Spring – farflungistan

Taking Flight in Bryant Park

Blue Ribbon by Cori B Spring actually started as early as February in this section of the world and some would believe winter was a very kind one to all of us after how much snow was dumped on us last year. We had 70 degree days in January and we had very few thatContinue reading “Taking Flight in Bryant Park”

Spring is coming? That’s what Chuck says

Staten island resident ground-hog, Chuck, says that spring is coming soon. Doesn’t take a groundhog getting woken up from a winter’s nap to be able to see that coming. Daffodils are already peeking out of the ground in Inwood Park and some cherry trees have blossomed in Central Park. The weather is as usual unpredictable andContinue reading “Spring is coming? That’s what Chuck says”

The Frying Pan is open @ Pier 66…well sort of

The Frying Pan is summed up the best by this Yelper who said on April 17th this year: “I like drinking, I like boats, and I like the great outdoors. Ergo, I like Frying Pan. On a beautiful spring day it’s absolutely magical that you can be sipping a beer and overlooking the Hudson.” TheContinue reading “The Frying Pan is open @ Pier 66…well sort of”

Central Park, angry people and flowers in the rain

It was a more typical late March day in Central Park NYC today. We have been spoiled with the unseasonably mild warm weather the last week or so. I still enjoy a misty cool day in NYC since I had the park to myself. Just me and a few horse and bike carriages. A horsemanContinue reading “Central Park, angry people and flowers in the rain”