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New York Shitty Day Ender: A Very Greenpoint Father’s Day
I will end today’s offerings with the above photograph of a father, his daughter and niece enjoying the view of Manhattan from the end of Java Street. As with most things in life, it was not so much the destination as the manner in which they got there that was interesting. You see, today this proud father taught his daughter (who can be seen at left) how to ride a bike. On West Street.
Wearing a “My Dad Rocks” t-shirt, a grimace fueled by determination and training wheels she gradually got the hang of it. Albeit in fits and starts. That’s when dad decided to up the ante; he took her to Java Street.
Many of you might or might not recall that the western end of Java Street is paved with cobble stones. This can be very challenging terrain to tread upon, much less operate a bicycle on. Especially for a novice. But they raise them tough in Greenpoint. And so with a shout of encouragement from dear old dad:
If you can ride across this you can ride across anything!
and one minor “spill” notwithstanding— she did!
Miss Heather
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2 Comments on New York Shitty Day Ender: A Very Greenpoint Father’s Day
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bitchcakes on
Mon, 22nd Jun 2009 7:48 pm
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red_kira on
Tue, 23rd Jun 2009 12:32 pm
That’s so sweet! Happy Father’s Day to all the dads out there!
How freakin’ fabulous. I remember that view fondly. Used to live on Freeman Street, also on Norman Avenue over by the precinct, and on Greenpoint Avenue. What a fantastic neighborhood. What a great place to learn to ride a bike. > sniffle <
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