Post-Thanksgiving sends most folks into a shopping frenzy. We prefer a different sort of free-for-all—especially when the water’s a balmy 51°F and the air a record-breaking 63°F. “If I’m not up in 20 minutes, call a plumber!” shouted Jerry, tightening his tuilik. (Click for videos.)

Behind Jerry is tiny Columbia (as in Columbia Broadcasting System) Island, and (still under construction) the only private island residence off the coast of NYC. The topic of a future post…as soon as we learn that forward-finishing roll. 🙂