely day!
|
|
michellegb
Pearl Clutcher
Posts: 3,915
Location: New England and loving it!
Jun 26, 2014 0:04:59 GMT
|
Post by michellegb on Apr 24, 2022 11:18:10 GMT
215 tries for me. That was a bit of a ride LOL! I'm glad I don't have to guess every single word!
|
|
michellegb
Pearl Clutcher
Posts: 3,915
Location: New England and loving it!
Jun 26, 2014 0:04:59 GMT
|
Post by michellegb on Apr 24, 2022 10:36:00 GMT
Is anyone playing? www.redactle.com/It certainly got my brain working this morning and I also learnt a few things I don't think 203 guesses is bad for a first try!! Dang it. Another one to add to my obsession list! Thank you lainey - not!
|
|
michellegb
Pearl Clutcher
Posts: 3,915
Location: New England and loving it!
Jun 26, 2014 0:04:59 GMT
|
Post by michellegb on Apr 23, 2022 9:41:40 GMT
Happy Birthday! I hope you have a lovely day!
|
|
michellegb
Pearl Clutcher
Posts: 3,915
Location: New England and loving it!
Jun 26, 2014 0:04:59 GMT
|
Post by michellegb on Apr 22, 2022 18:45:51 GMT
ARGH!!!! I just want to slap that smug smile right off her face. This is infuriating. But, as we have all learned over the past few years, there are no consequences to actions for the "special" ones. It's disgusting.
|
|
michellegb
Pearl Clutcher
Posts: 3,915
Location: New England and loving it!
Jun 26, 2014 0:04:59 GMT
|
Post by michellegb on Apr 22, 2022 8:47:00 GMT
Happy Birthday! I hope you have a lovely day!
|
|
michellegb
Pearl Clutcher
Posts: 3,915
Location: New England and loving it!
Jun 26, 2014 0:04:59 GMT
|
Post by michellegb on Apr 21, 2022 9:23:27 GMT
Happy Birthday! I hope you have a lovely day!
|
|
michellegb
Pearl Clutcher
Posts: 3,915
Location: New England and loving it!
Jun 26, 2014 0:04:59 GMT
|
Post by michellegb on Apr 20, 2022 8:36:07 GMT
Happy Birthday! I hope you have a lovely day!
|
|
michellegb
Pearl Clutcher
Posts: 3,915
Location: New England and loving it!
Jun 26, 2014 0:04:59 GMT
|
Post by michellegb on Apr 19, 2022 9:29:57 GMT
Now that I am not posting on my break I would like to add I highly recommend Astoria, just like busy said, it is really fun and the Maritime Museum is really great. I am going to look at my photos and see where we had dinner there, it was one of the best meals I have had. There are precious few lighthouses you can visit, so be sure to research which they are before you head out. I love Tillamook but I would go to Astoria and Cannon over that. Don't bother with Seaside, people talk it up, but it isn't anything special and the beach there is boring as a beach can be. It is very tourist trappy there. Florence is a lot of fun and the beach is so different then Cannon. Definitely do a dune buggy ride if you haven't before. That was so much fun! Thanks for this post. My friend and I are doing a girls' trip in September and flying to Seattle to spend a few days and then taking a few days to drive down to Portland for a few days before heading home. We have a night booked in Seaside, but I think we'll move that to Astoria after reading all the reviews here. There are lots of great tips here. Thank you everyone!
|
|
michellegb
Pearl Clutcher
Posts: 3,915
Location: New England and loving it!
Jun 26, 2014 0:04:59 GMT
|
Post by michellegb on Apr 19, 2022 9:22:45 GMT
Happy Birthday! I hope you have a lovely day!
|
|
michellegb
Pearl Clutcher
Posts: 3,915
Location: New England and loving it!
Jun 26, 2014 0:04:59 GMT
|
Post by michellegb on Apr 18, 2022 9:05:50 GMT
Happy Birthday! I hope you have a lovely day!
|
|
michellegb
Pearl Clutcher
Posts: 3,915
Location: New England and loving it!
Jun 26, 2014 0:04:59 GMT
|
Post by michellegb on Apr 16, 2022 11:01:53 GMT
Happy Birthday! I hope you have a lovely day!
|
|
michellegb
Pearl Clutcher
Posts: 3,915
Location: New England and loving it!
Jun 26, 2014 0:04:59 GMT
|
Post by michellegb on Apr 16, 2022 10:18:06 GMT
What a bunch of special little snowflakes. Your "best president ever" said (and did) so many things worse than that but that was ok. Hypocritical little snowflakes.
|
|