ENDLESS SUMMER ISN’T

When I came down in late June I thought, “Gee, I’ve got the whole summer ahead of me.”  Technically true but so deceptive.  July is over Thursday and I’m bewildered as to where it went.  Anyhow, the images of summer are a comfort.

Shades of the 60’s, the girls experimented with batik.  Here are the colorful and interestingly patterned results laid out to dry.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Purple Martin Motel is full as always.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The A. J. Meerwald, a Delaware Bay Oyster Schooner visited Beach Haven and took people for cruises out on Manahawkin Bay.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Polly’s Dock, long a Beach Haven icon, has gone upscale.  The shed roof and walls no longer sag towards collapse, bulkheading has displaced the mud launching ramp, and — horrors! — there are jet skies for rent.  But, it’s still one of the most colorful places around.

GARDENING PAYOFF

In my May 31st entry I groused about the work getting the flower beds in shape.  Well, it’s starting to pay off.

 The Knockout Roses have been prolific and there are buds for the next wave.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The tomatos are developing and there are lots of flowers for a continuing supply.  Soon, Jersey Tomato and cheese sandwiches, and Barbara’s fried tomatos with milk gravy.

 

 

 

 

 

Gaillardia always makes me think of warm summer days at the shore.  These that I planted a few years ago have also migrated into my neighbor’s garden.

JULY 4TH

 

 

 

What a stunningly beautiful day with mild temperatures, low humidity, bright sun and a spanking breeze off the bay.  Here are the kids lined up for a dressed bicycle parade.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

And, can we possibly figure out the holiday from this hat?