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After an idyllic 3-0 victory over the poor saps from The Czech Republic—which I witnessed first-hand three rows from the Azteca Stadium field at about the forty yard line—I trudged about 30 minutes past the immense security zone and at least 2000 cops and came upon this delightful older gent who commandeered a wildly colored taxi. I overpaid him 1200 pesos for the 90 minute ride back to the Four Seasons, but it was well worth it to be in the company of groovy techno as the city celebrated Team Mexico’s victory all around. Mexico! Mexico! Mexico! Crotty Farm Report is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Thanks for reading Crotty Farm Report! This post is public so feel free to share it. Get full access to Crotty Farm Report at crotty.substack.com/subscribe

I know. A crime-free and stylish subway system. And most of it is unmanned! And it is one of three in the world that operates 24/7. But Copenhagen has it. In fact, Copenhagen is considered the safest city for women in the world. American cities can only dream. Our soft-on-crime policies have enabled open season for criminals. Thanks for reading Crotty Farm Report! This post is public, so feel free to share it.Crotty Farm Report is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Crotty Farm Report at crotty.substack.com/subscribe

Copenhagen has more bikes than cars. More than 62% of residents bike to school, university, or work. Though 6 million people live here and 330 million live in the U.S., as many people commute by bicycle in greater Copenhagen as cycle to work in the United States. The result is a large metropolis gratifyingly free of air pollution, though the bicyclists are a bit righteous about getting in their lane.Time for the U.S. to get its bike act together.Thanks for reading Crotty Farm Report! This post is public so feel free to share it.Crotty Farm Report is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a paid subscriber. Get full access to Crotty Farm Report at crotty.substack.com/subscribe

Watch Crotty in the subways of Copenhagen attempting to break through and have real connection!Crotty Farm Report is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Crotty Farm Report at crotty.substack.com/subscribe

With hints of his Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, Frank Gehry’s Disney Concert Hall is to die for. It wasn’t cheap––$270 million for the Hall, and another $110 million for parking. But this world-class facility, the gem of LA, is worth every penny. With free entrance for viewing from 10 AM to 2 PM, this is a must-see stop on any proper tour of the City of Angels. While in the area, visitors should also take in the extraordinary Broad Museum (a tremendous showcase of modern art), Angel’s Flight (the world's shortest railway), Grand Central Market, City Hall (the Dragnet Building), the exquisite Dorothy Chandler Pavilion (where I attended The Oscars back in the day), the Bradbury Building (where Blader Runner was shot), the Conrad Hotel (I stay in room 2318), and the Museum of Contemporary Art. Bunker Hill should be a tremendous landmark, akin to Beverly Hills, attracting LA’s best and brightest. However, the state’s maddening low-income housing mandates and the Mayor’s failure to clean out homeless encampments, not to mention criminals, doom its prospects. President Trump needs to come in with 1000 National Guard, and scrub the streets, completely clear out the homeless, handcuff the criminals, and deport the illegals. Only then will LA’s Bunker Hill live up to its promise. With the mediocre, dimwitted Woke tool Karen Bass at the helm, this is never going to happen. Still, Disney Hall and Bunker Hill are worth a visit, if only by day.Crotty Farm Report is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Thanks for reading Crotty Farm Report! This post is public so feel free to share it. Get full access to Crotty Farm Report at crotty.substack.com/subscribe

On February 3, 1959, Buddy Holly, along with Ritchie Valens, J.P. "The Big Bopper" Richardson, and pilot Roger Peterson, died in a plane crash near Clear Lake, Iowa. The musicians had chartered a plane after experiencing heating problems with their tour bus. The single-engine Beechcraft Bonanza crashed shortly after takeoff, and all four were killed instantly due to head trauma.* The Day the Music Died:The crash became known as "The Day the Music Died" and was later immortalized in Don McLean's song "American Pie".* The Flight:Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and The Big Bopper were on their way to Moorhead, Minnesota, for the next stop on their "Winter Dance Party" tour.* Weather Conditions:The weather conditions were poor with snow and gusty winds, and the pilot, Roger Peterson, was not adequately briefed on the worsening weather.* Crash Site:The plane crashed in a cornfield, and the impact ejected the musicians from the aircraft, while the pilot was found within the wreckage.* Cause of Death:The county coroner stated that all four fatalities were due to severe head trauma.* Pilot Error:Investigations pointed to pilot error, including inadequate weather information and potential spatial disorientation due to unfamiliarity with the aircraft's instruments.* Impact:The crash had a profound impact on the music world, marking a tragic turning point for rock and roll and leading to various tributes and memorials.Crotty Farm Report is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Thanks for reading Crotty Farm Report! This post is public so feel free to share it. Get full access to Crotty Farm Report at crotty.substack.com/subscribe

A trip to Canada would not be complete without a dip in mighty Lake Superior. Crotty Farm Report is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Thanks for reading Crotty Farm Report! This post is public so feel free to share it. Get full access to Crotty Farm Report at crotty.substack.com/subscribe

The Rosario captures The Crotty ranting on the absence of pickup pickleball in Gotham. Inexcusable. Get full access to Crotty Farm Report at crotty.substack.com/subscribe