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When you are on the beach at the Jersey Shore you will definately see these guys fly by. Low flying airplanes towing large banner ads for local bars, restaurants, sometimes even for major brands of soda or beer,anything really, you name it, will pass by many times during the day. Everytime I see them it brings me back to my childhood. Walking on the beach in Wildwood collecting shells, hearing the buzz of a plane and looking up, squinting into the sky and trying to figure out what the banner was advertising. They always make me smile. Leave a Comment
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Weird NJ is a magazine, and now a book, chronicling the strange and "weird" places, people and things that are located in our little state. The Stone Living Room (mentioned in one of my "off the beaten path" tips) is one of the things mentioned in the magazine and it's on the website. Other stories include weird abandoned places, ghostly events, the Jersey Devil, and don't forget UFO's. It may dramatize things a bit, make them "weirder" than they actually are, but it's fun, pick one up on your next visit! Leave a Comment
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Smokey is more of a nationally known character than just a statewide friend. He is pretty famous, starring in commercials to promote forest fire awareness. "Only you can prevent wildfires" is his motto. For as long as I can remember he has been gracing our state and national parks with his presence, letting us know the fire conditions for the day. Low, Medium and High are the levels to look for.
Check out his website to learn more about caring for our forests. Leave a Comment
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Time to go pumpkin picking! We go to a farm in Montville. they have a decent variety, great cider AND you get your own wheelbarrow. What more could you ask for?
Take exit 47 off of Rt 287 and follow the pumpkin signs. This of course only applies in late September til the End of October;) Leave a Comment
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When we moved to New Jersey seven years ago we were impressed by the fact that the beach was a mere seven miles from our home. Having been transplanted from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania--city of three rivers--it was a dream come true to be able to visit any beach we wanted...and not be on vacation!!
Almost immediately we were made aware of the BEACH CLUBS. They are clubs that require a pricey membership, have a very long waiting list and make both the beach and swimming pool available to those who belong. You can rent cabannas (if you are fortunate to have one) that contain telephones, small refrigerators and allow you to keep all of your beach items in one place. That IS appealing, but...
We loved the beach and didn't feel we had to belong to a club, so we didn't. Eventually we added a pool to our backyard and enjoyed the summer in this way. Some people who have pools still join beachclubs--for socializing.
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Stop for some produce at a roadside stand! Now you won't find Roadside stands all over New Jersey. Certainly, they are not terribly common in the cities and very densely populated areas of the state. You will find them in the Northwest and in some southern sections. The one pictured was actually down the shore. Believe it or not, New Jersey (tiny state that it is) is actually fairly well known for some of it's produce. Jersey corn, Jersey tomatoes (note the sign in the picture) cranberries and blueberries are some of the states notable fruits and veggies. Last I checked, New Jersey was one of the top producing states for Blueberries (you thought it was just Maine!) So if you are in an area of New Jersey that has some farmland, keep an eye out for a roadside stand and pick up some fresh tasty treats. Leave a Comment
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The iron worker at Mt. Tabor was quite a showman. He was doing demonstrations and joking with the crowds about making "devil money" from the iron he was working with. His art is displayed throughout his house as well as the fence at the edge of his driveway. He kept the crowds entertained as he enlisted volunteers to take part in the demonstrations.
Meantime, his home entertained everyone who went in. It's filled to the brim with all of his collections from toys to antique Japanese paper lanterns. Ecclectic and chock block full of fun, this house had a full audience all afternoon.
His cottage was built about 1879 as a summer home. His recent restorations have brought out the features which make it so distinctly a camp meeting cottage (as commonly found in Mount Tabor, Ocean Grove, Oak Bluffs,etc.) Board and batten siding, double pointed-arch doorway centered on the gable end, double porch (upper and lower) on the main facade, and a slant bay window on one side. The iron fence and pagoda are the creations of the current owner. Leave a Comment
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If you are a beach lover like we are you must check out New Jersey's beaches. There are pretty clean, wide so there is plenty of room between you and the next person. You xcan go up to the boardwalk and grab a quick bite to eat and back to the beach. New Jersey has miles and miles of beaches to choose from, so grab a map, pick one and head on over to the beach for a day or two. Suggest booking ahead if you are going to stay over night any where along the beach. Leave a Comment
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So many things to see and enjoy in Mt. Tabor. A number of the residents were dressed in period costume and wandered around the houses throughout the day giving it another colorful dimension.
The porches give great opportunities for photographs...whether you are interested in the people or the architecture.
There is one metal garage left in Mt. Tabor. At one point in time they didn't allow any wooden ones to be built. They were afraid of fires with all the properties being so close together. A major fire could destroy the entire settlement.
At the end of the tour both Aussie and my husband were pretty tired out and ready to collapse in a grassy yard in front of the church. Leave a Comment
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When you do a House Tour you enjoy everyone's creativity and bring home ideas for decorating your own house as well. On the Mt. Tabor tour I was taken by a particular house because of the woman having such an artistic flair. She made the most of her little spaces. She was also the proud owner of her grandmother's oil paintings which I fell in love with. I'm a whirlygig lover and collector, so I was intrigued with the original whirlygig she had on display. Karen was taken with the way one woman used an antique table cloth for a window dressing in her bedroom. You can guess which homeowners are members of the quilting group by looking at their bed covers. Leave a Comment
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