Three Lives Books

Three Lives Books, originally uploaded by Chris S Thorpe.
No Borders Books in this neighborhood. Much of the Village is zoned for preservation keeping the large box stores at a distance. Iconic in it's chic and charming way...

Bikes

Bikes, originally uploaded by Chris S Thorpe.
The newest old way of getting around in New York...citibike. The setting of a cobblestone street just adds a touch of nostalgia to the revisited mode of travel.

Bedford and Grove

Bedford and Grove, originally uploaded by Chris S Thorpe.
Perhaps one of the more photographed residential streets in the Village...classic small town manhattan.

New Footprint

New Footprint, originally uploaded by Chris S Thorpe.
Wilson at the starting line....There is a reason that they are called "corner stones" and Wilson our mason sets them perfectly. Our new patio project is nearing completion 10 days after this photo was taken.

Morning At Jacks

Morning At Jacks, originally uploaded by Chris S Thorpe.
So nice to see "mom and Pop" coffee shops hosting the neighborhood. Small businesses, friendly cafes and cozy shops may seem unlikely in Manhattan but they define Greenwich Village.

Peace Bike

Peace Bike, originally uploaded by Chris S Thorpe.
Peddle for peace...Hey, whatever works. Go for it....

Oscars Corner stone

Oscars Corner stone, originally uploaded by Chris S Thorpe.
Work around the house...Our new patio gets it's first corner stone! As our yard becomes a construction site we have no choice but to step aside and admire the craftsmanship!

The Fountain

The Fountain, originally uploaded by Chris S Thorpe.
A recent fall morning was framed very nicely by the fountain in Washington Square. Life is Good.

Pidgeon Man

Pidgeon Man, originally uploaded by Chris S Thorpe.
The Birdman of Washington Square....It's kind of nice to see that with all of the Village's gentrification, original characters still remain. It would appear as though the bird man does indeed spend most of his quality time with the pidgeons.

Down Waverly

Down Waverly, originally uploaded by Chris S Thorpe.
The Freedom Tower and lower Manhattan appear as if the Land Of Oz is just down the street from this view in the Village. The "low rise" nature of much of Greenwich Village stands in sharp contrast to the buildings to the south.

Chess

Chess, originally uploaded by Chris S Thorpe.
Your move..... Nobody's pawn, avid and excellent chess players still make use of the table/boards in Washington Square! Very cool to watch......

Village Cigars

Village Cigars, originally uploaded by Chris S Thorpe.
Some things never change in iconic Greenwich Village. On the triangular site of the old Hess estate sits, (as it has for many years) the original mom and pop Village Cigars.

Waffles

Waffles, originally uploaded by Chris S Thorpe.
Perhaps one of the most civilized ways to brunch. Al fresco waffles in Greenwich Village, and why not?

City Heros

City Heros, originally uploaded by Chris S Thorpe.
Hey, it's October in New York....these guys were headed to the comic book convention at the Javis Center.

Morning Park

Morning Park, originally uploaded by Chris S Thorpe.
A perfect October morning in Greenwich Village's Washington Square Park....Life is Good.

The Square

The Square, originally uploaded by Chris S Thorpe.
Washington Square Park on a recent fall Saturday morning. Like the rest of NYC, this place has undergone  dramatic changes since my first visit many years ago. On this visit I was pleased to notice the absence of druggies, deadbeats and other undesirables!

Waiting

Waiting, originally uploaded by Chris S Thorpe.
Montauk to Manhattan....the good old LIRR.

Fire Island Lighthouse Walk

Fire Island Lighthouse Walk, originally uploaded by Chris S Thorpe.
Some things just can't be "Closed" regardless of the nonsense in Washington, D.C.

Close Group

Close Group, originally uploaded by Chris S Thorpe.
It's a horse race. Racing has returned to Belmont Park.....

September Beach

September Beach, originally uploaded by Chris S Thorpe.
Peace and Quiet...and no crowds! Life is good.

Morning Cast

Morning Cast, originally uploaded by Chris S Thorpe.
Not all of Fire Island's beaches are "closed" during the government shutdown. Early morning cast at Davis Park's surf line.....

Davis Surf

Davis Surf, originally uploaded by Chris S Thorpe.
It's Fall and you just know those bass are out there cruising by....