Say “Hi” to Aidan of Ocean Grove. July 10, 2021. Paul Goldfinger photograph. Click once to enlarge.
Aidan is photogenic, so he says that many people take his photograph. But now it’s time for a Blogfinger portrait.
And here is a 2022 link about crosses on the badges..
On July 09, 2025 we can add:
a. The only cross found on badges last year and now is the tiny one, accurately seen on the Great Auditorium. Does anyone still care?
2025 season badge for seniors and youth. 7/9/25. Paul Goldfinger photo. Look closely to see the cross or fuhgettaboutit.
This is Leean who works in the little ticket-sales office on the boards, across from the pier. She sold me two season badges today 7/09/25.. She said that if I lose it, there’s no replacement. She said that Grovers tend to be honest, so write your phone number or her phone number on the back. (use a Sharpie. ) You can buy a badge from her with cash or card. She also sells hats. And she will answer questions, but nothing personal
And speaking of the Grovarian surfers who have their own beach, the State of NJ ruled this year that surfers and fishermen do not need badges. Really? My badge cost over $50.00 and I bet that surfers use the beach a lot more than I–which is almost never. How about seniors like me? I use my badge to occasionally take a walk at the shore with my camera.
BOBBY DARIN. From the soundtrack of Goodfellas.