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10/31/10
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Happy Halloween everyone. Be safe out there today, and watch for witches speeding on brooms. We were visited by Jack Sparrow, Popeye and some real hot looking Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtless yesterday...

  

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We were finally able to take Pop out for his birthday, and gave him his favorite goodie. Dinner was good too !!!

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Here's one handsome young man. FjL in his Halloween costume. The young man has swag ...

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From TR, this kinda says it all - Red Skelton's Pledge of Allegiance , this was 41 years ago, mind you....

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I got through all 60 levels of that new Android game I've been playing. I did need a bit of 'guidance' for level 53, but wasn't alone. If you haven't given it a try yet, pick up Amtalee in the Android Market

 

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This poor bastard got stuck on the highway guard rail the other day, and caused all sorts of traffic

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Here's something you don't see every day driving around NYC. a Laboratory with hazardous materials driving around in a chintzy van. I feel real safe now.

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Don't ask him where he gets them from, they go for $80 in Macy's, he's got them all for $5. Oh, and hurry and buy them before the cops arrive... Only in New York kids, Only in New York.

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Here's a real nice shot of the Whitestone Bridge. Will add this to my favorites. My Favorite Prints

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We had to take down this huge tree out front, and I really think it makes the house look a whole lot bigger. Don't you agree ?

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The Malba Yacht Club painted their new gate. It looks pretty good.

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10/30/10
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Here's my special collage to celebrate Joe & Kim's engagement.

10/28/10
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Well, he got the call. We can finally announce that JjLJr is the newest member of the 3rd shift. We're proud of his decision to submit an application and take a chance on a new field. I'm sure you will do fine. You're smart, energetic, and willing to work hard and contribute to success. You've got 3 of the best people there are. TC, MF and BB have been with us a long time, and will take you through the paces and get you 'production ready'. Good luck, listen closely, learn a lot, work hard and make friends. And most of all have fun. This is serious business, but we can still enjoy our day or night as it may be. 

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From my AJ, a great idea.

Here's a solution to all the controversy over full-body scanners at the airports:
All we need to do is develop a booth that you can step into that will not X-ray you, but will detonate any explosive device you may have hidden on or in your body.  The explosion will be contained within the sealed booth. 
This would be a win-win for everyone.  There would be no racial profiling and the device would eliminate long and expensive trials.  This  is so simple it's brilliant! 
 I can see it now: you're in the airport terminal and you hear a muffled explosion.  Shortly thereafter an announcement comes over the PA system, "Attention standby passengers, we now have a seat available on flight number...”

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I absolutely agree with this article. Traffic cams: Endangering rights – and lives - And I remind everyone, that if these camera are truly for safety reasons, then there should be a sign near them announcing them, instead of being hidden. Don't you suppose if there were signs like this, the drivers wouldn't blow the red light ?

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Now this is a great story - Sharron Angle sends Joy Behar flowers - I especially like the last quote from that filthy hag Joy Behore

“I don’t know if it’s a sense of humor, but I’d like to point out those flowers were picked by illegal immigrants,” Behar said. “And they aren’t voting for you, bitch.”

Who might those 'Illegal Immigrants' be voting for honey ???
 

10/27/10
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From DC, the way I like it - short and sweet - Who Does The Land of Israel Belong To ?

Who Does The Land of Israel Belong To ?

An Israeli Sense of Humor at UN set the record straight.

An ingenious example of speech and politics occurred recently in the
United Nations Assembly and made the world community smile.

A representative from Israel began: 'Before beginning my talk I want to
tell you something about Moses:

When he struck the rock and it brought forth water, he thought, 'What a
good opportunity to have a bath!'

Moses removed his clothes, put them aside on the rock and entered the
water. When he got out and wanted to dress, his clothes had vanished. A
Palestinian had stolen them!

The Palestinian representative at the UN jumped up furiously and shouted,
'What are you talking about? The Palestinians weren't there then.'

The Israeli representative smiled and said, 'And now that we have made
that clear, I will begin my speech...'.

10/26/10
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Well, it looks like we are going to have a daughter-in-law in a couple of years. Our middle son JaL popped the question to his future bride, KpM. Good luck guys, we are very proud of both of you. We welcome KpM to our family. Joe was creative and proposed after dinner at Benihana. Today is also the 35th anniversary of KpM's parents, A&EM. Congratulations to you guys as well. Joe & Kim get engaged - October 2010

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Check this out. Was playing around with Google Street view and  hanging at our spot on 5th avenue. The scaffolding is still up, so it's a somewhat old photo. It will change soon I suspect, so for now, we are captured ...


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I don't know how he finds this stuff, and I don't wanna know. But here it is, meatball flavored bubble gum. For that inner ginny in you.

10/25/10
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Congrats to our favorite RN, KpM, started her job at LIJ today. Good luck, you'll do great. We are all proud of you.... You worked very hard for this day.

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From TR, a friendly reminder - welcome to Obamaland ...

A man and a woman in a hot air balloon realized they were lost. They lowered their altitude and spotted a man in a boat below. The woman shouted to him, "Excuse me, can you help me? We promised friends we would meet them an hour ago, but I don't know where we are." 

The man consulted his portable GPS and replied, "you're in a hot air balloon, approximately 30 feet above a ground elevation of 2,346 feet above sea level. You are at 31 degrees, 14.97 minutes north latitude and 100 degrees, 49.09 minutes west longitude." 
 
She rolled her eyes and said, "you must be a republican." 
 
"I am," replied the man. "How did you know?" 
 
"Well," answered the balloonist, "everything you told me is technically correct. But I have no idea what to do with your information, and I'm still lost. Frankly, you've not  been much help to me." 
 
The man smiled and responded, "you must be an Obama Democrat." 
 
"I am," replied the balloonist. "How did you know? " 
 
"Well," said the man, "you don't know where you are or where you are going. You've risen to where you are, due to a large quantity of hot air. You made a promise you have no idea how to keep, and you expect me to solve your problem.  You're in exactly the same position you were in before we met, but somehow, now it's my fault. 

10/24/10
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It is my opinion that any red light being monitored with a red light camera should be identified, with a red light camera enforced sign. After all, is the purpose of the ticket to generate revenue, or increase safety ? There is a sign for everything these days, and this should be required. Here's my mockup of how the 20th ave/Whitestone Expwy lights should look and how all such covered intersections be displayed.

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My honey spotted these cut tree parts, and started to design a table.

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The Malba Yacht Club had their new gate installed recently at the new marina being built.

     

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We visited the engaged couple as they begin to setup their new apartment. Bedroom set was being delivered as the dads finish up some cleanup and construction. Good luck you guys, we love you.

          

            

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Spotted this '59 Thunderbird driving through the area. Ain't it pretty ?

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This tree was felled during the last storms. Imagine the power it takes to twist a tree like this !

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Rosanne took some great pictures at the ALTSO event. Her favorite band Crossing Streams was featured. Crossing Streams plays ALTSO Event - Oct. 2010

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We celebrated the 25th anniversary of TT working at the Bank the other day. A truly remarkable achievement, from a truly remarkable individual. Thank you TT, for all of your hard work, long hours, and contribution to our teams success.

  

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Here's an interesting perspective of the lobby construction going on. Had to tour the basement for a power shutdown exercise, and took these pics of the lobby, looking through the open floor from the basement....

  

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I've been loading the kids on the block up on body parts. I hope they don't turn into a Jeffrey Dahmer in a few years. These kids are WAY too into it...

10/23/10
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Here are pics from Frank's big 18th birthday party bash. Frank turns 18 - October 2010

10/22/10
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EP starts our day with a wonderful look at our world through microphotography.

10/21/10
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Congratulations to JjLJr. If he passes the background check and drug test, he's got himself a new job. We are very proud of you son. Good luck !!!

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Why would our President, the President of the United States for the 3rd time speaking, drop the word 'Creator' when he quotes the Declaration of Independence ? Does this not concern anyone else except me ? Why do I think he does it ? Because he's a socialist, who needs to remove God from your mind, and replace it with government. But hey, that's just my opinion, I might be wrong.

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Here's more liberalism. Juan Williams fired from NPR for expressing himself as an independent contributor. Liberal and tolerant, so long as you have the same opinion. If you disagree, then they whine, fire, denigrate. sue, allege, distract, divert, lie, cheat, steal, subvert, undermine, commit treason, did I say lie, aid and abet the enemy, insult Judaism and Christianity, allege racism,

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Have you read Thomas Sowell recently ? The Multicultural cult Part 1 and Part 2. Good article about some obvious facts, as stated by Angela Merkel from Germany. Now let's see who has the guts to state the same here in America.

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Just got my newest Pez. The new logo SF Giants. Sorry Scotty ... I promise to display it next t the Phillies Phanatics Pez.

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10/20/10
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Our youngest son, FjL, turns 18 years old today. Frank is now in college, attending John Jay, and maintains a part-time job. He's a fine young man, and a great example of what a young American should be. We are extremely proud of you and all you have accomplished thus far in your life. There are many wonderful opportunities and adventures in front of you. Continue to be close to your brothers and mother and your life will be balanced. And always remember what your momma tells you, Live, Love, Laugh

10/19/10
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Checkout these spectacular photos taken of the Yosemite 'Fire Waterfall'

10/18/10
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Isn't our niece, GA beautiful ? Here she's posing with her new engagement ring. A beautiful ring it is. Congratulations again, we love both of you guys.

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I came across this very additive puzzle on the Droid. It's called Amtalee. Very interesting.

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You know fall is around us when they start building The Pond at Bryant Park ice skating rink.

  

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Here's a few photos from out and about.

        

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Like I said, Tyson is becoming WAY too comfortable here ... Stop feeding him !!!

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As we approach the elections, it is important to remind ourselves of some self evident truths. Read Wake up America , donated by DnC.

10/16/10
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Contrary to what has been reported, ScoobyFitz is absolutely NOT engaged. Just think of it as a sick practical joke ...

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Our prayers go out to our friend BP and his family. We wish you well ...

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The work on the new lobby continues. Here's a recent view as well as some of the design images posted.

       

   

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These guys had a hard time making this delivery the other day. I'm hoping it's a Halloween gag..

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It's a bird, it's a plane, it's a bat, holy moley, it's Batman and Superman, right there on 5th avenue ...

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Anthonys !!! nice Halloween decorations on the block

  

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Spotted this pretty little critter in the garden.

     

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Just got the new Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs PEZ set. Cool stuff...

10/14/10
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No matter where you stand on the subject, or any subject for that matter, where do these 2 hags get off walking of the stage of their own TV discussion show, when they hear an opinion they don't agree with, coming from someone THEY FUCKING INVITED onto their show !!! What the fuck is wrong with this country ? Have we all lost our balls ? It's time for a 10 year time-out, take away their adult privileges, like voting and teaching. 2 hags walk off the View

10/13/10
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CHI CHI CHI LE LE LE - How about those Chilean miners ? An amazing rescue of all 33 miners, after 69 days, as the world watched and prayed.

10/12/10
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It's time once again to do a bit of mentoring. Here goes - pass this around....
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The Five Minute Management Course - Reflections on 30 years of experience

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I Believe - words to live by

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The Ant and the Grasshopper

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The Liberal Daughter

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Why I am voting Democrat

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Socialism - Still a Dirty Word

"You cannot legislate the poor into freedom by legislating the wealthy out of freedom. What one person receives without working for, another person must work for without receiving. The government cannot give to anybody anything that the government does not first take from somebody else. When half of the people get the idea that they do not have to work because the other half is going to take care of them, and when the other half gets the idea that it does no good to work because somebody else is going to get what they work for,that my dear friend, is about the end of any nation. You cannot multiply wealth by dividing it."

~ Dr. Adrian Rogers, 1931

10/10/10
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A couple of how-to videos from the Big Guy, WfP from down Tampa way.
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How to close a bag without a seal

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How to peel an egg

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How to remove a cork from inside a wine bottle

10/9/10
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My latest Pez, Uncle Sam from the 1970's. This was the second half of the gift bought by the family. Thanks guys, it's great. Also, quite interesting that it came from Haifa, Israel.

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Checkout these great magnified images.

10/8/10
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Work started on our new lobby. It's getting modernized.

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Tyson definitely has become way too comfortable here.

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The girls from St. Agnes had their annual walk-a-thon today. Boy were they loud...

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This bastard sucked on us for a few days, before I hunted him down and killed him.

10/7/10
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This just in from EP. And remember, I didn't take this video. I simply report, you decide. It's a tough world out there, especially as this little froggy gets raped by a chimp... And to think, this is one of your ancestors ...

10/6/10
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Some people might have to read this a few times before it actually sinks in. Others, sadly, will read it but ignore it, because they know better. Unfortunately for America, the latter wins the elections lately. Anywho, here it is, by John Stossel - Congress can't repeal the laws of economics

10/5/10
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My dad celebrates his 74th birthday today. Happy Birthday Pop, I Love You !!!

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Work continues on the new Malba pier

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Workers are now busing behind scaffolding on the Queens side of the bridge

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Checkout out this vintage Impala, it's in great shape.

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More damage down the park from the heavy wind recently

10/4/10
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Latest update from the front lines ... Remember in November

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Look out for the new red light camera they installed at 20th ave and the Whitestone Expwy. I got photo'd going thru a red light, and it cost me $50

10/2/10
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I've jumped off the Facebook bridge. Here is where I belong.

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From EP, a very interesting guessing game. See if the computer guesses your number right, then see if you can figure it out. I did !!!

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10/1/10
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Hey Frank, check out how big this flag is .... It's the biggest flag in the area.

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This little fukker got way too close to me in the mens room the other day.

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Who else but the old timers won the 2 day bocce ball tournament down under the Whitestone Bridge.

     

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They did a great job with the new lobby on our floor.

     

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There's going to be a lot of work in our lobby, and it will close for the next several months. Here they are getting a temp entrance all readied.

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My nephew, TjH spent a few days in the hospital recently. Here he's getting ready for a little nap...

9/30/10
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Even Barry is throwing his cronies under the bus now ... Read Is Obama blaming Pelosi ? by Joseph Farah ... ain't this fun. tick, tick, tick - best order some moving boxes

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Wonder has a new bread out, calling it chunky white...

9/26/10
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We had lunch with an old friend, from the Republic days, the other day. It was good to see TC. He's doing well for himself. Keep in touch my friend.

9/25/10
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From ScoobyFitz, an example of why men should not write advice columns.

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Walking through Times Square, and I came across this great street vendor painting of Times Square with a special touch added to our HSBC sign. Great image, ain't it ?

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The bank is slapping our logo all over town. Now we have branded buses, and sidewalks.

     

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We now have countdown crosswalk signs in midtown. Now you can time yourself getting hit by a bike or cab.

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Here's my latest PEZ dispensers. Don't even ask how much we paid for Captain America. It was one of the birthday presents the family chipped in and bought for me. It's from the 1970's. And we have new additions to Thomas the Train set, Gordon and Henry

  

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Here's a few more downed trees in the area. These are over by Shea stadium

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This cat is going after this squirrel for a few days now. Just a matter of time before he gets him

   this cat is  stalking     this squirrel  

9/23/10
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Congrats to FC at work, on his 5 year anniversary. It was back in June, but we just had his lunch.

9/22/10
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Congrats to ScoobyFitz. He was by the UN yesterday, and who should pass in his motorcade but the President of Iran, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. Does Scooby wave like everyone else, NOOOO, Scooby flips the man the Bird, as they make eye contact - way to go Scooby, we're proud of you !!!

  

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From my friend DF, up Buffalo way, and update to the old story The Ant and the Grasshopper. A must read for all - and don't forget to Remember in November

9/20/10
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I turn the page on another year today. The big 53. Thanks for the birthday wishes everyone. I'll need them.

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Today marks 3 years since the passing of my Godfather and uncle Nick. Not a day goes by that I don't think about him. I miss you.

9/19/10
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What's that port-a-potty doing in my spot at Shea ? Must have been some winds to blow this around the parking lot.

9/18/10
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Happy Birthday to my son Jack Jr. Jack turns 26 today, and continues to excel at being a fine young man. Confident, intelligent, wise and caring, Jack has a lot to offer. I am sure we can put that to good use. We love you, and hope you enjoy this special day.

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Thank you to my cousin LF for my birthday dinner. It was great to see you and to hang out for a while. You're looking great.

  

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I didn't pay for dinner, but I got a NYC treat when I got back to the car. A $35.00 parking ticket. I thought you put money in the meter Ro...

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Went to visit Babs in the hospital. She's recovering well after her surgery. I think there's too much wood on the walls...

     

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Lots of tree damage from the storm last night in the area. This is from 35th ave. and Francis Lewis Blvd.

        

     

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Turned off the sprinkler system, and look how the water usage dropped

9/17/10
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She's done it again. Rosanne became too friendly with Tyson. He's now walking into the kitchen and walks about as he pleases.
If you know anyone who wants to rescue this critter, give us a call.

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I spotted 2nd Grade at his spot near the library, just chillin'

9/14/10
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It was good to see an old friend, RichieD, with his '41 Willy's. We spent many days and nights working on our rides back in the day. Who can ever forget LB, hot knives and headers ?

  

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We went to The Malba Car show - September 2010 this past weekend. There were a load of new cars. Weather broke just in time for everyone to enjoy the day.

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Uh oh. The sprinkler guy came. Everything is working right. Says we use 10 gallons per minute when it's on. So for the 90 mins I run it, there's the 900 gallons every day. Grass better get used to being dead !!!

9/13/10
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I got to Shea just in time to see the US Military Jet Flyover, Real cool.

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Congrats to LF as he gets voted in, and waits for his colors... Here's a bike I came across tonight.

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They've got new posts in place as they continue with the new Malba Pier.

  

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For those at work needing a little encouragement, try the HSBC Song - Just live it

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Our new pantry area is completed on Tower 7, and it came out great. Much more comfortable than what we were going to end up with by our area.

     

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Thanks to Mayor Bloomberg, we have a new forest coming to the hood.

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Restoration is being done on the Serval Zippers clocktower. It's a U Haul place now.

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Got my quarterly water bill this weekend, and Holy Shit !!! Something must be wrong, the bill is $650. Is usually peaks at about $200 for this period, due to the lawn sprinkler. Says I am using almost 900  gallons of water a day, that's obscene, and why didn't they alert me when it began about 3 months ago ??? I think we have a leak somewhere ...

9/11/10
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We had a nice view of the WTC Tribute in Lights as it lined up with the moon tonight. Never Forget. God Bless America

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Happy Birthday to ShR

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Well, it's the 9th anniversary of 9/11, and I gotta tell you, it hasn't gotten any better after all this time. Now with this noise over the idiot pastor and a stupid idea to build a mosque near ground zero, it only distracts us from what this day should be about. We won't forget though, here in NYC. We are focused, we understand today. We know what these people are trying to do, make us forget, rile us up, divide us. It wont work. We will always be free. We will always prevail in the end. And most importantly, we will Never Forget - visit my special link, and Remember The Blood of Heroes - it is painful to watch, but important to remember that day.

9/10/10
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Interesting remarks by Pat Buchanan : Bonfire of the Qurans

"... This episode reveals the gulf between us and the Islamic world. Despite all our talk of universal values, tens of millions of Muslims, in countries not only hostile but friendly, believe that a sacrilege against their faith, like the burning of the Quran by a single American oddball, justifies the killing of Americans. What kind of compatibility can there be between us?

What do we have in common with people who believe that evangelism by other faiths in their societies merits the death penalty, as do conversions to Christianity, while promiscuity and adultery justify stonings, lashings and beheadings.

And what does it say about our ability to fight and win a "long war" in the Islamic world if our war effort can be crippled by a solitary pastor with 50 families in his church who decides to have a book burning?

Action creates consensus, Mr. President. People follow when a leader leads. ..."

 

9/9/10
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I certainly hope that our youth can re-learn about the true America and be reminded somehow about how way things are supposed to be here.  Watch this video - I Fought for You - Let's all hope for that ... God Bless America !!!

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So, let's try to recap the last few days :
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a fringe pastor from a small town, with 50 followers says he is planning to burn korans on 9/11.
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Mind you he hasn't actually burned anything yet, but he has the right to do so. Much like those artists rights to dip the crucifix in urine, or those nice people who took over the church in Jerusalem and wiped their asses with all the bibles in the place.

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Everyone on the planet condemns the idea, and begs, pleads, implores, cautions, hopes that he won't do it.
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Some of our most progressives, acknowledge that he absolutely has the right to do this but that the President should stop him... How's that for consistency ? Wonder what their position would be if he was a 'save the whales' kinda pastor.

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Everyone agrees, in America he has every right to burn a koran, but everyone also question the 'wisdom' of doing so
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much like the right to build a mosque at Ground Zero, but who the fuck in their right mind would actually do it ?

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Can't you just wait to hear those wonderful sounds of the call to prayers, as it echoes across the World Trade Center Memorial several times each day. It will be like hearing the screams of those crazy fucking pilots as they slammed into the Twin Towers at 600mph. How many times a day ??? Do we really need this ?

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The PpA world prepares for this vicious, disrespectful, abominable, offensive act, by burning US flags everywhere as they chant 'Death to Christians'. They send the message that this is so offensive, they are afraid that the entire PpA community might immediately retaliate against the US with all sorts of violence. Our soldiers in Iraq, and Afghanistan will be at risk.
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These are the guys with heavy artillery, in a war zone, big surprise. Give them a reason to shoot back.

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Death to Christians ? I'm a Christian, what do I have to do with this ? I ain't burning korans. I believe in live and let live, so what's with the 'Death to Christians' shit ? How does 'burn the koran' sound ? See, it ain't nice to lump everyone together like that, you tend to alienate otherwise friendly people...

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How come you can burn the US flag, chant 'Death to Christians' , 'Death to America', but one crazy pastor can't 'threaten' to burn korans ? Is it diaper rash that make you so sensitive ?

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The PpA world then hastily coordinate a worldwide 'burn the US flag on 9/11 day'. They do this as an expression of their tolerance of the fact there might be fringe radicals who don't like PpAs, that only account for 50 people, but nonetheless, burn the US flags to show how understanding and tolerant they are. Yet they want us to be docile as they desecrate bibles, or kill pregnant women, blow up nightclubs, markets, shopping malls. You know the places where your children are.
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Meanwhile, he hasn't actually burned anything yet, still

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but I tell you what. If they do anything here, we should wipe mecca off the map and rock their world. enough playing around. they only respect strength, not weakness. And little, skinny Barry projects weakness right now.

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At the same time, some people take notice that this is very much like the feeling of all Americans over the building of a mosque at Ground Zero. That it would be offensive, hurtful, disrespectful, callous, dividing. Their reaction to that, is they must build it now, because if they don't, the radicals amongst them will be violent and attack America, so it' a threat to our national security if they don't build the mosque. Only liberals and PpAs think this way.

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The pastor decides to not burn the koran, but that hasn't stopped the flag burning, the threats, or the recruitment of anti-US sentiment.
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Which, by the way they blame on the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Funny how on 9/10/01 we weren't at war with anyone, yet planes were still flown into the twin towers.

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Our PpA brothers are crazy. There will always be a reason for their hatred of us. The quicker we all agree to this and deal with it head on, the sooner we solve the dilemma. It's time to play cowboys and PpAs

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If there are decent PpAs, they need to clean house and fight this as well. Speak out against this behavior, shout down the suicide attacks, stop them from happening. There is not one example where a suicide attack resolved an issue, so why do they perpetuate this insane act ?  because they are crazy.

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We now wait for 9/11 to see if the planned celebration called 'burn the US flag on 9/11 day' is also called off.
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and please remember, he still hasn't burned anything yet

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but it doesn't matter. Our press will glorify their murder and mayhem, and demonize all Americans when they stumble across one kook, like the crazy pastor. shame on you all.

9/8/10
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It's taken me a few days, mainly because I wanted to get it right. Here's my tribute to my beautiful niece and God-daughter, NaL. I Love You !!!

  

9/7/10
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I can see they are testing the Tribute in Lights down at the World Trade Center site. Hard to believe we are approaching 9 years since that day. Never Forget --- visit my special link, and Remember The Blood of Heroes - it is painful to watch, but important to remember that day.

9/3/10
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There was a beautiful service today to welcome Joe to the home of his Lord. I was privileged to have been with his family and friends to pay our last respects. Rest in Peace my friend

              

 

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Cranford, NJ was a very nice and quaint, with a small town feel to it. Here are some of the local scenes.

 

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The NYPD have new toys to patrol the US Tennis Open with.

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As Tower 7 is re-populated, our DSS Team is busy at work making connections and checking on our users. Great work guys.

  

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This much writing on the street doesn't give you a confident feeling that they know what they are doing out there.

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At JpL's funeral today, we came across a wonderful, old Presbyterian church today called St. Michaels.

  

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Hey LF, checkout the biker shack we came across in Cranford.

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This just in from our newest RN, KP came across these 2 filthy flies, doing the nasty in the yard ...

9/1/10
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Services information for Joe Lastella are available now. You can review the details at the Joe Lastella Memorial Page

8/30/10
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Sad news to report for my RNB/HSBC/CSC/ALLTEL/SYSTEMATICS friends. Joe Lastella passed away today. As I get information, I will make it available. Here's the New Years card we received this year. This is how I will remember Joe, smiling and surrounded by his family and friends. ...
God Bless You my friend, you will be missed. Please visit the Joe Lastella Memorial Page, If you have a photo or story you would like to contribute, please email it to me.

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Happy 16th Birthday to our beautiful Niece, NaL. We Love You !!!

8/29/10
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My beautiful God-daughter turns 16 on Monday. We had a huge party for her at home. A fun time was had by all. You're a beautiful young woman. Strong, independent, and wise. Congratulations, we love you, I Love You. I hope you like the necklace, wear it in good health. Happy Birthday !!! Nicole Sweet 16 Birthday - August 2010

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Here are a couple of pics of me that my honey took, that came out pretty good.

  

Nonny, or as I call her, Zelda. The family matriarch. Would you ever guess by looking at her that she will be 100 years old in December ?

You are an amazing woman, and an inspiration to us all

I Love You !!! ♥ Ti Amo !!! ♥
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My newest PEZ - Princess Tiana from The Frog Princess

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Now I'm getting annoyed. Another spoiled little rich girl ends up dead, and instead of laying the blame on the person who climbed out on a ledge and fell to their death, they want to investigate the club she went to earlier in the night ? Can you imagine that ??? Are they trying to blame someone else for her death ? So what she used a fake ID to get into the club. It worked, she got in, did what you do in a club and went out and partied more when she left. Why can't she just be dead, another stupid mistake made by a young stupid person. Why does someone else have to be blamed for it ?

8/28/10
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Head over to Flickr and watch my slideshow of a bunch of My Favorite Prints taken over the last few years. Set it to full screen, sit back and enjoy

8/27/10
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Here's my boy FjL, on his way to college. He hitched a ride with me today

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It was nice to see my friend Johnny 5 today. He stopped by and we had one of our usual Friday lunches at the Chinese place. Just like old times.

  

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I spotted Scooby on the porch checking his Facebook page.

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I picked up a special nurse PEZ cell phone strap for our newest nurse KM.

  

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I don't know what to call this, but one of the porters at work actually shaved a bald spot on his head. Me, I'm losing my hair, and this guy, who has a full mop, decides to shave himself a bald spot... go figure. He says he wanted to be unique.... you are my friend, you are.

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My honey has been collecting beach sea and river glass. Pretty interesting pieces being discovered. She even has field agents out there picking up pieces for her.

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Here's a little history lesson over the building of mosques over the past centuries. My attitude is to let them try to build it. Either the unions will rape them over building costs, or delays. If that's not effective, it wouldn't be surprising to see it have an electrical fire while it's half built. And, for once, I actually agree with Barry, the Socialist. They have a constitutional right to build it, but would it be wise ?

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I walked the Tower 7 construction, and they still tell me that people will be moving in there tonight. I'm not sure, but it would be amazing if they do.

     

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Our operators will have a new break area available for them. I had the wrong pic, it's much larger, open and has a few tables. This pic is of the 'copy/print' area.

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This is what has become of the old space we used to have there.

8/26/10
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Well, our youngest son, FjL, starts college today. He begins his first year at John Jay College of Criminal Justice. To say that time flew by is corny, but it is true. Frank has grown into a fine young man, ready for the challenges and opportunities that this new chapter of his life will present him. We are so proud of you, that it's real hard to convey in just words. We love you Frank, er FjL. We love you a lot. Congratulations, good luck and prepare to work hard. And above all, enjoy yourself. This is an important part of your life, and always remember what your mom says. Live, Love, Laugh... and checkout Central Park !!!

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My sister just had surgery to repair a torn meniscus. That don't sound good. She's doing OK, and is feeling pretty good so far. Rest up, and hope you feel better. Here's a little something I cooked up to cheer her up.

8/25/10
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There's a new Pez out for Halloween, the vampire pez. Kool.

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This video may be corny, but consider the effort, time and commitment that went into producing it. The PEZ song

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Here's a great video, sent in by TR. I want your money.  I like the Nancy Pelosi line - 'we have to pass the bill, to find out what's in the bill'. brilliant.

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This guy was out front taking a 'rubbing' of the memorial tablet in front of 452. This tablet is part of the 5th avenue emergency exit. This guy then adds color or other elements to his work.

  

8/24/10
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Good article. Documented: Grounds for impeachment. We best exercise our rights, before they take them away from us.

8/21/10
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I'm having a ball with my new 'Droid.... here's a little something for my honey, as she departs for her NYC outing today. Love ya baby !!! droid.

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Here's a weird looking motorcycle/scooter I came across. What's with the 2 front tires ???

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Local artists were showing off their work by the library. Some nice material. Here's that guitar I posted on Facebook too.

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Did my first Android OS upgrade already. Up to the latest FROYO 2.2 Piece of cake. I'm liking this so far. Droid...

  

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The Elusive Sail Capri stopped by the other day. Looking good in his new casual Friday outfit.

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It was so nice out, even Code Pink was out doing their thing.

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Work continues on the restoration at the Library. Here's some work being done on the flag poles.

        

8/19/10
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Droid has arrived !!! I'm impressed with the quick setup and internet speed. Web pages load quick and the machine seems pretty responsive so far. Only gripe is in moving my calendar and notes over. Not pretty. Not done. It has to be done anyway, as I modernize to the iCal format and standards. I would have liked to see some tools available to help. Here's a link to one of the first pics I took with the Droid. It came out real nice.

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We hosted IJ from the UK, as he visited North America. He and CC are working on a large Global project. We enjoyed a lunch together, while CC and IJ rode the Beast.

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Hey VO, thanks for taking that group pic of us. Much appreciated. GK is looking good and enjoying the sights too...

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Finally they put up a banner at the NY Public Library. The restoration works has been going on for a year already, and now the sign goes up.

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This new camera is doing a pretty good job with my macro photos. I caught these 2 spiders doing the nasty in the yard the other night.

  

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Got a couple of new Pez - University of North Carolina 2009 Champions and a special Phillies Phanatic Pez.

8/17/10
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Sometimes life is a bitch. Or in this case, a little old lady. AM had his vintage Model A damaged while in for some work. The old lady thought she was in drive, wasn't and careened back into the shop. Everyone's OK, AM is stressed...

8/16/10
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Congrats the the NY Giants on the first win in New Meadowlands stadium. They beat the Jersey Jets....

 

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I had to do a FCO (field change order) on the poster for JpL. I added in the Big Guy, WFP and TR. It came out real nice. WiIl mail it now.

 

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Work is beginning on the new Malba Pier.

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The pipes are really pink, and there's a whole color code chart we need to comply with as well.

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Here's a couple of nice sunset shots near the Throgs Neck bridge, and the Ft. Totten jetty.

  

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I don't care what Continental thinks, there is nothing more international than the No. 7 train. Believe me.

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This guy is not making his 9am meeting.

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LF and me saw RK on our way to Times Square the other day.

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Have you ever heard of the Pop Tarts World ? Well, we got one in Manhattan.

        

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Went to see the 40 foot recreation of the famous VJ Day kiss in Times Square.

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I also took an upskirt shot, just to have.

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Boy is Times Square a crowded place.

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Look at the kool new tables at Bryant Park.

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8/15/10
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Here are the pics from the Leone Family BBQ - August 2010. Thanks again to my cousin for setting things up. He does have to buy a new basketball hoop, but with that many Leone's in one place, he got off cheap. Nonny is 99 1/2 in these pics. Her big 100 year old birthday party is all planned for December.

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Our friend JpL continues to recover from his recent surgery. Things are going to be tough, but he's a tough man. Good luck, we all love you and get well soon. Here's a get well poster we are sending over to help cheer him up.

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If Barry doesn't resign soon, we should really try to impeach him, before this country is taken over. Watch this video, from the Patriot Network, that plainly lays out the issue with the Arizona immigration law battle.

8/14/10
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We had a great time at my cousins today. Most made it to the Leone Family BBQ. I'll have all the pics up tomorrow, but for now, here's the group photo of everyone who made it.

 

8/12/10
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Please listen to this old marine, who reminds us all of the missing verse to the Star Spangled Banner. God forbid this ever gets sung again at events... Thanks Big Guy, WFP for sending this over. Never Forget - God Bless America

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From TR, a reminder that we should always Remember Iwo Jima.

8/11/10
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Checkout this cool interactive t-shirt I bought for our guitarist, FjL. It has a built-in guitar and amplifier. Sounds great and is loads of fun.

  

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I've had a lot of people sit next to me on the train over the years, but this was a first. Had a parrot sit next to me. He even talked a bit for us.

  

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This is what the 1w6 floor looks like now. If all goes right, we move our folks back down in a couple of months.

  

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Seeing a car in the driveway, with all the wheels missing and on cinder blocks, can never really be a good thing, right ?

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Finally, they returned the garden out front.

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Had lunch with a couple of friends. Can't call them old friends, cause they ain't old. It was good to see everyone. Since Goombazza moved to 10e, we haven't seen each other as often as we used to.

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Things and events are beginning to coalesce, so again, I urge patience ... Retired general says Congress should give Obama ultimatum

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I've seen that photo from several people of Barry sitting in the Oval Office with his feet up on the Resolute desk. At first thought it can be offensive. That was until I saw other photos of other Presidents doing the same thing. So, I don't think it may be right, but I ain't wasting any more time on that one. Plenty of real stuff to be concerned about, don't get caught up in a distraction meant to undermine We the People as we march towards taking America back. So, patience ....

8/10/10
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I grabbed these videos, and article off the net. A little treat from East Harlem, NYC. The lifting of the giglio (statue) at the Italian Feast of Saint Anthony. I remember going to this feast as a kid, and watching this video brought back many fond memories. My goal is to bring Nonny there next year. She'd love to see this again.

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Just bought me a refurbished Motorola Droid. Can't stand my HTC Imagio running WM6, and need to test drive an android machine.

8/9/10
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My newest Pez - Giant Fireman. Ain't he cool ?

8/8/10
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Remember that 9/11 mural we painted on the roof last year ? Well, it finally made it to Google Maps. Now our roof stands out for all to see. Here's the 9/11 mural video

  

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This little critter was in our yard today. A real nice closeup images of a grasshopper. Pic1 , Pic2

  

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CROSSING STREAMS  band will be back Thursday June 17th at the NYC landmark bar The Red Lion - Location: 151 Bleecker Street (@Thompson Street) in The Village ; Set Time: 7 -10 PM

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Back to work tomorrow after 2 weeks of vacation. Checked my Blackberry, and I gots a few messages to catch up on, when I get back. At 444 and counting.

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Be sure and bookmark this link. It's a live feed from the 9/11 Memorial and Freedom Tower construction site. You can zoom in, save, print or email the image.

8/7/10
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The kids on the block were baking in the heat, so I ran the sprinkler for them one day, and let them in the pool the next. They enjoyed both.

     

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I cobbled together a new patriotic graphic, with a PEZ spin to it. Hope you like it.

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I spotted a few of these embedded in the street, along the Malba jetty. What are they for ?

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My bride has a nice set of legs, don't you think ?

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How about this, a photo taken by the world's coolest uncle of a t-shirt for the world's coolest uncle.

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Went to the beach the other day. Had a nice time with my bride and TG.

  

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Any day I go to the beach and see a thong on a thong worthy body, is a good day at the beach for me.

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Caught the USPS truck on the way to deliver me my latest PEZ the other day....

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We can now view our water meter usage on a daily basis. Some good data is available online now. I had to power wash a couple of areas in the yard, and look at the spike in water usage for the day.

8/5/10
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Happy Birthday to my nephew, Noodles (AL). He turns 19 today, and is a hardworking, handsome young man. Enjoy your day today, we love you !!!

8/4/10
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How about that A-Rod, he did it. 600 career home runs, 3 years to the day he hit 500. Congratulations !!!

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Happy Birthday shout outs to my favorite brother-in-law BA, and my good friend TR. Hope you both enjoy your special day today.

  

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Just wondering, wouldn't it be real cool if Alex Rodriguez hits his 600th career home run today ? It would be so cool, because this was the day 3 years ago that he hit number 500. Maybe this image will help him reach this milestone. He met my great-nieces a couple of years ago in Florida.

8/3/10
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I quit smoking on this day 19 years ago. Now, I just did some quick math, and just using conservative numbers of $5.00 a pack for all 19 years, and only 2 packs a day, for all 19 years, I have saved over $69,350. Congrats to me again !!!

 

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