Golf course in West Sayville...
Saturday, August 24, 2013
Tuesday, August 06, 2013
Bannerman Castle Ruins
castle outpost1, a photo by Alida's Photos on Flickr.
Took a recent trip up the Hudson River to Bannerman Castle & Arsenal, built at the turn of the century.
It was a fun day with a group of photography friends and I learned some local history.
I had never heard of this arsenal or this island, Pollepel Island, a 6.5 acre island off the shore of the Hudson River Valley.
Check it out and visit, before the ruins fall into the river, never to be seen again!
Wednesday, July 31, 2013
highline undone
Went into the city this week to photograph the High Line.
This image is the next section of the High LIne to be developed, at 34th Street.
Wednesday, July 17, 2013
Sore Thumb, Long Island
We sailed from Sayville/Bayport on the South Shore, west, in the Great South Bay.
First night anchored in Sore Thumb, near the Fire Island Inlet. Tomorrow the Ocean....
Check out the map to see the journey of our sailing adventure.
Wednesday, July 10, 2013
Sore Thumb twilight
Morning twilight on the Great South Bay.
Last year in July, the experience of a lifetime!
Thursday, July 04, 2013
Saturday, June 29, 2013
absent but here
Where have I been for the last few weeks? Right here.
Life has cycles that sometimes are beyond our control.
One Monday you're busy in the garden and the next day, it seems, waiting for the plumber and then you're at the car service station.
Then it's Friday. How did that happen?
I've had a few weeks like that so I must apology for not posting anything new here.
Life just happens sometimes.
All is good, so no worries. Just busy.......
Life has cycles that sometimes are beyond our control.
One Monday you're busy in the garden and the next day, it seems, waiting for the plumber and then you're at the car service station.
Then it's Friday. How did that happen?
I've had a few weeks like that so I must apology for not posting anything new here.
Life just happens sometimes.
All is good, so no worries. Just busy.......
Tuesday, June 11, 2013
swim nets on Long Island
I've often wondered, is this to keep the swimmers in, or to keep the fish out?
Thursday, June 06, 2013
Jedediah Hawkins Inn
Jedediah Hawkins Inn, a photo by Alida's Photos on Flickr.
A group I belong to was given a special tour of the Jedediah Hawkins Inn, in Jamesport.
All I can say is "Amazing, amazing!"
The last time I was there was in 2007 for a birthday celebration. So much has changed since then.
First of all, the landscaping and gardens are beautiful! The flowers this time of year are a treat for the eyes. There is a barn and pathways which are lined with wisteria, my favorite vine. The hanging purple flower clusters are beautiful!
The food was good back in 2007, but now they have a new chef, Lia Fallon, who produced the most amazing dishes.
After getting a tour of their herb garden, which is open to guests, we had those herbs incorporated into our sample dishes.
We began with a drink made with Vodka, lemonade and Lemonbalm, which looks and grows like mint but has a lemon taste. It was a refreshing drink while sitting on the porch overlooking the beautifully kept landscape.
Then we were treated to a Duck Summer Roll, with duck cooked rare. Almost raw, this very unique spring roll, was a treat, paired with Pellegrini Vineyard's 2007 Cabernet Franc.
We had this while touring the wine cellar with Pellegrini's chief winemaker, Tom Drozd!
Amazing, amazing!
We were given a tour of the Inn's guest rooms including the top floor suite which has access to the widow's walk. What an spectacular view! Each guest-room was decorated for a designer's showcase when the Inn first opened. The tour was given by Pam Hunt, a descendant of Jedediah Hawkins, who showed her passion for this historic building.
Our tour of the kitchen included a demonstration by chef Lia Fallon, who made a salad with rare tuna, the Tuna Nicoise. What a delicious dish and the kitchen is, yes, you guessed it, amazing!
So modern and upscale, it was a dream kitchen for any chef!
The tour ended in the new solarium, with dessert. We had the chocolate marquise with pistachio anglaise, assorted macaroons and a lemon rhubarb parfait!
Amazing, just amazing!!
Was the tour a success? You bet! Would we return for dinner and perhaps a special weekend retreat? It's already in the plans!
Was the tour a success? You bet! Would we return for dinner and perhaps a special weekend retreat? It's already in the plans!
Wednesday, June 05, 2013
Davis Deer
Be careful of the deer on Fire Island. They certainly look cute, but they do carry ticks which transmit disease. Enjoy the experience at a distance, and do NOT feed them. Hope you all enjoy Fire Island this summer in good health!
Thursday, May 30, 2013
Tavira green door with tree
Tavira green door with tree, a photo by Alida's Photos on Flickr.
This is a photo from a previous trip my huband and I took a few years ago. Our neighbor just went to Portugal, and I couldn't stop raving about how she is going to LOVE Portugal.
It is such a great country. The people were friendly and the culture was familiar and yet so unique!
If you are wondering where to go on your next trip, go to Lisbon and then the Algarve coast (southern portion of Portugal.)
This could be a door in any city in Europe.
It is in fact, Tavira, Portugal which is known for its colorful facades and tile work. This has the door and windows framed in marble. Notice the electrical wires and details in the door, as well as the design in the street paving stones, very common throughout Portugal. I like the addition of the tree.
Saturday, May 25, 2013
Memorial Day
Memorial Day is always a sad holiday for me. Although we all have barbecues to "kick-off" the summer fun, the true reason for the holiday is to remember. Remember those who have fought in our wars, especially those who have died. Thank you to all those who served!
I'm including a photo of my father-in-law, during World War II, such a young man. This is a scanned image of when he was in Europe, 1945. He survived the war to return home and raise a family. Not all servicemen and woman are so lucky. Enjoy the weekend and remember!
Monday, May 20, 2013
Sunday, May 19, 2013
Using my iPhone
It seems I use my iPhone for photos more often these days. The iPhone camera is amazingly sharp and produces very large photos. The hardest part is holding the thin "camera" steady.
We went into the city yesterday to see The Big Knife one of our Roundabout Theatre plays. It was very dramatic, with no comic relief, which put me on edge and produced feelings of anxiety and sadness. The acting by Bobby Cannavale and Richard Kind was amazing. I was impressed with their endurance for such long stretches of arguing and dramatic expressions.
It's always a treat to go into the city and see a live performance. Being Roundabout subscribers is a way to insure our seven or eight visits into the city each year.
The photo above, taken with the iPhone, is of Times Square.
Friday, May 17, 2013
sunset boat ride
sunset boat ride, a photo by Alida's Photos on Flickr.
We took a quick boat ride on the Great South Bay to watch the sunset.
It's still a little cool on the water but summer is not too far away! It was just nice to be out there in nature, to enjoy the salt air and the promise of better days to come!
Monday, May 13, 2013
sanderlings
The weather is warming up and that can only mean one thing. It's time to get over to Fire Island! The ferries are running and the beaches are not crowded. Cleanup from Sandy has been taking place all winter. Check it out soon. Start planning...Memorial Day is just two weeks away!
Monday, May 06, 2013
juno beach fishing pier
As the clouds come, so starts the raining season here in Florida. It's time to come home to Long Island. I miss my home, my friends and family. It's the place I feel most comfortable and truly feel "at home."
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