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Tue, 25 September 2012 21:13  |
Dwayne
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Location: White Rock BC
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Further to mystory of getting thru New York in a Classic GMC. We probably
were not the first ones to do it but I suggest you do more research on
getting to the Marine RV Campsite
than we did. Pay the toll in New jersey - Do not try to enter by going
thru NY. The present cost at the campsite is $80 plus tax for Elect and
water. We drycamped in the overflow lot
for $50 plus tax per night. It was quiet. We parked next to Sailboats (dry
docked). The walk to the subway is about 1/2 mile and the subway takes you
right to the Ground Zero site area.
This was amazing, being there. Seeing pictures just doesn't do it. We
were among thousands touring it. After touring we took another subway to
Times Square. It is like HOLLYWOOD STYLE
all over the area that stretches for blocks. Giant screens of advertizing
on several buildings, Large crowds of people.
We took a lunch break in one of the many food venues. It was good and
priced within reason.
From there we walked to Central Park. Have a look at a map of New York
and see just how much land this park takes up. We decided to relax and
hired a Horse and Buggy ride tour of the Park - and covered about 1/3 of
it. The driver pointed out the different buildings and the Who's Who that
lives there. We were amazed at the size, the different activities it held,
the number of people walking, sitting, jogging, riding bikes, walking dogs,
having picnics, sailing toy sail boats, rowing boats, and more. . . .
Had to have a bathroom break and only way was to buy something in a
restaurant - so coffee and desert. We boarded 2 subways to get back to
ourstation and back to our coaches.
GLenn and Darlene's dog needed out for his potty break. Soon we were on a
walk around the marina to the Water front Taking pics of the OLD Ferry and
Train station. The Memorial erected in Jersey CIty on behalf of those who
lived in Jersey City and worked in New York, perishing on that day of
9-11.
After a long walk we settled in our chairs on the sidewalk patio of a Cuban
Restaurant and enjoyed a wonderful meal.
Good Night spent in a Classic GMC.
Today we left Jersey City (the way we should have entered it) and took a
number of smaller highways through Amish Countryside to Gettysburg.
--
Dwayne and Sharon Jacobson White Rock 77 Kingsley
Glenn and Darlene Gregory Thunder Bay 76 Glenbrook
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| Re: [GMCnet] New York [message #185686 is a reply to message #185671] |
Tue, 25 September 2012 22:20  |
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USAussie
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Registered: July 2007
Location: Sydney, Australia
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Dwayne,
When Helen and I were there three years ago they gave a 10% discount for Good Sam members.
From what you've noted below I'm guessing this was your first visit to NYC?
For everyone's info the only LEGAL way to cross the Hudson River in an RV is on the George Washington Bridge (upper section).
The Holland and Lincoln Tunnels are a no - no.
You guys were lucky not to get stopped and pulled over; I suspect it might have been because you have Canadian plates and the cop
didn't want to deal with it!
Regards,
Rob M.
-----Original Message-----
From: Dwayne Jacobson
Further to mystory of getting thru New York in a Classic GMC. We probably
were not the first ones to do it but I suggest you do more research on
getting to the Marine RV Campsite
than we did. Pay the toll in New jersey - Do not try to enter by going
thru NY. The present cost at the campsite is $80 plus tax for Elect and
water. We drycamped in the overflow lot
for $50 plus tax per night. It was quiet. We parked next to Sailboats (dry
docked). The walk to the subway is about 1/2 mile and the subway takes you
right to the Ground Zero site area.
This was amazing, being there. Seeing pictures just doesn't do it. We
were among thousands touring it. After touring we took another subway to
Times Square. It is like HOLLYWOOD STYLE
all over the area that stretches for blocks. Giant screens of advertizing
on several buildings, Large crowds of people.
We took a lunch break in one of the many food venues. It was good and
priced within reason.
From there we walked to Central Park. Have a look at a map of New York
and see just how much land this park takes up. We decided to relax and
hired a Horse and Buggy ride tour of the Park - and covered about 1/3 of
it. The driver pointed out the different buildings and the Who's Who that
lives there. We were amazed at the size, the different activities it held,
the number of people walking, sitting, jogging, riding bikes, walking dogs,
having picnics, sailing toy sail boats, rowing boats, and more. . . .
Had to have a bathroom break and only way was to buy something in a
restaurant - so coffee and desert. We boarded 2 subways to get back to
ourstation and back to our coaches.
GLenn and Darlene's dog needed out for his potty break. Soon we were on a
walk around the marina to the Water front Taking pics of the OLD Ferry and
Train station. The Memorial erected in Jersey CIty on behalf of those who
lived in Jersey City and worked in New York, perishing on that day of
9-11.
After a long walk we settled in our chairs on the sidewalk patio of a Cuban
Restaurant and enjoyed a wonderful meal.
Good Night spent in a Classic GMC.
Today we left Jersey City (the way we should have entered it) and took a
number of smaller highways through Amish Countryside to Gettysburg.
--
Dwayne and Sharon Jacobson White Rock 77 Kingsley
Glenn and Darlene Gregory Thunder Bay 76 Glenbrook
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Rob M. (USAussie)
The Pedantic Mechanic
Sydney, Australia
'75 Avion - AUS - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
'75 Avion - USA - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
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| Re: [GMCnet] New York [message #185706 is a reply to message #185686] |
Wed, 26 September 2012 07:31 |
jhbridges
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Location: Braselton ga
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I think you can also use the Tappan Zee, if it hasn't rusted so much it's fallen into the river. You usedta could, anyway.
--johnny
'76 23' transmode norris
'76 palm beach
From: Rob Mueller <robmueller@iinet.net.au>
To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
Sent: Wednesday, September 26, 2012 12:19 AM
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] New York
Dwayne,
When Helen and I were there three years ago they gave a 10% discount for Good Sam members.
From what you've noted below I'm guessing this was your first visit to NYC?
For everyone's info the only LEGAL way to cross the Hudson River in an RV is on the George Washington Bridge (upper section).
The Holland and Lincoln Tunnels are a no - no.
You guys were lucky not to get stopped and pulled over; I suspect it might have been because you have Canadian plates and the cop
didn't want to deal with it!
Regards,
Rob M.
-----Original Message-----
From: Dwayne Jacobson
Further to mystory of getting thru New York in a Classic GMC. We probably
were not the first ones to do it but I suggest you do more research on
getting to the Marine RV Campsite
than we did. Pay the toll in New jersey - Do not try to enter by going
thru NY. The present cost at the campsite is $80 plus tax for Elect and
water. We drycamped in the overflow lot
for $50 plus tax per night. It was quiet. We parked next to Sailboats (dry
docked). The walk to the subway is about 1/2 mile and the subway takes you
right to the Ground Zero site area.
This was amazing, being there. Seeing pictures just doesn't do it. We
were among thousands touring it. After touring we took another subway to
Times Square. It is like HOLLYWOOD STYLE
all over the area that stretches for blocks. Giant screens of advertizing
on several buildings, Large crowds of people.
We took a lunch break in one of the many food venues. It was good and
priced within reason.
From there we walked to Central Park. Have a look at a map of New York
and see just how much land this park takes up. We decided to relax and
hired a Horse and Buggy ride tour of the Park - and covered about 1/3 of
it. The driver pointed out the different buildings and the Who's Who that
lives there. We were amazed at the size, the different activities it held,
the number of people walking, sitting, jogging, riding bikes, walking dogs,
having picnics, sailing toy sail boats, rowing boats, and more. . . .
Had to have a bathroom break and only way was to buy something in a
restaurant - so coffee and desert. We boarded 2 subways to get back to
ourstation and back to our coaches.
GLenn and Darlene's dog needed out for his potty break. Soon we were on a
walk around the marina to the Water front Taking pics of the OLD Ferry and
Train station. The Memorial erected in Jersey CIty on behalf of those who
lived in Jersey City and worked in New York, perishing on that day of
9-11.
After a long walk we settled in our chairs on the sidewalk patio of a Cuban
Restaurant and enjoyed a wonderful meal.
Good Night spent in a Classic GMC.
Today we left Jersey City (the way we should have entered it) and took a
number of smaller highways through Amish Countryside to Gettysburg.
--
Dwayne and Sharon Jacobson White Rock 77 Kingsley
Glenn and Darlene Gregory Thunder Bay 76 Glenbrook
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| Re: [GMCnet] New York [message #185720 is a reply to message #185706] |
Wed, 26 September 2012 13:50 |
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USAussie
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Registered: July 2007
Location: Sydney, Australia
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Johnny,
I didn't mention that as it is about 30 miles north of NYC. And yes you can cross it in a motorhome no problem, Helen and I did it a
few years ago.
Regards,
Rob M.
-----Original Message-----
From: johnny Bridges
I think you can also use the Tappan Zee, if it hasn't rusted so much it's fallen into the river. You usedta could, anyway.
--johnny
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Rob M. (USAussie)
The Pedantic Mechanic
Sydney, Australia
'75 Avion - AUS - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
'75 Avion - USA - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
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