mikeyank
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Today was another spectacular day and I was out in the park taking it all in and getting a great walk in too. 
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mikeyank
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Today is a spectacular day, sunny, breezy and cool. It’s hard to remember how hot and humid and uncomfortable last week was. I know it’s only August 13th and we could have plenty more of the icky hot weather, but for today it feels real nice being out & about. I’m heading into Manhattan later to meet a friend on the Upper Westside to go to a museum and have dinner. I wish everyone a Happy Tuesday!!!
mikeyank
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I did go to The New York Historical Society on Central Park West yesterday. It is across the street from The Museum of Natural History. I discovered that the society was founded in 1804 as New York's first museum. There was a very interesting collection of things about New York City and the United States, I intend to go back at some point by myself where I can spend more time. From West 76th Street I could see down to 59th Street and “Billionaire’s Row” with the pencil thin sky scrapers that can be seen throughout the lower portion of Central Park. Here are a few pics I took while waiting for my friend to arrive.
mikeyank
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Today I rested most of the day, slept unusually late for me on non work days. But when I went out in the afternoon, this tree or plant really fascinated me. It’s kind of unusual, and I wondered if any botanists can identify what it is? Sure is pretty though. 
Today I rested most of the day, slept unusually late for me on non work days. But when I went out in the afternoon, this tree or plant really fascinated me. It’s kind of unusual, and I wondered if any botanists can identify what it is? Sure is pretty though.
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It may be a PeeGee Hydrangea according to my GoogleFu...
mikeyank
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Thanks Chac. I googled it and that seems to be it. I noticed a few more bushes of them in the neighborhood today. They are different but very pretty.
trebligon
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Yesterday I worked the security desk from 7am to 11pm. I got home, fell asleep around 1am, and slept til 12pm. And one of my college friends is dropping out. No point to what I'm saying. Just whining.
trebligon
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Security. Always hiring.
Well that will be a nice overtime paycheck! (Hopefully!)
How's everyone's week been? I've been enjoying the cooler weather, it's been absolutely gorgeous at night for sleeping 
Work has been a challenge this week, I've had multiple projects coming due and a few escalated issues that are proving to be quite the challenge to get figured out and fixed. But next week is v-a-c-a-tion! No plans to go anywhere, but I do plan on relaxing and watching some TV to unwind. I've been feeling a bit frazzled lately, but I think that is because I am going from like 630 am to 9 ish PM before I get to finally just sit and relax.
Hope everyone has an amazing week!
Work has been a challenge this week, I've had multiple projects coming due and a few escalated issues that are proving to be quite the challenge to get figured out and fixed. But next week is v-a-c-a-tion! No plans to go anywhere, but I do plan on relaxing and watching some TV to unwind. I've been feeling a bit frazzled lately, but I think that is because I am going from like 630 am to 9 ish PM before I get to finally just sit and relax.
Hope everyone has an amazing week!
trebligon
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Pleasant weather-wise. Getting antsy about my student loan still not processed. School starts next Tuesday! So summer vacation is almost over. Mind-boggling to think of it that way, even three semesters in.
TouchKrazy
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It's been nice and hot here in So Calif. not looking forward to my electric bill the ac been running 24/7.How's everyone's week been? I've been enjoying the cooler weather, it's been absolutely gorgeous at night for sleeping
Work has been a challenge this week, I've had multiple projects coming due and a few escalated issues that are proving to be quite the challenge to get figured out and fixed. But next week is v-a-c-a-tion! No plans to go anywhere, but I do plan on relaxing and watching some TV to unwind. I've been feeling a bit frazzled lately, but I think that is because I am going from like 630 am to 9 ish PM before I get to finally just sit and relax.
Hope everyone has an amazing week!
Sounds like you and Treb put in some long hours, enjoy your time off next week!
mikeyank
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How's everyone's week been? I've been enjoying the cooler weather, it's been absolutely gorgeous at night for sleeping
Work has been a challenge this week, I've had multiple projects coming due and a few escalated issues that are proving to be quite the challenge to get figured out and fixed. But next week is v-a-c-a-tion! No plans to go anywhere, but I do plan on relaxing and watching some TV to unwind. I've been feeling a bit frazzled lately, but I think that is because I am going from like 630 am to 9 ish PM before I get to finally just sit and relax.
Hope everyone has an amazing week!
I’m enjoying the cooler weather in the northeast too. This is busy season at my part time job and I’m working four days instead of two. But it feels good being productive and in a few weeks it’s back to my regular schedule.
Thank you Chac and Treb for not giving up on this forum. It’s a shell of what it once was, but you guys are very cool for your contributions. I for one am very appreciative.
mikeyank
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One quick pic before work on a cool sunny morning!
My nights rant is about skunks. Why did our creator (call it God, evolution or whatever makes you happy LOL) decide to create an animal that smells so damn foul?? 
. It's so bad I can taste it. I'm guessing one of the coyotes or neighborhood dogs got a bit too close 
. It's so bad I can taste it. I'm guessing one of the coyotes or neighborhood dogs got a bit too close
mikeyank
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I’ve lived in New York City my whole life but only saw a handful of Broadway shows until the last couple of years. Yesterday afternoon I saw Back to the Future and it was terrific fun. I was also surprised how packed Times Square was mostly with tourists on a sunny warm Sunday in August. It was a good day.
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I’ve lived in New York City my whole life but only saw a handful of Broadway shows until the last couple of years. Yesterday afternoon I saw Back to the Future and it was terrific fun. I was also surprised how packed Times Square was mostly with tourists on a sunny warm Sunday in August. It was a good day.
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Crazy. I have been to NY many times but not for like 25 years. I bet it has changed a lot.
mikeyank
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That’s an interesting question if NYC has changed significantly over the past 25 years. To me a native New Yorker who has lived here my whole life, I don’t see radical changes. But I suppose it has changed of course since 9-11 and during the Pandemic shut down in 2020-2021, Manhattan became a ghost town. But now there are more tourists than ever before and new building going up every day, so I guess it has changed but in my opinion mainly for the better!
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