RE: What to buy in NY?

["White, Peter" <peter.white@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Thanks for the tips.  As I mentioned in the other email, we're staying in
the Hilton (42" plasma screens in every room!) next to the WTC site,
so
Century 21 is nearby.
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I'm seriously considering the 'copter ride; my wife has never been in one,
so she's a bit reluctant, but I can't think of anywhere better to try it
out.
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Pete

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From: jason [mailto:jasonh@xxxxxxx]=20
Sent: 29 November 2004 06:32
To: ukha_d@xxxxxxx
Subject: Re: [ukha_d] What to buy in NY?


Pete,

for real bargains on designer gear or both men and women go to a department
store called century 21 ( no links to the uk estate agency chain) Its very
close to the WTC site. They have some really goods gear in there at
unbelievable prices.

For electrical gear the area arond Time Square is best, although I didnt
think there were any real bargains there.

A place that really surprised us was Grand Central Station. Its a fantastic
piece of architercture and stunningly beautiful. Make sure you look up,
you'll see what I mean.

Going at this time of year, if it is cold enough, you'll see the gratings
o=
n
the street steam whenever an underground train goesthrough, just like it
does in the movies. I thought that was so cool when I first saw it, I's
always thought it was just some special effect put in the film:)

Dependant on finances, a helicopter trip is very worthwhile, but I think
it's about =A3160 each ( may be less though). You get to fly to the statue
=
of
liberty, and back up to the double decker bridge ( name escapes me at the
moment) with some fantastic views of the New York skyline and central park.

I could go on, its a fantastic city and whatever you do you will have fun!

Jason


----- Original Message -----
From: "ho yin ng" <yahoogroups@xxxxxxx>
To: <ukha_d@xxxxxxx>
Sent: Sunday, November 28, 2004 2:18 PM
Subject: RE: [ukha_d] What to buy in NY?


>
> Pete,
>
> Great time to go!
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> Great bargains to be had!
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> Isn't it about 1.84 dollars to the pound?
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> Got to say I am glad I am not going ... because I know that I would
max
out
> my credit card!
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> Go and see the new MOMO, Guggenheim, Empire State building, take the
ferr=
y
> to the Statue of liberty. There is really so much to see it all
depends o=
n
> how long you are there for!
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> I was there for about 1 month many years ago and I went out every day
to
see
> new stuff! I suggest you get the "New York City - The Rough
Guide" it wil=
l
> give you plenty of info.
>
> Ho yin
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: White, Peter [mailto:peter.white@xxxxxxx]
> Sent: 28 November 2004 22:05
> To: ukha_d@xxxxxxx
> Subject: [ukha_d] What to buy in NY?
>
>
> Hi All
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> I've just arranged a last minute trip to NY for some R&R and, of
course,
> shopping!
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> I'll be looking for various iPOD bits and pieces, and maybe a watch or
two,
> jeans, trainers, DVDs, peanut butter M&Ms etc.  Any other
recommendations
of
> good bargains to buy (HA-related of course!).  I'm limited to the
shops i=
n
> NY, unfortunately I've got no opportunity to buy in advance over the
web
and
> collect when I'm there.  I'm in the process of building my next house
> (loooong way to go), so things like networked/wireless AV, HA switches
> (c-bus??) would all be interesting too, though I'm limited to what can
be
> squeezed into a couple of cases.  Obviously I'll be there with SWMBO,
so
if
> there are any recommendations on what to do in NY (our first time
there),
> then I'd love to hear them off list.
>
> Cheers
>
>
> Pete
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