Aug 12, 2011

more posts a'comin


Hi everyone! I had planned on another post this week, but I'm out of town with my almost-4-year old up in New Jersey and my mom is without wifi. So I've been sneaking away to the library and Starbucks to post on my other blog, but that's about it given my disconnect.

It's cookie free, but I will share with you where I am... the grand town (rather, borough) of Sea Girt, NJ. My mom grew up here, though my grandparent's house on Brooklyn Blvd has long been sold. Luckily, my daughter has conquered her sand and sea fear and has even braved the waves with me. As the beach is in my blood, I was hoping it would be in hers, and I think it just might be. My great grandfather, William H.H. Lake, was the light house keeper HERE. And my grandfather, Elvin "Toots" Lake, was a life guard on the beach. He even rescued a bunch of people once, when the Morro Castle cruise ship tragically caught fire three miles off shore in 1934. (Click the link to read the fascinating story.)

I'll be back soon!
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7 comments:

  1. lori jo rebelesAugust 12, 2011 at 1:52 PM

    enjoy it... i miss the jersey shore so much!! i grew up in south jersey, and now i bring my family back each summer. we love sea isle city, nj but have been to spring lake (not far from sea girt) many times!

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  2. UnknownAugust 12, 2011 at 6:19 PM

    looking forward to the posts!
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  3. JamesAugust 12, 2011 at 9:39 PM

    wow, fun history..that is so cool about your grandpappys!! Have a great time!

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  4. UnknownAugust 12, 2011 at 9:41 PM

    "James" is my better half...I think someone was using my computer...eh?

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  5. SueAugust 13, 2011 at 12:28 AM

    Wow, what great family stories! We have toured many lighthouses here on the central coast and I've always fancied myself living in one:) Glad your daughter is flollowing in your foodsteps in loving the beach!

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  6. the decorated cookieAugust 13, 2011 at 7:02 PM

    Yep, I know Spring Lake veeery well! Used to bike there all the time as a kid to see the lake and to go to the dollhouse/hobby store.

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  7. Jenni PriceAugust 15, 2011 at 10:27 PM

    My goodness, you have quite the awesome family history! Hope your having a nice trip!

    Blessings,
    Jenni

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