October 5, 2011
There’s a candlelight vigil for Bob Arihood tonight at Ray’s Candy Store that Shawn and Lindsay organized. Later everyone’s meeting at Lucy’s bar. I’m running late and I’m pretty sure I missed the candlelight vigil, but I’m guessing people will still be at Lucy’s, which is a great East Village bar. And luckily, it’s swizzle stick night, so it’s perfect. Let’s go pay our respects.
Alright, a short walk down Houston to Avenue A and we'll be there shortly.
Even though it's over two hours after the candlelight vigil was held, there's still a good crowd of people outside of Ray's.
Some of the candles and photos of Bob in front of Ray's.
Jim Power, A.K.A. Mosaic Man was taking some videos of the crowd. He was a good friend of Bob's and was the subject of some of Bob's first entries on his blog, Neither More Nor Less.
Two friends of Bob at the vigil hold up a photo of Bob and shared some memories.
Avenue A Jay said that from this day on, someone will always be sharing a story about Bob in front of Ray's.
Avenue A Jay left this message for Bob at Ray's.
East Village activist John Penley shared memories of Bob and said he'd be at Occupy Wall Street all week. Maybe we'll see him down there. I plan on going soon.
And here's Ray with the framed photo of Bob (taken by Melanie) that Shawn and Lindsay donated to Ray's Candy Store. This insures that Bob will continue to look after Ray as he always did. Nice.
Ray points to his friend, Bob.
It's after 11PM now, I wonder if anyone is left at Lucy's.
And there at the bar are Shawn and Lindsay, the two who organized tonight's vigil for Bob.
And here's the lovely owner and hostess of Lucy's, Lucy!
There's no swizzle stick in my vodka and tonic and to be truthful, I'd be disappointed if there was one at Lucy's bar.
A long shot of the wooden bar at Lucy's.
People enjoying themselves at tables opposite the ber.
Lucy taking care of business behind the bar.
At the end of the night, Lucy and I traded stories about Bob and drank a toast to him. Cheers to you Bob! You'll be missed, but forever remembered in our thoughts and in your work.
Ray's Candy Store
113 Ave. A (Near 7th St.)
Lucy’s Bar
135 Ave. A (Near 9th St.)
212-673-3824
Further reading: Neither More Nor Less.
(Surprise link...click on it...I dare you!)
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Bonus Photos By Crazy Eddie!
Crazy Eddie was at the vigil for Bob last night. He left before I got there, but sent me these photos he took. Thanks, Crazy Eddie, hope to see you soon!
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