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Post by laurkat22 on Feb 13, 2009 19:24:18 GMT -5
Wanda, if you stay in NJ, then won't it cost a lot to get back and forth to the city, or is the difference in room rates that much less in NJ??? Buses and subways don't always run all hours, and taxi's are $$$. Not bad for once in, once out though, especially when sharing the ride. I think it's about $40 to LaGuardia, and $50 to JFK...just to compare mileage costs. I'm not sure I'd want to drive in NY either...although I didn't mind driving in Chicago....I had memorized the map, so knew where to go. I live close enough to NYC and have never drove through there - only through Brooklyn to visit my relatives. I would never do it, even though I have my GPS. The traffic in the city is crazy. Room rates are definitely less in NJ and taking a taxi from the hotel to NYC would be pricey.
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Post by laurkat22 on Feb 13, 2009 19:26:09 GMT -5
The Red Roof Inn in Seacaucus (Meadowlands/Xanadu (NYC)#150 is 5 miles from NYC and states public transportation is available to NYC (I'm gonna send and inquiry to see if I can find out more info). I'll need to go online to see what the room rates are cos I know they're cheaper during the week than on Friday and Saturdy. Their All-Inclusive King rooms have FREE wi-fi AND FREE Long distance as well as a microwave and mini fridge in those rooms. This Red Roof Inn is 3 stories, has its own laundry room and a marina behind it. You can look down the River toward NYC and see the Crowne Plaza Hotel one direction and The Meadowlands the other. I think the rooms run less than $100 a night but I have to check. It may even be cheaper with AAA or AARP. The hotel is 10 miles from Newark Airport, 15 from LaGuardia and 20 from JFK. I'll do some checking tomorrow evening and see what else I can find out. Too bad we don't need 10 or more rooms so we could get a group discount, LOL. I'm really not sure if Wendy or I can go - did I mention the layoffs in the school district? we are on pins and needles...not fun...and here we are planning our London trip, great, huh? So were you thinking of coming up to see MiG? I wish it was a Friday night. Well, we'll just have to see I guess.
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Post by 2ton on Feb 13, 2009 20:52:59 GMT -5
I know the economy is really hard on everyone! If Darrell was still driving and not living on retirement, we would be hurting!!! And my job isn't all that secure in the future, although I think is seems ok for now...but you never know. It's pretty scary that there is no security any more.
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Post by mbucksfan on Feb 16, 2009 14:39:22 GMT -5
Where did you see that listed Toni that it is cancelled? whoops never mind I see it on mig-music. I am so bummed for all you guys, mig-music.com/?mpf=frame16 February 2009 Urgent News Bulletin! Due to a special event MiG is participating in, he will NOT be appearing at EIGHT MILE CREEK on 12 March. Please stay tuned to the TOUR page for further updates as they happen.
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Post by Tigerlily on Feb 16, 2009 19:53:37 GMT -5
Well, Wendy and Laurie may also be affected, just not to your extent, cos they may not be able to make it to the March 5th show (and may not have been able to make it to the show on the 12th anyway). I'm so sorry this happened, Toni! I would love to have gotten to see you and Darrell at 8 Mile. I KNOW Christina would have LOVED to get to meet you in person, LOL.
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Post by mbucksfan on Feb 18, 2009 14:46:15 GMT -5
Woohoo, it sounds like it is going to be a real TeamMiG meet at the 8 mile creek bar on March 5th. Kay and I are going and so are Donna and Wanda, Toni and Darrell if everything goes right. #thyahoo# #thyahoo# Christina, Wendy and Laurie, any way you can join us?? I haven't seen MiG perform in exactly 2 months(except for some wonderful youtubes) and I am so psyched Look out Manhattan-here we come!!! #thsmiley_bouncetrampoline# #icon95# #icon95# #thsmiley_bouncetrampoline# #thsmiley_bouncetrampoline# #thWahoooo# #thyahoo#
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Post by Tigerlily on Feb 18, 2009 18:12:39 GMT -5
MB-Chirstina plans on being there on the 5th as well as tomorrow night so you can pretty much count on her being there.
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Post by 2ton on Feb 18, 2009 20:18:55 GMT -5
Woohoo, it sounds like it is going to be a real TeamMiG meet at the 8 mile creek bar on March 5th. Kay and I are going and so are Donna and Wanda, Toni and Darrell if everything goes right. #thyahoo# #thyahoo# Christina, Wendy and Laurie, any way you can join us?? I haven't seen MiG perform in [glow=red,2,300]exactly 2 months[/glow](except for some wonderful youtubes) and I am so psyched Look out Manhattan-here we come!!! #thsmiley_bouncetrampoline# #icon95# #icon95# #thsmiley_bouncetrampoline# #thsmiley_bouncetrampoline# #thWahoooo# #thyahoo# Is that a typo, or have I missed something, lol.
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Post by mbucksfan on Feb 18, 2009 23:31:38 GMT -5
Woohoo, it sounds like it is going to be a real TeamMiG meet at the 8 mile creek bar on March 5th. Kay and I are going and so are Donna and Wanda, Toni and Darrell if everything goes right. #thyahoo# #thyahoo# Christina, Wendy and Laurie, any way you can join us?? I haven't seen MiG perform in [glow=red,2,300]exactly 2 months[/glow](except for some wonderful youtubes) and I am so psyched Look out Manhattan-here we come!!! #thsmiley_bouncetrampoline# #icon95# #icon95# #thsmiley_bouncetrampoline# #thsmiley_bouncetrampoline# #thWahoooo# #thyahoo# Is that a typo, or have I missed something, lol. Yes, definitely a typo. I haven't seen him perform since mccarthy's march 2007
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Post by mbucksfan on Feb 18, 2009 23:34:43 GMT -5
MB-Chirstina plans on being there on the 5th as well as tomorrow night so you can pretty much count on her being there. That is great. I will be anxious to meet a new TeamMiG friend So happy to hear we might get a recap letting us know what to expect!
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Post by 2ton on Feb 21, 2009 0:16:14 GMT -5
Christina...where aaarrree yyyooouuu? We are dying here, lol. I am very anxious to read about the 8 Mile show!
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Post by Tigerlily on Feb 21, 2009 7:38:34 GMT -5
Christina's having computer problems. I'll talk to her today and see if she wants me to post her recap like last time and we'll just have to wait for the pix and vids she took there. Suffice it to say she had an absolutely FABULOUS time with some surprises. She said the place is a very intimate setting and very small. I can't wait to go. *e2a- Christina's computer problems are solved and here is her recap: I HAD a blast!!! Yesterday..I can't get on the computer due to a power outage! I was upset! Again..MiG is just AMAZING. I was there very early like 6:30pm and the only very early bird... MiG greeted me with SMILES & hugs!!! HE is so so SWEET!!! MiG's relatives were there - his Uncle, Aunt, Cousin and his CUTE niece. MiG invited me to join them in a more private area. Toni...you know I wanted to ask MiG questions trying to gather info but the circumstances didn't really let me re: the 12th unfortunately. I met 2 other singers who were at the Australian nite! It was really a small cool intimate setting indeed! MiG was very interactive with the small crowd which was very nice. We could request songs for MiG and I requested the Queen song. “Who Wants To Live Forever" It took my breath away! He sang this song in aand he also sang "We Are The Champions." It was a beautiful day for me walking up & down Times Square, took a train to Union Square and had my lunch and from Union Square I walked to 8 Mile Creek. I had such a wonderful day but the nite at 8 Mile Creek was just over the top to make my week-long vacation to feel so grateful and I was in total BLISS!!! Of course I didn't want to leave the shows before it ended but I had to catch the last bus to the Port Authority at 11pm. He said he wanted me to say goodbye before I left and I did. When I kind of motioned to him that I was leaving he stopped and said goodbye and exchanged hugs! He said “I'll see you next Thursday?” Oh my my.....I hope so... You know it was such an awful feeling to leave and he knew I was very reluctant. As I was getting ready to leave he talked through the microphone asking everybody in the bar to say goodbye to me... I thought that was the sweetest thing!!! Pictures and videos to follow as soon as I can get them uploaded.
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Post by Tigerlily on Feb 21, 2009 20:14:49 GMT -5
Finally, here are some pictures from The Creek at 8 Mile Creek. There aren't many and there will be vids up soon (maybe not til tomorrow depending on how long it takes me to upload them). Here's the front window at 8 Mile Creek at street level above the bar: Another one for MiG's funny faces performing with a couple of the performers from The Australian on 02-14-09: MiG, Christina and Moshe: And MiG & Christina:
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Post by 2ton on Feb 21, 2009 20:27:14 GMT -5
Thank you Wanda and Christina...great story and pictures!!!
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Post by Tigerlily on Feb 21, 2009 22:20:02 GMT -5
Here's the vids: Wrapped Around Your Finger: and One Sunset At A Time:
Enjoy!
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