Makin’ a Museum Run With Smiley

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Somebody is happy to be riding in central park

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Not enough snow to stop us!

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“The calico flower” Whitney Museum NYC

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A Calder mobile

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Chuckles doesn’t even look cold..

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Bonus pic from the terrace

 

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Frozen Turkeys

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Renee and I set out for Thanksgiving in Brooklyn.

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28 degrees, windchill 12…

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There is NOBODY else braving the cold

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Dinner with Renee’s family and 4 day old Jack

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Hit the road back to Manhattan to Derek’s place.

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Supper two…

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Manhattan Bridge is a ghost town.

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We bike off second meal on the ride home.

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She’s still smiling. That’s my Girl!

 

 

 

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Washed Over

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5Pointz new york graffiti art mecca

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in an attempt to raise awareness for 5Pointz ron helps artist shiro to paint a piece honoring john brown

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it was a long night,,,

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Renee and i with jeannine. lawyer, friend, tireless crusader who led the legal fight to save 5pointz..

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a month later, it was all gone in a night.. Good bye old friend..

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Connections

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A baby bull checked out my bike today on a solo ride to the New York border.

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Plus a furry little dairy cow stopped to say hi.

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In honor of Uncle Jr’s birthday today, I’m including this recent picture from our pizza party at Monicals in Canton, IL where we celebrated Jr’s 95th birthday, Aunt Ann’s 92nd birthday, and Red & Georgia’s 72nd wedding anniversary!!!

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Another happy family reunion at a diner near Peoria, IL.

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Whooops! Busted.
Helping Kelli enjoy some time off from movie making in Ohio.

 

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Canada takes New York

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We met Yvonne and Steve nearly two years ago in Florida. On their current RV expedition, they passed through NYC so we took them on a bike tour of Central Park.

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Beautiful leaves and bright sunny skies.

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Can we go….? Please?!! Steve gets his dream to visit Times Square. Next time they’ll bring their RV through….

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On the road – – bike lane – – on our way to lunch. Excellent day!!!

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Bonus photo: Happy 92nd Birthday Aunt Maybel…!!

 

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