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View from Hotel room, Manhattan

Friday, May 9th, 2008

It’s tiny – but it’s home. And opposite the local police station. Some views from our apartment window.

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Lavern Baker headstone plaque, dedication 4 May, Queens, New York

Friday, May 9th, 2008

We’ve already reported on our memorable attendance at the ceremony in Queens, New York, on Sunday 4th May to dedicate a plaque to the late rhythm-and-blues singer, Lavern Baker, who is buried in a (hitherto) unmarked grave at Maple Grove cemetery. Well, here are a few photos from the event.

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Barry at the ‘Walk Of Fame’ with Thelonious Monk star, Hollywood

Friday, May 9th, 2008
Barry with Walk Of Fame Thelonious Monk Star - Hollywood

Hannah and her cool New York jumper

Friday, May 9th, 2008
Hannah and her cool New York jumper

Kathy and Joan off to the theatre – Gypsy (Gypsy Rose Lee)

Friday, May 9th, 2008
Kathy and Joan off to the theatre - Gypsy (Gypse Rose Lee)

Joey and one of those beautiful New York pizzas

Friday, May 9th, 2008
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the lovely banana splits near Battery Park in New York – Gus was our wonderful waiter

Friday, May 9th, 2008
Beautiful banana splits

that Hollywood sign – our first snap to get on to the site since we’ve left home

Friday, May 9th, 2008
Hollywood

The Urban/Rap/Hip Hop side of NYC. (By Joey)

Friday, May 9th, 2008
From wat i thought NYC clothes were like i thought thug life belts, baggy jeenes, tupac bandanas and G-Unit jumpers, but instead every clothes shop that isnt one which just sells t-shirts which say i love new york have clothes ... [Continue reading this entry]

Shops

Tuesday, May 6th, 2008
The shops here are very disappointing the Manhattan Mall is smaller then the mall in Civic and there aren't many music shops in all of new york (except this one place which is three stories high!!!!!)!!!!!! Also the streets are ... [Continue reading this entry]