Farewell to Nice Guy Eddie's

About a week after this photo was taken, Nice Guy Eddie's was dead and unceremoniously gutted.  The future of Chico's Kiss mural remains in question.

I've always liked the intersection of Avenue A and Houston because of its color and somewhat raggedy vibe.  Big changes are in the works for both the NW and NE corners...I will miss this gateway to the East Village.

Afternoon on E 4th Street

Last voyage of the Enterprise

I know, I know, I'm waaaay behind with this one, but I don't pretend to be an up-to-the-minute news blog and I'm...well...lazy.

So, two weeks ago, I had the chance to see the Space Shuttle Enterprise sail up the Hudson on a barge, en route to its permanent home at the Inrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum.  You can keep up with the shuttle exhibit here.

Here is the Enterprise sailing past the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island.



A lovely fire boat led the way...



I really loved the crazy clouds this day.  These photos don't quite capture the broodiness and ominous sky that made the event all the more riveting.



To the Intrepid!



And, here is some highly dramatic video...  As I've confessed before, I'm terrible with video, hence the nonsensical panning across the harbor in the first few seconds.  But you get the idea.



See more photos of the Enterprise here.

Previously:  The Enterprise flying up the Hudson strapped to the back of a 747.

Lunch break

A man and his cat

On 14th Street, with the soon-to-be-a-memory Mystery Lot in the background.

In the hot seat

These would make for a game of musical chairs I'd rather not play...

This is the life

Pool?  Check.

Friends?  Check.

Sunshine?  Check.

Asbury Park, part 3

After an evening of music at Asbury Park, it was time for some Memorial Day fireworks on the beach.



Oh, oh, oh, I'm on fire!



...and the post-show silence.  That's the Atlantic lurking out there in the dark...



A couple of stragglers take in a late snack at one of the boardwalk concessions...



...while the venerable landmarks quietly settle in for the night.



Above is the Casino Carousel House (sans carousel, which now resides in Myrtle Beach).  If you find its elegant design familiar, that may be because it was designed by architect Whitney Warren, who also helped design Grand Central Station in New York.  You can see a recent photo of the carousel here, although the horses have been replaced.

More Asbury Park photos here.

Previously:
Asbury Park, part 1
Asbury Park, part 2