The best laid plans...awry.
Jan 16, 2024 14:39:49 #
For the first time in 703 days, a little bit of snow was covering everything. I was out the door on my way to Central Park when the phone rang. My wife had hit a pothole (one of us still feels like working) and blew out the right front tire. She needed me to come to the car and wait for AAA. I hopped a cab instead of a bus and pulled up behind her on fifth Avenue, she she into my cab and continued on to the school she runs where she was going to help manage a post-tragedy situation.
[That's the last photograph, which I will explain when I get to it.)
Since I had my camera with me, I decided not to waste the time while I waited for the tow truck. The first three images I took while waiting for the tow truck, the last two I took on my way home after dropping the car back for my wife with a brand new right front tire. By this time, the snow had turned to sleet and ice.
At least the wheel was undamaged.
The first image has the iconic flatiron building, and the next four I took because I like the way some color or white snow popped out of the dismal rest of the image.
The last image shows a little floral memorial for the man who was shot on the number 3 train on Sunday evening, while trying to intervene between two people fighting over too loud music.
Anyone who lives in or near the city will have seen the story on TV and/or read about it in the papers.
Richie was part of the security staff at my wife's school, 45 years old with a wife, three young adult children and two little grandchildren. It's not trite to say that he was a cherished member of the staff.
[That's the last photograph, which I will explain when I get to it.)
Since I had my camera with me, I decided not to waste the time while I waited for the tow truck. The first three images I took while waiting for the tow truck, the last two I took on my way home after dropping the car back for my wife with a brand new right front tire. By this time, the snow had turned to sleet and ice.
At least the wheel was undamaged.
The first image has the iconic flatiron building, and the next four I took because I like the way some color or white snow popped out of the dismal rest of the image.
The last image shows a little floral memorial for the man who was shot on the number 3 train on Sunday evening, while trying to intervene between two people fighting over too loud music.
Anyone who lives in or near the city will have seen the story on TV and/or read about it in the papers.
Richie was part of the security staff at my wife's school, 45 years old with a wife, three young adult children and two little grandchildren. It's not trite to say that he was a cherished member of the staff.
Jan 16, 2024 16:19:20 #
I always look forward to your NYC photos. I love #1 and #3; two environments co-existing.
What a terrible loss for the family of the security officer!! Prayers for the family!!
Dodie
What a terrible loss for the family of the security officer!! Prayers for the family!!
Dodie
Jan 16, 2024 17:26:55 #
Another wonderful photographic slice of NYC! I am so sorry for Richie's loss.
Jan 16, 2024 19:06:52 #
Always look forward to your NYC images David. This time though hearing about Richie was a downer. Happens way to often now.
Don
Don
Jan 17, 2024 05:27:28 #
Jan 17, 2024 06:05:17 #
[quote=daldds]For the first time in 703 days, a little bit of snow was covering everything. I was out the door on my way to Central Park when the phone rang. My wife had hit a pothole (one of us still feels like working) and blew out the right front tire. She needed me to come to the car and wait for AAA. I hopped a cab instead of a bus and pulled up behind her on fifth Avenue, she she into my cab and continued on to the school she runs where she was going to help manage a post-tragedy situation.
[That's the last photograph, which I will explain when I get to it.)
Since I had my camera with me, I decided not to waste the time while I waited for the tow truck. The first three images I took while waiting for the tow truck, the last two I took on my way home after dropping the car back for my wife with a brand new right front tire. By this time, the snow had turned to sleet and ice.
At least the wheel was undamaged.
The first image has the iconic flatiron building, and the next four I took because I like the way some color or white snow popped out of the dismal rest of the image.
The last image shows a little floral memorial for the man who was shot on the number 3 train on Sunday evening, while trying to intervene between two people fighting over too loud music.
Anyone who lives in or near the city will have seen the story on TV and/or read about it in the papers.
Richie was part of the security staff at my wife's school, 45 years old with a wife, three young adult children and two little grandchildren. It's not trite to say that he was a cherished member of the staff.[/quote]
Great set!!!!
So sad about Richie
[That's the last photograph, which I will explain when I get to it.)
Since I had my camera with me, I decided not to waste the time while I waited for the tow truck. The first three images I took while waiting for the tow truck, the last two I took on my way home after dropping the car back for my wife with a brand new right front tire. By this time, the snow had turned to sleet and ice.
At least the wheel was undamaged.
The first image has the iconic flatiron building, and the next four I took because I like the way some color or white snow popped out of the dismal rest of the image.
The last image shows a little floral memorial for the man who was shot on the number 3 train on Sunday evening, while trying to intervene between two people fighting over too loud music.
Anyone who lives in or near the city will have seen the story on TV and/or read about it in the papers.
Richie was part of the security staff at my wife's school, 45 years old with a wife, three young adult children and two little grandchildren. It's not trite to say that he was a cherished member of the staff.[/quote]
Great set!!!!
So sad about Richie
Jan 17, 2024 07:01:08 #
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Jan 17, 2024 12:10:41 #
I lived in Manhattan in the late 70s and this surely does bring back some memories. Thanks so much for sharing a bit of NYC.
Jan 17, 2024 14:00:10 #
Mduffy910
Loc: Michigan
Great series, I'm so sorry about the tragedy that took that person's life. Too many people just don't value human life anymore. So sad 😞
Jan 17, 2024 14:48:42 #
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Jan 19, 2024 10:16:49 #
Instead of commenting on your photos today, I will remember a good and decent person who died for no good reason in a city where the law is no longer enforced. RIP Richie.
Jan 20, 2024 15:55:52 #
Nice set. Sorry about that very nice person who lost his life, trying to be nice.
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