New York, New York

Our anniversary was lovely yesterday. We went to NYC for the day and decided that since the weather was so wonderful, we woudn't see a show. Typically we will buy TKTS 1/2 price tickets and then so one destination within the city until the show starts. Yesterday we got on the subway, went to Ground Zero and walked the entire way back to 52 street where we met the bus.

It was a great day. We started the day by winning $50 on a scratch off lottery ticket, which was just plain fun. Typically, we buy scratch offs on New Year's Eve and our anniversary. We won $25 on New Year's and $50 on the anniversary. Great year!

Lunch in Soho, on the street with a Margarita and a salad. I could have stayed there all day, personally. Watched lots of people and simply enjoyed doing nothing! Walked and shopped along canal street, little Italy and up to Greenwich Village. An "Impeach Bush and Cheney " parade was going on and was really quite entertaining. There was a group that was advocating the medicinal use of marijuana, but I didn't see too many people who looked like cancer patients. (wink wink) More like Jerry Garcia than grandma. Entertaining anyway. The flowers and trees in GV were so wonderful.

As the hike continued, we out of shape older folks decided to stop and rest at the dog park near the Flatiron Building. We played with several pooches, as ours were at home with DD. It was a great time, throwing balls to pooches we don't even know.

Ice cream at BR and a little shopping at Macy's, but no stash shopping all day! The City Quilter in Chelsea called my name earlier in the day, but didn't seem so important after just bumming around and doing nothing.

But the best of all, DH and I ended up in the diamond district and guess who bought me a new sapphire and diamond ring! Unbelievable! It is a band (white gold) with 5 diamonds and 5 sapphires. It is beautiful. What a keeper he is!

We were exhausted when we finally hit Friday's for a little nosh before heading home on the bus. Didn't stitch a bit all day but didn't miss it one bit.
Yesterday was good for the soul.

Oh, and since this is a blog to help me get motivated to finish some things, I will work on my quaker sampler tonight during the Sopranos.....so who will be whacked tonight?? Paulie, or is he off the hook??

TTYL