PhilDernerJr
2010-09-06, 09:24 PM
The lady and I decided to go for an urban hike today. Both of our cars went mechanical, so we slung on some cameras and went through Whitestone to take it all in. (these photos are both by me and Mel)
http://www.nycaviation.com/hosting/laborday2010-01.jpg
The back of my favorite gas station...which actually has an impressive beer selection, and are incredibly friendly...
http://www.nycaviation.com/hosting/laborday2010-02.jpg
And this is where that station is...
http://www.nycaviation.com/hosting/laborday2010-04.jpg
This is where I go to play handball whenever I get a chance...
http://www.nycaviation.com/hosting/laborday2010-08.jpg
Gelato choices at La Dolce Via, a frozen bakery on 150th Street. Some amazing flavors, and a great cafe-style place to hang out with outdoor seating...
http://www.nycaviation.com/hosting/laborday2010-22.jpg
She's enjoying rainbow cookie and mixed berry gelato. Note her R-strap, which is an incredibly comfortable and adjustable way to carry a camera...
http://www.nycaviation.com/hosting/laborday2010-26.jpg
SkyTypers were out in force, urging people to buy US Open tickets...
http://www.nycaviation.com/hosting/laborday2010-27.jpg
This amazing truck was parked behind a Dunkin Donuts. Vintage Growler!
http://www.nycaviation.com/hosting/laborday2010-30.jpg
Old Glory in all her glory...
http://www.nycaviation.com/hosting/laborday2010-34.jpg
The new Lemon Ice King of Corona...in Whitestone. Huh? No outdoor serving.
http://www.nycaviation.com/hosting/laborday2010-35.jpg
Me...
http://www.nycaviation.com/hosting/laborday2010-38.jpg
Some guy that begged us to take a photo of him as we passed, who then told us to not show the cops. Annoying, but here are your 15 minutes, buddy...
http://www.nycaviation.com/hosting/laborday2010-40.jpg
Hidden away in Whitestone is an armory, where some NY State Guard hangs out with a bunch of humvees. It used to be part of Fort Totten...
http://www.nycaviation.com/hosting/laborday2010-41.jpg
http://www.nycaviation.com/hosting/laborday2010-46.jpg
http://www.nycaviation.com/hosting/laborday2010-01.jpg
The back of my favorite gas station...which actually has an impressive beer selection, and are incredibly friendly...
http://www.nycaviation.com/hosting/laborday2010-02.jpg
And this is where that station is...
http://www.nycaviation.com/hosting/laborday2010-04.jpg
This is where I go to play handball whenever I get a chance...
http://www.nycaviation.com/hosting/laborday2010-08.jpg
Gelato choices at La Dolce Via, a frozen bakery on 150th Street. Some amazing flavors, and a great cafe-style place to hang out with outdoor seating...
http://www.nycaviation.com/hosting/laborday2010-22.jpg
She's enjoying rainbow cookie and mixed berry gelato. Note her R-strap, which is an incredibly comfortable and adjustable way to carry a camera...
http://www.nycaviation.com/hosting/laborday2010-26.jpg
SkyTypers were out in force, urging people to buy US Open tickets...
http://www.nycaviation.com/hosting/laborday2010-27.jpg
This amazing truck was parked behind a Dunkin Donuts. Vintage Growler!
http://www.nycaviation.com/hosting/laborday2010-30.jpg
Old Glory in all her glory...
http://www.nycaviation.com/hosting/laborday2010-34.jpg
The new Lemon Ice King of Corona...in Whitestone. Huh? No outdoor serving.
http://www.nycaviation.com/hosting/laborday2010-35.jpg
Me...
http://www.nycaviation.com/hosting/laborday2010-38.jpg
Some guy that begged us to take a photo of him as we passed, who then told us to not show the cops. Annoying, but here are your 15 minutes, buddy...
http://www.nycaviation.com/hosting/laborday2010-40.jpg
Hidden away in Whitestone is an armory, where some NY State Guard hangs out with a bunch of humvees. It used to be part of Fort Totten...
http://www.nycaviation.com/hosting/laborday2010-41.jpg
http://www.nycaviation.com/hosting/laborday2010-46.jpg