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Celebrate the 4th With Some Beach Photos (from NJ)
Story: The Republican governor shut down the state government Friday night after the Legislature failed to pass a budget. ... The shutdown forced the closure of tourist attractions and furloughed an estimated 30,000 to 35,000 state workers. All 40 state parks, recreational areas, historic sites, state beaches and Liberty State Park were closed just as the July Fourth holiday weekend got underway. Campers who stayed in parks Friday night were asked to leave Saturday morning. http://www.cnn.com/2017/07/01/politics/nj-government-shutdown-chris-christie/index.html
I recognize that it was not your purpose, but the multiple photos that you presented brought back terrific boyhood memories.
My family owned a rental house in Seaside Heights during and just after WW II. It was a great vacation spot. At that time, the only access to the Seaside beaches and the tiny village that supported it was over an old, creaky bridge, close to the bay's (Barnegat Bay) water level, That crossing itself was an exciting adventure.
During the war, 30 foot high black curtains were drawn along the boardwalk at nighttime to confuse any enemy submarines as to location. I doubt that it added much to our defense, but we followed that discipline during the entire war.
At that time, at roughly the same location of the Governor's current summer home, we used to visit a fishing operation to buy freshly caught fish, soda pop, and beer. Great stuff! These are all fond memories, so thank you once again for helping me to recall those long ago happy happenings.
ADDED RECALL: As kids, each morning at sunrise, we would search for fallen coins under the Boardwalk. Our enterprise often paid off. It funded our treats later that day.
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Which they finally did and the beaches are open today.
I recognize that it was not your purpose, but the multiple photos that you presented brought back terrific boyhood memories.
My family owned a rental house in Seaside Heights during and just after WW II. It was a great vacation spot. At that time, the only access to the Seaside beaches and the tiny village that supported it was over an old, creaky bridge, close to the bay's (Barnegat Bay) water level, That crossing itself was an exciting adventure.
During the war, 30 foot high black curtains were drawn along the boardwalk at nighttime to confuse any enemy submarines as to location. I doubt that it added much to our defense, but we followed that discipline during the entire war.
At that time, at roughly the same location of the Governor's current summer home, we used to visit a fishing operation to buy freshly caught fish, soda pop, and beer. Great stuff! These are all fond memories, so thank you once again for helping me to recall those long ago happy happenings.
ADDED RECALL: As kids, each morning at sunrise, we would search for fallen coins under the Boardwalk. Our enterprise often paid off. It funded our treats later that day.
Best Wishes