Yet more NYC randoms...

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Yet more NYC randoms...

Postby beaky » Sun Jan 28, 2007 10:07 pm

I decided late yesterday that I had to get out of the house or I'd go crazy... decided I'd catch the end of the exhibit of American comic book masters at the Jewish Museum in Manhattan. Too bad I couldn't take pics inside- it was pretty amazing. Loads of original sketches and extremely (extremely!) rare comic books... not enough Jack Kirby to really make me happy, but it was free (what- they should charge admission on the Sabbath? You're kidding, right?) ;D

But... I did take a few curious shots outside as I wandered around... here's a snap of the Engineers' Gate at the east edge of central Park, taken just before I went inside the museum. The large reservoir is right there past that rampart...

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Getting quite dark as I left, and decided to stroll across the park... here's two views of the Upper West Side taken from the jogging path around the reservoir.

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I know... you non-NYers are probably thinking: "Walking in Central Park after nightfall?
Is it safe?"

Which reminds me... here's a special bonus movie-trivia question: what movie's climactic showdown takes place in this room (HUGE hint above)?

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Made it across alive, although almost trampled by joggers... quite hungry and thirsty by the time I got to the West Side, so I tottered over to a place I haven't been to in ages. Unfortunately, they no longer serve food there, but they do pour the best pint of Guinness in Manhattan... perfect!


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Went over to some other Irish pub near the subway and got some grub... plus another pint... not perfect, but close.
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Re: Yet more NYC randoms...

Postby Willit Run » Sun Jan 28, 2007 11:33 pm

Great shots, Sean!! :)

  Wow, You found your way home after all those pints!! ;D

   I think it was " Reservoir Dogs "
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Re: Yet more NYC randoms...

Postby beaky » Mon Jan 29, 2007 12:20 am

Great shots, Sean!! :)

  Wow, You found your way home after all those pints!! ;D


Oh, yeah... two pints...  ::)

 
I think it was " Reservoir Dogs "



Guess again... come on, there's a HUGE clue!! ;D
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Re: Yet more NYC randoms...

Postby Willit Run » Mon Jan 29, 2007 6:07 am

Two pints would do it for me!! :-[

 Still thinking about the movie!
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Re: Yet more NYC randoms...

Postby Brett_Henderson » Wed Jan 31, 2007 9:03 am

The only movie that comes to mind is (and I don't remember the finale  (plus it was a 'B' movie, prob not worthy of trivia questions)),  'The Park is Mine' ... ::)
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Re: Yet more NYC randoms...

Postby beaky » Wed Jan 31, 2007 8:29 pm

The only movie that comes to mind is (and I don't remember the finale  (plus it was a 'B' movie, prob not worthy of trivia questions)),  'The Park is Mine' ... ::)


Sigh...

Let's review the hints:
Central Park Reservoir
Joggers
"Is it safe?"

Guess the movie and the room in question and win two coconuts, or maybe an authentic dirty-water hot dog from a Central Park vendor's cart. ;D
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Re: Yet more NYC randoms...

Postby Woodlouse2002 » Wed Jan 31, 2007 8:38 pm

[quote][quote]The only movie that comes to mind is (and I don't remember the finale
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Re: Yet more NYC randoms...

Postby Brett_Henderson » Wed Jan 31, 2007 8:41 pm

I know now, but I cheated (never woulda got it anyway)...
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Re: Yet more NYC randoms...

Postby beaky » Thu Feb 01, 2007 2:28 am

I know now, but I cheated (never woulda got it anyway)...


Tell you what: you get the consolation prize: a vial of oil-of -clove... :D
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Re: Yet more NYC randoms...

Postby Brett_Henderson » Thu Feb 01, 2007 6:56 am

A  WHOLE vial  ?    ;D
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Re: Yet more NYC randoms...

Postby beaky » Thu Feb 01, 2007 10:23 am

A  WHOLE vial  ?    ;D



Don't get so excited... it's a very small vial. Remember: just a little, on your finger.....

Is it safe?



In case anyone still cares, here's the answer:

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0074860/
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