Well, we’ve made it into Manhattan. I’ve always had a fear of New York City - rational or not - and I blame the Law & Order television franchise for that. After all, it always seemed like at least once a season some tourist newbie would be marvelling at all the city has to offer…and the next thing you knew, they were mowed down in the middle of the street by a “late model blue car”. Plus, Carrie Bradshaw was mugged for her Manolos, if I do recall.

But come on…I’m a grown-up now and it’s time to don my big girl panties and brave the Big Apple, right?

Originally we had reservations at the Waldorf Astoria but a couple of days ago, CU switched us to The London. On the way into the city, we hear over the radio in the car that there was a shooting at the Waldorf Astoria. Really? Dodged that bullet, literally.

So now we’re waiting for the storm to pass (and boy, the folks around here get all twitchy with their tornado watches…amateurs) and then we’ll venture out for dinner. Once we figure out where to go.