Author Archives: Father M
Day one at sea
Quite a magnificent ship I must say. After breakfast in the sumptuous Kings Court buffet, I took a wander around the lower decks before the crowds set in. This was as close to the water as I chose to look
Day one at sea
Quite a magnificent ship I must say. After breakfast in the sumptuous Kings Court buffet, I took a wander around the lower decks before the crowds set in. This was as close to the water as I chose to look
Bon Voyage, in the rain
It had rained overnight and remained slightly drizzly as I took leave of Manhattan and headed to the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal to board the Queen Mary 2. I have been advised that I am not on a cruise. I’m on
Bon Voyage, in the rain
It had rained overnight and remained slightly drizzly as I took leave of Manhattan and headed to the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal to board the Queen Mary 2. I have been advised that I am not on a cruise. I’m on
Water tanks – a study
I have no ida why I have a fascination with roof-top tanks in New York, but I do so here are some.
Water tanks – a study
I have no ida why I have a fascination with roof-top tanks in New York, but I do so here are some.
Wrap up NYC
I have not been so well during my visit (man ‘flu) so I haven’t been posting regularly whilst repairing my health. Feeling better I ventured yesterday to the Frances Tavern in the financial district (Broad and Pearl Sts). The building
Wrap up NYC
I have not been so well during my visit (man ‘flu) so I haven’t been posting regularly whilst repairing my health. Feeling better I ventured yesterday to the Frances Tavern in the financial district (Broad and Pearl Sts). The building
Moving on and up
Much as I like my penthouse suite – did you see my dining room and dressing room: I noticed the debit had come through on my credit card for two night’s accommodation and the Australian dollar has fallen so low
Moving on and up
Much as I like my penthouse suite – did you see my dining room and dressing room: I noticed the debit had come through on my credit card for two night’s accommodation and the Australian dollar has fallen so low
Four Seasons
Not Vivaldi, nor the Hotel , but the restaurant. It is no longer located in the Seagram building (huge disappointment) – see my posts referencing this mid-century icon in Rothko and Red, however it remains “the epitome of urbanity” (according
Four Seasons
Not Vivaldi, nor the Hotel , but the restaurant. It is no longer located in the Seagram building (huge disappointment) – see my posts referencing this mid-century icon in Rothko and Red, however it remains “the epitome of urbanity” (according
Macy’s maketh the man
I needed some new clothes as I was too lazy to pack any and only brought a dinner suit. So, still wearing my aeroplane clothes, I went shopping, Midtown. I have never had a 29 inch waist (I wish but
Macy’s maketh the man
I needed some new clothes as I was too lazy to pack any and only brought a dinner suit. So, still wearing my aeroplane clothes, I went shopping, Midtown. I have never had a 29 inch waist (I wish but
Presidential Palace
Despite a large police presence and concrete bollards around the whole block, I managed these snaps of Trump Tower (without arrest – so far). Bollards surround Tiffany’s, which is next door. In the photo above and below, you can see
Presidential Palace
Despite a large police presence and concrete bollards around the whole block, I managed these snaps of Trump Tower (without arrest – so far). Bollards surround Tiffany’s, which is next door. In the photo above and below, you can see
The Solow Building
This is my second favourite building, though there are some new challengers. I find it very striking. I love the open courtyard spaces. And artwork. But they reserve their tights to the land so it’s not public space.
The Solow Building
This is my second favourite building, though there are some new challengers. I find it very striking. I love the open courtyard spaces. And artwork. But they reserve their tights to the land so it’s not public space.
‘Straight White Men’
The centrepiece of this set is a couch for three, besieged by a father and his three adult sons. I honestly couldn’t see four grown men wanting to all squeeze in there together. That piece of direction may have stemmed
‘Straight White Men’
The centrepiece of this set is a couch for three, besieged by a father and his three adult sons. I honestly couldn’t see four grown men wanting to all squeeze in there together. That piece of direction may have stemmed
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