Stupor Bowl Madness

Although the Super Bowl is being played in New Jersey on Sunday, New York City seems to be having all of the fun.  Broadway has been turned in. to a giant amusement park and those of us who work in the area are amazed that this neighborhood could get even crazier.  It's only Monday, what will things be like by Friday?

Cold

On a day as chilly as today - 4 degrees in Central Park - what better way to spend a lunch hour than the ice skating rink? 

I was going to be a weather wuss and stay indoors but I was glad I made the trek, and the skate.  It was invigorating and the cold kept the crowds away. Unlike yesterday, when the temps were in the fifties, the ice was smooth and fast. 

I only fell once!

Maintenance

In Bryant Park today, despite the warm temperatures, there was someone with the thankless job of shoveling ice out of the fountain.

There are so many ways to make a living!

We started the day at 56 degrees Fahrenheit.  Tonight it is expected to get to 6 degrees.

Gnarly!

We took a walk today in Hartshorne Woods near the the Navesink River today.   A short walk through a forest that changed around every bend.  Just about everyone seemed to be out with their dogs today.

A pleasant afternoon followed by a hot coffee and pastry.  And tonight?  It is a Chinese restaurant and a movie of course.

One more before Xmas

As I left work yesterday I snapped this photo.  It was cold and rainy outside but the lobby was really the picture of warmth and shelter.  Some are lamenting the "war on Christmas" but I like that it has gotten toned down.  I am actually enjoying this season and find myself frequently humming Christmas songs.

Chestnuts roasting on an open fire...

Stone Snowman

The weather warmed up considerably today and for much of the day it was colder inside than outside. 

We ran into this little dude when we were out on a wander

I'm at the end of a week off from work.  It was quite productive.  The next week should be a gentle easing back into the work life as Tuesday and Wednesday are both company holidays. 
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Holiday Cheer

Here is one of the ways that Westfield decks out for the holiday.  A good Shabbat to all!