The One in New York

After a terrible flight, even sitting 3 rows behind Anthony Stewart Head (Giles from Buffy) could not lighten our spirits. He was a rather nice chap and was friendly enough to talk to. We waited in the immigration line for over an hour and it was interesting his celebrity status didn't help fast tracking him through.


The Girl didn't enjoy my running commentry of the natives - particularly my over use of the word 'Seppo'. In fairness I had only be using it when one of them acted indecently, rudely or just plain annoying. By the time we left the baggage claim we had thought up a new word to represent the 'Seppo' culture - Hutts. It is fair to say that Hutts was used in the majority of my sentences.

The first morning we ate at Toms Restaurant (Monks Diner from Seinfeld). I had to try the Pancakes and Bacon. Superb. We then ventured through Central Park. We then took in some classic sights - the original soup nazi kitchen, apartment block from friends and a couple of the Sex and the City sights. We ended up in an Irish bar for a drink when we were approached to join their 'Superbowl Party'. Possibly the fact that the girl and I had not been to one before but more the fact it was $20 all you can eat and drink we decided to stay. I must say it probably would of been a rather boring game had we not tried to get triple our moneys worth.

The following night we headed to Madisen Square Garden to watch the Lakers visit. The Girl had managed to pick up some quality tickets on halfway and I was chuffed to see Kobe drop 61 on the Knicks. The atmosphere was incredible and the Lakers victory lit up Sportscentre later that evening.


Early the next morning we decided to try our luck with Lettermen tickets. I went to Hello Deli to grab a rather tasty sandwhich off Rupert. The show was an experience. Unfortunately the guest was an impeached governer that had little relevence to the Girl and I. It wouldn't surprise me if he is convicted at the end of his trial. I am not suggesting he is guilty it just seemed that he wouldn't be on the receiving end of a favourable verdict.