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From The New York Shitty Photo Pool: Bombed Out
Michael Tapp, the taker of this photograph, opines:
The C Train really is a relic of Old New York.
Indeed, it is.
New York Shitty Day Starter: All’s Fare In Love & Brooklyn
Taken by Pearce_Pics.
Taken by Triborough.
LAST GASP: Foster Home Needed
A lady named Daina writes:
I am a Greenpointer moving away for a year to Nicaragua to work with ceramics artisans, and I am looking for a temporary foster for my two cats.
The other owner is currently deployed in Afghanistan and is due back stateside in May, and will pick them up as soon as he comes back, we don’t want to place the cats back in BARC where they were adopted, we love them so much but have been having a really hard time finding a temporary home for them.
I was wondering if you wouldn’t mind spreading the word?
Their names are Oliver and Stella and they are really awesome cats really relaxed and easy going.
As Daina states, her partner will be returning from Afghanistan in mid May. What Oliver and Stella need in the interim is a place to hang their respective hats from the end of January (day after tomorrow) until then. If any of you, dear readers, wish to give these two charming furkids temporary accommodations you can contact Daina via email at: daina.platais (at) gmail.com
Thanks!
Live From Greenpoint: The U.S.S. Monitor Parade!
As the presence of llamas would suggest, today’s U.S.S. Monitor-related merrymaking had more than a few surprises. Excellent speeches were given by all; but I was especially fond of the ones given by our City Councilman, Steve Levin, and our 50th District Democratic State Committeeman Lincoln Restler. The llamas, on the other hand, seemed non-plussed by this, the unanticipated shower at the behest of a FDNY boat and the rifle salute which concluded today’s ceremony. Without further ado here is footage from today’s parade and the following ceremony at the site of the much-anticipated Greenpoint Monitor Museum on Bushwick Inlet.
The Parade Begins!
Parade On Manhattan Avenue
Ceremony, Part I: General Introduction
Ceremony, Part II: Flag Raising
Ceremony, Part III: Steve Levin Speaks
Ceremony, Part IV: Various Speakers
Ceremony, Part V: Lincoln Restler Speaks
Ceremony, Part VI: Lining Up
Ceremony, Part VII: Rifle Salute!
Wrapping things up, here is a slideshow of highlights from today’s proceedings. Enjoy!
Found On Kent Street: One Handsome Fellow
I spied this flyer today in front of the Church of the Ascension. If you know to whom this fetching feline belongs please contact his caretakers at the above-listed telephone number. Thanks!
Just Another Sunday Morning In Greenpoint: Llamas On Parade!
Filed under: 11222, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic, Stuff That Makes Miss Heather Happy
Today the U.S.S. Monitor Parade— and Greenpoint in general— got some added excitement in the way of a trio of llamas. Those of you who are wondering (and you know who you are) what these critters have to do with the Civil War, I’ll tell you: nothing whatsoever. Rather, a few of the re-enactors participating in today’s festivities happen to operate a llama rescue organization. They decided to bring a few of their furry pals to join the fun. I suspect I speak for many who witnessed today’s procession that this was an inspired decision.
It should also be noted our City Councilman, Steve Levin, demonstrated his Garden Spot street cred by taking it all in stride. Hey, anything can happen in Greenpoint!
You can view all the above photographs in larger format by clicking here. Otherwise I filmed the parade and the following proceedings. These I will share as they upload— so check back!
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