Meanwhile Back At The Pit

I was back at my WTC Pit observation point this past week for the first time in about 18 months.  Unfortunately the building I shoot from is undergoing exterior renovation and the windows on the side that best looks out at the pit are covered in plastic.  This view is from the side where the windows were only dirty. 

Game Over

 



I noticed these odd looking devices mounted on the trunk of this police car parked diagonally across the street from the World Trade Center Construction Site.

 

 

Upon closer inspection they appear to be radiation detectors.  Now I'm no terrorism expert, but I'm pretty sure that if they go off that means the Islamic Terrorist has successfully brought the dirty or explosive nuclear bomb into NYC and the police officer is only going to know about a short moment before we all find out.

Overcoming Fears

When I was little (about 3), I was afraid to go on the up and down horse on carousels.  Although I long ago conquered that fear, it's always good for a chuckle at family get togethers.  Here I am riding "Lady Di" for all she is worth, while holding on with only one hand.

Iron Man Prequels

Get A Room

Oops!

My Bad!!!

What's Old Is New

Three years ago the NYC Transit Authority opened a brand new South Ferry Subway Station that they spent some $400 million building.  Unlike the old one (pictured above), the new one is not curved and can accommodate all 10 cars of a train instead of just 5.  Superstorm Sandy flooded the new station 5 months ago and predictably anything metal in the new station such as rails and electrical wires were damaged by the salt water.

Now we are told that repair of the station could take up to 3 years and cost $500 million ($100 million more than it cost to build!).  So the TA has opened the old station again.  There must be many commuters that thought they would never see the inside of this station again.

When we reflect on the fact that the entire Empire State Building was erected in just over 15 months, it's sad to see what has become of NYC when left to be run by self serving politicians and labor unions.

Skyscraper Therapy

ET Phone Home

Sometimes life just sucks.

I Like Pepsi

A Long Time Ago In A Galaxy Far Far Away...

Once upon a time there was a band called The Good Rats.  Rolling Stone Magazine said they were "the world's most famous unknown band."

 

 

 

 

They don't do it often, but when they get together to play they can still do it.

Wounded

It's hard to be sympathetic for Canada Geese which have become air rats in many places.  This one had a damaged wing and certainly couldn't fly.  It's flock had moved on leaving it alone at a small beach/park.  I guess if you are a goose there are worse places to be left behind but it did seem lonely.

A World Gone Tilt

Phony Zamboni

Will Pose For Treats

Pizza 2, Burgers 0

Hey Kashmir, Maybe We Should Have Delivered.

Tailopecia

Cellphone Charging Station

An example of excellent redevelopment.

Bill Murray's Twin

Please Hold The Handrail

Ouch!

Tall Dogs Only

Sorry poodles, you're out of luck.

How'm I Doin?

Today was Ed Koch's funeral which was held only a short walk from the bridge that now bears his name.  If you aren't from NY, it suffered a long decline starting in the 1950's, and by the 1970's was literally falling apart, and rampant with crime and corruption.  Ed Koch was elected mayor in 1978 and not unlike Ronald Reagan, convinced NYers to get up off their knees, and fight to make it better.  His amazing charisma and determination made it happen.  Today Rudy Giuliani and Mike Bloomberg are probably better known and more widely credited with the amazing renaissance that the city has experienced, but truth be told, they stood on Ed Koch's shoulders.

Mr. Mayor - you done good.

Squabbit

A squirrel without a tail or half squirrel - half rabbit?

Sneaker Scam

Last year I got back into serious running.  At Christmas I purchased these sneakers for $19.99 at a discount store and threw in a set of Dr Scholl's inserts for an additional $11.  I started using them on January 1st of this year.  If you look up how far you should use a pair of running sneakers the "experts" will say 300-500 miles.  However, the experts are elite runners, sneaker/apparel company reps, and writers for running/fitness magazines.  They all have one thing in common - they make their living either directly or indirectly from sneaker/apparel companies who want all of us to buy shoes as frequently as possible.  This year I ran 1,223 miles in these Avia sneakers - all on pavement.  They are still going strong, are comfortable and I have suffered no foot injuries.  A good reminder not to take recommendations from those with conflicts of interest too seriously.  Oh, I did change the laces a few months back.

Rain Gear