May 26, 2010This is the place. I found out the other day that headquarters - or The Goondocks, as they're calling it - will be in the old Englund Marine building right next door to my shop at 15th Street and the River Walk. Does that mean there will be 30 people converging on the nextdoor parking lot? 300? 3,000? I have no idea, but I'll definitely keep you posted. Today's photo is the window of Englund Marine. (I've left the image large so you can read the poster if you click on the image.) With the "We've Moved" sign removed from the glass, the empty store will come alive for the long weekend, and will be the location for ticket sales, souvenirs, and treasure maps. June 3 to 7 will will be festive and interesting around here, I'm sure. I'll keep my camera at the ready. You can read more about events and plans on this web site.
By the way, the reflections in the window are Hunt's Furniture Store (in front; now under new ownership and renamed Roby's Furniture and Appliance), and Owens-Adair Apartments (the taller building in the back with a pointed roof), a care and housing facility for seniors. It was at one time St. Mary's Hospital, now in a much bigger building a few blocks away. If you look again, you might see the looming shape of the photographer.
9 comments:
Sounds like an interesting event. I love all the different reflections you have going on here.
I expect a full report on the opening.
Anyone want to comment on the quality of the movie? Why it is a cult movie is beyond me. Kindergarten Cop filmed in Astoria starring Arnold S. seemed at the time to have a greater impact and had better acting.
Ah, yes, the film I knew nothing about. Love the reflections!
I loved the Goonies before i even know where it was filmed!
I soooo wish I could be there for this!!!
One of my favourite movie. Still watch it now :) Oh, you'll be there? Please take lots of pictures!! I would love to see it, please!!
"Goonies never say dies"
Cool gathering. The movie is a treasure of bad. Gotta love it for that. Have fun!
Oh no! That movie again... I'll tell my son, but I think he is in another kind of movie now!
Cool reflection and a fun movie! If my wife sees this I can guess what the next netflix that will be sent. :)
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