Hacklebarney Hike

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We're ready to embark on a 25 mile hike through an untamed wilderness.


Would you believe a two mile hike through a state park with marked trails? O.k., now a few more people are willing to join us.


"I can't believe I let mom talk me into this."


"I can't believe I was able to talk my son into this!".


Joined at the hip-flask.


"I'd follow her anywhere -- because I forgot to bring my compass."


"Phew! We made it! Uh oh -- is anybody missing?!"


If anyone is missing, this explains it.

From U.K. to N.J.

Richard (l.) meets the family of his granny's American pen pal. (Click here for pictures of Nan Hollis Boyd and her family.)


The photographer finally figures out how to set the shutter timer, balances the camera on a monopod [!], and swiftly slides into the picture.

Seaside Heights, NJ

The most exotic spot in Ocean County?


Seaside street scene. I don't know how these people got in the picture.




All the ladies love rugby-playing law students.


"I dare you to go on the ride over there."


"I'm happy just to watch everyone else go on the rides."


"I can't believe I rode on this thing!"


Far from home, in a strange, strange place ...


A unique species: half nephew, half climbing lemur.


"Can I get one of these for my back yard?"


"I wanna go really fast!"


"See? I didn't get nauseous."


"Hey, look at us!"


"Think we can beat dad?"


"We'll beat dad by five car lengths!"


"I'll show those boys how to drive like a pro ..."


"... as soon as I figure out how to hook up this darn seat belt ..."


"How does this thing work?"


"Now I've got it!"


Vroom!

Grounds for Sculpture - Hamilton, NJ

Exploring Sayreville, NJ

Click here for the artistic nature shots on VacationSlides.blogspot.com.

A Visit to The Intrepid

Dad's present for his 85th birthday: a day at the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum in New York City.

Exploring the submarine Growler.

"I'm glad I was in an airborne division."




"Hey, I figured out how to turn on the engine!"


"You know, this is more comfortable than a foxhole."


"I can fit through this."


"From the outside, it looked small. How much farther do we have to go?"


"It's not as complicated as dry-cleaning equipment."




"I told you I could get through this!"


"I love sight-seeing with my in-laws."


"Our first apartment was smaller than this."

Inspecting aircraft on the flight deck.

"I jumped out of planes, but not this one."


"Just because you're enjoying this museum, don't think that war is fun."


"Why didn't they paint my picture on the fuselage?"




"It says that this was a real military aircraft."

Test-driving a chopper on the hangar deck.

"Hey, let's beat the rush-hour traffic, and take this home."


"Which one is steering?"


"She can't drive a stick-shift, but she wants to fly a helicopter!"

For more pictures taken at the Intrepid Museum, click here for VacationSlides.blogspot.com.