4/30/11

My nephew, the Vinman, played the Alphabet Lounge, on the Lower East Side, with that rising new group, From Out Of Nowhere - checkout the pics here, From Out Of Nowhere - Alphabet Lounge - April 2011 - enjoy the slideshow below, in fullscreen and also make it a point to head over to their YouTube Channel - FoonTV for some great videos.

4/29/11

My new Canon has a feature to help create panorama photos. Here's a 5 image shot, from the 38th floor of the New Yorker Hotel, all stitched together quite nicely. New Yorker Hotel Panorama - April 2011

My beautiful niece Grace, married Anthony today in a very nice ceremony in Manhasset. Congratulations !!! We love you both very much !!! Can't wait for the engagement party on Sunday !!!

4/27/11

Checkout my new Spring is Blooming in NYC photoset. I hope you enjoy it. It's taken over a couple of days and captures our Flora & Fauna, Orchard Beach & World's Fair Park. Most of the flower shots are taken in our yard. Ro has an amazing assortment of flowers and plants for us to enjoy. Play the slideshow at fullscreen below, sit back and enjoy.

So, Barry finally releases his long form birth certificate. Now the fun starts. With daddy being a Kenyan, he ain't a Natural Born Citizen....

4/25/11

We had a very nice Easter at home. Saw my folks and Zelda and had a great meal prepared by Ro. The weather held out, and we even had an Easter egg hunt and colored eggs with the boys. Probably the last time they will want to do that...I also took some good flora and fauna pics...  Happy Easter - April 2011

JjLJr talked me into designing a custom Jack's Musings banner for the Pez trucks. A lot of retailers have been designing these, and it was time for my own.

Here's a pic of the apartment we first moved into after we were married. We lived there until 1984. It was a nice apartment.

4/23/11

Our newest Florence Nightingale, KpM came home with this interesting sunburn treatment.

Sunburn Treatment

A guy fell asleep on the beach for several hours and got a horrible sunburn, specifically to his upper legs. He went to the hospital, and was promptly Admitted after being diagnosed with second degree burns.With his skin already starting to blister, and the severe pain he was in,The doctor prescribed continuous intravenous feeding with saline,Electrolyt, a sedative, and a Viagra pill every four hours.
The nurse, Who was rather astounded, asked, 'What good will Viagra do for Him, Doctor'?
The doctor replied, 'It won't do anything for his condition,
But it'll keep the sheets off his legs.

Me and my honey, traveled to the Bronx to visit family at the cemetery. We stopped at Ferry Point Park on the way back,. and took a few pics from the Bronx view... No, I didn't chase her up that tree, my honey climbed it ... Ferry Point Park - April 2011

Checkout a few more Birds of Malba...

We had to clear some debris from the roof. The 9/11 mural is doing well, but may need some touchup work this year.

My understanding is the new lobby opens on Monday. It's looking good, as they near completion.

4/22/11

Caught a good shot of a Robin Red Breast in the yard.

Ro and Frank came across this great tree stump. Looks cool in the yard. Even Tyson likes hanging out around it.

Remember that bumper damage I had from an accident back in December. Well, I saved the $1,063 to fix it and did it myself.

4/17/11

Ever since I saw Brooklyn Walker's moon photo, I've been itching for a good power zoom digital camera. I did some research and decided on the Canon PowerShot SX30is. It has an incredible 35x optical zoom, and goes to nearly 100x on the digital side. The zoom shots are amazing. Here's my first few days worth of pics. Out and About with new Canon SX30is. I enjoy nature and scenic shots and this camera may allow me to be a bit more creative.

4/16/11

We don't know what the new IT org structure will look like when all is said and done, and there are never guarantees that all is done. With that said, it was extremely difficult to lose 2 of our founding fathers in NYDCOPS. Our Easy Rider, LF, and SaY were part of a larger 'workforce transformation', that included my current manager, DN and former manager RR. It's always tough when big corps go through these periods, and yet it is also an opportunity for all involved to refine their individual business or life plans. These guys are the reason for our success, and were participants in building our underlying core principles for computer operations. We took and still take our work serious, we became customer advocates and delivered a quality service to our end users. The teams and processes these guys helped build are the foundation for all that has happened since and to continue. Please be proud of what you have left in place and know that we welcome you back anytime for our gatherings and look forward to remaining in touch. And for me personally, thank you for all of your support, and hard work over the years. We had a great management team, and I am quite proud of what we have accomplished over the years. I am going to miss having you guys around. I Love you guys. Thank You Lou & Steve - April 2011

4/14/11

We wish my Zelda well. Our Nonny, who's 100 years and 4 months old, had a cornea replaced Monday and is recovering at AJs house. So far, the docs say things are looking well.

	I think I am also going to start bringing stuff home. Things ain't the same any more, and I need to realize that as well.
	FjL lost his job at Waldbaum's, since A&P filed bankruptcy, so he's gotta hit the bricks again. Also had difficult time at work, which is gonna be tough for a lot of people. Need to look forward and persevere. We live chapters in our lives, and each new chapter is an experience. I figure that any day I wake up, and I'm still breathing God's air, I'm doing fine.
	A Happy Birthday shout out to our nephew JG. Enjoy your special day today. We love you !!!

	I think it's time to random drug test our president., Cause he must be fucking high. Most well off Americans want to pay more taxes ? The reason they don't is Washington hasn't 'asked' them ?
	No one explains it like Rush - show me where he's wrong - I dare thee -

4/12/11

Today is my brother FL's 'other' birthday. His real birthday is in December, around Christmas, so we created this special birthday for him. We love you bro. Enjoy your really 'special' day !!!

4/10/11

Cruising through the neighborhood yesterday, we came across our cousins R&MG working in the yard. Talked us into playing with his new robotic ping pong ball shooter, and it was wild. What a great invention.

Here's something you don't see everyday. A car that looks like a bunny rabbit. I like the Peeps car better, but this is cool too...

Those baby eagles are doing fine in Decorah, Iowa. Be sure and check them out

4/9/11

Received another Republic National Bank artifact for my archives. Checkout this great RNB brass sign. Weighs a ton too ...

4/8/11

Frank got himself a tattoo today. It's his first, not sure if it's his last. It's pretty nice looking.

Here's an interesting image submitted by DnC. It's been a while, but this one is pretty good. When you look at this picture you see it's Albert Einstein. But if you stand 15 feet away it will become Marilyn Monroe. Now what do you think of the reliability of eyewitness testimony ?

Not a lot of words, and yet, a very simple to understand position and commentary. Hard to argue against it. Federal Budget - Not rocket science - by Jane Chastain

4/7/11

	Congratulations to my God-daughter, NL on passing her driving test. We're all very proud of you, and we love you very much.
	PEZ is on a dispenser craze. Just got 2 new remakes of vintage PEZ. Captain America and Thor, 2 of my favorite characters.

Here's what ScoobyFitz is talking about when he shares his stories of the aurora's. Sit back and enjoy... The Spectacular Aurora of March 2011

4/6/11

This should make PO JaL jealous. Just got the new Boston Red Sox Wally the Mascot PEZ dispenser.

4/5/11

Here's a pic of that cool crescent moon we have tonight. As a special treat, I captured a jet taking off from LaGuardia as it passed

From MvS, a beautiful video called Free Hugs in Sondrio, Italy. Amazing. Please pass it around...

So, if you're a liberal or a fan of our current lame president, Barry, it must be driving you nuts. He announces he is going to seek re-election, and that he is going to abandon those hopeless civilian trials for those Guantanamo Bay detainees.... Seems he figured out the only way to get most people to support him is if he behaves a lot like George W. Bush. Unfortunately, for him, most of America now knows he's a communist, and when he can't get on a bunch of state ballots, this flash in the pan will be done with. I still think he should be impeached for taking us to war with Libya, but that's just me thinking out loud.

Got some new Pez yesterday - Smart boy and girl - kool

4/4/11

Gotta get the new William & Kate Royal Pez set ...

4/3/11

Happy Birthday to my beautiful wife, Rosanne. Have a very Happy Birthday, and enjoy your special day !!! I Love You !!!

I bought my honey a sexy new outfit for our no-no time. Doesn't she look stunning in it ? I just had to share...

Bryant Park is being readied for the laying of the sod. It should be soon, then we can all enjoy the park again.

It's always the right time to remember our fallen heroes. This young hero, Ronald D. Winchester is also remembered at Bryant Park.

JjLJr went to AC with his cousins and made out pretty good.

The boys hung out with their mom today to help celebrate her birthday.

We had a very enjoyable dinner at Boulder Creek, and surprised KK too.

I saw this Peeps car driving down 5th avenue the other day. This ain't my pic, I found it on someone's Flickr page, but it was too cool to pass up posting.

4/2/11

	I'm just asking, how come UPS never mistakenly delivers 31 pounds of Texas tea to my house ? I get plenty of PEZ deliveries by them, one would think my chances should be higher... :-)
	Thanks to all who encouraged me to submit a couple of my photos in to our company staff photography contest. They end up selecting 12 photos to be used in our calendar each year. Here are the two I sent in, with the caption for each. I hope you like my selections.

The Vinman played with his band - From out of Nowhere @Crash Mansion, NYC - March 2011. Ro was there and took these great pics.

Happy Birthday to my beautiful great-niece VLG.... have a great today today... we love you

4/1/11

Got me some new PEZ today, Hello Kitty set with bows. Checkout the skull on the bow of two of them. I'm sure our Florence Nightingale is gonna dig that.

3/31/11

From my AJ - Female Fairy Tale

Once upon a time in a land far away, a beautiful independent self-assured happened upon a frog as she sat
contemplating ecological issues on the shores of an unpolluted pond in a verdant meadow near her castle.

Suddenly, a frog hopped into the princess’s lap and said “ Elegant lady, I was once a handsome prince until an
evil witch cast a spell on me. One kiss from you, however, and I will turn back into the dapper young Price that
I am and then, my sweet, we can marry and set up housekeeping in your castle with my mother, where you can
satisfy my needs, prepare and serve my meals, clean my clothes and bear my children, and forever feel grateful
and happy to do so."

That night, as the Princess dined sumptuously on lightly sauteed frog legs seasoned in a white wine and onion
cream sauce, she chuckled and though to herself

“ I don’t fucking think so”.

I added a few pics to My Favorite Prints. Enjoy the slideshow

3/30/11

You know that spring is in the air, when the ladies start wearing their short skirts and thigh highs on 5th avenue ... Who's luckier than me ?

With spring in the air, even the rats are out and about near the library.

Here's a couple of nice shots taken from my perch on the corner of 40th st. and 5th avenue

3/29/11

Please be sure and visit my FLICKR site at flickr.jackleone.com . At this site you can watch full screen slideshows of all of my photo sets. You can also order prints, or other photo products.

3/27/11

I'm sure the word is out. The rumor is true. If you heard it, and couldn't or still can't believe it, well, it happened. I was dancing. And not just one dance, one day. A few dances across two days. Here I am with my great-niece JG, but there were others, so checkout the pics from the last 2 parties and see for yourself. I don't know how it happened, but hey. It happened, so enjoy it....

We had a wonderful time at Kim and Joe's Engagement Party on Friday night. The families had a great time, the food, and music were great as we all gathered to wish the happy couple well.

We had a blast at Arlette's Lazy Lounge to celebrate Arlette's Sweet 16 Birthday Party - March 2011

3/25/11

Watch Bongo Billy and the boys rock the house. Crossing Streams plays the Red Lion NYC - March 2011

3/23/11

We lost our Grandma Sarah on this day 7 years ago. We have missed her every day since. My Mom and her were best friends. They spoke a few times a day, and for me that's the hardest part. We are thinking of you everyday and miss you very much. I Love You !!!

3/22/11

The Gimp is back. TH returns to the office after several weeks laid up with a broken leg. It's good to see him gimping around, even if it's got a new look to the gait... Here he is hanging out with us, with Boom Boom and Ziti... - PS - Dude, get a haircut !!!

Things are moving along fast now with the new lobby work. New marble wall panels are going up, and more is being revealed each week. It's all on track to be completed by around 4/15.

Happy Birthday to my friend Spanky. He's commuting down to Miami to work at a new bank there. He's even got the Elusive Sail Capri helping him out...

3/21/11

Fresh out of the Pez factory, the newest series added to my PEZ collection - Handy Manny

We had a brief bomb scare today on 5th Avenue. Cops closed parts of 5th near the Library and our building. Just some tourist tossed their old luggage.

3/20/11

28 years ago today I married Rosanne Albanese. Happy Anniversary sweetheart. That was the happiest day of my life, and after all this time, I still find you an amazing woman. You are a beautiful, sexy woman. Strong, confident, loving and caring, and so full of life. I know I drive you crazy, but please know that I will always love you. You are a wonderful mother to our 3 sons, who have become fine young men. The special bonds you have with them are testament to your love for our family. Thank you for being there always, thank you for loving me, and thank you for the life we have together. I adore you. I Love You always !!! Happy Anniversary - I Love You  xoxox

My beautiful niece SrA turns 21 today. Congratulations, we love you very much, and have a very Happy Birthday !!!

I came across a vintage pic of my bride. Pretty amazing that we're still married after 28 years. No one knows what I have to go through, and this was a particularly difficult time for her. She was eating 4 and 5 bags of chips every day, donuts, zeppoles, ice cream. It never stopped, eating, eating, eating !!! But, our love prevailed, and I had to tie her down for 4 days, with no food, only water, but she lost the weight and has never relapsed. I love you baby !!! No matter what !!!

My newest PEZ came in today. Characters from some show out of the UK called The Littlest Pet Shop

I spotted Minnie Mouse on 5th avenue the other day, enjoying the weather and the tourists.

My honey spent time ice skating at Rockefeller Center yesterday. She's gotten so much better and looks so graceful out there.

Congrats to our Easy Rider LF, he got his colors and is now a full fledged member of Dawn Patrol MC

Our intrepid HVAC boys, ScoobyFitz and RS begin spring cleaning our dry coolers, as Scooby ponders the months of work ahead of himself.

Happy St. Patrick's Day everyone. Hope you enjoyed it and was safe out there. It was wild in the city, and we have the pics and stories to prove it. Enjoy the pics, Happy St. Patrick's Day 2011

Here's a Happy St. Patrick's Day JibJab for everyone, from the Leone Family to all of our Irish friends, be you green for a day, or forever green, we love you all !!! - Enjoy

It seems I signed up for auto-renewal with Jib-Jab, which I forgot about, but it's fun stuff over there, so check this out. The trailer for Star Wars: A New Hope , starring, you guessed it, some real scary people

My brother and his beautiful bride celebrate their 20 year anniversary today. Congratulations guys !!! We love you. Enjoy your day.

Happy Birthday to Potter who turns 9 today, and doesn't look a day over 8.

	A message for my honey - WOW !!! I Love You !!!
	We celebrated MJs 20 years of service to the bank today at Carmines. Mel actually reached this milestone in July of last year, and continues to exemplify the work ethic of our team. Thank you, on behalf of the NYC management team. You're a trusted advisor and a major contributor to our success as a team all these years.

I thought I saw it all. Apparently not. There's a car on the side of a building in Times Square. A car.

All sorts of new renovation activity taking place. Elevators, lobby walls, old ATM area...

Bryant Park is getting ready for spring. The great lawn is being prepared for the first laying of the sod.

We just took some space in this vintage building on 42nd street.

Here's a few nice shots from different angles of the library.

Always a favorite image for me, the BofA building on 6th avenue. It just fits so well with the Bryant Park trees.

Our building paid homage to the passing of the last surviving American veteran of World War I, Cpl. Frank W. Buckles.

Amazing video out of Japan of the tsunami coming in and the devastation it causes. God help these people.

Here's a great pic of my beautiful great-niece JG. You look stunning in this sepia toned photo.

What the funk is this ? It was installed recently, but I'll be damned if I know what it is.

I was just thinking, you all thought I was nuts when I grabbed these items being left behind when we moved out of 1w6. Who's wishing they had a Geiger counter and gas mask now ?????

	Now, I'm sure we're all doomed. At work, DjC actually placed me in the same sentence with the words patience and saint.
	Thanks to Mohammed, from the Mens Wearhouse. Helped me with a couple of new suits and shirts... Also, thankfully, he had good fashion sense.... :-)
	Here's a sneak peak at the new reflection we will enjoy from the new building lobby entrance facade.

Once again, Whitestone Park has been hit hard from the recent high winds we have been having. The last 2 good climbing trees we used to have in the middle of the park have been severely damaged, and I suspect will have to be removed entirely. We also lost the squirrel, 'no-tails' tree.

The newly restored NY Public Library looks stunning in the sunlight. It has been returned to it's beautiful jewel-like condition, and really gives pop to the area.

Here's a College Point landmark, the Masonic Temple on 122nd street (the Boulevard)

If your tailor spelled 'alteration' like this, would you use them ?

My honey had a Facebook arranged grade-school reunion. Here she is with the old crew.

From TR, a civics lesson - The Haircut One day a florist went to a barber for a haircut. After the cut, he asked about his bill, and the barber replied, 'I cannot accept money from you, I'm doing community service this week.' The florist was pleased and left the shop. When the barber went to open his shop the next morning, there was a 'thank you' card and a dozen roses waiting for him at his door. Later, a cop comes in for a haircut, and when he tries to pay his bill, the barber again replied, 'I cannot accept money from you , I'm doing community service this week.' The cop was happy and left the shop. The next morning when the barber went to open up, there was a 'thank you' card and a dozen donuts waiting for him at his door. Then a Member of Congress came in for a haircut, and when he went to pay his bill, the barber again replied, 'I can not accept money from you. I'm doing community service this week.' The Congressman was very happy and left the shop.. The next morning, when the barber went to open up, there were a dozen other Members of Congress lined up waiting for a free haircut. And that, my friends, illustrates the fundamental difference between the citizens of our country, and the politicians who run it! BOTH POLITICIANS AND DIAPERS NEED TO BE CHANGED OFTEN AND FOR THE SAME REASON!

Happy Birthday to my beautiful and pregnant niece GA. Enjoy your special day today !!!

Something from Facebook.

The NYC subway system can be an interesting source for information. Here's an example of an educational site that looks at foreign immigration... (the views represented here, are not necessarily those of the Musings)

Lady Liberty was at the corner of 42nd Street and 5th avenue taking photos with visitors.

It was good to see and meet our colleagues from across the Group, as we all gathered to discuss business objectives. Here's a couple of shots of JN,BP, and CC where we enjoyed a nice lunch. We also had DjC and GP who always enjoy each others company.

Checkout this funking awesome video. My nephew, the Vinman, performing  Ouh Wee, with his band From Out Of Nowhere. The Vinman is that handsome bass player ...

	Here's another song, called Clinger. Be sure and check out all of the bands videos on Youtube.
	JaL & KpM are all scheduled to close in April. We walked through the house the other day, and it's a wonderful starter home, that will become a comfortable home for the newlyweds.

The new glass facade was installed as work continues on our new main entrance and lobby.

I know they say we got big rats in NYC, but this is a big frikkin rat !!!

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