NYC 2024
9/6/24: One if by land, two if by sea, three if by our crew. Almost perfect late summer NYC vibes. The locals and tourists are alive in Greenwich Village. Rider roomie reunion (Laur & Stef) 2010-2024 and counting. Fun nighttime Village stroll crossing off 2 of the World’s Best 50 Bars. There’s something so satisfying about putting the work week behind you. Dad & Daughter 5 o’clock ‘somewhere’ rules are officially in effect until Sunday evening. Double Chicken Please (#2) funky relaxed vibes with perfectly crafted cocktails. Bok Bok coming soon. Katana Kitten (#27) enjoying a toki highball at 1am staring at Beetlejuice and other Japanese movie posters. Felt like we were waiting for Tarantino and the cast of Kill Bill to arrive after a day’s shoot. NYC Night #1
9/7/24: Donut Pub, Pastrami sandwiches Where Harry Met Sally, Ghostbusters, Dead Rabbits, Smallest “Mmuseuemm” in the World, trippy interactive INTER “I am Art” Experience, International Photography Exhibit (Photog hang), Strawberry Fields & Umpire Rock, Drinks at 64 stories: cool old art deco building in the Financial District, (Overstory #17), Tenement Museum, “Last Call” at Please Don’t Tell Speakeasy. Hint: Access bar via old school phone booth in Crif Dogs eatery. Chic drinks and hot dogs in the Village at 1:30am closes out. Day 1/Night 2. Whew… #liveyourdash
9/8/24: “If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits 88 miles per hour, you're gonna see some serious shit." Our Sunday Funday……in search of caffeine near NYU. Yes, it was a long hard Saturday nite! Enjoyed Museum of Broadway - fun and informative walk through of the history of Broadway. Fond memories of Marie and I taking Lauren to see Annie, Lion King and other musicals during her school age years. We enjoyed the “Behind the Scenes” section the best. “Actors, 5 minutes to curtain.” RIseNY was another must-do. Highlighting (film, fashion, TV, music) and other industries that make NYC unique. Followed by 7 minute simulated fly-by over The Big Apple. Lovely noon brunch at Sarabeth’s and people watching in the glorious sun at Central Park South. Tickets to Back to the Future (and the 80s) at the Winter Garden Theater. Our day concluded with dinner at the Michelin starred restaurant The River Cafe which sits beneath the Brooklyn Bridge. Three course meal enjoying Negronis and Martinis, we felt like extras in the next Woody Allen movie watching the sunset over the city with a glimpse of the Statue of Liberty in the distance. Gentlemen…..jackets are required. Until next time….cue up Alicia Keys Empire State of Mind…… PS - Save the clock tower! #liveyourdash
“Oh, you look so beautiful tonight. In the city of blinding lights.” ~ U2 Putting on the blue climb suit we felt like astronauts receiving our final instructions at Cape Canaveral. Heading outside Hudson Yards into the warm September evening we witnessed a beautiful sunset beginning to blanket the NYC skyline. We started our open air skyscraper assent on a 45 degree walkway, 161 steps from the platform which measured more than 1200 feet above sea level. By comparison, One World Trade Center (aka “Freedom Tower”) measures 1776 feet above NYC. One by one we reached upwards attempting to touch the night sky arching our back and arms towards the heavens. It reminded me and Lauren of our Sydney Harbour morning bridge climb in Australia. During that unique experience we were roughly 440 feet above the Harbour waters. Heart pumping. What an adrenaline rush! Good news - No need for the extra underwear I packed for the weekend! Snippet video created by Lauren! Dad and daughter still pics coming soon! #liveyourdash
11/23/24
Listening to the Music vibes….. Early joint birthday celly in NYC enjoying the Tony Award winning play – Stereophonic. Fictious band in Cali during 1976 (maybe Fleetwood Mac?) is laying down tracks that will make or break-up the band. Waxing nostalgic of countless dad and daughter shows (especially Coachella “Desert Trip”) through these past two decades as well as hours making and receiving mixtape (CDs) when Lauren was 13 years old, on the cusp of entering high school, around the same time I got turned on to the FM dial in the early 70s. Her music. John Mayer. My music. Tom Petty. Our musical soundtrack that continues to play on during this endless Long Playing album of life’s journey. Electric Lemon and Hotel Chelsea rounding out our rock and roll day. Cafe Wha? and Brooklyn Record Room will have to wait for the next NYC trip. #liveyourdash
9/6/24: One if by land, two if by sea, three if by our crew. Almost perfect late summer NYC vibes. The locals and tourists are alive in Greenwich Village. Rider roomie reunion (Laur & Stef) 2010-2024 and counting. Fun nighttime Village stroll crossing off 2 of the World’s Best 50 Bars. There’s something so satisfying about putting the work week behind you. Dad & Daughter 5 o’clock ‘somewhere’ rules are officially in effect until Sunday evening. Double Chicken Please (#2) funky relaxed vibes with perfectly crafted cocktails. Bok Bok coming soon. Katana Kitten (#27) enjoying a toki highball at 1am staring at Beetlejuice and other Japanese movie posters. Felt like we were waiting for Tarantino and the cast of Kill Bill to arrive after a day’s shoot. NYC Night #1
9/7/24: Donut Pub, Pastrami sandwiches Where Harry Met Sally, Ghostbusters, Dead Rabbits, Smallest “Mmuseuemm” in the World, trippy interactive INTER “I am Art” Experience, International Photography Exhibit (Photog hang), Strawberry Fields & Umpire Rock, Drinks at 64 stories: cool old art deco building in the Financial District, (Overstory #17), Tenement Museum, “Last Call” at Please Don’t Tell Speakeasy. Hint: Access bar via old school phone booth in Crif Dogs eatery. Chic drinks and hot dogs in the Village at 1:30am closes out. Day 1/Night 2. Whew… #liveyourdash
9/8/24: “If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits 88 miles per hour, you're gonna see some serious shit." Our Sunday Funday……in search of caffeine near NYU. Yes, it was a long hard Saturday nite! Enjoyed Museum of Broadway - fun and informative walk through of the history of Broadway. Fond memories of Marie and I taking Lauren to see Annie, Lion King and other musicals during her school age years. We enjoyed the “Behind the Scenes” section the best. “Actors, 5 minutes to curtain.” RIseNY was another must-do. Highlighting (film, fashion, TV, music) and other industries that make NYC unique. Followed by 7 minute simulated fly-by over The Big Apple. Lovely noon brunch at Sarabeth’s and people watching in the glorious sun at Central Park South. Tickets to Back to the Future (and the 80s) at the Winter Garden Theater. Our day concluded with dinner at the Michelin starred restaurant The River Cafe which sits beneath the Brooklyn Bridge. Three course meal enjoying Negronis and Martinis, we felt like extras in the next Woody Allen movie watching the sunset over the city with a glimpse of the Statue of Liberty in the distance. Gentlemen…..jackets are required. Until next time….cue up Alicia Keys Empire State of Mind…… PS - Save the clock tower! #liveyourdash
“Oh, you look so beautiful tonight. In the city of blinding lights.” ~ U2 Putting on the blue climb suit we felt like astronauts receiving our final instructions at Cape Canaveral. Heading outside Hudson Yards into the warm September evening we witnessed a beautiful sunset beginning to blanket the NYC skyline. We started our open air skyscraper assent on a 45 degree walkway, 161 steps from the platform which measured more than 1200 feet above sea level. By comparison, One World Trade Center (aka “Freedom Tower”) measures 1776 feet above NYC. One by one we reached upwards attempting to touch the night sky arching our back and arms towards the heavens. It reminded me and Lauren of our Sydney Harbour morning bridge climb in Australia. During that unique experience we were roughly 440 feet above the Harbour waters. Heart pumping. What an adrenaline rush! Good news - No need for the extra underwear I packed for the weekend! Snippet video created by Lauren! Dad and daughter still pics coming soon! #liveyourdash
11/23/24
Listening to the Music vibes….. Early joint birthday celly in NYC enjoying the Tony Award winning play – Stereophonic. Fictious band in Cali during 1976 (maybe Fleetwood Mac?) is laying down tracks that will make or break-up the band. Waxing nostalgic of countless dad and daughter shows (especially Coachella “Desert Trip”) through these past two decades as well as hours making and receiving mixtape (CDs) when Lauren was 13 years old, on the cusp of entering high school, around the same time I got turned on to the FM dial in the early 70s. Her music. John Mayer. My music. Tom Petty. Our musical soundtrack that continues to play on during this endless Long Playing album of life’s journey. Electric Lemon and Hotel Chelsea rounding out our rock and roll day. Cafe Wha? and Brooklyn Record Room will have to wait for the next NYC trip. #liveyourdash
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