beach grass

beach grass, a photo by Alida's Photos on Flickr.

Davis Park, Fire Island

My last trip to Fire Island for the winter. The boat is out of the water, cleaned and wrapped. Time to think of holidays and winter, but we'll be back in spring!

driftwood davis park

driftwood davis park, a photo by Alida's Photos on Flickr.

Davis Park, Fire Island

Happy Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving, a photo by Alida's Photos on Flickr.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!
Let the eating frenzy begin.....

Lots to be thankful for....family, friends, good food. Hope you have a wonderful day!

Macy's

Macy's, a photo by Alida's Photos on Flickr.

The shopping craziness has begun. Does it get you stressed and uneasy?

This is Macy's in Manhattan. I used to work here part-time while in college. I took the train from Brooklyn, often getting home very late at night. As a "floater" cashier, I had to close up the registers which meant counting up the money and making sure it matched the receipts. Then the next day's cash drawer had to be set up.

It wasn't all automated and computerized the way it is now. Cash registers didn't tell you the exact change. Money had to be counted out when returned to the customers. There are few cashiers who can do that today!

duck box

duck box, a photo by Alida's Photos on Flickr.

Built by a neighbor, a few years ago, the box sits in the phragmites. I've never actually seen a duck in the nesting box but we do have plenty of ducks on the river. It is my understanding that this is built specifically for Wood Ducks, and we mainly see Mallards here. At this time of year, the Buffleheads come to visit, migrating through Long Island, and away from the windy Great South Bay.

sax player

sax player, a photo by Alida's Photos on Flickr.

NYC's High Line

Musician: Paul Meurens

See more photos of Paul Meurens here!

thank our veterans

our veterans, a photo by Alida's Photos on Flickr.

A thank you to our veterans and their families for sacrifices they have made!
Thank you!

Field on the High Line

Field on the High Line, a photo by Alida's Photos on Flickr.

Walking the High Line....Yes, this is New York City.

Click here to find out more about this man made park!

Arboretum bench

Arboretum bench, a photo by Alida's Photos on Flickr.

Just a walk through the arboretum, on a beautiful autumn day. The leaves are not as vibrant this year due to hurricane Irene and the heavy ice storm last week. Many trees are bare and any leaves on the trees are just a drab brown color. In spite of the lack of color, it does have its beauty!