http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/New-York/Long-Island/ Travel adventures in journals and photos from North America , United States , New York , Long Island en-us Thu, 21 Aug 2008 13:14:00 BST Thu, 21 Aug 2008 13:14:00 BST Here you see the final preparations of the Pig at 8 PM. We plan on leaving at 530 AM on Saturday morning for Syracuse for a big family graduation and reunion party. http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/New-York/Long-Island/blog-292590.html Last I wrote we were off to the Caribbean and we are now in New York not quite as lush and tropical. Let me give you the brief rundown of the events from the past month. We flew to St. Martin to buy a particular boat from the owner. We offered to give a deposit but he said no just come over. In less than 2 days we were there and just loved the boat....After we looked around for an hour or s http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/New-York/Long-Island/blog-257112.html Yeah I slept in today. The maid had to kick me out. When I got to NY I decided to cross Manhattan at Canal Street and did so with the windows down so I could hear and smell Chinatown after dark. Because I didn't insure the rental car and have no insurance of my own and because parking in Manhattan is difficult I continued to Queens and stopped at a mall for Chinese food. The food was plenti http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/New-York/Long-Island/blog-253378.html The Drive Up15 September 2007I drove from State College PA to Southampton in the Hamptons in my spectacular Chrysler Town Country minivan. If there is anything great about a minivan for a single guy its that you can fill it up with anything my Specialized Allez Comp road bike in this case. I listened to a great band I heard open at the State Theatre once called Openheimer. The group membe http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/New-York/Long-Island/blog-230301.html Oct 31. Oyster Bay NY to Atlantic Highlands NJLong Island Sound Leg.We hauled anchor at 0746 and left Oyster Bay NY at 0757.We went around Rocky Point and headed 287 for 9.76 nm.At 1006 we went by Execution Rocks and Sands Pt.At 1031 we sighted NYC for first time.At 1051 we went by ldquoStepping Stonesrdquo and the Throngs Neck Bridge. We anchored for almost two hours at 4048rsquo53rdq http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/New-York/Long-Island/blog-217248.html This weekend was one of the best and worst weekends of my life. It was the best weekend because I got to see relatives that I love but don't see nearly enough. I consider it the worst because obviously I buried my grandmother. I was not ready to let her to go yet and I told her that this summer but she was definitely ready to take her leave as she told me this summer. She was tired and i http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/New-York/Long-Island/blog-211863.html Hia Everyone Inspired by my super intelligent friend Sarah I've finally set up this account. Although throughout my travels this would have been very convenient... with so many problems in photo uploading onto emails this'll be the new deal. No my entries will not be as articulate and inspiring as Sarah's but hope you enjoy anyways I'm unsure if the link to my first entry with pix http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/New-York/Long-Island/blog-203504.html Today was our last day in New York.We checked out of the hotel and had our bags stored as we weren't being picked up to go to the airport until 2.30pm.The children decided to wear their I heart NY tshirts that we bought the day before so they definitely looked like tourists but very cuteWe decided to explore Central Park while we were waiting to be picked up. We couldn't believe how big the http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/New-York/Long-Island/blog-198396.html Ok so heres the deal. I will not be able to use my phone while I'm away but I thought it would be super neato if I kept this travel blog for ya'll. Yeah I know i'm a loser but I think I will be able to put up pictures as we go which is pretty cool. Everyone send me messages of love and such. We leave for the airport at 300 tomorrow sunday and I think we're scheduled to stay in Galway for t http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/New-York/Long-Island/blog-193941.html I am four weeks away from takeoff day Friday September 14 when I leave for Hong Kong with a oneway ticket I bought. I will be staying with my cousin Sandi whom I have never met for the four or five days I am there. From Hong Kong I will be flying to Bhutan a small kingdom nestled in the Himalayas. I will actually be flying to Bangkok on September 20 for the evening to catch my early mor http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/New-York/Long-Island/blog-193487.html Well it's all over After eight countries 100 days one 28th birthday and thousands of miles flownsailedridden acrosswalked... I am now sitting in my parents' kitchen in Floral Park New York It's good to be home but hard to believe my trip has ended. I had an amazing time and no end of incredible experiences... now I just need to figure out how to take it all with me as I move on to my http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/New-York/Long-Island/blog-186175.html And a happy summer vacation to all and to all a good night.I am on my summer vacation right now. How anyone does without one I do not know. It is a great time to free your mind or turn it off and give it some much needed rest. You can do whatever you want. Last weekend I attended a friend's wedding in Manhattan. The reception was in Central Park. I saw the most beautiful scene I had ever seen in m http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/New-York/Long-Island/blog-185954.html Myndbandsupptaka af Konr sundi Kkur lauginni var fyrstu vibrg bndans egar s stutti fkk loks a prufukeyra uppblsnu laugina garinum hrpi sama stl og egar barn er ftt og kalla er til hirarinnar drengur er fddur. En bndinn var ekkert a djka og egar hrpi breyttist kkur lauuuuuuginnnnnnni var stokki til me allt tiltkt spreybrsali bandarsku sklahr http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/New-York/Long-Island/blog-179711.html We decided to leave tonight and head out to the east end of Long Island. I've been thinking about going out there all summer but just hadn't put any definite plans together. I try to get back to Long Island once a year. I grew up in Quogue a little town just east of Westhampton Beach. I have family out there and it's important to me that my sons know them. I also get a kick out of showing them th http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/New-York/Long-Island/blog-176845.html The journey is finally underway We had a limo service a minivan actually drive us to the airport in DC. We left Reagan National this afternoon about 45 minutes late of course. Flight to JFK was smooth and quick. JFK is a really big facility took us a while to get luggage quite a hike to the baggage area. Ian called us and said he would meet us at the Airtrain the JFK shuttle train betwe http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/New-York/Long-Island/blog-174460.html who says we stick out take note of melinda and michelle's new airline fasion line complete with juicy couture sweats and pucci eye masks not the mention the italian had to have scraves that we bought at the indoor Van Nuys swapmeet. welcome to the 40's edition of Paris and Nicole The Real Life. http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/New-York/Long-Island/blog-152933.html Sorry it's been so long since I last wrote on this I promise I haven't been lazy it's just been impossible getting on a computer for anything other than Greyhoundhostelhotel booking recently. We were reduced to using the local Holiday Inn last week to book stuff we even managed to use their shuttle yay my being so tight with money rather than forking out for a taxi. It doesn't look like http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/New-York/Long-Island/blog-151650.html Travel to IstanbulJoel SchroederI left from LAX last night just a bit before midnight and landed at JFK around 8am beginning a long day of waiting...our flight to Istanbul departs at 645pm. Rick and Kathy the rest of the crew were delayed out of Portland and got in at 10am. We went to a nearby Howard Johnson hotel to relax in a room since we've got so much time. Luckily our hotel in Istanb http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/New-York/Long-Island/blog-146864.html This will be the Prep Page for my XCountry trip from Farmingdale NY KFRG to Alaska. I will be leaving New York late June 2007. My daughter Debbie will accompany me and will share the flying duties. We will be taking my Bellanca Super Viking Tail No. N28179 shown. This airplane has a 5 hour range no reserves service ceiling of 21500 feet and cruise speed of 165 kts. It is well equi http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/New-York/Long-Island/blog-116903.html What do you do on a Saturday morning Head to the Atlantic ocean of course From White Plains took a train to Grand Central walked from GC to Penn station caught a train on the LIRR Long Island Rail Road got off at LynBrook and caught another train which finally took us to Long Beach. Phew took us 3 hrs in all hellip.but traveling in U.S. is rather stress free hellipnot much crowds http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/New-York/Long-Island/blog-102396.html Well nothing too exciting to report but I made it to JFK...only 18 more hours until I land in Hong Kong I am in business class which is cool and as a perk get to use the BA lounge...it is so cool it even has a waterfall Free food drink internet relaxation stations and a preflight supper. Here is a picture of the little home I have made for myself in a corner. http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/New-York/Long-Island/blog-77256.html Dear TravelBlog forgive me for I have sinned. It has been two months since my last entry. I am now out on Long Island enjoying another summer vacation spent by the beach. It has been a little less relaxing then usual with my impending move to Japan getting ever closer complete with Japanese lessons and getting myself a clean bill of health before I go. However once you get out here it is imposs http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/New-York/Long-Island/blog-74204.html This is a LONG time coming. It's true. About 2 weeks overdue But here it is. You know how hard it is to write about things in retrospect it's much easier to write in the moment. But I'll give it a whirl.Really things started when I got to the airport with my cousins. We met our group leaders exchanged kind of strange uncomfortable glances with the other people in our group each of us wearing http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/New-York/Long-Island/blog-74094.html I am home. Thanks for all your support and comments. Will finish off the blog in the next day or two. Aloha. TomAfter almost a week home I ma ready to go again...haha. I have compiled pictures and have burned them on to a DVD. I can make copies for anyone who may be interested. If so drop me a note with you address. It takes a while to do each one so if you really don't think you will view it don' http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/New-York/Long-Island/blog-72185.html We arrived in New York late on Friday night from Barbados. We were a bit worried about the weather as it has been raining quite a bit over the past few weeks but it has been all sunshine since we have been here bar one day where it rained for about an hour. We are staying with my Uncle in Valley Stream who has kindly put us up and is our tour guide to New York. I have just realised that this the http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/New-York/Long-Island/blog-71474.html