tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18751784.post3458294847320861997..comments2023-11-02T07:53:45.876-07:00Comments on Girl's Gone Child: Takeoffs & LandingsGIRL'S GONE CHILDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07130764109593048451noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18751784.post-39717330558323513352011-04-18T09:25:59.422-07:002011-04-18T09:25:59.422-07:00lovely post! Have a wonderful magical time in the ...lovely post! Have a wonderful magical time in the city! xxstacyhttp://roomagoo.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18751784.post-47441532080523441272011-04-17T22:34:36.810-07:002011-04-17T22:34:36.810-07:00we are just back from our first airplane trip of f...we are just back from our first airplane trip of four! amazing experience! go for it! loved your post:)<br />oh, takeoff and landing a bit scary for my 30month old. perpare Fable for the big noise!elena from greecenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18751784.post-58119125195456900762011-04-17T22:02:50.681-07:002011-04-17T22:02:50.681-07:00Good luck with the packing. The first time my husb...Good luck with the packing. The first time my husband and I went to NYC, he forgot to pack pants, so make sure you get plenty of those. Have a great time!Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00315182300742652055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18751784.post-76782232047824165982011-04-17T17:58:27.011-07:002011-04-17T17:58:27.011-07:00Have fun!Have fun!Nanettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15378339600081931938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18751784.post-16347038026529810632011-04-17T06:46:22.913-07:002011-04-17T06:46:22.913-07:00"...takeoffs and landings bookending a view o...<i>"...takeoffs and landings bookending a view of mountain tops and clouds. That, for the first time, our kids will get to experience Hal's hometown, sleep under the same roof that once housed their father's dreams. That we don't travel much, so when we do, it feels like magic."</i><br /><br />Ahhh...gorgeous and warm. Gorgeous warmth!<br /><br />I must say, your writing reminds me somewhat of my father's. I've been (re)reading the letters he wrote to my mama in 1977 while in the army, and...man. He was only 22 then but the wisdom and sheer beauty in his writing is breathtaking.<br /><br />It's too bad the letters are in Serbian...it'd be hard to translate, I fear they would lose their essence, or maybe not. My father died tragically in 1993 during the Fmr Yugoslav wars, a civilian death...I was almost nine and devastated beyond anything. The emptiness and pain never go away but they're no longer so acute...you only notice them sporadically and in particular circumstances. Things like his letters bring him to life, almost, and I'm so grateful for these fragments of who he was before me.<br /><br />(Tangent, anyone? D'oh!)<br /><br />Aaaaaanyway...have an absolute blast in NYC, safe flights in each direction, and may the weather gods smile down on you all with awesome weather!Pretzel Thiefhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12676546206050336770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18751784.post-90726291098612397722011-04-17T00:01:02.980-07:002011-04-17T00:01:02.980-07:00Wonderful writing as usual. I must sound like a br...Wonderful writing as usual. I must sound like a broken record, but it's true.<br /><br />Enjoy the top of the Empire State Building for me. I've still never been. Shame, since I'm a New Yorker.<br /><br />Nonetheless: Have a fabulous time with the family! I know you will. <3Rayhttp://www.xanga.com/yourfavoritecynicnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18751784.post-88763303340784580882011-04-16T21:50:00.940-07:002011-04-16T21:50:00.940-07:00During the heat wave last summer, I rode the F tra...During the heat wave last summer, I rode the F train from Bergen St in station in Cobble Hill, Brooklyn to Coney Island, then all the way to the end of the line in Queens and back to Bergen St, just for the air conditioning.<br /><br />My favorite free thing to do in New York is ride the Staten Island Ferry.<br /><br />I highly recommend the transit museum if you feel inclined to make it to Brooklyn.Gretchen the Babysitter in Brooklynnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18751784.post-46223631916203621002011-04-16T15:15:08.411-07:002011-04-16T15:15:08.411-07:00For a hot second, I thought (hoped) that you were ...For a hot second, I thought (hoped) that you were bringing the gang to Europe....Paris?! I would have found myself wandering the monuments and tourist sites, hoping to run into you!<br /><br />But an NYC trip is pretty awesome. Have fun!Carlyhttp://locomotivesandroses.tumblr.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18751784.post-17584877851545461872011-04-16T12:58:48.017-07:002011-04-16T12:58:48.017-07:00All I can think of is "good luck with the sme...All I can think of is "good luck with the smells..." <br />But I upchuck at the thought of certain smells during pregnancy, so I am not a great reference point.Jasminehttp://thebrokins.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18751784.post-33441073576482001602011-04-16T12:53:26.913-07:002011-04-16T12:53:26.913-07:00Y'all will have so much fun! Have a great trip...Y'all will have so much fun! Have a great trip.The Tutugirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13415256236507647235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18751784.post-59023323469485071412011-04-16T07:14:28.228-07:002011-04-16T07:14:28.228-07:00Becca - you're not the only one eagerly awaiti...Becca - you're not the only one eagerly awaiting the New York arrival.<br />We are pacing the floors of this old house.Norm Isaacsoonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18751784.post-58001597044607623912011-04-15T21:39:12.963-07:002011-04-15T21:39:12.963-07:00Okay, all I can say is that I went to NYC for the ...Okay, all I can say is that I went to NYC for the FIRST TIME EVER with my two year old and sister last summer. We did all the 'tourist' things which were ALL great (Staten Island Ferry, Tourist Bus Tour was amazing, etc) except the Empire State Building. We went at 10pm at night when the lines were supposedly the least long and it took us 4 hours in line to get to top, which was then so packed we couldn't see a thing and they pulled us back from even looking over the edge which was fenced in anyway. Afterward, a New Yorker told us that it would be free, easier, and faster to just go up to the top of many NY hotels to get the same view. i don't know if that's true but I really regret going to the Empire State Building. I hope you have a better experience, we went in the summer, so maybe it will be less crowded. Have fun - I'm sure it will be amamzing no matter what!!Rebekahhttp://semipseudo.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18751784.post-12566684839295107002011-04-15T17:12:02.385-07:002011-04-15T17:12:02.385-07:00Traveling to my neck of the woods. Enjoy the city,...Traveling to my neck of the woods. Enjoy the city, it is the best place for tourists with kids! Need any recs, just let me know!<br /><br />Although I do have to say Brooklyn is way cooler!candacehttp://creaturesfrom.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18751784.post-51632185492143483562011-04-15T16:25:51.775-07:002011-04-15T16:25:51.775-07:00i second dana- you will love crossing the brooklyn...i second dana- you will love crossing the brooklyn bridge (should you decide to) <br />how cool if i ran into you (i will now stalk the empire state building!) let us know if you get recognized here. i'm interested in that sort of thing.jessicanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18751784.post-36328732035716138092011-04-15T14:16:59.514-07:002011-04-15T14:16:59.514-07:00Fabulous. I love the 2nd person pov. And I love wh...Fabulous. I love the 2nd person pov. And I love when you say you I think "yeah it is." because gah. the packing. THE PACKING. <br /><br />Have an amazing, amazing time! I can't wait to hear the stories.Laurenhttp://www.betterinrealife.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18751784.post-88944134132282872011-04-15T13:59:14.867-07:002011-04-15T13:59:14.867-07:00Have a wonderful time with your family!Have a wonderful time with your family!Tarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10113835276019191229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18751784.post-59062638940820016582011-04-15T13:39:18.872-07:002011-04-15T13:39:18.872-07:00As if I even eed to say it, but I will.
Have fun!...As if I even eed to say it, but I will.<br /><br />Have fun!!! xoxoLizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13038194925550115276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18751784.post-67585010809178426242011-04-15T13:36:00.175-07:002011-04-15T13:36:00.175-07:00Call them magic bags. I travel with my son and my ...Call them magic bags. I travel with my son and my former mother-in-law and pack them each one for every trip. 9 years old and 59 years old - they always ask whether or not they can peak in their magic bags. Works every time.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18751784.post-63978353129871238192011-04-15T13:25:16.053-07:002011-04-15T13:25:16.053-07:00I used to be a good packer, but since having kids ...I used to be a good packer, but since having kids - well, the Girl Scout comes out and I overpack. That said, I have been stuck on the tarmac for 4 hours before departing on an 8 hour flight, so I don't let anyone tell me that I don't need snacks!<br /><br />We now have an 8+ hour flight to return home to family, so my 7yo packs his own carryon. UNO is the big thing lately.<br /><br />Have fun on your adventure!Jenn Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11875771182757925121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18751784.post-83969611463374544862011-04-15T13:07:54.629-07:002011-04-15T13:07:54.629-07:00We're leaving town tomorrow too - hopefully yo...We're leaving town tomorrow too - hopefully you're flying out of Burbank because it's easier but if not maybe we'll see you at LAX! It would be my favorite LAX "celebrity sighting". <br />:PEricahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16000855909928637073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18751784.post-56559957480796617292011-04-15T12:55:46.798-07:002011-04-15T12:55:46.798-07:00I was born and raised in NYC. Just got back Tuesda...I was born and raised in NYC. Just got back Tuesday night after a week there. I never get tired of being a "tourist" in my own city. I now split my time between Ca and Az. <br /><br />Best of luck and much fun for you, Hal but especially for Archer and Fable. <br /><br />Can't wait to read about it and see the amazing pictures that you will shoot! <br /><br />Have fun! Enjoy!!!Glendanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18751784.post-12176860653250488292011-04-15T12:50:31.403-07:002011-04-15T12:50:31.403-07:00observing 7 hours on the subway sounds rad.
have ...observing 7 hours on the subway sounds rad.<br /><br />have a great time! i'm sure you will.oh, jenny maehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11154909908002950355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18751784.post-43909164465798712352011-04-15T12:07:29.969-07:002011-04-15T12:07:29.969-07:00Have so much fun, Bec!Have so much fun, Bec!Khon Kaen Travelerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17177549712921482679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18751784.post-67988620028546973272011-04-15T12:04:49.527-07:002011-04-15T12:04:49.527-07:00I've only been a tourist in NYC twice but I ha...I've only been a tourist in NYC twice but I have to put a plug in for the Top of the Rock (at the Rockefeller Center) if Archer is into big buildings. There are multiple landings to view from and much more space to mosey around, I'm told, than the Empire State Building.<br />I also loved walking across the Brooklyn Bridge.<br />Best of luck and FUN to Hal and the family on the adventure.Danahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07103053104460770180noreply@blogger.com