astroland to close for good

i knew it was necessary to take that ride on the cyclone.  although the cyclone itself will not be closing, because it's a historic landmark, the park that surrounds it will close it's doors for good this sunday.  it's the end of an era.  read more here.

and the polaroids

coney island baby

zack and i finally went to coney island the other day.  we've been wanting to go ever since we got here.  here are some photos...

the parachute drop, no longer in operation.  it must have been a terrifying ride, frankly.

the wonder wheel.  unfortunately we didn't ride it this time.  it's so much fun.

we made it our goal to ride the cyclone before it closed for the season, so we did. 

sad things.  a remnant of playland, no longer in operation obviously, and a shot leaving coney through the subway window.