Jersey Shore Views...

If you've ever visited south Jersey you know there are some very rural areas, with large farms dotting the sides of the state's highways.  Well a farmer, his name is John, live on one of those rural highways in south Jersey.But, as the years went by, the traffic built-up as it has all over the st...

In honor of St Patrick's Day, I'm reminded of an Irish tale...It seems Mrs. Donovan was walking down the street in Dublin when she ran into Father Flaherty.   The Father said, "Aren't you Mrs. Donovan and didn't I marry you and your husband two years ago?"  She replied, “Aye, Father.” Father Flah...

Being a REALTOR is not for the faint of heart.  But the community and helpfulness I've found here on ActiveRain makes me proud (not to mention making my job easier).  It isn't replicated in the private or public sector.  I know I've been in both.   Thank you all!  So my question is, have you met ...

Attention, Barnegat, NJ High School seniors and parents!  There are nearly 100 local scholarships available for Barnegat High School seniors planning to attend 4 year college programs and there are also some scholarships available for seniors planning to attend trade schools and two year colleges...

Bring your acoustic instruments, and come on down to the Tuckerton Seaport Sunday, March 8th.  Since March weather at the Jersey Shore can be unpredictable, 'Pickin' On the Porch' is inside the Hunting Shanty at the Seaport. Bill and Linda Salmons host this great event, part of the New Jersey Fo...

There are many reasons we love the month of March here at the Jersey Shore.  Among them, we're very close to beach badge season and that means summer's almost here.     But there's another reason, it's Girl Scout cookie season! Unlike the days when I sold cookies door to door, we now have booth s...

I unfortunately had to attend funeral services recently for an elderly friend of the family.  It amazes me how some of us can keep our sense of humor through the worst of times...Perhaps that what keeps us going.Take for example the elderly widow at the funeral home.  The undertaker came up to he...

   WCR MARCH MEETING "Riparian Rights Seminar" When: Thursday, March 19, 2009 Time: 9:30AM to 11:30AM  -  New Member Orientation to follow 11:30 to 12noon Place: Holiday Inn, 290 Highway 37 East, Toms River, NJ Cost:  $15 Members & $20 Non-Members (Includes Full Breakfast)     Our Speaker Edward ...

    Well, the snow blower mojo is no longer!  It had seemed that the purchase of a snow blower (actually a gift for my Dad from myself and my nephews) was like an insurance policy.  As long as we kept it tuned and gassed up, there would be no snow!  At least not enough snow to need even a shovel!...