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trip to usa december/january
Well this isn't a new subject, but I have more questions and don't now
how to continue on without starting a new topic - Can anyone help??? Niagara Falls in december - to go or not to go. does anyone else have an opinion I really really want to go to the amish dfistrict in pennyslvania and thought we could stop there for a night or 2 on our way to Niagara Falls. Anymore opinions on Christmas in new York or our other option is Grand Canyon at Xmas. Also need somewhere reasonable to stay in new York if anyone knows of anywhere Shpuld we wait until we get to USA to buy cold weather gear. I have already bought thermals and fairly warm jackets, but I don't think that will be enough. Thansk heaps tp the people who have givenm advice it has been extremely useful and I have been checking out all the links people have given me as well. Corinne |
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cora wrote:
Well this isn't a new subject, but I have more questions and don't now how to continue on without starting a new topic - Can anyone help??? Niagara Falls in december - to go or not to go. does anyone else have an opinion I really really want to go to the amish dfistrict in pennyslvania and thought we could stop there for a night or 2 on our way to Niagara Falls. Anymore opinions on Christmas in new York or our other option is Grand Canyon at Xmas. Also need somewhere reasonable to stay in new York if anyone knows of anywhere Shpuld we wait until we get to USA to buy cold weather gear. I have already bought thermals and fairly warm jackets, but I don't think that will be enough. Thansk heaps tp the people who have givenm advice it has been extremely useful and I have been checking out all the links people have given me as well. Corinne I don't think you realize what the weather will really be like in the American north west in Dec/Jan. If you don't have warm clothes now and you don't experience cold weather normally, you are going to be VERY uncomfortable - especially with three small kids. The driving can be very DANGEROUS in the mountains of Pennsylvania in the winter, again especially if you are not experienced in driving in snow and icy conditions. I recommend DON'T DO IT!!! Save this part of your trip for another time, save the money, come back to New York in the spring or fall. As others, including me, have said in your other thread DO NOT drive to Niagara falls at that time of year. Not worth the trip. I also don't understand the idea that you have to save money on a NYC hotel but are willing to spend hundreds of dollars outfitting five people with cold weather cloths (that you probably won't use at home) for the trip. Why not save the money on the clothes and plan a return trip to NYC when the weather is better. Christmas in NYC can be great but again, with three small kids may be difficult. You will have to make that decision for yourself. I would not have gone with my kids at that age. (and for me it is a short drive home). I am not an expert on air fares but wouldn't a return ticket to San Francisco with a return car rental now and a return ticket to NYC at another time be more reasonable than the many short one way flights and the one way car rental you plan to take in this trip? Others can probably answer that better than I. Hope this helps. -- Seinfeld Lists http://tinyurl.com/f7k9d California Photos http://tinyurl.com/ann2l Sawyer's Nicknames http://tinyurl.com/gowma |
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"cora" wrote in message ups.com... Well this isn't a new subject, but I have more questions and don't now how to continue on without starting a new topic - Can anyone help??? Niagara Falls in december - to go or not to go. does anyone else have an opinion Go. The falls in winter are much less crowded with tourists and most of the more blatant commercial absurdities are closed. If its really cold the ice formations can be amazing I really really want to go to the amish dfistrict in pennyslvania and thought we could stop there for a night or 2 on our way to Niagara Falls. Not a bad idea, alternatives include one of the Adirondack ski resorts or the delightful town of Niagara On The Lake (on the Canadian side) http://www.niagaraonthelake.com/even...o?f=2006-12-01 Keith ----== Posted via Newsfeeds.Com - Unlimited-Unrestricted-Secure Usenet News==---- http://www.newsfeeds.com The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! 120,000+ Newsgroups ----= East and West-Coast Server Farms - Total Privacy via Encryption =---- |
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TheNewsGuy(Mike) wrote:
... I don't think you realize what the weather will really be like in the American north west in Dec/Jan. North EAST - sorry. -- Seinfeld Lists http://tinyurl.com/f7k9d California Photos http://tinyurl.com/ann2l Sawyer's Nicknames http://tinyurl.com/gowma |
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cora wrote: Well this isn't a new subject, but I have more questions and don't now how to continue on without starting a new topic - Can anyone help??? Niagara Falls in december - to go or not to go. does anyone else have an opinion Driving can be a big problem. Snowstorms will make the roads almost impossible and dangerous. I really really want to go to the amish dfistrict in pennyslvania and thought we could stop there for a night or 2 on our way to Niagara Falls. Anymore opinions on Christmas in new York or our other option is Grand Canyon at Xmas. Also need somewhere reasonable to stay in new York if anyone knows of anywhere Shpuld we wait until we get to USA to buy cold weather gear. I have already bought thermals and fairly warm jackets, but I don't think that will be enough. You won't be able to get those in California. Thansk heaps tp the people who have givenm advice it has been extremely useful and I have been checking out all the links people have given me as well. Corinne |
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On 25 Apr 2006 10:19:16 -0700, "PeterL"
wrote: cora wrote: Shpuld we wait until we get to USA to buy cold weather gear. I have already bought thermals and fairly warm jackets, but I don't think that will be enough. You won't be able to get those in California. Of course you can. Even Los Angeles has ski shops. ************* DAVE HATUNEN ) ************* * Tucson Arizona, out where the cacti grow * * My typos & mispellings are intentional copyright traps * |
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Corinne writes:
Niagara Falls in december - to go or not to go. does anyone else have an opinion Peter L. writes: Driving can be a big problem. Snowstorms will make the roads almost impossible and dangerous. That should be "might", not "will". As I said, there's no way to tell now. -- Mark Brader "Doing the wrong thing is worse than doing nothing." Toronto "Doing *anything* is worse than doing nothing!" -- Lynn & Jay: YES, PRIME MINISTER |
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Bill wrote:
I also suggest skipping the Niagara Falls excursion this time. Going direct from NYC to the Falls is a long, dull drive at the best of times. The Buffalo/Niagara area is famous for bad weather in the winter, and if you're not accustomed to driving in winter conditions you could have a very unpleasant experience. Going by way of Penna. is a much longer trip, and as was noted, Penna. is very hilly and also is prone to treacherous driving conditions in the winter. It's not bad weather. It is snow. You slow down a little on the roads and it looks great. Road crews in that part of NY do a great job of sanding and plowing the roads to keep traffic moving. |
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On Tue, 25 Apr 2006 18:22:04 -0400, Dave Smith wrote:
Bill wrote: I also suggest skipping the Niagara Falls excursion this time. Going direct from NYC to the Falls is a long, dull drive at the best of times. The Buffalo/Niagara area is famous for bad weather in the winter, and if you're not accustomed to driving in winter conditions you could have a very unpleasant experience. Going by way of Penna. is a much longer trip, and as was noted, Penna. is very hilly and also is prone to treacherous driving conditions in the winter. It's not bad weather. It is snow. You slow down a little on the roads and it looks great. Road crews in that part of NY do a great job of sanding and plowing the roads to keep traffic moving. Highway driving isn't the best time to be learning slippery condition driving. |
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On 25 Apr 2006 04:07:03 -0700, "cora" wrote:
Well this isn't a new subject, but I have more questions and don't now how to continue on without starting a new topic - Can anyone help??? Niagara Falls in december - to go or not to go. does anyone else have an opinion I also suggest skipping the Niagara Falls excursion this time. Going direct from NYC to the Falls is a long, dull drive at the best of times. The Buffalo/Niagara area is famous for bad weather in the winter, and if you're not accustomed to driving in winter conditions you could have a very unpleasant experience. Going by way of Penna. is a much longer trip, and as was noted, Penna. is very hilly and also is prone to treacherous driving conditions in the winter. -- NewsGuy.Com 30Gb $9.95 Carry Forward and On Demand Bandwidth |
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