UncleBobo Posted August 16, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2007 There were posters outlining the points of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, here is one of them. This next sign made Libby sad... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UncleBobo Posted August 16, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2007 There was a small exhibit with artifacts from the A-bombing of Hiroshima. Libby couldn’t take her eyes off this particular display case with melted cans and coins. Here is a better look at the coins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UncleBobo Posted August 16, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2007 We finished the tour and went down to visit the Gift shop and the post office. Yes, we were compelled to think about war and genocide and torture, so we wanted to buy coffee cups to remember the experience forever. Here is Libby admiring some of the stamps and posters in the UN Post Office. Since the UN is not considered part of NYC but is it’s own territory they have their own stamps and postal system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UncleBobo Posted August 16, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2007 THE UNITED NATIONS OF LIBBY!! And finally we left the UN building but Libby wanted me to take one final picture of her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UncleBobo Posted August 16, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2007 This is a sculpture outside the UN HQ. I think it was from Denmark. When I took the picture I thought, "This will make Biggandyy cry" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UncleBobo Posted August 16, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2007 Walking away from the building we passed the missions of several countries but I only chose to photograph India's. I took the picture because I figured that anyone who collects Indian coins would recognize the pillar of Asoka above the door. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UncleBobo Posted August 16, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2007 The final pic for that trip is this one taken of the Chrysler Building while I was walking across the street. This is one of my favorite buildings in the city. My next two photo sets will be Libby goes to Texas and Libby goes on Jury Duty I would be posting these pictures more frequently but I have been working 10 hours and day, and I have also been travelling to Texas and going on jury duty, but I think you may already know that!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roaddevil Posted August 16, 2007 Report Share Posted August 16, 2007 I did get this good shot of the General Assembly Chamber which is think is quite allright!! ahh reminds me of my model united nations (i was in the G.A. mongolia ) ^_^ hmm ill diff go again next yr ^_^ it was fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tabbs Posted August 16, 2007 Report Share Posted August 16, 2007 This is a sculpture outside the UN HQ. I think it was from Denmark. When I took the picture I thought, "This will make Biggandyy cry" Yes, I think that was the first one - now you can see that sculpture in e.g. Stockholm and Berlin too. It's called "Non Violence", by Carl Fredrik Reuterswärd. http://www.un.int/luxembourg/knotted%20gun.htm Guess this was a reminder that no future host should use Libby as a target for a shooting training. Christian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottishmoney Posted August 16, 2007 Report Share Posted August 16, 2007 Jury duty in Texas? Hang 'em high Lib. You go girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Posted August 16, 2007 Report Share Posted August 16, 2007 Nice pics and an interesting visit to the UN. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gpnyc Posted August 16, 2007 Report Share Posted August 16, 2007 Just so you know...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottishmoney Posted August 16, 2007 Report Share Posted August 16, 2007 Is that you waving out the window at Lib? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UncleBobo Posted August 16, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2007 Hmm, you know, when I was taking that picture I thought I heard someone shouting out, "EXCELSIOR!" from inside that building. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottishmoney Posted August 16, 2007 Report Share Posted August 16, 2007 Gees, two CP'ers just metres apart, I bet there was an electric feel to the air Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banivechi Posted August 16, 2007 Report Share Posted August 16, 2007 The pink marble wall in Security Council Chambers are a gift of Romania. The marble come from Ruschita (Rus-ki-tza) - 150 km from my city... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UncleBobo Posted September 9, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2007 Gosh darn!! I did not realize that it's been so long since I've posted last and I do apologize for that. My life has been really crazy lately and I've not had the time to shrink down and upload my pictures. In the future I will be better about getting these pictures up quick since I feel my time with Libby is beginning to run short. So here is my promised set of pictures featuring Libby in Texas!! This is Libby posing with a Sam Houston statue outside a steakhouse in Houston. The statue is modeled after the 69 ft original statue that is in Huntsville, Texas. The original is billed as, "The world's largest statue of an American hero." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UncleBobo Posted September 9, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2007 We were only in Texas for maybe 33 hours since my wife couldn't get any time off from her job. We flew out there to see her Mama get remarried. During oiur flight out Libby took some time to look at the products in the Skymall magazine that is stocked behind every seat on the airplane, right along with the barfbags. Libby was quite horrified by the concept of the flying alarm clock. Libby said that when they tested it for the first time the clock's inventor must have thought to himself, "I am become death the destroyer of worlds" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UncleBobo Posted September 9, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2007 Since we sat in an exit row seat, Libby studied up on the survival manual. ] She also took time to watch the inflight movie, and she took my headphones to do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UncleBobo Posted September 9, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2007 The wedding and reception were both held at this great honkytonk bar in Houston called the Armadillo Palace. One of it’s most notable features a giant armadillo statue standing sentinel outside. The thing has always reminded me of Emerson Lake and Palmer’s Tarkus tank!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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dustin43160 Posted September 9, 2007 Report Share Posted September 9, 2007 looks lke she had fun!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UncleBobo Posted September 9, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2007 The bar was elaborately decorated with all sorts of signs and posters and other items relating to Texas history and cowboy culture. Here Libby is getting her first up close look at a saddled bull. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UncleBobo Posted September 9, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2007 I put the camera and Libby away for the ceremony but I did let her enjoy some cake afterwards. I am still curious about how she managed to change that spoon into a fork. She's can be freaky sometimes.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dockwalliper Posted September 17, 2007 Report Share Posted September 17, 2007 So much to see in NY and Libby goes to Texas. Go figure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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