more park press!

The initial response to my latest park concoction is coming in quite positive... we had a community meeting a few days ago where the entire audience of 40+ people had many comments, every single one enthusiastically supporting. Is this still New York, I wondered? Anyway, now I know how Kim Jong-Il must feel when he addresses parliament. (And it is all good.)

As usual, the local paper of the Upper East Side had a reporter there, and this was his take on it. Final review is scheduled at City Hall on Monday, and then I get to build the place!

A few more images...

This is how the ramp looks now:














And here's my proposal.
















Existing roof pavilion...















And how it will look soon.















Finally, the lower level, such as it is...















...and the proposed changes. Kind of subtle, you may not notice much of a difference.
















But wait a sec, Alex, what does it look like at night? Bet you haven't thought of that, eh?















I'm always amazed at the alternate realities that are possible with just the right combination of Photoshop and loud music.

babies coming!!!

We are excited to announce not one, but apparently two new Harts on the way!






















Wow.

We are still in shock. We had expected one, but two?? It's going to be great. And very challenging, I'm sure. Any advice from applicable Jacksons will be more than welcome. Also, if you see a good deal on a minivan... you know who to call.

Ami's still in the first trimester, and we are learning that with twins, there is a higher than usual chance that one of the two will miscarry. So we will keep you posted if anything changes. But for now we are planning on a 50% increase in our family size, on or before September 24.