Lynne G
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- Joined
- Mar 29, 2009
Oh yeah, and this fire bird, that you see when first come in:
Yay, Buckeev’s alive. Thanks for motoring by.
Charade, it was a very neat two story store.
More about the store, and how to get a return time:
That brown bird was perched on a rotating base. Was cool as it overlooked the winding around stairs. And must look inside the elevator if you can. Very neat paint outside and in. Though was somewhat looking forward to myrtle in the bathroom, but alas no. But was pleasantly surprised to see those very plain, but clean looking bathrooms, as had to go badly, and thought we’d try to find a place with a bathroom after shopping, as most of the other stores do not open until 11am.
But as we were very early up to get the early return time, at around 9:30 we arrived at the Rag and Bone sample sale store that was only a couple of blocks away. So waiting in line until the store opened at 10, and we walked right in, as first of group that was allowed in. And while the Potter store scan said you would get a text for return time, after we got out of the Rag store, refreshed the scanned app, and it said you are to return now. Heard that when first opened they allowed you a return time of only 15 minutes after being told return now notice. Lately, it is now within the hour of getting that first notice. So we are not sure when we were first told okay come now, though we think it was the 10 o’clock time. As we were only a five minute walk away after getting out of the Rag store, around 10:20. So we had no trouble checking in and in the store by 10:30am. So just a FYI, if you think you should be returning now, refresh the app if you did not get any text. Also, you can come later, but then you risk a much later time to return. We went by the front as we exited around 11:30am, and they were still scanning to get a return time. I assume they will not be able to return until later in the afternoon. I assume by later in lunchtime timeframe, all scans will be done, as the store is open until 9 pm. Your choice as to when you want to return. Oh and app does tell you how many were before you. Ours said 53 people will check in before us, I don’t know how many are told to return in that hour, but I assume we should have been told around 10 am to start that hour return time clock. Waited in a short line fo checkout, though we saw longer lines when we first came into the store. And if you just want a butter beer, that line starts outside the store, so you should be able to get it without needing to getting any return time. That line looked long when we exited the store. As both of us are not fans of that drink, and heard was not as tasty as in the parks, we did not try to buy it. But YMMV if you want to buy it. And I think very neat to see what I think I’ve seen in the parks, available to those in NYC. And also an FYI, the store is down near 21st, and 5th. And except for a Lego store, that we did not go in, and the two sample stores, which don’t know if they are always there or not, there is not much near the Potter store. And if you think you want to view those famous 5th Ave stores, be ready to walk up 5th until the mid 40’s blocks. And they end just a few blocks down from Central Park, that starts at 60th.
We wanted to be closer to our hotel by dinner time, so we were happy to get an early return time. We walked along 5th Street until taking a rest in Central Park. But before, as getting out of the Potter store, we went in Bryant Park, the little park near the Potter store, and where the clock picture and drink picture were done. Was a cute park with some food options, and a dog park inside the one side of it. So was fun to not only people watch, but dog watch too.
And so, recovery afternoon after our walk back to the hotel in the 36 Street block, just past 8th. Also an FYi, that block between 7th and 8th Streets is mighty long feeling. And if you return from 5th you also have to cross over Broadway between 6th and 7th. Almost ready for some dinner. Places seem busy, but as restaurants are all opened late, we thought a later dinner would be fine. We did bring drinks and snacks with us, as easy to carry the few blocks from the train. And hotel has a microwave and small refrigerator in the room. Ramen and chips, and candy were perfect snacks. Off to find some food, later homies.
Abd give that wide grin, tomorrow is Friday. Yay!
Yay, Buckeev’s alive. Thanks for motoring by.
Charade, it was a very neat two story store.
More about the store, and how to get a return time:
That brown bird was perched on a rotating base. Was cool as it overlooked the winding around stairs. And must look inside the elevator if you can. Very neat paint outside and in. Though was somewhat looking forward to myrtle in the bathroom, but alas no. But was pleasantly surprised to see those very plain, but clean looking bathrooms, as had to go badly, and thought we’d try to find a place with a bathroom after shopping, as most of the other stores do not open until 11am.
But as we were very early up to get the early return time, at around 9:30 we arrived at the Rag and Bone sample sale store that was only a couple of blocks away. So waiting in line until the store opened at 10, and we walked right in, as first of group that was allowed in. And while the Potter store scan said you would get a text for return time, after we got out of the Rag store, refreshed the scanned app, and it said you are to return now. Heard that when first opened they allowed you a return time of only 15 minutes after being told return now notice. Lately, it is now within the hour of getting that first notice. So we are not sure when we were first told okay come now, though we think it was the 10 o’clock time. As we were only a five minute walk away after getting out of the Rag store, around 10:20. So we had no trouble checking in and in the store by 10:30am. So just a FYI, if you think you should be returning now, refresh the app if you did not get any text. Also, you can come later, but then you risk a much later time to return. We went by the front as we exited around 11:30am, and they were still scanning to get a return time. I assume they will not be able to return until later in the afternoon. I assume by later in lunchtime timeframe, all scans will be done, as the store is open until 9 pm. Your choice as to when you want to return. Oh and app does tell you how many were before you. Ours said 53 people will check in before us, I don’t know how many are told to return in that hour, but I assume we should have been told around 10 am to start that hour return time clock. Waited in a short line fo checkout, though we saw longer lines when we first came into the store. And if you just want a butter beer, that line starts outside the store, so you should be able to get it without needing to getting any return time. That line looked long when we exited the store. As both of us are not fans of that drink, and heard was not as tasty as in the parks, we did not try to buy it. But YMMV if you want to buy it. And I think very neat to see what I think I’ve seen in the parks, available to those in NYC. And also an FYI, the store is down near 21st, and 5th. And except for a Lego store, that we did not go in, and the two sample stores, which don’t know if they are always there or not, there is not much near the Potter store. And if you think you want to view those famous 5th Ave stores, be ready to walk up 5th until the mid 40’s blocks. And they end just a few blocks down from Central Park, that starts at 60th.
We wanted to be closer to our hotel by dinner time, so we were happy to get an early return time. We walked along 5th Street until taking a rest in Central Park. But before, as getting out of the Potter store, we went in Bryant Park, the little park near the Potter store, and where the clock picture and drink picture were done. Was a cute park with some food options, and a dog park inside the one side of it. So was fun to not only people watch, but dog watch too.
And so, recovery afternoon after our walk back to the hotel in the 36 Street block, just past 8th. Also an FYi, that block between 7th and 8th Streets is mighty long feeling. And if you return from 5th you also have to cross over Broadway between 6th and 7th. Almost ready for some dinner. Places seem busy, but as restaurants are all opened late, we thought a later dinner would be fine. We did bring drinks and snacks with us, as easy to carry the few blocks from the train. And hotel has a microwave and small refrigerator in the room. Ramen and chips, and candy were perfect snacks. Off to find some food, later homies.
Abd give that wide grin, tomorrow is Friday. Yay!
