What is a trip to down the Shore without a blimp sighting?
AVALON, N.J. – I have no idea if Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey is a good insurance company or not, but they have my appreciation for sponsoring a blimp. For the past several years, I...
View ArticleVacation is over
STONE HARBOR, N.J. — Seven days on Seven Mile Island has come to an end. I’ll have a bit to say about my annual pilgrimage down the Shore, plus returning to regular coverage of the Washington Nationals...
View ArticleCarney’s in Stone Harbor is worthy of the old Henny’s space
STONE HARBOR, N.J. — After 75 years, Henny’s in Stone Harbor was sold and closed in 2008. It was going to be knocked down and turned into a resort hotel. Well, the financing for that apparently dried...
View ArticleFred’s Tavern isn’t just a popular t-shirt, its a bar too
STONE HARBOR, N.J. — On Seven Mile Island, Fred’s Tavern t-shirts are ubiquitous. After seeing so many of the t-shirts being worn around, we figured we’d check out the bar there. Could it live up to...
View ArticleSpringer’s changed its sign (again)
STONE HARBOR, N.J. — Last year, one of the first things I noticed when I got to Seven Mile Island was that Springer’s, the ice cream parlor that my family has been going to for at least 4 generations,...
View ArticlePlaces I went in 2011
Every year, I go places and list them. The primary criteria are 1.) Having a sit-down meal 2.) spending the night in that location. Alexandria, Va. Arlington, Va. Burke, Va. Fairfax, Va. Falls Church,...
View ArticleOutdoor shower fail
AVALON, N.J. — I’ve mentioned before how much I like the traditional outdoor shower when I’m at the beach. It is a requirement for any house my family rents. However, I think we need to have a little...
View ArticleThe Beach Club at the Golden Inn
AVALON, N.J. — We typically stay near the border of Avalon and Stone Harbor during our visits to Seven Mile Island. One of the reasons is the options for eating out or getting a refreshment at the...
View ArticleCease and desist, Springer’s answer to a Hershey nastygram
STONE HARBOR, N.J. — Springer’s in Stone Harbor is one of the highlights of vacationing on Seven Mile Island. Five generations of my family have enjoyed ice cream from there and it is once again an...
View ArticlePlaces I went in 2012
Alexandria, Va. Arlington, Va. Ashburn, Va. Bluemont, Va. Burke, Va. Fairfax, Va. Falls Church, Va. Leesburg, Va. Mount Vernon, Va. McLean, Va. Purcellville, Va. Vienna, Va. Washington, D.C. Burnham,...
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