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Friday, September 16, 2011 at

Friday adventures

We typically stay home and nerd out on Friday evenings, but tonight we have especially fun plans! Toby and I are going to the newly restored carousel in Brooklyn. It has 1,200 twinkling lights, which I know is going to blow his baby mind. (And I'll be getting snacks here.) Then Alex and I are joining friends for a sunset sail. I'm excited to feel the wind in our hair and see the city from the water. New York, you really nail it sometimes.

Also, the Cup of Jo Guide to NYC is officially slated for the week of September 26th! Can't wait to share.
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53 comments:

  2. sounds like an amazing weekend. i bet toby's reaction to the carousel will be absolutely adorable :) i'm eager for your nyc guide! especially since my husband and i hope to go there for our first anniversary :)

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  3. Sounds like fun. Wear your sweater! Was it as chilly there as in Baltimore this morning? Fall is here!

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  4. I am heading to NYC at the end of October... so I am looking forward to your NYC guide!

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  5. sounds perfect! kids love a carousel (after they cry and cry for a few minutes when they first get on) they would ride it all day!
    we just went to brighton beach for the afternoon and had a great time on their old carousel
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    x

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  6. Jo, you might get a kick out of this funny post about kid facial hair... it made me think of your husband Alex's article on men's facial hair and then I imagined Toby with a mustache (very silly). http://www.pickleope.com/2011/09/plea-to-cure-hairy-children.html
    J

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  7. yes, clementimes! it is freezing in nyc here today!!

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  8. ooh, hannah, how fun! i'll try to think of some romantic things :)

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  9. I will have to check out the carousel in Brooklyn. I love the antique one in Greenport, NY. It is really neat.

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  10. Sounds like a fun Friday evening!

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  11. Have great time...carousels are a thing w/me.

    Wanted to thank you for tip on sailing in NYC...I recommended to friend & her mom on a visit up to NYC in June. They absolutely loved it & I did give you full cred.

    xo

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  12. oh, susan, of course!! :)

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  13. haha 'blow his baby mind', that just made my day!

    -meesch
    http://www.aperfectkindofday.com

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  14. I am smiling in an anticipation of your NYC guide :)

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  15. Sounds splendid, a bit envious I am.

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  17. I'm excited to read about the Guide to NYC! I'm planning my 30th bday there on NYE! Yes, I'm a new year's baby. We'll be staying just east of Midtown - can't wait!

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  18. sounds magical. :)

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  19. Sounds like fun! Enjoy every moment.

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  20. a restored carousel and sailing in ny during one of the first 'fall' days in september! summer fun with an autumn feel! BEST FRIDAY NIGHT PLANS EVER !

    ps, http://amandamantes.blogspot.com !

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  21. This sounds amazing! I would totally be right there with you at the carousel opening, but we're not moving to NYC for two weeks yet.

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  22. Aww, have a fab time! Sounds amazing x

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  23. Aww...The sunset sail sounds totally romantic. Enjoy it all, Joanna and I am truly excited for your NYC guide. Can't wait. Have a great weekend. Kisses

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  24. actually NY nails it every single time!!! it really is about time for me to come over for the first time!!! i think i would be in wonderland without knowing where to start!!!

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  25. very excited for your NYC guide... we're taking our first trip there next month! and free beer?! i'd definitely hit that up :)

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  26. I hope you and Toby have a fabulous time on the carousel! Ah, your posts are bring back such fond childhood memories for me today. Thanks, Jo! :)

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  27. Sounds like the perfect way to spend a Friday night. Have a lovely evening! xo

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  28. Shoot I'm headed to NY next week and LEAVE on the 26th....I'll miss out on all your great ideas!! I'll have to use it the next time I visit. ;)

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  29. Yay NYC guide! just in time for our family trip to Manhattan in November. It's been too long since we've been there, so your guide will make me feel wonderfully updated with the best of the big apple.

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  30. What perfect timing! My boyfriend and I are going to NYC for the first time ever on September 29th! Can't wait to read your guide to NYC, Joanna!

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  31. ahh your Friday night sounds more than fantastic. have a fabulous evening and can't wait to hear more about it!

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  32. wow, that sounds like quite the night. enjoy it!

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  33. I am coming to Visit New York in the Mid of Feb and cannot wait to read your guide! Particularly interested in the clothing you would suggest investing in. I am coming from Australia so cannot comprehend what the weather is going to be like!

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  34. i love enjoying the sites and sounds in the places you find yourself each day.

    happy sailing

    xoxo

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  35. Oh I CAN´T WAIT to read your New York Guide. It´s so unbelivable what great themes there are on your blog. And what makes me wonder most, is that you seem to find to find a way to always top the one before. YOU ARE A BLESSED WOMAN - SO CREATIVE!!! So inspiering... Love, Nadine from Cologne (GERMANY)

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  36. Just in time for my arrival on the 30th! Cant wait to do some of your recommendations!

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  37. oooh so glad the carousel is working again i live quite close to there and can't wait to go for a ride! Enjoy your sail and bring a sweater!

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  38. your NYC guide will be so timely as I just booked tickets for a November visit!

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  39. It sounds like a wonderful night, I can only imagine all of the beautiful scenery. I so wish I lived in New York - I live vicariously through all of you lucky folks that do.

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  40. oh, nadine, that is the sweetest note, made my morning :)

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  41. I want to go!! How was it?

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  43. beautiful, robyn--the carousel is just stunning, between the two big bridges (brooklyn bridge and manhattan bridge), and right on the glimmering water with the manhattan skyline as the backdrop. xo

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  44. my dad and I will be going to NYC next weekend for a father-daughter trip...and a sunset Shearwater sailing trip is on our itinerary! i'm so glad you enjoyed it; I can't wait!!

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  45. Rachel11:45 PM

    Oh No...I wish I had known, I manage the Carousel in Dumbo and love reading your blog! Hope you enjoyed your visit!

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  46. Sounds super fantastic! Enjoy yourselves!

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  47. HA! Nerd out. That's what I do 99% of the time. I love it.

    What a wonderful way to spend an evening. You're right about NYC nailing it sometimes.

    I've only been a few times, but there is a magical quality about it that makes me want to go back as often as possible.

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  48. rachel, i would have loved to meet oyu! the carousel is amazing. (as we walked up, in the beautiful sunshine, i actually said out loud to myself, "this is spectacular.":) next time, i'll ask around to see if you're there and hopefully can say hello!

    and anna, you guys are going to have a wonderful time!

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  49. Anonymous10:43 PM

    Great news but bad timing for me. I will be in New York for the first time Sept 21-26 so I'll be returning to Canada when your guide comes out!

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  51. How fun! And um, can't wait for the series next week!

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  53. Planned to thank you for tip on sailing inside NYC...We recommended to friend & the woman's mom over a check out around NYC throughout June. These people absolutely liked it & I did so offer you complete cred.

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