They saved up and trial ran a year in the city, right near the theater district, and absolutely loved it, and have even stayed an additional three months beyond their lease. Unfortunately, family illnesses are causing them to have to return to Memphis to lend a hand on both sides of their family. They may return, but in the meantime, we got to spend some quality time in their upteenth floor apartment with a gorgeous view of the city, and hear a couple of really great stories.
They are helping the landlord, who owns their condo, to find new renters. Friends of theirs have college graduate kids with internships in the city, and they were asked if one of the dads, who was in town, could swing by and take a peek. Oh, and the name of the dad? Stephen Colbert. Yes, that one! So 24 hours before we were there, Mr. Colbert was there! They said he was unassuming and delightful, had on a down coat and a baseball cap that said Stephen Colbert, and they told him that they had seen his show twice as audience members. Unfortunately, both times they saw his show, Bill O'Reilly was the guest.
Mr. Colbert told them he knows how they are feeling post election, so many Americans share those hopeless feelings and that he had a pleasant surprise scheduled for the next Monday's show. So they knew in advance that Jon Stewart would be appearing on the show. It is a very small world out there folks. We had a great dinner with them and vowed to visit again when in Memphis.
The next night we were able to connect with a friend and former work colleague from Denver who is doing some training in the City for her new job. Had a blast at dinner, then spent a cool hour or so listening to my second night of big band music right next to the hotel we were in. The Riu Times Square is a great hotel location, by the way. We were walking distance to both our friends places as well as the Theater district and Times Square. Good bye bagels, hello baguettes!
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