tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-48464678445466554162024-03-13T00:29:22.308-04:00Gramercy CafeNormanTheDoxiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16082529624302281198noreply@blogger.comBlogger342125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4846467844546655416.post-62605581602596967182013-10-30T19:42:00.004-04:002013-10-30T20:07:10.802-04:00Inside Banksy<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This week Banksy purchased from Housing Works what he describes on his website as <i>"<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 20px; text-align: start;">a thrift store painting vandalized then re-donated to the thrift storeā</span> </i></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">depicting a Nazi soldier gazing out on a landscape reminiscent of the Hudson River School. There is currently a bidding war at the Housing Works auction, with the highest bid now standing at $201.200.</span></div>
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While trying to navigate the sidewalks of NYC these ladies in pink continued to block traffic while skating through Union Square promoting Benefit's new line of volumizing mascara.</div>
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Danger has been taken to a new level as Citibike cyclists join bike messengers and food delivery workers (the worst offenders) in creating havoc in the streets of New York. I narrowly missed being run over by a tourist (you can always spot one) ignoring the traffic signal and a one way sign, traveling south on northbound University Place. </div>
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Instead of policing the street, detaining individuals with Bloomberg's "stop-and-frisk" tactics, the NYPD needs to be handing out summons to traffic violators. Here's the latest <a href="http://www.nyc.gov/html/dot/html/bicyclists/biketips.shtml" target="_blank">official cycling guide</a>, available in eight languages.</div>
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NormanTheDoxiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16082529624302281198noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4846467844546655416.post-77893552544052832052010-09-22T13:27:00.000-04:002010-09-22T13:27:17.747-04:00Nate BerkusAfter numerous emails and phone calls from CBS Studios I'm still waiting word from <a href="http://www.thenateshow.com/">The Nate Berkus Show</a> on whether we are chosen for help with a design dilemma. Yesterday, Nate advised SNL's <a href="http://www.racheldratch.com/home.html">Rachel Dratch</a>, who just happens to live in a neighboring building, on how to create a nursery in her (shared) bedroom space. Stay tuned for further updates.<br />
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The music, "There's a New Star in Heaven" by Chris de Burgh was written in memory of Princess Diana.</div><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dxrF-5lgaLkIPzZGW64ep2MbXoNLfJw8k7oMqT8B_DTw2l4sdqVAqDnvBoHBbww9Z-S0QxKfJ95O9xx4lncrQ' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe>NormanTheDoxiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16082529624302281198noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4846467844546655416.post-31475532472861154332009-09-11T22:16:00.004-04:002009-09-11T22:28:00.532-04:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8SOq02ibh5Y/SqsFK49N2hI/AAAAAAAADMI/19q08wBe8SE/s1600-h/IMG_0301.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 270px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8SOq02ibh5Y/SqsFK49N2hI/AAAAAAAADMI/19q08wBe8SE/s400/IMG_0301.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5380399864470166034" /></a>After taking a hiatus, Gramery Cafe is back. <br /><br />Here's a recent pic of <a href="http://www.brguestrestaurants.com/restaurants/vento/index.php">Vento</a>, taken two weeks ago....we took a lunch break while my Mac was going thru a major diagnosis at the Apple Store.<br /><br />After numerous conversations with Apple's experts and a visit to the Genius Bar, neither of which could figure out why Snow Leopard disabled syncing.....I finally solved the mystery myself going on a discussion board located using Google search.<br /><br />btw....Lunch was great!NormanTheDoxiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16082529624302281198noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4846467844546655416.post-61340930460424979502009-05-24T12:16:00.006-04:002009-05-24T15:32:06.776-04:00The Big Bake-Off<iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dxxz1fUjT7klVyeG1W22cHM-B5FBbKpvIqjT2LTVRIoo2OHADnLGAwiCDq5CDBf-lu0E81iLPt0Key5BBw6Rg' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe><br />As a kick-off to the summer season, what better way to celebrate than with a bake-off at <a href="http://www.thefrontporch.us">The Front Porch</a>.<br /><br />AND, who knows how to make a traditional Easter Cake better than <a href="http://www.mariobatali.com/">Mario Batali</a>? Ask Ernest, and he'll tell you Grandma Romano. <br /><br />So Ina "Batali" Wakstein challenged Ernest (or was it the other way around?) to a Memorial Day bake-off....Mario's legendary recipe vs. Grandma Romano. <br /><br />Click on THE BIG BAKE-OFF to see who won.NormanTheDoxiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16082529624302281198noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4846467844546655416.post-21338476144441560342009-05-02T15:04:00.004-04:002009-05-02T15:28:34.338-04:00Birthdays<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8SOq02ibh5Y/SfyZ6p2CyYI/AAAAAAAADL0/FoMJjcGQCl4/s1600-h/IMG_0750.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 600px; height: 450px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8SOq02ibh5Y/SfyZ6p2CyYI/AAAAAAAADL0/FoMJjcGQCl4/s400/IMG_0750.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5331305291843815810" /></a><br />Central Park is beautiful this time of year, with trees in full bloom, BUT nothing compares to the beautiful arrangement of roses the Frogels surprised me with at Benji & Jake's.<br /><br />The family is here upstate, celebrating another birthday with me, beginning with dinner last night at The Front Porch, along with my dear friend Janet. Jan stopped by this morning, looking great after her workout, with a Plumeria scented candle....and tonight is another celebration with Janet and Ernest at The Old Homestead.<br /><br />We met Judith this afternoon, getting ready for her seasonal opening of The Fat Lady Cafe. This is an early start for Fat Lady, which usually opens Memorial Day weekend, and we're all looking forward to lunch on the deck.NormanTheDoxiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16082529624302281198noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4846467844546655416.post-11481336962461660672009-04-13T18:28:00.003-04:002009-04-13T19:13:55.359-04:00The Front Porch<iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dz45nNm2WPH-tEIoV1o3aDsZ0PN7WYBY8iMAJiMDJTt1Vk7VBEhaZoIIgbK1XUyloD42QmTdc8woDbJuSPifw' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe><div><br /></div><br />It was opening weekend at The Front Porch and we always look forward to Sunday brunch and Ina's famous granola (made with love), quesadillas and yummy desserts.<br /><br />We were happy to see Jan, Chelsea and Chris are back, as we had our first brunch of the season with Gail and Ron.<br /><br />Did I forget to mention dinner? That risotto was perfect!NormanTheDoxiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16082529624302281198noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4846467844546655416.post-38183815178475627722009-04-09T21:46:00.009-04:002009-04-10T07:50:57.041-04:00Passover<iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dw9OtU3qw4zDgUzIH4WHYsKQGm0Jmoj0d1qt6GAccQQK160FeT9QlkeWf6nWd3KOAMnOdU9ZRx0ns2jiEzCFw' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe><br />I'm still playing around with my new Flip Mino, and with iMovies special effects, creating videos is easy and fun.<br /><br />Here we were last weekend at <a href="http://www.mesagrill.com/newyorkcity/">Mesa Grill</a>, where Bobby Flay's innovative cuisine keeps regulars coming back for more.<br /><br />The weather took a turn last Sunday with spring-like temperatures....a great day for a Wally-walk in Stuyvesant Park.<br /><br />Wednesday was the first night of Passover, and we celebrated at <a href="http://www.knickerbockerbarandgrill.com/index_htm.htm">Knickerbocker Grill's</a> annual Seder. The ceremony was a little too long for Elliot, whose ADD kicked in....and OUT came the Blackberry. Thank GOD we were seated in the rear, where the singing Rabbi was unable to see him checking email and returning calls. <br /><br />Bobby was no better, with his ear glued to HIS cell phone, as he gobbled down dinner and cut out before dessert....<span style="font-style:italic;">Beyonce calls</span>! We wrapped his dessert to-go, and a lucky homeless fellow was the recipient of Knickerbocker's flourless chocolate cake with raspberry sauce. <br /><br />Thankfully, Passover comes only once a year. 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Here you can view some of our favorite haunts, where we dined last week with Janet, Jan and Don at Buona Fortuna, and with Louis at <a href="http://www.brguestrestaurants.com/restaurants/blue_water_grill_new_york/index.php">Blue Water Grill</a>.<br /><br />We spent this weekend in the city where I joined Jenn and Bryan for brunch at <a href="http://www.vintageirvingnyc.com/">Vintage Irving</a>. Unfortunately the waffle machine was broken, so I selected the coconut pancakes....and they were yummy! You won't find these items on their website, but it's one my favorite places in the area for weekend brunch.<br /><br />Last night we met up with long time friends, <span style="font-style:italic;">and Syosset natives</span>, Joanne and Eddie, for an elegant dinner at <a href="http://www.themodernnyc.com/modern/modern.html">The Modern</a>. <br /><br />The Modern is actually two restaurants in one....<a href="http://www.themodernnyc.com/modern/menus/bar_dinner.pdf">The Bar Room</a> offers an a la carte menu where <a href="http://www.themodernnyc.com/modern/menus/dining_dinner.pdf">The Dining Room's</a> menu is prix fixe, with a choice of the tasting menu or a selection of three courses. <br /><br />This afternoon Elliot and I stopped for lunch at <a href="http://www.mesagrill.com/newyorkcity/">Mesa Grill</a>. Bobby Flay's signature cuisine never disappoints. I had my favorite dish.....Chile Relleno....and their muffin basket (with coffee) is divine.<br /><br />The weekend ended with dinner at <a href="http://www.mumblesnyc.com/">Mumbles</a>, a local bistro, meeting up with neighbors, Gail, Ron, Jeanne and Alan.NormanTheDoxiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16082529624302281198noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4846467844546655416.post-64011470701993481322009-03-28T23:22:00.007-04:002009-03-29T09:15:53.323-04:00Wild Things<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8SOq02ibh5Y/Sc9qS6LuaoI/AAAAAAAADLc/cecbszk7hH4/s1600-h/Page_1.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 309px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8SOq02ibh5Y/Sc9qS6LuaoI/AAAAAAAADLc/cecbszk7hH4/s400/Page_1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318586558036470402"></a><br />It's said <span style="font-style:italic;">March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb</span>, BUT the lions were out last night at Buona Fortuna, where things got a little too wild.....so much so, that we had to diffuse this candid snap shot in order not to be flagged for inappropriate material.<br /><br />Can you guess the identities of this "mystery" couple?<br /><br />Meanwhile things were a little tamer at Benji and Jake's, where Elliot and I stopped by for lunch before leaving for Jeffersonville, where I met up with long-time friends, Susan, of 811Q and Kate, owner of Goode and Plenty.<br /><br />And speaking of wild things, I spotted a baby cub on Behr Road on my way back from Jeff.NormanTheDoxiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16082529624302281198noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4846467844546655416.post-38655402253130321482009-03-21T13:06:00.011-04:002009-03-21T18:59:53.986-04:00Facebook<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8SOq02ibh5Y/ScUfPL6i-5I/AAAAAAAADK8/9IHGXJtUwAg/s1600-h/journey_l.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8SOq02ibh5Y/ScUfPL6i-5I/AAAAAAAADK8/9IHGXJtUwAg/s400/journey_l.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5315689280937589650" /></a>Not five minutes after uploading a video of Wally to Journey's <span style="font-style:italic;">Don't Stop Believin'</span> I received this email from Facebook.....<br /><span style="font-style:italic;"><blockquote>We have removed your video entitled "Wally's House" uploaded at 7:18am March 21st, 2009. We did this because it appears to contain copyrighted material owned by a third party, such as a video clip or background audio. If you believe this material was removed by mistake, you may file a counter notice of alleged infringement by following the link below.<br /></blockquote></span><br />Seriously Facebook......would Steve Perry really care?<br /><br />How embarrassing....jeeze, I hope Blogger doesn't remove this photo.NormanTheDoxiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16082529624302281198noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4846467844546655416.post-31521142186355192452009-03-15T08:08:00.006-04:002009-03-18T08:43:01.908-04:00weather<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8SOq02ibh5Y/SbzwDDAAGsI/AAAAAAAADKM/iM8iMwSw9K0/s1600-h/IMG_0630.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8SOq02ibh5Y/SbzwDDAAGsI/AAAAAAAADKM/iM8iMwSw9K0/s400/IMG_0630.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5313385595525929666" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8SOq02ibh5Y/Sbzv7Zuj3aI/AAAAAAAADKE/retsBdmP_Uo/s1600-h/IMG_0633.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8SOq02ibh5Y/Sbzv7Zuj3aI/AAAAAAAADKE/retsBdmP_Uo/s400/IMG_0633.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5313385464187837858" /></a>It just goes to show you that Mother Nature is still teasing us, with last weekend's temperature reaching 70 degrees. <br /><br />Union Square was bustling with shoppers, and the trendy "Coffee Shop" reopened it's outdoor cafe with diners sporting light sweatshirts and short sleeved T's.<br /><br />Meanwhile, just 100 miles north of the city, lakes are still frozen and patches of snow cover can be seen on mountain roads. This weekend I spotted two Canadian geese casually strolling on <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bethel,_New_York">Kauneonga Lake</a>. Though the ice fisherman are long gone, there were still some brave souls walking on the thin ice. <br /><br />Our friend and resident psychologist/baker/restaurateur Judith had us in for tea at her beautiful lakefront home. We're all looking forward to her Fat Lady Cafe reopening, where she promised to reinvent the upstairs dining area, transforming it into a juice bar. With so many health fanatics in the area, it's sure to be a success.<br /><br />Once again, we were glad to see that Benji and Jake are back from vacation, with their brick ovens firing up whole wheat pizzas of every variety. We met up with Rick for a quick bite before shopping at Walmart, whose prices are a third of what we are used to paying in Manhattan. I've heard that some of the locals refer to Walmart as the Bloomingdale's of Monticello.NormanTheDoxiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16082529624302281198noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4846467844546655416.post-55477409469335752792009-03-01T07:32:00.002-05:002009-03-01T07:45:29.304-05:00LOVE<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8SOq02ibh5Y/SaqAotc5QGI/AAAAAAAADJ0/o8Ij41YddQA/s1600-h/IMG_0619.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8SOq02ibh5Y/SaqAotc5QGI/AAAAAAAADJ0/o8Ij41YddQA/s400/IMG_0619.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5308196547693461602" /></a>CALLING ALL BRIDES! <br /><br />It was a bridal extravaganza at Filene's Basement Friday morning as future brides lined up for a designer bridal gown event. Local news covered the event, and passing by Filene's on my way to work, I snapped this photo.<br /><br />Meanwhile, <span style="font-style:italic;">love is in the air</span>....it was a belated Valentine's Day for two of our dearest friends, <span style="font-style:italic;">who will remain nameless</span>, as they 'rekindled' their friendship on this last day of February!NormanTheDoxiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16082529624302281198noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4846467844546655416.post-73385351382963220482009-02-21T16:50:00.005-05:002009-02-21T17:43:37.172-05:00President's Week<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8SOq02ibh5Y/SaB93ZwMBCI/AAAAAAAADJk/1jRzwFVDz6k/s1600-h/IMG_0617.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8SOq02ibh5Y/SaB93ZwMBCI/AAAAAAAADJk/1jRzwFVDz6k/s400/IMG_0617.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5305378751801721890" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8SOq02ibh5Y/SaB3Qq8qBuI/AAAAAAAADJc/vpkTcqd2MI8/s1600-h/IMG_0616.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8SOq02ibh5Y/SaB3Qq8qBuI/AAAAAAAADJc/vpkTcqd2MI8/s400/IMG_0616.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5305371489332758242" /></a>It's been a tumultuous week and I'm almost glad to be going back to work and getting into my regular routine. Between doctor appointments, Valentine's Day, Elliot's birthday, and a plumbing backup in Kauneonga, work will seem like a vacation.<br /><br />I did get to see <a href="http://www.billyelliotbroadway.com/">Billy Elliot</a> with Bobby and absolutely loved it. The starring role of Billy is played by three different performers....we got to see Tommy Batchelor, the understudy, but Bobby has already seen the show three times, all with Trent Kowalik.<br /><br />It's another neighborhood shoot of Ugly Betty tomorrow....this time at <a href="http://www.theboweryhotel.com/">The Bowery Hotel</a>. AND, strolling further downtown I snapped this photo of an ally-way off Lafayette Street.<br /><br />It was another day for shopping, first stopping by <a href="http://www.dickblick.com/stores/newyork/newyork/">Blick Art Supplies</a> for <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ink_and_wash_painting">sumi-e</a> painting materials (for me) and then onto <a href="http://www.etiquetanegra.us/english/index.html">Etiqueta Negra</a> where Elliot bought himself a beautiful pair of leather boots. This trendy store has many high ticketed items, but there are a few reasonably priced pima cotton t-shirts, all in the twenty to thirty dollar range.NormanTheDoxiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16082529624302281198noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4846467844546655416.post-19124612570102492352009-02-15T16:18:00.017-05:002009-02-15T19:43:14.206-05:00Valentine's Day Weekend<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8SOq02ibh5Y/SZiIhyHJ78I/AAAAAAAADJU/WcP8Ru36BTE/s1600-h/IMG_0565.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8SOq02ibh5Y/SZiIhyHJ78I/AAAAAAAADJU/WcP8Ru36BTE/s400/IMG_0565.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5303138675197603778" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8SOq02ibh5Y/SZiIWlQzVoI/AAAAAAAADJM/f1zlJmfc8-U/s1600-h/IMG_0573.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8SOq02ibh5Y/SZiIWlQzVoI/AAAAAAAADJM/f1zlJmfc8-U/s400/IMG_0573.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5303138482769843842" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8SOq02ibh5Y/SZiILezRduI/AAAAAAAADJE/Tz-FGn7-rOw/s1600-h/IMG_0568.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 283px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8SOq02ibh5Y/SZiILezRduI/AAAAAAAADJE/Tz-FGn7-rOw/s400/IMG_0568.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5303138292056815330" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8SOq02ibh5Y/SZiH1Itzv-I/AAAAAAAADI0/BTZo2DZTRO4/s1600-h/IMG_0560.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8SOq02ibh5Y/SZiH1Itzv-I/AAAAAAAADI0/BTZo2DZTRO4/s400/IMG_0560.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5303137908171194338" /></a>It was a cold start to the weekend, but the town of Narrowsburg was a fiery red, with Main Street decked out in hearts spellin' <span style="font-weight:bold;">LOVE YA!<span style="font-style:italic;"></span></span><br /><br />There wasn't an empty table to be found at Main Street Cafe when we stopped there for brunch, but after a 10 minute walk through town, we returned to find the best table in the house, set and ready for us to be seated. With so many of the local restaurants closed for the winter, the 20 mile drive through some of the most beautiful countryside, is well worth the trip. This cafe stands out as one of our favorite places to dine in the area....and if you stick around, you may spot a bald eagle soaring high above the Delaware River.<br /><br />Wally is looking very fashion forward in his red knit sweater.....perfect for this Valentine's Day weekend. The sun is beginning to set later and later here, but as you can see, it still casts a long winter's shadow.<br /><br />On our way back to Bethel we stopped on West Shore Road to photograph these horses, who didn't seem to mind the cold weather one bit.<br /><br />As I mentioned in an earlier post, this weekend was the 24th annual King of the Ice Fishing Contest. Too late now for all you fishing fanatics, but here's the post that appeared on Craig's List~<blockquote>Sullivan County Conservation Club Celebrating 80 years is putting on the 24th annual king of the ice contest at Kauneonga lake.Up to $2500 in cash and prizes.Based on 500 paid adult participants.Fish categories are as follows:Trout,pickerel,perch,crappies,walleye.Kids division:blue gills & sunnies.Largest fish of the day(inches + pounds)Will recieve $500.50/50 raffle to be drawn at the contest for 1st prize:Strike master ice auger.2nd prize:set of 5 quality tip ups.3rd prize:mora hand ice auger.Portajohns will be located at reg area day of event.Warm fire and hot food and drink will be available at concession stand.</blockquote>NormanTheDoxiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16082529624302281198noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4846467844546655416.post-34028923525828353622009-02-08T16:40:00.017-05:002009-02-08T20:43:12.105-05:00A Typical Sunday<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8SOq02ibh5Y/SY9TYp5gY3I/AAAAAAAADIk/V9F8OVZ12-Y/s1600-h/IMG_0540.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8SOq02ibh5Y/SY9TYp5gY3I/AAAAAAAADIk/V9F8OVZ12-Y/s400/IMG_0540.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5300546969467380594" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8SOq02ibh5Y/SY9S6HJ4W6I/AAAAAAAADIU/RliFCwjbgGI/s1600-h/IMG_0543.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8SOq02ibh5Y/SY9S6HJ4W6I/AAAAAAAADIU/RliFCwjbgGI/s400/IMG_0543.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5300546444744743842" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8SOq02ibh5Y/SY9TJq_AVcI/AAAAAAAADIc/7a6wz0bJG00/s1600-h/IMG_0547.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8SOq02ibh5Y/SY9TJq_AVcI/AAAAAAAADIc/7a6wz0bJG00/s400/IMG_0547.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5300546712060843458" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8SOq02ibh5Y/SY9Rwj2JfaI/AAAAAAAADH0/ZzXNEyiij4I/s1600-h/IMG_0550.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8SOq02ibh5Y/SY9Rwj2JfaI/AAAAAAAADH0/ZzXNEyiij4I/s400/IMG_0550.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5300545181136289186" /></a>We ventured out of Manhattan today, taking the F train to Brooklyn, so Elliot could purchase eyewear at <a href="http://www.oculus2020.com">Oculus</a>. <span style="font-style:italic;">You would think there was a shortage of eyewear stores in the city. </span> <br /><br />Located on Smith Street, this was my second trip to Carroll Gardens....home to <span style="font-style:italic;">yuppies</span> (or are they now referred to as scuppies.....socially conscious upwardly-mobile persons?) with babies in tow and cafe after cafe. Lots of small, independent shops, and not a chain store in site. Some people swear by Brooklyn, but I couldn't wait to get back into Manhattan. <br /><br />We left as fast as we came, back in the subway, with Elliot waiting at the Carroll Street station as the F train pulls into the station.<br /><br />Back in the city (even though Brooklyn is <span style="font-style:italic;">'technically'</span> still part of <span style="font-style:italic;">'the city'</span>) we passed by this adorable pup in the window at <a href="http://www.wetnosedog.com/index.html">Wet Nose</a>. Several months ago we stopped by to inquire about doggie daycare for Wally, only to be told that their waiting list was closed. <span style="font-style:italic;">SERIOUSLY!!!</span><br /><br />Walking past the Union Square theater, we witnessed this yellow cab collide with a biker. Police and onlookers were already on the scene, though luckily nobody was hurt. For those <span style="font-style:italic;">out-of-towners</span>, be forewarned, NYC taxi drivers are notorious for being reckless. My advice is <span style="font-style:italic;">take public transit</span>.NormanTheDoxiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16082529624302281198noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4846467844546655416.post-76068631013691529842009-02-08T10:20:00.005-05:002009-02-08T11:07:34.946-05:00Sunday<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8SOq02ibh5Y/SY74qU8YtSI/AAAAAAAADHc/ae2G8yC07aQ/s1600-h/IMG_0526.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8SOq02ibh5Y/SY74qU8YtSI/AAAAAAAADHc/ae2G8yC07aQ/s400/IMG_0526.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5300447217521833250" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8SOq02ibh5Y/SY76LAYOmvI/AAAAAAAADHk/6A3CAs__Xfc/s1600-h/in_photo_L4_3.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 232px; height: 281px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8SOq02ibh5Y/SY76LAYOmvI/AAAAAAAADHk/6A3CAs__Xfc/s400/in_photo_L4_3.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5300448878448777970" /></a>This photo of <a href="http://www.friendsseminary.org">Friend's Seminary</a>, across from our apartment, was taken during last week's snowstorm. Today the temperature is in the mid 50's with sunny skies.<br /><br />Friend's Seminary, founded by the Quakers in 1786, moved to this current location in 1860. Founded on the Quaker principles, the school accepts students of all cultural backgrounds. The b/w photo below was what the school looked like almost 150 years ago, and since then, not much has changed. <br /><br />Friend's also provides shelter & hospitality every night, seven days a week, 365 days a year, for 12 homeless men & women. Located in the Common Room, the Shelter is run entirely by volunteers.<br /><br />Some of you may recognize this historic school in a scene from Revolutionary Road, where Kate Winslet is walking down Rutherford Place wearing a white dress.NormanTheDoxiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16082529624302281198noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4846467844546655416.post-80822014527092856452009-02-04T17:48:00.006-05:002009-02-05T12:17:02.727-05:00Image Trickery<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8SOq02ibh5Y/SYobVlVKs4I/AAAAAAAADGQ/47VkceVHbgI/s1600-h/2f7f3277f6bcf18f_o.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8SOq02ibh5Y/SYobVlVKs4I/AAAAAAAADGQ/47VkceVHbgI/s400/2f7f3277f6bcf18f_o.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299077969166906242" /></a>Thanks go to our school district technology director for bookmarking <a href="http://www.dumpr.net">Dumpr</a> on her <a href="http://delicious.com">delicious</a> page.<br /><br />Just upload any photo and hang your image in a famous museum gallery. <br /><br />Add other effects, turning your photos into sketches, puzzles and more....then simply download saved image to your computer, email, blog or social networking site.<br /><br />Dumpr is free, with limited effects, or purchase the Pro version, for additional features.....only $12 a year.NormanTheDoxiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16082529624302281198noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4846467844546655416.post-78913338505216092612009-01-30T17:09:00.003-05:002009-01-30T17:28:17.891-05:00Wally<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8SOq02ibh5Y/SYN8qkQKyGI/AAAAAAAADF4/xdoOS7Wp8CU/s1600-h/DSC04855.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8SOq02ibh5Y/SYN8qkQKyGI/AAAAAAAADF4/xdoOS7Wp8CU/s400/DSC04855.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5297214657445677154" /></a><br />This is Wally and February will be the 6th year anniversary of his "birthday"..... or the day we adopted him from the Brooklyn Animal Control Shelter.<br /><br />Wally loves to eat "real" food.....especially leftovers from Zagat rated restaurants. His regular diet consists of low salt turkey and cooked yams. On special occasions he'll get a Big Mac....hold the ketchup please.NormanTheDoxiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16082529624302281198noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4846467844546655416.post-10047530428463668822009-01-29T17:45:00.003-05:002009-01-29T18:07:58.748-05:00Life goes on....even on Mars<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8SOq02ibh5Y/SYIxlPHOwvI/AAAAAAAADFo/si5bmN1arM8/s1600-h/IMG_0495.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8SOq02ibh5Y/SYIxlPHOwvI/AAAAAAAADFo/si5bmN1arM8/s400/IMG_0495.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5296850627522904818" /></a>Once again, our street has been taken over by film crews; this time it's <a href="http://abc.go.com/primetime/lifeonmars/index?pn=index">Life on Mars</a>.<br /><br />Elliot reported the filming actually took place at <a href="http://mrjonesnyc.com/">Mr. Jones</a>, a Yakitori restaurant and recent newcomer to the area. Yakitori means "bird on a stick" and being that I don't eat birds, you can guess I won't be dining there.NormanTheDoxiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16082529624302281198noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4846467844546655416.post-58977819130855895782009-01-27T20:44:00.004-05:002009-01-27T21:39:47.229-05:00RECAPS<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8SOq02ibh5Y/SX-6s_9PD4I/AAAAAAAADFg/tETpbzMMxPA/s1600-h/IMG_0488.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 299px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8SOq02ibh5Y/SX-6s_9PD4I/AAAAAAAADFg/tETpbzMMxPA/s400/IMG_0488.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5296156969056276354" /></a>It was another bitter cold weekend upstate with temperatures dipping below zero. <br /><br />As you can see, our lake is frozen solid, with ice fishermen hoping to catch (whatever) and an ice rink cleared for skaters in back of Benji and Jake's.<br /><br />We made it home early on Sunday, in time to celebrate Jenn's birthday at <a href="http://www.morimotonyc.com">Morimoto</a>, with <a href="http://www.chefmorimoto.com">Iron Chef</a> Morimoto behind the sushi bar. <br /><br />Elliot's back on the Zone and I'm glad to say we've been staying in, eating out less and watching our favorite shows. Here's a recap:<br /><br /><blockquote>Tony saves Jack and Jack saves Tony in this week's 24.<br /> <br />Bachelor Jason Mesnick sends home Megan, Nikki, Lauren and Shannon.<br /><br />American Idol is in their 3rd week of auditions.<br /><br />Derek has a ring for Meredith, Denny is ready to leave Izzie, Chrisina comforts Meredith in Grey's Anatomy.<br /><br />Connor and Wilhelmina continue to hide their romance on Ugly Betty.<br /><br />Desperate Housewives and Brothers and Sisters were pre-empted by the SAG awards.<br /><br />Blagojevich professes his innocence to Barbara Walters on The View.<br /><br />Oprah features childhood obesity.....DID YOU KNOW one glazed donut is healthier than a multi-grain bagel with cream cheese?<br /><br /></blockquote>NormanTheDoxiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16082529624302281198noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4846467844546655416.post-89092934190043141612009-01-21T17:37:00.007-05:002009-01-21T23:07:23.351-05:00jon and me<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8SOq02ibh5Y/SXetSu_VAbI/AAAAAAAADDw/pNNwHAjzZVs/s1600-h/2cool.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 364px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8SOq02ibh5Y/SXetSu_VAbI/AAAAAAAADDw/pNNwHAjzZVs/s400/2cool.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5293890424360206770" /></a><br />I was seated in row P at last Wednesday's concert, which was probably as close as I'll ever get to Bon Jovi. <br /><br />So with a little "magic" I merged Jon into a photo of myself taken at Judith's Fat Lady Cafe in Kauneonga Lake. <br /><br />I think we look cool in our aviators.NormanTheDoxiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16082529624302281198noreply@blogger.com3