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llporter · 11-19-2010, 01:41 PM

I am going to be coming into the city with my two children for the parade on Thanksgiving. We will be arriving that morning by train to Grand Central Station. Does anyone have some useful tips for me. We are only staying for the day and my kids are in 5th and 8th grades.

thanks

96ukssob · 11-19-2010, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by llporter

I am going to be coming into the city with my two children for the parade on Thanksgiving. We will be arriving that morning by train to Grand Central Station. Does anyone have some useful tips for me. We are only staying for the day and my kids are in 5th and 8th grades.

thanks

1) don't get robbed. keep your wallets, etc., close by
2) don't buy anything from anyone, such as spots in line, seats, etc., LOTs of people will be there scamming
3) ONLY get in a taxi at the taxi line. do NOT pay for anything, including taxi fair until you have arrived or received what it is you are buying

Big tourist events like this, scum bags love to come out of the wood work and prey on people who dont know.

Two years ago a friend of mine went to NYC and got hosed all over the place

Randy West · 11-19-2010, 01:54 PM

Yes, and stay away from Indians, hispanics and blacks.

Supz · 11-19-2010, 02:02 PM

get there early for a good spot.

alexchechs · 11-19-2010, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Supz

get there early for a good spot.

I agree with SUpz on this one. Also make sure to bundle up, it gets really cold. I would also suggest bringing a thermos of hot chocolate for the kids because its a long event and they will get cold fast.

{Psycho} · 11-19-2010, 07:15 PM

Welcome :D

CyberHustler · 11-19-2010, 07:31 PM

It's not going to be fun. I suggest staying home and watching it on TV.

Ron Bennett · 11-19-2010, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by bossku69

Two years ago a friend of mine went to NYC and got hosed all over the place

Heck, for those driving in, the hosing begins before one even enters the city with the hefty $8 toll.

Ron

llporter · 11-20-2010, 05:46 PM

thanks for the tips.... for those who said get there early... how early do you suggest?

fatfoo · 11-20-2010, 06:39 PM

Find a good place to sleep overnight.

SuzzyQ · 11-20-2010, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by fatfoo

Find a good place to sleep overnight.

Exactly.. Spend the night in the city. Its much easier.

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Randy West So Fucking Banned Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,079	Yes, and stay away from Indians, hispanics and blacks.

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Supz Arthur Flegenheimer Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: New York City Posts: 11,057	get there early for a good spot.

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CyberHustler So Fucking Banned Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 23,783	It's not going to be fun. I suggest staying home and watching it on TV.

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llporter Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Boston Posts: 3,221	thanks for the tips.... for those who said get there early... how early do you suggest?