I had the great misfortune of growing up next to Newark. My saving grace was having the South Mountain Reservation to wander daily. It preserved my sanity.
That is why I go to the NJ shore. Have a house down there in a little enclave of a very republican area. Even though NJ is deep blue, you wouldn't know it down there. My sanity is saved every weekend, even in the winter.
I’m glad you have that escape. Growing up, I knew I didn’t belong in that area. As soon as I graduated, I headed South. Lived in a tiny, one traffic light town in Va. My childhood friends laughed at me, but I truly loved it.
Ha! Don't worry. 3rd generation New Yorker. Most of the family has moved out. I will be doing the same shortly! I give the city the finger every weekend going down the New Jersey Turnpike heading to the shore. Will retire to Florida, unless it fills up by that time.
There should literally be a giant wall built around the five boroughs. Include northern NJ as well.
Sounds good. Just put a door in there with an armed guard. I'm here until I retire. lol
I had the great misfortune of growing up next to Newark. My saving grace was having the South Mountain Reservation to wander daily. It preserved my sanity.
That is why I go to the NJ shore. Have a house down there in a little enclave of a very republican area. Even though NJ is deep blue, you wouldn't know it down there. My sanity is saved every weekend, even in the winter.
I’m glad you have that escape. Growing up, I knew I didn’t belong in that area. As soon as I graduated, I headed South. Lived in a tiny, one traffic light town in Va. My childhood friends laughed at me, but I truly loved it.
Shore towns down south jersey are always red
Because you need to work and have money
Wow, I’m genuinely sorry to hear that. I do hope you find greener pastures.
Ha! Don't worry. 3rd generation New Yorker. Most of the family has moved out. I will be doing the same shortly! I give the city the finger every weekend going down the New Jersey Turnpike heading to the shore. Will retire to Florida, unless it fills up by that time.