I flew to New York early Friday morning. Several of the folks from Lawrence, Kansas were on the same flight and we shared a cab from LGA to the Marriott Financial Center.

The Marriott proved to be a nice, reasonable priced (for Manhattan) hotel just a block from the former twin towers. My roommate, Larry Hodges and I had a corner room on the 15th floor with a view of the Hudson River and New Jersey. The SFWA suite on the 38th floor had a spectacular view of the river.

After checking in and registering with the convention, I walked to the east side of Manhattan to the TKTS booth at South Street Seaport to get a half price ticket for a Saturday Broadway Theatre matinee. Having researched shows in advance, I had a list of 6 Broadway shows that I would like, that might have discount tickets available. Inherit the Wind and Spring Awaking were available. I choose Inherit the Wind because it was a limited engagement.

On the way back to the Marriott Financial Center, I stopped for lunch at O'Hara's Restaurant & Pub, a block from the hotel. The Reuben sandwich and fries were nothing special. Despite its being only a few feet from the hotel, I didn't consider eating at O'Hara's again.

Back at the Marriott Financial Center, I took photos on the 2nd floor and the hospitality suite, and put some of the photos online. I used to put photos online during the events, so Tucker could see them while the event was happening and feel like he was still involved. I guess it has become a habit now.

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