Nov 14, 2009 - New Jersey to Pennsylvania to Delaware

We left our Atlantic City campsite and headed westward to get around Delaware Bay - we suspected that the ferry at the mouth of the bay probably wasn't running due to the high winds. ... We crossed over the Delaware River right at Philadelphia, but circled around it to head south (we did find their sports facility complex by accident!) When we got into Delaware we headed to Wilmington, not too large a city, where we found the Brandywine River valley, a major industrial site of the 1900s, and the source of the DuPont family and company fortunes making black powder.We left our Atlantic City campsite and headed westward to get around Delaware Bay - we suspected that the ferry at the mouth of the bay probably wasn't running due to the high winds. ... We crossed over the Delaware River right at Philadelphia, but circled around it to head south (we did find their sports facility complex by accident!) When we got into Delaware we headed to Wilmington, not too large a city, where we found the Brandywine River valley, a major industrial site of the 1900s, and the source of the DuPont family and company fortunes making black powder....

Nov 12, 2009 - Atlantic City - day 6 - back at Harrah's

On Tuesday, Nov. I had checked with the security people when we arrived and they had said if we were checked into the hotel it would be fine, but on Tuesday no-one anywhere was prepared to help us - we were told no motorhomes at all were allowed in downtown Atlantic City. ... So, having gotten good and mad, we finally found a sympathetic person at the front desk who happily transferred out last night (and one new night) over to Harrah's in the Marina district, where we had seen Tony Bennett.On Tuesday, Nov. I had checked with the security people when we arrived and they had said if we were checked into the hotel it would be fine, but on Tuesday no-one anywhere was prepared to help us - we were told no motorhomes at all were allowed in downtown Atlantic City. ... So, having gotten good and mad, we finally found a sympathetic person at the front desk who happily transferred out last night (and one new night) over to Harrah's in the Marina district, where we had seen Tony Bennett....

Nov 9, 2009 - Atlantic City - day 3 - on the Boardwalk

On November 8th, we moved into the Showboat Hotel and Casino (we got cheap room rates on the internet).On November 8th, we moved into the Showboat Hotel and Casino (we got cheap room rates on the internet)....

Nov 8, 2009 - Glen Cove - CFO meeting

Went for almost a week in Glen Cove, for the CFO meeting, which was super cool! got to know a lot of people but had to work A LOT! starting on SUNDAY!!! I know!!! But it was great, and I absolutly loved it! We got a bus right in front of UN on Sunday, and after 50 min were right there. ... The hotel, Glen Cove Mansion, is GORGEOUS!!!!!!! Lots of good food, beautiful bedroom, swimming pool, gardens,. ...

Nov 7, 2009 - Atlantic City - day 1

We spent the day before fighting our way through the New Jersey highway system: toll pikeways, parkways where we weren't allowed to go, tunnels and bridges RVs aren't allowed on, places where no left turns are allowed - you have to go around loops to go to the left . Anyway, we finally found our way to Atlantic City, and their tourist information office told us where there was a campsite nearby, so we went there. ... It is fun while driving or walking around town, as of course the streets in the Monopoly game are named for places in Atlantic City, so my mind keeps going "oh, now I'm in the green section". ...

Oct 18, 2009 - Boston to Jersey City

Heading down the eastern coast of Maine the colors are still just so fantastic. After that damage we were a little “gun shy” about driving the freeways and turn offs into Jersey City (just across the harbor from New York City) so we took a pre trip through New Haven and the Bronx to Jersey City and the wharf where the RV park in located. ... We had to be sure that we could fit in height and get around the turns and not get lost.Heading down the eastern coast of Maine the colors are still just so fantastic. After that damage we were a little “gun shy” about driving the freeways and turn offs into Jersey City (just across the harbor from New York City) so we took a pre trip through New Haven and the Bronx to Jersey City and the wharf where the RV park in located. ... We had to be sure that we could fit in height and get around the turns and not get lost....

Oct 12, 2009 - Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty

Monday morning, Columbus Day, we headed out early for the 10am tour to Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty.Monday morning, Columbus Day, we headed out early for the 10am tour to Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty....

Oct 11, 2009 - Riverdale, NJ - Nice Day for a Drive

(Ron Writing) We left Hartford this morning and headed south on US-5. We drove a short ways into New Jersey and stopped at Riverdale, NJ were we are parked at Wal*Mart for the night. ... The weather was beautiful and, even though we were on busy highways most of the time, the drive was quite scenic.(Ron Writing) We left Hartford this morning and headed south on US-5. We drove a short ways into New Jersey and stopped at Riverdale, NJ were we are parked at Wal*Mart for the night. ... The weather was beautiful and, even though we were on busy highways most of the time, the drive was quite scenic....

Oct 11, 2009 - Family and Friends

No time to sleep in on Sunday after a late Saturday night.No time to sleep in on Sunday after a late Saturday night....

Oct 10, 2009 - Danielle's 40th High School Reunion

Our reunion activities began on Saturday morning with a tour of the high school, Bloomfield High School in Bloomfield, NJ.Our reunion activities began on Saturday morning with a tour of the high school, Bloomfield High School in Bloomfield, NJ....

Oct 9, 2009 - Jersey City, NJ

So although it might sound odd to those of you who know the area, we found an RV Park in Jersey City, just across the Hudson River from Manhattan. ... The New York City skyline is magnificent as always, especially at night and we had lots of beautiful views from where we were staying, as well as during our drives in and out of Jersey City. ... Getting to Jersey City can be a challenge though, as we had to drive through quite an industrialized area of New Jersey. ... We took the NJ Turnpike into Jersey City and although it was congested, we made it without incident. ... This area of Jersey City is just beautiful with walking paths right next to the Hudson River and views of Ellis Island, the Statue of Liberty and the lower New York City sky line. ...

Sep 27, 2009 - NYC to Cape May, NJ

9/26 Cape May, NJ; It appeared that we were stuck in Atlantic City for at least 2-3 more days since the ocean was very rough with small craft warnings. ... We were told that the ICW to Cape May was not passable, but we talked with a couple of boater friends who know us via phone and decided that we would leave today and go on the ICW anyway. ... After a long day of no-wake zones, many bridge openings, we make Cape May and our favorite marina that we have now stayed at 4 times – Miss Chris Marina. ...