Comments for suns along the Mohawk

Comment on paying attention to the Western Gateway Bridge by David Giacalone

David Giacalone — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 06:44:16 +0000

Thanks for your anecdote, Helen. I think there is a version of the bridge collapse story in the article that is linked above in this posting, “Bridging the Mohawk.”

I’d like to see a photo of the white sand and swimming spot. I’m going to see if I can find one.

Comment on paying attention to the Western Gateway Bridge by Helen Witts

Helen Witts — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 06:08:27 +0000

Here is a tale you could add to your story. When the bridge was being built the concert let go and fell into the river. Many workers were injured. One man is still buried in the concert.
My dad had a garden below the bridge, he ran for his life or he would been buried.
Also past the bridge going toward Lock 8, the water went around toward Jumping Jack, around the circle was a beautiful swimming spot with white sand. Anyone who had boat transporation on a hot summer day would be there.

Comment on Stockade riverfront seen from Western Gateway Bridge by David Giacalone

David Giacalone — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:50:45 +0000

I’m thankful for thoughtful friends and weblog fans like you, Beverly. Haven’t seen you around the ‘hood in ages. I hope I will before T-day.

Meanwhile, a nip at 9:15 in the morning sounds rather adventurous.

Comment on Stockade riverfront seen from Western Gateway Bridge by Beverly

Beverly — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:15:15 +0000

Lovely way to start a nippy fall morning.
Happy Thanksgiving!

Comment on paying attention to the Western Gateway Bridge by Rain

Rain — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:37:53 +0000

I think it is more that the 6 to 8 feet tall grasses are dying and matted down giving the view of the middle section of the WGB. If you look at the Isle from the bridge, you won’t see trees in the middle, but just the matted down tall grasses.

Last fall (2008) my friend Lynne Jonell (author of the Emmy middle reader series) borrowed my canoe to paddle out to the Isle of the Cayugas. She was doing research for her next book which will be set in Schenectady and should come out in 2010. She told me that the island is mostly tall grasses. I was very impressed that an author of children’s books who lives in the mid West would put so much work into researching the background for a children’s book.

Comment on a sunset without Pete Polachek by David Giacalone

David Giacalone — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 04:52:39 +0000

Tiffany, you are most welcome. Thank you for taking the time to leave your comment. I’m looking forward to seeing the art collection. My very best wishes to you and your family.

Comment on a sunset without Pete Polachek by tiffany brace

tiffany brace — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 03:34:45 +0000

First and formost I would really like to thank everyone for all their kind words in this very difficult time. I not only lost my father, but my hero and my bestfriend. Along with my sister Emily, my father Pete Polachek left behind a beautiful art collection that I plan on showcasing this coming spring 2010 in the stockade. I will post the date and location early next year. Thank you all! Very soon I plan on posting a date. thank you, Tiffany Brace

Comment on a blue heron on a gray Saturday on the Mohawk by David Giacalone

David Giacalone — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:52:28 +0000

Hi, Connie. You are very welcome. This might be the bird that seems to spend a lot of time on the Isle of the Cayugas. Maybe it wanted to see its domain from a different perspective.

Comment on a blue heron on a gray Saturday on the Mohawk by Connie

Connie — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:29:17 +0000

Thank you. I see them across the river from time to time and always enjoy all the beautiful wildlife in our neighborhood.

Comment on giant jack-o-lantern haunts Riverside Park by David Giacalone

David Giacalone — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:19:25 +0000

Are you sure you want to be booing a giant, floating pumpkin? Risky move, BE.