Friday, November 20, 2009

The Daily Show with Jon Stewart

Yesterday we trained to NYC to watch the live filming of The Daily Show with Jon Stewart. Upon arrival to the city we walked 5th Avenue in an attempt to find an inexpensive umbrella. It was windy and wet. Successfully we purchased two black umbrellas from a corner vendor and it didn't cost the arm and leg that we expected given the district we were in.

We ate lunch that was "meh," and "overpriced," as Randel so eloquently described. And the food had a lot of "snoot." Next, we went to the Museum of Modern Art. We saw Monet's waterlilied and we were turned away from the Tim Burton exhibit because only members were allowed to preview it until November 22. Boo. Guess we'll have to go back.

Randel ate a hotdog following the MoMA experience, and we walked many blocks, past Broadway, to the DSJS studio, where we waited in line for almost 3 hours. Thankfully the waiting area was covered. Kept us warm. We questioned the $1 hot dog vendors who passed by... what kind of meat was it to only be $1?

Gift-wrapped stores starting to pop-up on fifth avenue. Gearing up for the holiday season.


Tim Burton Exhibition at MoMA. Freaking Awesome archway!


The Daily Show Studio. No photos were allowed once we entered the building. They even took my keys away from me during filming because I had a multi-tool.


Waiting in line... getting slightly annoyed with someone behind me who wouldn't cover their cough.

In line; just got a ticket! Getting even MORE excited than I already was...


We were toward the front of the line and ended up with fabulous seats. The studio was very intimate and the set was brightly lit. Jon's desk was smaller than I imagined.


We laughed very hard and often during the show. There was a stand-up comedian who got us "warmed-up," there was loud music while we waited for the show to begin, Jon took some questions before the show began, and the musical guest was Jacks Mannequin. We were given free DVD's as we left the show, and thankfully, they returned my keys. A truly wonderful experience.

Dinner was amazing. Best fries we've ever had. Ate at Agua Dulce on 9th Avenue. We strongly recommend.

Broadway. This is for you, Randee.

Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Fridge Kitties

I had Nana on speaker phone and the cat was intrigued. I was standing at the sink and so the cat jumped up on the refrigerator to get the best vantage point??

Saturday, November 14, 2009

Now you See Him....

video

Wednesday, November 11, 2009

New York, New York

Not sure how safe this "Emergency Boiler" actually is.


Randel is skeptical of this work of art...

...this, however, needs to be in our home.


Skipping toward the print fair. This is currently one of my favorite photos.

Rockafeller Center

Sometimes we are cute... this might be one of those times.

Saturday, November 7, 2009

Wild Turkey in Connecticut

Randel: a cold-weather ninja

Kathryn: Not a ninja

As we drove away from the ferry dock in Bridgeport we found this turkey. We hope the factory on the other side of the fence was not ButterBall.

Greenwich, CT. So much cuter than Long Island.

The leaf lion waits for it's prey...

Prey.

The reason we ventured to Greenwich. Yuji!

Monday, November 2, 2009

Lawn Kitties

Carving with Eric, Angela, Noah, and Hollie via Skype

finished products on freshly swept porch


The yards and streets are filled with leaves this time of year. I love the feel and sound of crunchy leaves under my feet. We brought out the cat to share Autumn with her. She tried to eat the leaves. Every time I exposed grass for her she sat in it... and continued to eat leaves.

Sunday, November 1, 2009

Olde Hallows Eve

Sage Monkey Kathryn and Monk Randel embarked on a Halloween Journey last evening with a Zombie, Rainbow Brite, The Count (Sesame Street), a Freudian Slip, an FBI Reject (FCI), and various other characters. The Monk's outfit was fashinoned from bed sheets and pillow cases. Everyone was impressed that he shaved his head for the occasion. As for me, my monkey dancing made people laugh.

My Dad would be proud :)


Pretending to be a Bear for Julianne, who has always wanted to hug a bear, against Jeremy's better judgment.

Happy Halloween :)