Sunday, August 17, 2008

Jeff Koons

We visited the Metropolitan Museum in NYC to see the Jeff Koons exhibit on the rooftop of the museum. As you can see it was a fabulous summer day. The exhibit was wonderful, especially seen against the skyline of Central Park. Hope you have a chance to see it when in NYC.







Playing the Building

We stopped by the old Battery Maritime Building to "Play" the building. We first had to sign a waiver acknowledging the poor condition of the building and waiving our rights to sue if we were injured. The building wasn't in that bad of shape, however. The artist, David Byrne, hooked up an old organ to various parts of the building. Playing the keyboard played different parts of the building. We wonder if he was inspired by the knocking of his radiators??? Check out his website: http://www.davidbyrne.com/art/art_projects/playing_the_building/index.php
Take a listen; the last picture is a short video!

Monday, July 7, 2008

The Waterfalls - New York City East River

These waterfalls were erected by Danish-Icelandic artist Olafur Eliasson. These structures recycle water from the East River and operate from early morning until 10 PM. They are lit at night. They will operate until October

Saturday, April 5, 2008

New York Skyline - Jersey View

I took this video as I was leaving the Lincoln Tunnel.

Cheyenne Diner



The Cheyenne Diner has been on this corner for many years. It is one of the last railroad car style diners in New York City. It closes for good on April 6th to make way for a new building. I was going to stop in for a meal but my friend Joe warned me it is a real "greasy spoon."

Sunday, March 23, 2008

Another Kind of Cowboy


This guy is famous in New York City. Today it is about 45 degrees Fahrenheit or 7 degrees Celsius. He always wears the same "outfit." Rumor has it he makes about $100,000 a year doing this...tax free of course!!

Saturday, February 9, 2008

American Cowboy



This is one of the real ranch hands at 1000 Acres resort. A real American Cowboy