8 weeks: 8 adventures...and maybe a few more.

Sunday, July 23, 2006

mission 3

army man Pub Crawl

start Broadway, Astoria
time
4 hours
pubs Crescent Lounge, Bungalow, Rendezvous, Cafe Valentino, Albona
obstacle Horrible European Techno
team Jane, Jake, 165 Green Army Men


Operation: Crescent Lounge
Jake: Newcastle/Jane: Mikearita/Cos: Makers & Coke

Operation: Bungalow
Jake: Vodka Tonic/Jane: Mohito/Cos: Jack & Coke

Operation: Rendezvous
Jake: Rendezvous/Jane: Mohito/ Cos: An Old Town
No drinks were completely consumed. We think they were poison.


Operation: Cafe Valentino
Jane: Vodka Tonic/Jake: Vodka Tonic/Cos: 1/4 Jack & Coke

Operation: Albona
Jane: Vodka Tonic/Jake: Vodka Tonic/Cos: Water

Monday, July 10, 2006

mission 2

surviving CONEY ISLAND






start 1000 Surf Drive, Brooklyn, NY
time
3. 5 hours
parks Astroland Amusement Park/ Deno's Wonder Wheel Amusement Park
obstacle 10,000 slow moving people


approaching Astroland

























inside the cage










a frightening 30 seconds in the Spookarama








run for it!














Spookarama revealed: rainbow vulture of Hell















additional team: Patrick










log flume gets a soaking wet thumbs down














biggest fear: the CYCLONE




















me...a little dazed


mini golf


















at night...worth the crowds

Saturday, July 01, 2006

mission 1


walking MANHATTAN


start 207th Street & Broadway
distance 24,000 steps, 14 miles
time
5. 5 hours


additional team JaneGavin, JacObservations, Michellephant, and the Snowman

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surprise in the 190's & cos


walking sticks


Clay Courts Somewhere in the 130's


Dinosaur BBQ, Harlem, 120's


Flowers at the Boat Basin, 70s


Kayaks in the Hudson


Conquering Rope Mountain



A strange bit of Florida on the Hudson


Pier D


Arriving at 34th Street
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A quick break at Chelsea Piers


A big apple


This looked like a giant sand castle


Where were we? Disney World?

Children playing at Battery Park



Finished!