Happy New Year!

Happy New Year!, originally uploaded by Alida's Photos.

Happy New Year!

Wishing everyone a happy, healthy 2010.... may the next decade bring peace to our troubled world, and help to all those who need it.............

Last day in 2009

river snow, originally uploaded by Alida's Photos.

Snow on the last day in 2009.
Just north of the bridge in Sayville, the water's surface is beginning to freeze and a light snow covered the branches.

branches

branches, originally uploaded by Alida's Photos.

last snow

last snow, originally uploaded by Alida's Photos.

Merry Christmas, Happy New Year!

merry christmas cartoon, originally uploaded by Alida's Photos.

Merry Christmas, Happy New Year!
May you have a healthy and happy new year for 2010!

Long Island Snowstorm 2009

Long Island Snowstorm 2009, originally uploaded by Alida's Photos.

The wind made drifts that reached the window ledges!

Long Island Snowstorm 2009

Long Island snowstorm 2009, originally uploaded by Alida's Photos.

Yes, we did get snow...lots of it!

Snow on its way!

Too cold to to get out..., originally uploaded by Alida's Photos.

Does the media make too much of the snow? Sometimes I think they do. I haven't seen a snowflake yet today, but I'm sure it's on its way.
The question is,"How terrible, (or windy, or deep) will this snowstorm be?"
Stay tuned.........

The rush is on...

Seasons Greetings!, originally uploaded by Alida's Photos.

It's a cold and windy day here on Long Island, but the rush is on to complete the holiday shopping. I have a few more things to buy, but most of the gifts, I bought on the internet.

imagine for John Lennon

imagine, originally uploaded by Alida's Photos.

Central Park

Realistic German Art

German Art, originally uploaded by Alida's Photos.

German Art

At the Milwaukee Art Museum, Wisconsin

I like the more realistic art from this period. To me it looks more like a photograph, so maybe that's why I'm drawn to that style of painting.

I just don't get some of the modern art. I'm not impressed if it looks like something I could have done.

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Milwaukee Museum of Art

milwaukee museum of art, originally uploaded by Alida's Photos.

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My husband and I went to Milwaukee this weekend to visit family and got to see some of the attractions.

Here is the Milwaukee Art Museum situated right on Lake Michigan. It's a beautiful site and now a symbol for Milwaukee.

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Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Quadracci Pavilion, designed by Santiago Calatrava

"The structure contains a movable, wing-like brise soleil which opens up for a wingspan of 217 feet during the day, folding over the tall, arched structure at night or during inclement weather. The brise soleil has since become a symbol for the city of Milwaukee.

The structure contains a movable, wing-like brise soleil which opens up for a wingspan of 217 feet during the day, folding over the tall, arched structure at night or during inclement weather. The brise soleil has since become a symbol for the city of Milwaukee."

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bubble man

bubble man, originally uploaded by Alida's Photos.

The most interesting event in Central Park at the Bethesda Fountain...

red winter berries

red winter berries, originally uploaded by Alida's Photos.

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Windy today and a sure sign that winter is here.

There were crowds out shopping while some people were still celebrating the Thanksgiving weekend holiday here on Long Island.

Me? I was in "the city" to see the Roundabout play with Carrie Fisher, "Wishful Drinking." I learned some things about Princess Leah that I didn't know, and maybe didn't really want to know. Oh well, it's always nice to be in the city this time of year.

We attempted to see the tree at Radio City but the crowds on the sidewalks, almost at a standstill, made me and my husband turn around and change directions.

There will be time to see the tree again but I'll be sure to go very early in the morning while everyone is still drinking coffee!

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Happy Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving, originally uploaded by Alida's Photos.

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

So much to be thankful for....family, friends, good food, good health and so much more!

The Patchogue Boat Parade

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Patchogue Boat Parade

Patchogue Boat Parade, originally uploaded by Alida's Photos.

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The town of Patchogue has an annual Boat Parade for the holidays. The big controversy is whether to call it a "Holiday Parade" or the "Christmas Parade." You just can't make everyone happy!

It was a nice night to watch the boats go by with spring-like weather.

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Today: Come to Cutchogue!

NWPLI Nature Photography Show

An opening reception will be held today, Saturday, November 21 from 12-3 PM.

Wine and light refreshments will be served.

Castello di Borghese is located at:

Route 48 (Sound Ave) and Alvah’s Lane

Cutchogue New York 11935

Tel. (631) 734-5111

Directions are available online at: http://www.castellodiborghese.com/directions.html

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The exhibition is on-going and will open Sunday, November 15 and will run through Saturday, December 12, 2009.

It is open to the public, free of charge, during the winery’s regular business hours.

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Dakota Hotel

Dakota Hotel, originally uploaded by Alida's Photos.

central park autumn

central park autumn, originally uploaded by Alida's Photos.

Near the Bethesda Fountain, Central Park, NYC

Went to Central Park today and it was beautiful!!
What a great day....sunny, warm and still with great fall color.