8:35 AM sun is out in Ocean Grove. Firemen’s Park May 12, 2018, after a heavy rain in the early morning hours. After 9 am, it was cloudy with some sun, so a day of eager shopping began. Blogfinger action photo
Sometimes, at the Town-Wide yard sale , a girl can find something fetching in pink to wear this summer. All photographs by Paul Goldfinger taken in Ocean Grove, Blogfinger.net © 5/12/18
Combining fun and bargains on Stockton Avenue in Ocean Grove.. Town-Wide Yard Sale. Blogfinger photo 5/12/18 ©
Probably the most unusual item for sale was this sitar at Eric and Gina’s home on Stockton Avenue. ©
Jean ran the sale at their home on Heck Ave., but Jack Bredin got to wear his Stones’ T Shirt which he got working backstage at that concert in the 1990’s. Blogfinger photo .
Some sellers featured artwork—paintings and photography.
All kidding aside, what a deal! This was an unusual Saturday event: no parking problems; relaxed mood; meeting and greeting friends, and no kids. (well, there were a few, one little guy bought a squeezable Obama head from us–he liked the ears.) Blogfinger.net
With 63 sellers (a record) and a nice turnout by shoppers as the day wore on, the yard sailors we interviewed agreed that the Town-Wide Yard Sale was a success: a rewarding, fun, and social Ocean Grove happening—a neighborhood project by community minded residents.
As for the weather, first you say you do and then you don’t; then you say you will, and then you won’t; you’re undecided now, so what are you going to do?
Well, we all rolled the dice, stuck to the plan, and it was a fine fine day.
THE ANDREWS SISTERS:
2020 note: This year we cancelled. This remains a perfect concept for “small town America.” It is really fun! But will we have it next May? We’re undecided now, so what are we going to do?
As peeping Tom once said, “Let’s wait and see.”
I thank all who planned this event.
I did see some visitors on New York Avenue; what I put out I sold.
I was very happy to have such a result.
Looking forward to a pleasant summer.
Lois M
Editor’s note: Thank you Lois. We’re glad you did well. —Paul @Blogfinger
Thank you Paul and others responsible for making this happen. We appreciate your efforts.
Editor’s note: To all who thanked us, you are welcome. It is a satisfying event–a win-win without gridlock. And thanks to Vincent Cannavo our manager who did a great job in promoting the sale. And thanks to the weatherman or weatherwoman who delivered on this promised rain-free Saturday.
Now it’s back to the usual Blogfinger coverage.—Paul