tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post6262634604071655389..comments2024-03-25T14:06:37.254-07:00Comments on On the Road Abode: Trading a zip code for a toad: It's a Hum, Not a VibrationJodee Gravelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-47967782973676597652018-10-08T18:28:02.714-07:002018-10-08T18:28:02.714-07:00It was fun to drive MOST of it, but there were som...It was fun to drive MOST of it, but there were some spots I was sure I'd pushed my luck too far :-)<br />It's a great way to see a lot, but I definitely want to go back and spend more time as well! Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-10198996118372945252018-10-05T09:13:01.905-07:002018-10-05T09:13:01.905-07:00I commend you on driving your Class A through that...I commend you on driving your Class A through that part of NJ! We also did the double decker bus tour and found it a great way to see NYC in a day. Would love to go back and spend more time. Enjoyed all your photos!Jim and Gaylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13982110996137470496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-52082163518206284392018-10-05T08:19:53.440-07:002018-10-05T08:19:53.440-07:00Thanks Steven! What an amazing experience that dec...Thanks Steven! What an amazing experience that decade must have been. It's incredible that with all the history, it continues to build and rebuild and keep its energy.Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-72443419681828287792018-10-05T08:18:32.442-07:002018-10-05T08:18:32.442-07:00The memorial is very powerful. I would imagine eve...The memorial is very powerful. I would imagine even more so for anyone who saw the original towers. Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-73810880764383858312018-10-05T08:17:31.959-07:002018-10-05T08:17:31.959-07:00It certainly left its mark on me!!It certainly left its mark on me!!Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-84034366752414089322018-10-05T07:19:56.163-07:002018-10-05T07:19:56.163-07:00You certainly packed in a heck of a lot in a short...You certainly packed in a heck of a lot in a short time! As you know, we stayed at the same campground last year and had a great time with such close access to the city. Having lived right in the heart of the city for a decade, it's still excites me to return. Your photos captured the essence of the beautiful architecture and the frenetic energy of NY very well.Steven & Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02251137249349538024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-14108261133070842512018-10-04T21:53:39.778-07:002018-10-04T21:53:39.778-07:00We lived in NY (upstate) for 7 years and have been...We lived in NY (upstate) for 7 years and have been to thd city a few times. It is an amazing place. We’ve always enjoyed it. We’ve not been back since 9/11 and would love to see the memorial. Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island is still my favorite as my Nonna came through there. DebbieMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14098946439067724168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-66151213100592297692018-10-04T18:46:35.172-07:002018-10-04T18:46:35.172-07:00What a great post, Jodee! Love the photo of Tessa...What a great post, Jodee! Love the photo of Tessa :) New York certainly unlike any other city. So much history and so much energy. Love it!exploRVistas - Diana and Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14370218758023274707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-10174049472596317422018-10-02T06:50:21.404-07:002018-10-02T06:50:21.404-07:00I thought I had done a good job of pre-screening t...I thought I had done a good job of pre-screening the route into the park, but it is a whole different place on the ground! It makes a big difference that I've been driving L.A. for decades. I expected sensory overload myself, but Times Square was really chill. The overcast skies and light rain may have been a factor.Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-81310048439868944872018-10-02T06:46:59.060-07:002018-10-02T06:46:59.060-07:00Thanks Gay! I learned so much about this wonderful...Thanks Gay! I learned so much about this wonderful crazy place.Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-79377970928684047662018-10-02T06:46:21.918-07:002018-10-02T06:46:21.918-07:00I get into some of those places with the rig and q...I get into some of those places with the rig and question my own common sense - but it's still mostly fun :-) It would be interesting to see if it feels different from 25 years ago. Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-50469835042014304782018-10-01T17:56:04.721-07:002018-10-01T17:56:04.721-07:00Cannot believe you drove the George Washington Bri...Cannot believe you drove the George Washington Bridge. I route myself miles out of the way to avoid going anywhere near NYC when I’m headed to Maine. Different strokes! Glad you found such friendly folks when your GPS got you in a jam. The second one that happened to us, I threw the GPS out and have used pre screened google maps ever since. ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS A NIGHT! Just wow is all I can say. I enjoyed all your pictures since there is no way I’m going there. Once was enough for me and that was over 30 years ago. Even your pictures of Time’s Square give me sensory overload. Feel REALLY sorry for the horse in the traffic. Where is PETA? I’ll admit, I would love to over dose on theater and see the 9/11 Memorial.Sherryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00328866430156879312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-24155310559643153502018-10-01T17:29:48.185-07:002018-10-01T17:29:48.185-07:00What a great tour...love the open bus and sitting ...What a great tour...love the open bus and sitting above ground level! You did an awesome job posting and telling about all the pictures you took Jodee! Very impressive! Joe and Gayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06284391279532727775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-42338622768285775912018-10-01T15:34:55.021-07:002018-10-01T15:34:55.021-07:00What a fabulous tour! I'm with you—at this poi...What a fabulous tour! I'm with you—at this point, I'd much rather visit a big city than live there, but I do love our city adventures! NYC is in a class all of its own. I haven't been in about 25 years, but we're thinking to visit when we travel that direction next fall. Knowing how much you enjoyed it makes me feel even more certain that I want to go there. Not sure if we'll take our RV, though. I'm seriously in awe of your driving skills. And courage!Laurel (www.ravenandchickadee.com)https://www.blogger.com/profile/09133248112440273123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-1198604051588788702018-10-01T07:59:30.715-07:002018-10-01T07:59:30.715-07:00LOL - that's how I feel reading posts about mo...LOL - that's how I feel reading posts about most hikes and climbing to see wonderful views :-)Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-76539251356213099072018-10-01T07:58:09.005-07:002018-10-01T07:58:09.005-07:00It's an amazing experience that I think everyo...It's an amazing experience that I think everyone has to do at least once. You can't compare it to any other city.Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-10474793076335947452018-10-01T07:57:15.875-07:002018-10-01T07:57:15.875-07:00There was so much to see! I think being up above s...There was so much to see! I think being up above street and sidewalk level diluted some of the frenzy. It's definitely a great way to see the city.Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-34610509715133160592018-10-01T07:56:08.373-07:002018-10-01T07:56:08.373-07:00Thanks Kelly. Glad you enjoyed it!Thanks Kelly. Glad you enjoyed it!Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-22061169441692461672018-10-01T07:55:38.826-07:002018-10-01T07:55:38.826-07:00The drive was "around" the city, but Jer...The drive was "around" the city, but Jersey City was crazy enough :-))) You were born in a very pretty and diverse state!Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-67185375853282355972018-10-01T07:54:30.855-07:002018-10-01T07:54:30.855-07:00LOL, I can see the good influence you've been ...LOL, I can see the good influence you've been on him! <br /><br />I still can't wrap my head around so many people living and working there. I'd have to relearn how to sleep!Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-66590877723584948472018-10-01T07:51:40.547-07:002018-10-01T07:51:40.547-07:00There is so much theater and music there, I'd ...There is so much theater and music there, I'd love to see a show! I felt like we got an amazing taste of the place and am so glad we did the bus. Yes, Tessa does suffer :-))))Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-34930542969630917852018-10-01T07:49:42.692-07:002018-10-01T07:49:42.692-07:00Can't imagine having engine issues on that bri...Can't imagine having engine issues on that bridge!!! A boat tour sounds like fun.Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-54454950065287668952018-10-01T07:31:37.103-07:002018-10-01T07:31:37.103-07:00Thanks for the great tour of the Big Apple! You d...Thanks for the great tour of the Big Apple! You did such a great job I no longer have the need to visit ;PJeff Piercehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11254493317843044109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-22871109360223417142018-10-01T07:15:56.591-07:002018-10-01T07:15:56.591-07:00Very cool! I've never visited NYC and I hope t...Very cool! I've never visited NYC and I hope to do so some day. And I agree, I'd rather visit big cities than live in them!Metamorphosis Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07637866156639686101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-65639409836702853592018-10-01T06:45:12.308-07:002018-10-01T06:45:12.308-07:00Loved the tour Jodee--you showed us so much! I ca...Loved the tour Jodee--you showed us so much! I can't imagine living with all that chaos but it is fun to visit!Janna and Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07591282756244454689noreply@blogger.com