tiptop

“It’s tough to jump back in and be at tiptop shape, but he’s done a good job of keeping me ready,” Evans said.

It’s recently cleared several path-covering puddles and keeps the trail in tiptop shape.

Making sure the filters are new and ensuring the AC and furnace are in tiptop shape are essential to keeping a climate-controlled environment in your home.

And while the David might get special treatment, a good portion of Ms. Pucci’s days are spent ensuring that the museum’s entire collection is in tiptop shape.

The place is not in tiptop shape — Newburgh’s fiscal struggles have taken their toll — but preservationists and longtime park stewards are keen to protect its original design.