This time it's the movie 'Big!' everyone should see it! It is great! Again, Tom Hanks (I'm a bit worried about this! If they go on holiday to a desert island or if they end up in the Vatican or The Louvre I will really worry!
Anyway, this photo was requested by an old school friend! Originally they did not know what the place was but after some research it became a must! One scene in the movie sees Tom Hanks and another cats member playing the large floor piano in this amazing toyshop - FAO Schwarz! So after being at Bloomingdales this was the next stop! Linda was a bit weary by this time but she did enjoy this visit!
We were welcomed to the shop by a man dressed as a Toy soldier...with a dodgy English accent! More of him later! We entered the shop and all I can say is that the two oldies were relieved that Kelsey is 18 as if she had been 8 then they may have left considerably poorer! (Lauren had taken a taxi back to the hotel as she was not feeling 100% and wanted a spot of quiet time! )
Anyway, we found 'The BIG Piano' and a large number of people were jumping all over it and so any chance of getting a song were slim! However, just as we arrived they cleared the piano and two of the employees took over and played the two songs from the movie and a number of other tunes to entertain the large crowd that had gathered! Andrew was desperate for a shot, but as most of the next ones to dash on to try it were under the age of 8 he decided it would be unfair to deprive a child a shot! But it was great to see! Thanks to Graham for this suggestion!
They then went and looked at the new born babies that you could adopt and then the best thing ever....a Fooseball Table (like in Friends) but BIGGER with the team players all being Barbie Dolls! A snip at only $24,999 dollars. I asked if the needed a trainer or physio but the Barbies seemed quite happy! Oh well, never mind!
On the way out I was given the opportunity to have my photo taken with the Toy Soldier doorman! When I was presented to him to hold for the photo he looked at me and exclaimed.......'Hootsman!!!' and smiled for the camera! I was just glad he didn't say anything about Susan Boyle!
From the there we made our way back to the hotel via the TCKTS booth to pick up tickets for a Broadway Show for that night! We're off to the theatre!
Graham, I hope you count this as a successful challenge!
Ted
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