By Gary Martin
Gary B. Martin is an illustrator and animator who has lived on the Upper West Side for more than 30 years. His illustrations appear in the Rag on Sundays, chronicling life in the neighborhood, New York City, and the Universe. See them all here. For a broader range of Gary’s work, including animations and other motion graphics, please visit www.martoons.com
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On a dreary weekend like this you’ll have the whole park to yourself.
There is certainly something to be said for an occasional peaceful weekend in NYC!
lol! Can’t blame you 🥳
GARY HAS IT RIGHT! – NYC IS ALWAYS BETTER ON THE HOLIDAYS!
Oh well! Umbrellas for ALL! ‘singing in the rain” la la we stroll along…..☔️☔️☔️
Memorial Day weekend and Labor Day weekend have always been the “calmest” times for those who “stay behind” in NYC.
I used to feel the same way when I lived in our beloved NYC
Ditto
Perfect.
My sentiments exactly.
Don’t forget your umbrella!! 🙃☔️☔️☔️☔️☔️
Always a nice way to kick off the summer, weather notwithstanding. And while you’re out, move the car to a Monday-Thursday space.
Seems the birds and squirrels have likewise vacated!
We’re away this weekend too! Love the cartoon!
That is literally why I went to the park yesterday. There were more people than I would have thought, even with all the rain. But it was so so lovely.
Ain’t it the truth! ❤️
You look truly happy. Enjoy.
But now they’re all out here. Thanks,
Amen to that!
Wait till the tourists arrive!
Although I was always of the group that weekended outside the City, I can imagine the peace and relief when the weekday hordes leave. Despite the rain, enjoy your eeekend!