Conversation during a social gathering with a group of summer neighbors- after introductions and mentioning which house is ours:
“So where do you really live?” Â Â Â “Here. Â This is our year round home.”
“Even in the winter?” Â Â Â Â Â “Yes, ALL year.”
“Wow (with a confused look)…well, where are you from?” Â Â Â “Here.”
“No, where are you from originally?” Â Â Â “Well, I grew up in Avalon, and my husband was raised in Wildwood.”
“Oh.” Â More confused looks. Â Another neighbor intervened and confirmed that there ARE people FROM here….she has even met a few 😉
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2 responses to “Local Lore, continued”
I love this topic. I recently purchased a place in Stone Harbor and had the opportunity to spend many weekends on the island since March. I was of the opinion that off season was brutal, until I experienced it myself. The beaches are quiet, the island is dark (I’ve never slept better), the shop owners have time to talk, traffic doesn’t exist, meters are disabled … the list goes on. There is a solitude and comfort I feel off season and I’m glad this isn’t an opinion shared by everyone!
Thanks for following along. Will look for you on the beach next winter 🙂