Okay, there’s a reason I don’t go north of 14th Street – there are too many people up there. Kate and I went to watch the Thanksgiving Day Parade balloon inflation and it was like a gigantic people explosion. Miserable tourists with hungry, cranky kids were cursing the steady, but thankfully light rain. New Yorkers were cursing themselves for thinking that it wouldn’t be as crowded as it was. It was as crowded as they thought. It was more crowded than you can imagine…
After one quick lap around the north side of the balloon inflation area, I had had enough. Snoopy, Horton, and a Smurf would have to suffice. New York City’s finest were leading everyone into a cattle catcher area with blocks of people lined up to see Spongebob Squarepants and Spider-Man on the south loop. Kate could tell by the panicked look in my eyes that we were done. We passed the south staging area and after a dozen blocks finally escaped the crush of people looking for food, drink, and bathrooms.
It was only when we hit the Barnes & Noble at Columbus Square that I started loosening up a bit. I had briefly thought about attending the parade tomorrow, but we will be sticking close to home. Kate has made her killer apple pie and we’ll hit an Indian place tomorrow for dinner. Enjoy the parade, but by all means do so from the safety of your own home.
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Being a parent now, we sometimes have a hard time knowing what our children will be able to deal with. Our greed to fulfill childhood dreams overshadows our kids….and when you have no children, that screeeming kid tollerance is at 0%…trust me my savey friends, it could be worse…you could have the screamers & no booze to dull it…trust me..I know!!! Enjoy the awesome pie…I've baked pumpkin, pecan & a bluberry masterpiece to follow!! I'll post pics too!! Happy Thanksgiving to you & Kate…you have been blessed my friend!!!
Race Street~Becky