And he said he didn't think he got good shots...

17 years ago

My DH works on a construction site on New York's Central Park West, right near Columbus Circle. The building is a super luxury residence building, and Denzel and Sting already have purchased apartments there, from what I hear, in the vicinity of 30 million smackeroos. Here's a poor man's view from the 38th floor, the top floor of the building.

And, he said he didn't think he got good shots! Select the image size to "original" underneath the first image and enjoy! As usual, there are a bunch. At the end are a few of DH's friends and a fresh faced new apprentice. DH had to move some machinery and materials out of the way to take these shots, but he knew he had to because I was expecting great shots!! Enjoy Central Park in the fall.

Here is a link that might be useful: Autumn in New York...........

Sort by:Oldest

Comments (15)

carla17
17 years ago
Susan, these are wonderful! I enjoy seeing the whole apple and they could be postcards. Please tell your husband I think he did a great job.

Carla
youngquinn_gw
17 years ago
Central Park West right near Columbus Circle did you say? Yhat brings back lovely memories, I know it well LOL (I never thought Id say that)
The shots are fantastic Susan, what a perk of the job!! My congrats to your DH
Related Discussions
No more BUGS he said!
Q
Comments (22)
Hey I know this will blow ya'lls mind but I have lady bugs in my bedroom where I have a few brugs. These suckers have no bugs on them whatsoever other than the ladybugs once in awhile. However I have about 30 brugs on the bar under a grow light and those things stay infested with those little clear whitebugs. I suspect that the lady bugs are eatting the ones in the bedroom. Where as there are none in the kitchen area. Maybe I should take some in there and put them on the brugs. It would probably be safer than spraying once a week. Of course if I removed the leaves there would be fewer bugs too. Why didn't someone let me know just how many bugs we were talking about when growing these things inside? I may have put them all in the greenhouse instead of just a few of them. A little over a month ago the ladybugs where in swarms here around my house. You couldn't go outside without being attacked by them. They were flying everywhere, and it was like something from a horror movie. You sure didn't want to open your mouth while you where out there with them. LOL Anyway I don't know how they got into the bedroom but I thought what the heck, I'll just let them stay. It's actually the guest room anyway. Low and behold the ladybugs are now my guest and the brugs seem to be enjoying having them around. (grin). I can take some pictures of them but I don't know how to put them on the web. Don't bother with trying to tell me how, I'm old and it's more trouble than it's worth. Happy Gardening Marian
...See More
I saw him he's back yes he is
Q
Comments (5)
He's a handsome boy. I have two african leopard tortoises that have a pen outside for when it gets warm enough. when in can figure it out, I will post picture of the boys.
...See More
How do I tell painter I see where he primed, and didn't add paint
Q
Comments (3)
Oopsie, I plan on talking to him. Because I have seen his temper I'm afraid of what he may do, not sure why? When he let me know that the wood grain was going to show thru in the front of the cabinets, said how that wasn't included in the sanding and spackling, I agreed to give him 200 extra, even though DH and I knew it was included, wanted it done right. When he let me know his estimate for painting skylight, sofit and walls didn't include ceiling, he thought it was going to be another extra. Who would expect a job with (new lighting,under counter lighting, granite counertops, carpentry, crown molding, floor, added pull outs, new appliences)not to have ceiling painted? At this point I just want to pay him for what he has done and get him out of my house. If I have to stay home with him while he paints the inside frame with 2 coats of paint, I will sit in the kitchen and watch. Is there anyway of me telling if he did the agreed on 2 coats of paint on the front part of my cabinets? Since he told me several times it wasn't necessary to give 2 coats of paint, I feel he didn't do it,even though he said he did, obviously I don't trust him any more. When he paints the frames he will have to cover my granite, and will also have to take the doors off (inside hindges), do I tell him this, or assume he will do this the proper way? I'm afraid the quality of this work won't be the same, which is why I ageed to the price he gave me. My mistake was looking at his own house as an example of his work, in my home he cut as many corners as he could, in his own home he cut no corners. He has also told me several times that for the "money I paid him and for my doors I could have had a new kitchen", till I asked him never to say that again. He has made other comments, which have done what they are suppose to do, shut me up and get me out of the kitchen! Thanks in advance for your help.
...See More
Contractor dispute. No docs. He said/she said. How would you handle?
Q
Comments (22)
Dovetail drawers are a common standard component in cabinet construction. The cab sub orders them from a supplier. It's no problem. Most mid grade and up cabinet drawers come with dovetail box construction. Another common drawer component is Blumotion slides possibly with soft close. Talking to the sub before he gives a quote about these is a normal practice. A specific type of lazy susan is the same. This is locking down components that affect the construction. Once the sub knows these parts are part of the project he can determine his costs and give the GC a price for the number of cabinets this particular job requires him to supply. The same applies to different door styles and wood varieties, paint finishes or other finishing affects. I'm sure you picked those too. There is no standard price because every kitchen has a different number of cabinets of different types. One kitchen can have $3k in cabs and the next $10k. That's why the cab sub is there before the contract price is presented. You told him what you wanted. He told the GC what his part of the job would cost. The GC figured his total cost and profit and gave you a price. You accepted his offer. That's all you owe. The sub is trying to overcharge the GC. He needs to go back to the sub for a refund. Which is probably something he has a lot of power to do because the sub has worked with him and wants to continue working with him on future jobs. Stand firm. Don't accept his verbiage about not making any money. He's making a healthy amount for his work. Next time you work with him require a complete list of specs as part of his contract offer. Write in any changes in pen before you sign. They supersede printed provisions and are controlling when the contract is signed.
...See More
onewheeler
17 years ago
Beautiful pics Susan, your DH did a great job, looks as if you have some competition in the picture taking category, LOL.
catkim
17 years ago
What a fine bird's eye view! He really captured the city and park beautifully. I envy your fall colors. Carla is right, they could be postcards.
moodyblue
17 years ago
OMG - Awesome!! - Now who IS the photographer here! JK (just kidding) It looks like you are two peas in a pod - both very talented people. Love your pictures. These two are absolutely fabulous.

I honestly do not know what the abbreviation DH stands for. On a British Garden board, OH means other half, so I am assuming that it is something like that. :) I have seen it used several times here. Hopefully, somebody will explain. Thanks!
Pauline - Vancouver Island
melva
17 years ago
DH can be a number of things...darling husband, darn husband, da** husband,...you get the idea?
Molineux
17 years ago
A luxury apartment overlooking Central Park in New York City.

Well it doesn't get any more fabulous than that.
starshadow
17 years ago
susan, those are stunning!

--the starkness of the buildings and the lighting on them--contrasted with the lush color of the trees is breathtaking!

thanks again for sharing your photos!

pat
PRO
Susan Serra
Original Author
17 years ago
I'm so glad you're enjoying them! Next will be shots when it snows, I think those will be really great too. I can't remember the last time he took a picture, and he did so well, giving me a run for my money, that's for sure.
kathwhit
17 years ago
Susan,
I have to add my praise for your hubby's photos. I showed all the people at work and they were awstruck. Give him a hug from me and a big thank you.
Kathy
iowa_jade
17 years ago
Your DH did good! Nice photos.

F.L.
zeffyrose
17 years ago
Wow what amazing pictures----It always amazes me when I look at all the windows and try to imagine just how many lives are tied up to those buildings---
I think I've already told you about the book "Time and Again" by Jack finney. This man goes back in time and they used The Dakota for the experiment ---I think you would love this book.

great pictures of old NYC.

Florence
User
17 years ago
KOOOOL great shots of the nice big jewel in the middle of our island. The other thing that always grabs me is the vast amount of wealth that surrounds it. Theres nothing along 5th Ave in those shots under a million repeated hundreds of times over in each of those cubes staggering.
diane_nj 6b/7a
17 years ago
Autumn in Central Park. Awesome view and colors! When I win that big MegaMillions... ;-))

Thank your DH for us Susan!
jim_east_coast_zn7
17 years ago
Susan,
Please tell dear Hubby the pictures are FABULOUS!!! The only down side is they have made me homesick ;-(.
Jim East Coast from Huntington

And he said he didn't think he got good shots...

Comments (15)

carla17

youngquinn_gw

Related Discussions

onewheeler

catkim

moodyblue

melva

Molineux

starshadow

Susan Serra
Original Author

kathwhit

iowa_jade

zeffyrose

User

diane_nj 6b/7a

jim_east_coast_zn7

COMPANY

BUSINESS SERVICES

GET HELP

CONNECT WITH US

And he said he didn't think he got good shots...

Comments (15)

Related Discussions

Susan SerraOriginal Author

COMPANY

BUSINESS SERVICES

GET HELP

CONNECT WITH US

Susan Serra
Original Author