Sunday, August 29 - It was the end of summer, and the republicans came to NYC...

The last weekend in August was perfect. Hot in a good way. We spent that Sunday hanging out in the city...rollerblading in Central Park, watching the bewildered midwestern delegates and conversating with cute cops.

The republicans were in town!!! And we were there to welcome them.

Not very flattering for Father Bush...to make matters worse there was a wardrobe malfunction!

The marquee says, "awe-inspiring...a gorgeous, gasp-inducing spectacle"

...and a sexy French camera man to capture it all on film. quoi d'autre?

Bikes awaiting action...

... neatly lined up on 5th Avenue

...and more as we approach Times Square.

Republicans in NYC = Everywhere you look: cute cops...

and more cute cops...

and more cute cops.

Jordan & Cathleen - Sunday in the park...roller dancing

Roller babes Jordan & Cathleen

Pat, Jord, Cat and Lor...the roller posse.

Cat & Pat...the amazing race awaits.

Skater Cat

Pat & Cat - Can we pass as republicans? I think not.

Cat, Jord, and Lor.... Where republicans reside...an elephant topiary and yellow roses.

Jordan's apple - Matisse inspired

Pat's big apple - Green but not sour.

Saturday, August 28 - Island Beach - perfect on a late summer Saturday.

After a wonderful lunch at L'escale, took the last boat out and back.

Colleen and Dad...just in time for the last boat out.

After a late lunch at L'escale, Nick awaits the arrival of "The Islander".

Indian Harbor Yacht Club in passing

Patriotic Fantasy House - as seen from the beach boat

Friday, August 27 - The Hill Top - A cozy westchester tavern

We spend lots of time there. Eating, drinking and hanging out.

Welcome to the Hill Top...established shortly after the turn of the last century.

Cathleen pours a Chard...

Jordan - Cute but psycho

Lori & Jordan the Hilltop Honeys

Pat in a cozy booth at ye olde Hilltop.

Friday, August 20 - Poetry in Sleepy Hollow

Once a month there's an open mike poetry reading...

Lori - At Applebys after a sucessful (mostly) reading.

Jordan - Hair down = better poetry

Jordan - Maybe if I give them a Paris Hilton look, they'll like my poem.

Jordan - Wrote her poem in the car on the way over.

Lori - Ready to face the audience?

Lori - getting psyched to recite