On the boat.....

On the boat....., originally uploaded by Alida's Photos.

...and loving it!
Lots of wind and sunshine, and a good weekend for boating!

the empty beach chair

the empty beach chair, originally uploaded by Alida's Photos.

Fire Island National Seashore

Wednesday morning on the beach. Where is everyone?
Well, more rain is in the forecast. Another rainy day in NY!

Orient Point Lighthouse

Orient Point Lighthouse, originally uploaded by Alida's Photos.

Lighthouse at Orient Point.
Located at the end of the North Fork, east end of Long Island, NY.
For info: www.nps.gov/history/maritime/light/orientpt.htm

Fishing off Orient Point

Prime Time 3, originally uploaded by Alida's Photos.

We took the ferry from Orient to Connecticut and drove to Rhode Island for a three day mini-vacation. The weather was as horrible as it's been for the last month....rain and clouds and on the cool side for June.

We passed this boat, the Prime Time 3, filled with guys who were fishing. From the look of the gulls flying overhead, I guess they were successful!

Dave & Cathy

Busy weekend with Father's Day, my birthday and a wedding. 

We managed to survive it all and have fun. 

I'm sorry I couldn't get out to Coney Island to see the Mermaid Parade, but there were only two days in the weekend. Oh well.....

Dave & Cathy were married at the Stony Brook Yacht Club and we all had a great time.

Don't they look happy?

Now it's time to continue the celebration of my birthday. After all, shouldn't we celebrate the birthday month? I'll be posting more photos soon of the road trip to a new destination.

Road trip.......Rhode Island!

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Happy Father's Day!

Dad in store, originally uploaded by Alida's Photos.

My most favorite photo of my father, taken in the 1940s.
My parents owned a store in Brooklyn, where I grew up. Isn't he good looking?
He loved those little Italian cigars!
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He died in 1994 and I still miss him.....

Laura Keene, Actress

Laura Keene Actress, originally uploaded by Alida's Photos.

Many historical figures are buried at the Green-Wood Cemetery in Brooklyn. Laura Keene was the actress at Ford Theatre the night President Lincoln was shot.

Belmont Park Racetrack, white horse

Belmont Park Racetrack, white horse, originally uploaded by Alida's Photos.

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Belmont Track

Belmont Track, originally uploaded by Alida's Photos.

Morning exercize at the Belmont Park Racetrack.
A fun morning with the Long Island Photographers Meetup Group.
Belmont Racetrack has "Breakfast at Belmont" on Sunday mornings.
It's free!! Check out the info here: www.nyra.com/Belmont/GeneralInformation/Promotions/Promot...

Green-Wood Cemetery

Green-Wood Cemetery, originally uploaded by Alida's Photos.

Went today to the Green-Wood Cemetery in Brooklyn. 

It is a big part of New York's history and very interesting to visit. In the early 1800s, it was visited by 500,000 people a year. This was before the time of Central Park and gave city planners the idea to create a city park. 

The trees today are some of the oldest and largest and best maintained in the area. 

The tombstones and mausoleums are old and beautiful!

From the official website:

"Founded in 1838 as one of America’s first rural cemeteries, the Green-Wood Cemetery soon developed an international reputation for its magnificent beauty and became the fashionable place to be buried."

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Aquebogue Winery

Vineyard Fields, originally uploaded by Alida's Photos.

On the east end of Long Island, wineries and agriculture still dominate the landscape.

Fox on Fire Island

two fox rest, originally uploaded by Alida's Photos.

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Walking along the beach, we could see a family of fox resting in the dunes. As we approached, other walkers with a dog, were coming from the other direction. The dog chased them away before we could get better photos. I've been going to Fire Island for many years and have never seen so many fox. Is there an increase in the population? Or am I just more aware? I now notice fox tracks in the sand all the time!

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Shipwrecked on Fire Island

shipwrecked sand, originally uploaded by Alida's Photos.

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A sailboat washed ashore on Fire Island at the Water Island beach.

It became grounded last week in the fog. A crew of workers has been digging out the keel but it is slow going. When the tide comes up the boat gets buried further into the sand.

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digging under

digging under, originally uploaded by Alida's Photos.

See explanation below....

shipwrecked

shipwrecked, originally uploaded by Alida's Photos.

A sailboat washed ashore on Fire Island at the Water Island beach.

We went over to Fire island early in the morning to see what was happening to the sailboat that was shipwrecked last week. Workers were there and the plan is to move it out at high tide and sail it back to Newport, Rhode Island.

Great South Bay, Long Island, NY

busy bay, originally uploaded by Alida's Photos.

Just a busy day on the Great South Bay.
We have not had enough good warm weather this May, but summer is almost here. In three weeks summer will officially begin.

Old Bethpage Village, baseball, Long Island

player, old time baseball, originally uploaded by Alida's Photos.

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We went to Old bethpage Village Restoration today. 

Did you know that there is a baseball league which plays baseball the way it was played 100 years ago? 

Complete with old time uniforms and original game rules, it was fun to watch and to photograph!

For information about the team and their mission, Click Here!

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Sunfish with a Sunrise Sail

Sunfish Sunrise Sail, originally uploaded by Alida's Photos.

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This past Monday, Memorial Day, the Great South Bay was very active with boats of many sizes. 

This small sailboat, with big-size fun, is a Sunfish. 

The colorful flag is the "sunrise" model, very popular on the bay.

Hope you had a wonderful Memorial Day weekend, complete with sunshine, barbecues, family and friends...... 

...and a remembrance of our veterans.

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A Memorial Day Thank You

our veterans, originally uploaded by Alida's Photos.

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Sayville, Bayport Memorial Day Parade

A thank you to our veterans and a rememberance of those whose lives were lost in our service.

Thank you!

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US Army Golden Knight

US Army Golden Knight, originally uploaded by Alida's Photos.

Jones Beach, Memorial Day

skyshow smoke, originally uploaded by Alida's Photos.

Memorial Day Jones Beach Airshow

airshow jets, originally uploaded by Alida's Photos.

The Air Force Thunderbirds

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Hope you enjoy the Memorial Day weekend!

Always a good start to summer but the most important part of this holiday is remembering the lives lost, and the sacrifices our servicemen/women and their families, have made for our country.

Thank you, thank you. 

It can never be said enough!

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Memorial Day Jones Beach Air Show

skytypers, originally uploaded by Alida's Photos.

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Do try to get to the Jones Beach Air Show this weekend!

I was there for Friday's rehearsal and it was spectacular!!!

I was very proud of our military and it is a wonderful way to enjoy the holiday weekend.

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Laughing Gull, Summer

Laughing Gull, Summer, originally uploaded by Alida's Photos.

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You know it's summer on Long Island when the Laughing Gulls wear their summer plumage! 

Gulls love to perch themselves on pilings. 

I guess it's a nice place to rest and take in the sights of the river.

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Male Northern Cardinal

red Northern Cardinal, originally uploaded by Alida's Photos.

So colorful!
He's wondering why I'm hiding. I'm sure he can hear the camera clicks!

sunset fishing

sunset fishing, originally uploaded by Alida's Photos.

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Sunset fishing on the Great South Bay....

First day of "fluke" season and we had to go fishing. 

Didn't catch anything but the weather was beautiful and the sunset- spectacular!

Well, it was a beautiful evening, one of the warmest on the water so far this season.  

The complaint of sport fisherman is that this year the fluke requirements are a 21 inch minimum size and 2 per person. 

It's almost impossible to catch anything that size anyway. 

Years ago you could fill a cooler with fluke, which is probably one reason why there are none left!  

The clam boats would line the bay in the 1970s and now there are only one or two boats on a given day. 

I recognize the boats so it's the same two or three men.  

I don't know what the answer is, but I hope my grandchildren will be able to fish someday!

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Citi Field, Queens, NY

Citi Field, Queens, NY, originally uploaded by Alida's Photos.

Went to a Mets game today. They lost in overtime. :-(

Very nice, new stadium. Something so nice about an up-to-date building. Lots of elevators, ladies' restrooms, food stands, etc.
No nostalgia though. I missed the orange seats!

Fox in the Fire Island Forest

Fox in the Fire Island Forest, originally uploaded by Alida's Photos.

Happy Mothers' Day!

cherry trees Oakdale, originally uploaded by Alida's Photos.

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HAPPY MOTHERS' DAY!!

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