Ever since Kara came to town two lovely events have become a tradition, one is Kara joining us Thanksgiving weekend, the other is Paul and Kara's visit with us my birthday weekend. This has happened at least five years in a row. Paul would likely have a true count. This year the February visit was enhanced by Kay's presence! I can't begin to tell you how much fun and warmth we experienced, hiking in freezing wind and snow (yes, that was fun too, we'd dressed for it), making lots of good food together, games in front of a fire and more. Kay, Amy and I enjoyed doing some photo editing getting tips from the pro, Amy. A week or so later Paul treated us to a great brunch on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, in the 90s I think. Kara recommended the spot and she'd picked well. Then we went to Midtown to pick up tickets to see a concert at Town Hall by the
Takács String Quartet. Between getting the tickets and the concert we had a little time to kill in Times Square. Here are a few photos...
Nick drove out in time for some games and pizza.
Brunch
Mom, I thought you might get a kick out these light fixtures, colanders!
This is a photo from Times Square with an ice heart from Valentine's Day. The second one is a shot of the ice up close from the other side back lit by the sun.
A photo of the final bow. I figured the concert was over anyway and I used no flash. The concert was delightful -- thanks Paul, more memories.
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Mark, a very nice writeup and pictures. Since we saw the Takacs Quartet together, I've been playing some Haydn quartets from a CD you gave me many years ago. It makes stripping wall paper and painting go a bit easier. This year was Kara and my sixth year with you and Amy in February. However, the first year Kara and I only made it to Bayside for an afternoon / dinner out together. All the rest have involved Cutchogue. Thanks for the post!
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