On the entrance to the beach just South of the old historical Saint Augustine!
We stopped at a red light and Sherry said
“Lets turn right here & see if we can see the ocean”!
Well – it happened to be the access road to the beach
and this bar sat right there on the left hand side!
The Beachcomber Bar and eatery had fantastic fresh caught RED SHRIMP! Very large steamed and peel! Along with a honey IPA!
We had no idea but it was time to stop
for a bite to eat!
Come to find out – both Debby and Tammy had been here.
Along with some friends of ours
and other friends said they also were going to stop!
It also happened to be the entrance to the beach and where you pay to drive on the beach there was a very small parking lot mostly for the Beachcomber and a guy sat on a camp chair directing people into and out of the lot
The shrimp were extra large
steamed and peel – with melted butter and hot sauce dip!
The beach street is called “A ST” And all the rules and directions to follow
While we sat outside – a lot of cars- trucks etc.
came and went in and out!
We actually ordered a half pound
and it was so good we ordered seconds!
Looking back from the beach to the entrance and the Beachcomber
We left our rental on Friday – the 28th at 8:45 AM.
But one last stop and picture
one of our walks we took almost everyday!
There was a blocks long park with a walking path right across the street from us. Either direction we went – trees – oak – palm and these yellow flowered trees! Everything was blooming and so green!
We decided that we would avoid the major four lanes
and drive the roads less traveled
even though it would take us through towns
red lights – and maybe a little longer!
We would end up at Jacksonville beach
for two nights for Sherry to attend a regional conference
for her Juice Plus Company – and our room –
was Ocean front – with a balcony!
Flagler Beach
The roads were straight – mostly four lane
speed limit 60 and hardly any traffic!
It was just peaceful and full of wonderful views!
And we made great time and were at 1A1 –
the highway that runs alongside the Atlantic Coast!
The first beach we came to was Flagler Beach-
very narrow but really a blue color to the water!
Hard to see the color but it was not the typical Atlantic color you see up and down the coast!Very narrow beach going in both directions no houses on the beach side all across the road!I do not know what it would be like in a storm not much space on the beach!
We then headed North and our next stop was at the
first Marine land!
I had no idea this was here And it was the location where they shot the old TV series SEA HUNT which I watched as a child! I actually met Lloyd Bridges and his wife at a airport as they were waiting for their flight. Somewhere I have a picture of them!
Many famous people have been here and at one time
it says there were more Dolphins than people!
This beach was much wider and the boardwalk and restrooms were very nice.At first I thought these boulders were put here but the sign says they are 100’s of thousands years old made from sand and other substanceA very nice boardwalk along the beach
And you can see where sand has either blown in
or washed in?
Not sure – but in the next picture – there was a lot of sand
There is a small community in North Western Pa. Just a few short miles from the New York State Border Situated in what are called THE ENCHANTED MOUNTAINS of The Alleghany Mountain Chain
Rolling green hills now -once as large as the Rockies
millions and millions of yearsago
now considered as just “Foothills”
Back in the late 1800’s or early 1900’s
The small community is well
a place where every one knew your name
you parents and exactly where you lived!
Coming into town on North Main Street from the border of NYS sits a junction known locally as The Kendall Bridge The Alleghany river runs beneath it as does the Rail road tracks and trains A span comes off it and a road runs under it.The Kendall Bridge looking Northward to the foothills of the mountains and New York State
The age to drink was 21 in Pa.
But 18 in NYS!
Traveled this road many times
to legally have a beer! LOL
And believe me – the adults knew!
Main Street Eldred Pa. and one of the reasons we moved South SNOW !!!!!
The post office to the left – the old red fire hall
to the right as I grew up.
And the building up farther in brick
The doctors office & the dental office
and also the Masonic Lodge!
I spent a lot of time there
Dental and Doctor!
Today the leading business of incoming funds The Historic World War ll Museum
A full size tank bursting through the wall
a Museum that also encompasses the next large building
Tour buses stop every day!
It is a quality sight to behold!
This little town had many WWll heros
Purple hearts -medal of honors
And I knew everyone of them!
King Street my stomping ground when we slept outside after curfew at 10 PM. Running and hiding raiding gardens Just growing up!The park where I played baseball tackle football and flag football Softball And everyday rode my bike to!The park below the tracks where in my 20’s we all chipped in and helped to get it started and mowed and tuned into a softball field! Playing our home games here and holding many tournamentsThe Catholic church I attended as a small child confirmed inAnother small church on King street
My older sister Donna on the right and my cousin Patty
Donna helped raise me
as she was 15 years older
and lived right down the street
and later on next door!
My best friend Bobby Goodman’s house spent many a night there on the porch sleeping out and he at mine we did not want to sleep inside!
My sister Donna -caught us one night
we had gotten into my parents whiskey!
And she came outside and there we sat on the curb in front
of her house and mine.
After so many questions
I had her almost convinced we were not drinking
Bobby not saying a word!
A car came down the street and we were in its headlights
And that is when Bobby got sick
and threw up in front of her!
Later she laughed and laughed
and always reminded me we did not fool her!
My brother in law Bill – was the police chief
and always took care of me and my friends
as long as we did not get into trouble or do anything bad.
Back after the war Eldred had a top notch soft ball team made up of many who came back from the war. My best friend Bobby’s father is at the bottom right I knew almost all these men later in life! They almost were all my fathers friends!Most of us joined The Explorer’s when we were 16 and took many a trip to Pro games here we took a three day canoe trip down the river which when I was in my mid 30’s I – along with our pastor took a youth group down the same river Bobby – far left and then meOak hill cemeteryWhere in winter we would ride our sleds down the hill between and around the tombstones!The high school where I graduated in 1967 Known then as it is today OTTO – ELDRED H.S. Home of the TERROR’SOur team on the varsity Bobby is number 83 and I sit to his left number 65 Those were the best of years.
