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We headed to Chicago with friends to catch the Red Sox Cubs game.
Date: 06/10/2005
We headed to Chicago with friends to catch the Red Sox Cubs game.
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The ivy comes alive when the Cubs win in '05.
Date: 06/10/2005
The ivy comes alive when the Cubs win in '05.
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The Boston players were very friendly during batting practice.
Date: 06/10/2005
The Boston players were very friendly during batting practice.
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Counting the number of Red Sox fans. I'd say at least 1/3 of the fans were cheering for the BoSox. (Actually, they look like they're checking out the ladies.)
Date: 06/10/2005
Counting the number of Red Sox fans. I'd say at least 1/3 of the fans were cheering for the BoSox. (Actually, they look like they're checking out the ladies.)
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This guy was great. He signed a ton of autographs. I couldn't find his name, and I wish I could because he was very nice.
Date: 06/10/2005
This guy was great. He signed a ton of autographs. I couldn't find his name, and I wish I could because he was very nice.
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Right field sucks! (A favorite cheer in the bleachers.) The joint was packed. Even the rooftops.
Date: 06/10/2005
Right field sucks! (A favorite cheer in the bleachers.) The joint was packed. Even the rooftops.
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Johnny Damon check out the fans. He was pretty busy in center field.
Date: 06/10/2005
Johnny Damon check out the fans. He was pretty busy in center field.
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The scoreboard says it all. Final score, 14-6 Cubs over the BoSox.
Date: 06/10/2005
The scoreboard says it all. Final score, 14-6 Cubs over the BoSox.
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Scenes from the city, starting with the river.
Date: 06/11/2005
Scenes from the city, starting with the river.
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View from the Hancock Observatory towards the East. It was a perfect day to be on a boat on the lake.
Date: 06/11/2005
View from the Hancock Observatory towards the East. It was a perfect day to be on a boat on the lake.
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View to the north. To hazy to see Wisconsin.
Date: 06/11/2005
View to the north. To hazy to see Wisconsin.
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They put me to work washing windows, 94 stories high. Guess they aren't concerned with liability issues.
Date: 06/11/2005
They put me to work washing windows, 94 stories high. Guess they aren't concerned with liability issues.
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View to the south. Love the architecture.
Date: 06/11/2005
View to the south. Love the architecture.
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Before you get on the elevator to the 94th floor, the staff takes your picture in front of a green screen. In the observatory, you can choose different backgrounds. We chose the classic skyline at night.
Date: 06/15/2005
Before you get on the elevator to the 94th floor, the staff takes your picture in front of a green screen. In the observatory, you can choose different backgrounds. We chose the classic skyline at night.
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CJ had some glass removed from her foot. This outfit it to keep her from chewing on it while it heals. Sometimes it works.
Date: 06/17/2005
CJ had some glass removed from her foot. This outfit it to keep her from chewing on it while it heals. Sometimes it works.
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As you can see, she can still reach her paws if she really wants to. But isn't she so cute?
Date: 06/17/2005
As you can see, she can still reach her paws if she really wants to. But isn't she so cute?
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The reservoir running track in Central Park.
Date: 06/18/2005
The reservoir running track in Central Park.
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It looks like these Cubs fans have been there since the last time the Yankees and Cubs played!
Date: 06/18/2005
It looks like these Cubs fans have been there since the last time the Yankees and Cubs played!
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Yankee Stadium. Even though it doesn't look very historic, it is.
Date: 06/18/2005
Yankee Stadium. Even though it doesn't look very historic, it is.
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Monument Park. We couldn't get there from our seats in the bleacher, but they have all kinds of monuments there that you can go visit before game time.
Date: 06/18/2005
Monument Park. We couldn't get there from our seats in the bleacher, but they have all kinds of monuments there that you can go visit before game time.
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Ronny Woo-Woo traveled all the way from Chicago to be here for the game.
Date: 06/18/2005
Ronny Woo-Woo traveled all the way from Chicago to be here for the game.
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This weekend was Military Appreciation Weekend at Yankee Stadium and they were also recognizing the end of the Vietnam War. In honor of both events, the US Army demonstration team, the Golden Knights, parachuted into the stadium. This is the first jumpe
Date: 06/18/2005
This weekend was Military Appreciation Weekend at Yankee Stadium and they were also recognizing the end of the Vietnam War. In honor of both events, the US Army demonstration team, the Golden Knights, parachuted into the stadium. This is the first jumper from the Parachute team as he left the aircraft.
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The first Golden Knight's Parachute opened and we all breathed a sigh of relief.
Date: 06/18/2005
The first Golden Knight's Parachute opened and we all breathed a sigh of relief.
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I thought this was a cool shot with the flag waving...
Date: 06/18/2005
I thought this was a cool shot with the flag waving...
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Bringing the POW-MIA Flag into the Stadium.
Date: 06/18/2005
Bringing the POW-MIA Flag into the Stadium.
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Almost There! Look at all the empty seats. Those fans missed a great show.
Date: 06/18/2005
Almost There! Look at all the empty seats. Those fans missed a great show.
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The jumper makes double sure that the POW-MIA flag never touches the ground.
Date: 06/18/2005
The jumper makes double sure that the POW-MIA flag never touches the ground.
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The rest of the Golden Knights come hurtling towards Yankee Stadium.
Date: 06/18/2005
The rest of the Golden Knights come hurtling towards Yankee Stadium.
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The wind was blowing in such a way that the jumpers had to come in over our seats to land in the stadium. The got as close as about 100ft over our heads...
Date: 06/18/2005
The wind was blowing in such a way that the jumpers had to come in over our seats to land in the stadium. The got as close as about 100ft over our heads...
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If you look at the tippy top of the stadium, in the lower left hand corner of the picture, you can see the two spotters for todays activities.
Date: 06/18/2005
If you look at the tippy top of the stadium, in the lower left hand corner of the picture, you can see the two spotters for todays activities.
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A not so smooth landing (And the NY State flag).
Date: 06/18/2005
A not so smooth landing (And the NY State flag).
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US and Puerto Rico's flags come in together.
Date: 06/18/2005
US and Puerto Rico's flags come in together.
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Star Spangled Banner. Notice the Yankees lined up in front of their dugout. Even the pitcher takes a break from his pre-game warmups.
Date: 06/18/2005
Star Spangled Banner. Notice the Yankees lined up in front of their dugout. Even the pitcher takes a break from his pre-game warmups.
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Anchors Away: 2 US Navy jets buzz the stadium and the Bronx.
Date: 06/18/2005
Anchors Away: 2 US Navy jets buzz the stadium and the Bronx.
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The Stadium is starting to fill up. You can just see the jet fighters banking off to home.
Date: 06/18/2005
The Stadium is starting to fill up. You can just see the jet fighters banking off to home.
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Glendon Rusch warms up in the Bullpen before the game. Can you find the ball in this picture? I couldn't...
Date: 06/18/2005
Glendon Rusch warms up in the Bullpen before the game. Can you find the ball in this picture? I couldn't...
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How does he throw like that without falling over?
Date: 06/18/2005
How does he throw like that without falling over?
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The Cub's relievers liked to hang out on this wall outside their bullpen. The blue jersey in the middle of the photo is Ryan Dempster, the Cub's closer.
Date: 06/18/2005
The Cub's relievers liked to hang out on this wall outside their bullpen. The blue jersey in the middle of the photo is Ryan Dempster, the Cub's closer.
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"God Bless America" and the Yankee's relievers during the 7th inning stretch.
Date: 06/18/2005
"God Bless America" and the Yankee's relievers during the 7th inning stretch.
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Manhatten from the top of the Empire State building, looking south east. Notice the Brookly bridge over the river.
Date: 06/18/2005
Manhatten from the top of the Empire State building, looking south east. Notice the Brookly bridge over the river.
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Empire State Building looking North East. The other tall pointy building in this photo is the Chrysler building.
Date: 06/18/2005
Empire State Building looking North East. The other tall pointy building in this photo is the Chrysler building.
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Can you hear me now? The radio tower on the Empire State building, from way too close.
Date: 06/18/2005
Can you hear me now? The radio tower on the Empire State building, from way too close.
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Manhatten, to the north. You can see Central Park off to the left of the shot.
Date: 06/18/2005
Manhatten, to the north. You can see Central Park off to the left of the shot.
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A closeup photo showing both Central Park and Yankee Stadium (it's the kinda roundish shaped thing in the middle of the photo).
Date: 06/18/2005
A closeup photo showing both Central Park and Yankee Stadium (it's the kinda roundish shaped thing in the middle of the photo).
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St. Patrick's Cathedral Front and Center (look for the two tall spires).
Date: 06/18/2005
St. Patrick's Cathedral Front and Center (look for the two tall spires).
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That video screen in the middle is in Times Square.
Date: 06/18/2005
That video screen in the middle is in Times Square.
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The view of the wonderful NJ Turnpike!
Date: 06/18/2005
The view of the wonderful NJ Turnpike!
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Downtown Manhatten. You'll notice the Statue of Libery off to the right of the shot on the island.
Date: 06/18/2005
Downtown Manhatten. You'll notice the Statue of Libery off to the right of the shot on the island.
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One day all of this will be yours, the future Mrs. The Donald! If I were his wife could I convince him to get a better hair stylist?
Date: 06/18/2005
One day all of this will be yours, the future Mrs. The Donald! If I were his wife could I convince him to get a better hair stylist?
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Wow, that radio tower really IS tall...
Date: 06/18/2005
Wow, that radio tower really IS tall...
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2 Cubs fans at the top of the Empire State building.
Date: 06/18/2005
2 Cubs fans at the top of the Empire State building.
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Margaret really liked these two buildings with the gold tops, so we took photos of it.
Date: 06/18/2005
Margaret really liked these two buildings with the gold tops, so we took photos of it.
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It was crowded when we got to the Empire State Building and since we were cruched for time (didn't want to miss the last train home) we paid for Express Passes - no waiting. We didn't realize we would get the elevator to ourselves. Being the dorks we ar
Date: 06/18/2005
It was crowded when we got to the Empire State Building and since we were cruched for time (didn't want to miss the last train home) we paid for Express Passes - no waiting. We didn't realize we would get the elevator to ourselves. Being the dorks we are, we used the opportunity to take pictures.
