Saturday, July 11, 2026

Saturday Critters #657

 It's been hot and humid here at the Jersey Shore.
I have not been out and about much but recently took a drive around
Lake of the Lilies

I found this...


Great Blue Heron

I think this a young Heron, because of it's coloring, what do you thonk.

As I was photographing the Heron I could hear the call of a 
Red Winged Black Bird
singing his little heart out.

Sharing today images with Eileen at 
for Saturdays Critters

Thursday, July 9, 2026

How In The World Did I miss This?

I would like to preface this post by saying, "I know everything"!
Not in the smarts category, 
but if there is a craft show, art show, festival, or an event of any kind, 
I know about it and I am there.
Car shows, a special train ride, a garden show, or a movie on the beach...I know.
So how did I miss this?
These Large Boats came to New Jersey for the 4th of July parade in New York.
They gathered and docked in the water at Sandy Hook prior to the parade.
Sandy Hook is about 40 minutes from home and we certainly would have gone to see them, had we known.
Click on - Sail4th 250 Guide - to read more about the parade.

The boats left Sandy Hook on the 4th and traveled...


this path to New York City for the parade.
The following 5 pictures I took as the story aired on our local news station.






I found these 5 picture's on-line and decided to share them as well.






More than 100 tall ships participated in the celebration.
I am so sad I missed this, it looks to be a wonderful event, one I would have really enjoyed.

I will have to keep an ear out for next years parade...I hope this becomes an annual event.
I really wish I had seen it!