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Friday Flags: A NJ Rest Stop with Entertainment

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Friday Flags:  A NJ Rest Stop with Entertainment

We took a few days to relax which has us driving along the Graden State Parkway in New Jersey. 

As is the case, a stop to stretch the legs and refresh the body as well is always in order.

On the way in, I paused as the flags were flying and this stop had the POW black flag, as well as the NJ flag.

It was also a warm spot for the heart to see the name that had been assigned to the stop.

Mile post 124 of the Parkway was dedicated to the singer, a New Jersey native.

For my wife it brought a tear as her son was so fond of this musician that his son had Jon as his middle name.

Even more extraordinary, was the museum style area that features one of his guitars encased in glass as well as a wall of knowledge that showed photos with descriptions of the man.

 

It was a very pleasant stop, and I am sure we will stop there again.

Friday Flags:  A NJ Rest Stop with Entertainment

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Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400
The Top Team @ Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803 - Plainview, NY
Long Island Condo and Home Specialists

Ed, That’s such a great combo...Friday flags and Jon Bon Jovi. Well, now we’re livin’ on a prayer and loving every minute of it!

 
Apr 11, 2025 04:29 AM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754

Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400  Exactly

 

Apr 11, 2025 05:14 PM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

Good morning, Ed. Can't say I know much about Jon Bon Jovi except the name. Possibly I know some of this music without realizing whose it it. Nonetheless, what a great "surprise" for you at this rest stop. And I love seeing the POW flag flying with Old Glory.

Apr 11, 2025 04:41 AM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754

Nina Hollander, Broker  It was something unexpected and nothing I had ever been exposed to before.

Apr 11, 2025 05:16 PM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Ed. Nature's breezes has your back once again when it was time to snap a photo. Thanks for sharing, much appreciated. Enjoy your day and hit them straight. 

Apr 11, 2025 04:58 AM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754

Wayne Martin   Don't ness with the gods of flags

Apr 11, 2025 05:16 PM
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

I had no idea they renamed Cheesequake to Jon Bon Jovi! What a great idea.

Apr 11, 2025 05:14 AM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754

Kat Palmiotti   From what I have read, they changed almost all of them to famous people from New Jersey

Apr 11, 2025 05:18 PM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

That's a nice-looking arrangement they have at that rest stop, and I have listened to my fair share of Bon Jovi songs, haha.

Apr 11, 2025 06:37 AM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754

Brian England   The screen inside kept changing and updating

Apr 11, 2025 05:18 PM
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Hello Ed and thank you and also Mark for sharing Old Glory with us on Fridays here in the Rain.

 

Apr 11, 2025 09:35 AM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754

Thanks for stopping, Will Hamm   I'll have to pop over to comment

Apr 11, 2025 05:20 PM
Lew Corcoran
Better Living Real Estate, LLC - East Bridgewater, MA
Expert guidance. Exceptional results.

What a lovely tribute, Ed Silva, 203-206-0754! It’s heartwarming to hear how meaningful that rest stop was for you and your wife. Thanks for sharing this special moment—it’s nice to find joy and memories even during simple stops along the way! 🌟🇺🇸🎶

Apr 11, 2025 12:25 PM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754

Lew Corcoran   It was a most pleasant stop in so many ways.

Apr 11, 2025 05:36 PM
Ann Hayden 636-399-7544
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Select Properties-St. Louis Missouri 314-775-2050 - Des Peres, MO
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Ed Silva, 203-206-0754 ,

Nice photos of flags!  

Ann Hayden in chilly Missouri

Apr 11, 2025 05:57 PM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Hi Ed:

Great photo capture of the 3 flags, and the name of the rest stop. I have certainly traveled the Garden State Parkway more than a few times when living in Boston.

Enjoy your weekend!

Jeff

Apr 11, 2025 05:59 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Retired Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Ed- I love the photo with the three flags!!!  What an interesting rest stop! Glad to be back home??

Apr 11, 2025 07:32 PM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Ed I will be going through a few rest stops in the next couple of days.  I am going to pay attention to whether they have flags or not.

Apr 12, 2025 05:49 PM