Coquina Daily

Friday, May 30, 2008

Hudson River - 1903

From the caption information:

Here is an interesting little film thats been in my collection for a long time. "Down the Hudson" takes us on a break-neck speed trip along the Hudson River, which runs North & South between Albany, NY and New York City. Rather than a peaceful scenic journey, the camera was under-cranked and we are rushed thru the sites, only to slow down here & there to see a few highlights. It starts in Haverstraw Bay and travels on the river to Newburgh. It all seems to be of the west side of the Hudson too. The pointy topped peak is Little Tor. You can clearly make out Iona Island and Con Hook and the dock just south of West Point. The West Point military academy is the large block of a building just before you see the two tugboats pulling the barges. By the way, the barges with the windmills on top are icebarges, used for carrying ice. The windmills would run pumps that would pump out the melted ice/water. The West Shore railroad is great to see and Storm King is discernible as well. Finally, it is the City of Newburgh, New York that you see at the end with the steamboat Emeline docked near the ferry slip. You can also make out two signs: "Logan & MacDonald" and "Washington Baking". The film is different because of the fast-motion effect and also the fact that it was printed on paper cards to view, rather than projected on film. I hope you enjoy this little curio. Filmed: 1903

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Gas prices by zip code

Michael sends a link to a web page on MSN where you can find the best (or worst) price on gasoline in your zip code area with names and addresses of the gas stations.    link

Ron writes -

A friend of mine who lives in St. Catherines, Ontario just informed me he pays about $1.26 (Canadian funds) for a liter of gas.
It takes 3.79 liters to equal one US Gallon.
 
1.26 X 3.79 = $4.77 (Canadian) would compare to one US Gallon of gasoline.

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Outtasight

Tom sends photos of Outtasight, the band from the Florida School for the Deaf and Blind who played here at Coquina Crossing last night.  To read about Outtasight and hear samples of their music, see their web page at the FSDB website.

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Mummenschanz on the Muppet Show (1976)

A curious bit of theater.

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Dart Tournament - If you are attending the dart tournament tomorrow, I would be happy to have photos to include on this webpage. Take along your digital camera and I will show your pictures here. Thanks

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Today's Activities Schedule

7:45 & 8:45 Aqua Aerobics
10:00 Cribbage
1:00 Hand & Foot
3:00 Investment Group
4:00 Pickle Ball
7:00 Men's & Ladies' Poker

Tomorrow's Activities Schedule

Dart Tournament
7:45 & 8:45 Aqua Aerobics

See the complete calendar

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Click once a day to help feed rescue animals.

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Coquina Daily Cat

The cat who wanted to be a lion... by dafrog418 - link

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Coquina Daily Dog

Happy to See Me by Christopher Patterson - link

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Sunset

Hilton Head Lighthouse by Robert Fornal - link