Tuesday, May 31, 2016

Blogger Meetup (Patti)

New York City is a powerful magnet that draws people from far away. Which is great for me 'cause I live near the city and can pop in when friends visit. Tonight I went in to see Patti who blogs at Not Dead Yet Style. I've met Patti in person before and consider her a good friend. She lives in Florida and comes to New York often.

We dined at my favorite spot (Russ & Daughters) where we ate delicacies like pastrami-cured salmon, caviar, deviled eggs, matzo ball soup and babka french toast.

We talked about our lives, politics and culture. Of course we also gossiped about our blogger-friends like Suzanne, Sheila, Lynne, Megan Mae and Tiina. I told Patti about my girlfriends Aimee and Jen. We had a lovely conversation.

I can't walk around New York without taking pictures, so a few are below. Have you ever visited New York?















22 comments:

  1. How lovely to meet Patti! And what a great building with that cat. I've never been to New York, friends did and they want to return every year.

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  2. Patti! That must have been a lunch to be at. Glad you ladies had a good time.

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  3. So fun you were able to meet up!

    Love the photo of the cat on the wall. Ha ha!

    bisous
    Suzanne

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  4. PS...I wondered why my ears were burning yesterday : )

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    1. Talking about you was our key entertainment!

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  5. I have never been to NYC (and don't think I'll ever do) and so I'm very happy when you share some impressions!

    -Kati

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  6. What a fun little visit! I am lucky and have a had a few NYC trips :)

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  7. Not a bad way to spend a Tuesday evening!

    Currently looking at the Russ & Daughters menu online so I'll know what to order when you take me there. ;)

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  8. It's a fun menu, isn't it? I like the names they give the different items.

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  9. Oh how cool ! another blogger meet up :) Aren't you lucky to be in NY?

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  10. Hahaha the LIRR, I will be riding this shortly! Yes I plan on taking more pix around NY. And yes we should meet for coffee.My friend Laurie and I often go to Huntington. I will try to arrange something.

    Allie of
    www.allienyc.com

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  11. Great photos of the city, you have a great eye and excellent technique, too! Patti seems so nice, pretty, and approachable, I will visit her blog.
    Sounds like a fabulous NYC meal!

    xx, Elle
    http://www.theellediaries.com/

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  12. Such a fun dinner, my friend! Thank you again from my heart. xox

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  13. That sounds like fun, and how great it is that you could meet up.
    It's been ages since the last time I was in New York! Somehow, from my European perspective, New York seems 'so far away'. It's crazy, and it has more to do with the hassle of travel than anything else: the long flight, getting visas, the really long wait at the immigration etc. I suppose when you get older you're less willing to put up with this sort of hassle. I mean, I'm off to Barcelona today, and it's a 4-hour flight, which seems like it takes forever! But at least I can just walk in and out of the plane without having to put up with any passport controls etc.

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    1. I understand. My frustration with air-travel, even within the U.S., prompted me to consider riding more. With all the lost time at the airport, I often can get somewhere in the same amount of time by motorcycle.

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  14. How lovely to see Patti!!!x

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  15. What a fun time!! I love Matzo ball soup when I'm sick. It cures what ails ya!

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  16. Patti is so stinking cute! I am glad you had a great time, it sounds like a blast :)

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  17. Love all the murals on the buildings!

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  18. Hey I can't email you. You can reach me at alimackin@gmail.com

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    1. Really? That sucks. I'll write you tomorrow. My e-mail is fhu@pipeline.com

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  19. That's awesome! I'm constantly impressed by the number of blogger meetsups you're able to participant in, Ally. It must be a joy of no small magnitude to get the opportunity to interact with so many of your dear online friends. I hope that oodles of more meetups come your way in the next few months of 2016 and beyond.

    ♥ Jessica

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