Watching the World Cup on Avenue B near 13th Street.
Sunday, June 27, 2010
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Wow, that is an awesome shot.
ReplyDeleteI live a block away, and that's a very common sight in front of that particular Candy Store. Usually, there's a bigger group of folks though.
ReplyDeleteThe normal routine goes something like this: Orange Con Ed style parking cones are set out to block off several parking spots in front of the store, a card table or two is then set up in those spaces, and finally a half dozen or so chairs are set up around them. What follows next is the best part. You get to witness a rousing neighborhood game of dominos being played right there in the street!
It's a sight reminiscent of what we'd see in a real old time New York City neighborhood of years gone by. But unfortunately, not so much any more. From the perspective of community and nostalgia, it's really a very nice sight to see!
Unless of course, you just happen to be the guy that wants one of those parking spots...
Thanks, Patrick.... you're right... I like seeing neighbors congregate here talking about the news of the day, etc. I had walked by earlier and there were more people watching...but once it was clear that Argentina would win, a few people drifted away...
ReplyDeletelovely shot. see, now, that's the ev
ReplyDelete(i'm 'borrowing this, btw, for tomorrow)
Indeed! Thanks, Esquared...
ReplyDeleteI remember when chickens used to wake me up from that corner!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shot, great work!
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