As I write this my brother Greg is on his way down from Maine for a visit. Crazy time to come to the City, but we will plan accordingly, and stay safe. one of the things we will do is to ride our bicycles down Broadway. Not normally something that I would set out to do, but things being as they are it should be rather fun. So little traffic in the Metropolis thesis past weeks. Also on the list perhaps is to cycle out to Coney Island, and work our way along the shore towards Carnasie, and find a spot to camp overnight. Calling for summer like weather for the next few days.
These are the plans for the next few days, but the big plan change is in regards to my big bicycle adventure. Work at the market has slowed, and my income from baking, and preparing meals has shrunk accordingly. I have given it much thought, and have come to the decision that I will postpone my trip till 2023.
This is a good thing. I can make use of my time in this amazing city. get out more with my new camera setup, and build up a body of work. My living situation here is ideal. One that any aspiring, or struggling artist here would be very envious of.
Work on the new trailer box is coming along. The prototype model is just about ready to take out for a test ride. will spend the next few months becoming familiar with it, work out any problems, and then make improvements. Bought some beautiful quarter sawn cedar for the next darkroom/ trailer box. A small fortune, but it will be beautiful, and considerably lighter than what I have now. Pictures coming soon.
Webster’s Wet Plate 