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Asked By LBI 75 on September 9, 2009
Subject: Memories...
I have 35 on and off summers of Long Beach island memories. My family has been going there for over 50 years, I went in the ocean as a baby, my family once had a house in the Dunes. Later on, I would come back for a week or a long weekend. It's amazing how some things have changed so much, and other things, like the Holiday Snack Bar, are as classic as ever.
Distant Memories...
-Hartman's Amusement Park (where Fantasy Island is now)...riding the merry-go-round that had cars that you could sit in. There was a fire emgine, a moon buggy, a motorcycle and a bunch of other vehicles. I can still hear the beeping and see the flashing lights. Playing Skee-Ball in the small arcade. I still have tickets and a few tokens. Riding down the big fiberglass slide on a potato sack. Bumper cars. The Dante's Inferno haunted house ride.
-Does anyone remember a big tent that showed movies at Hartman's one summer? Faint memories of a stunt car film...
-Schooner's Wharf, post Lucy Evelyn, pre re-development, with the little buildings like the gift shop, toy store, Shell Shack, candy store...and KING NEPTUNE'S ICE CREAM with the wooden King Neptune cut-out in the front.
-The infamous Surf City trampolines. Never got hurt on them, though.
-When Hand's had two stores- one in Ship Bottom along with Beach Haven.
-Watching the sun set at Morrison's while eating dinner.
-Waiting at the door of the old Marvel's at opening to get a bag of fresh donuts.
-Buying gag gifts and other fun stuff at the Dollar Parlor in Bay Village.
-How the owner of the Holiday Snack Bar would run outside every time the fire whistle blew to direct traffic with the Beach Haven Fire Police.
-When the Acme Hotel (the Ketch to you newbies) was an empty derelict.
-Buckalew's had that curious "Tomato Pies" neon sign in the window. Pizza, that is. And when Speakeasy was the island pizza chain.
-Lots and lots of mini golf, especially at The Beacon. Supposedly the guy at Mr. Tee's was mean(!?)
-When Murphy's Market was Beall's.
-Passing the Manahawkin Drive-In at night and catching a glimpse of the movie.
-How quiet and peaceful the Island was in the offseason, after all the "tourists" went home...
To Respond or to View the Question with all answers, Click Here Most Recent Answer Submitted By Tina Hartman on February 2, 2012
My Dad Owned Hartman's Amusement Park and I was raised and born on the Island and had the Great pleasure of growing up at the Park! All the great memories u all have shared touch my heart!!! If u have any pics I would Love to have them!!!
Asked By Nick K on February 1, 2012
Subject: shack
I have a suggestion --Rather than watch the ever so famous LBI
"shack' die a slow death and since ownership is and always has been in question ... Why not confiscate it through emminent domain and then dismantle what is left of the little gem and package and sell tokens of it and............use the profits of this sale to buy a prefab ec3 environmentally friendly structure and have it go up in the middle of the night and no one would be the wiser-- Any takers??
To Respond or to View the Question with all answers, Click Here Most Recent Answer Submitted By The Answer Man on February 2, 2012
Saying "no one would be the wiser" implies that no one would notice that you replaced the shack with something else. Hence, the ??? marks.
Asked By Nick K on February 1, 2012
Subject: shack
I have a suggestion --Rather than watch the ever so famous LBI
"shack' die a slow death and since ownership is and always has been in question ... Why not confiscate it through emminent domain and then dismantle what is left of the little gem and package and sell tokens of it and............use the profits of this sale to buy a prefab ec3 environmentally friendly structure and have it go up in the middle of the night and no one would be the wiser-- Any takers??
To Respond or to View the Question with all answers, Click Here Most Recent Answer Submitted By Nick K on February 2, 2012
Yes Answer Man -- 'No one would be the wiser' because at this point -- Those who have any wisdom and any sense ,know that the structure is truly an eyesore and would rather not have that be the LBI welcome mat to those visiting our piece of paradise OR THEY "the others " are just too stupid to accept that fact.
So yes 'wiser' vs. stupid.
Asked By Chris on October 16, 2005
Subject: Jackie Vee
I used to see Jackie Vee and Paul Presto at the surf city hotel. I understand that they no longer play there that they retired. I heard that Jackie Vee lives in Florida and sometimes still plays down here. Does anybody know where? I live in the Tampa area and I heard he is also on the West Coast? Can anyone help me out?
To Respond or to View the Question with all answers, Click Here Most Recent Answer Submitted By gerry (the' golden girls)' on February 2, 2012
we loved paul and jackie ... many happy memories ... anyone know if they are planning a reunion on lbi ??
Asked By Nick K on February 1, 2012
Subject: shack
I have a suggestion --Rather than watch the ever so famous LBI
"shack' die a slow death and since ownership is and always has been in question ... Why not confiscate it through emminent domain and then dismantle what is left of the little gem and package and sell tokens of it and............use the profits of this sale to buy a prefab ec3 environmentally friendly structure and have it go up in the middle of the night and no one would be the wiser-- Any takers??
To Respond or to View the Question with all answers, Click Here Most Recent Answer Submitted By Tim on February 2, 2012
At this point, I don’t think that there’s any way to renovate the shack, and to replace it would be no better than the replica schooner that they put in Bay Village to replace the Lucy Evelyn. Instead of watching the shack continue to deteriorate until it is just a pile of kindling, I would vote for having a big bon fire with its remains, where everyone can turn out a bid it a dignified farewell.
Asked By NJ DEWD on February 2, 2012
Subject: Morrison's Rebuild?
Any further news on this scenario that I read about in the SandPaper late fall? There was some discussion about Morrison's buying Tucker's liquor license to wheel it there because Tucker's was purportedly selling to a home builder. IF Tucker's remains, is there an extra license in Beach Haven Boro - how is that package good store behind the Marlin doing? Or that license wouldn't count since it is package goods.
To Respond or to View the Question with all answers, Click Here Most Recent Answer Submitted By The Answer Man on February 2, 2012
As far as I have heard, Tucker's is simply closed for the winter months.
Asked By Nick K on February 1, 2012
Subject: shack
I have a suggestion --Rather than watch the ever so famous LBI
"shack' die a slow death and since ownership is and always has been in question ... Why not confiscate it through emminent domain and then dismantle what is left of the little gem and package and sell tokens of it and............use the profits of this sale to buy a prefab ec3 environmentally friendly structure and have it go up in the middle of the night and no one would be the wiser-- Any takers??
To Respond or to View the Question with all answers, Click Here Most Recent Answer Submitted By The Answer Man on February 2, 2012
Article about shack from September, 2011:
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Asked By Nick K on February 1, 2012
Subject: shack
I have a suggestion --Rather than watch the ever so famous LBI
"shack' die a slow death and since ownership is and always has been in question ... Why not confiscate it through emminent domain and then dismantle what is left of the little gem and package and sell tokens of it and............use the profits of this sale to buy a prefab ec3 environmentally friendly structure and have it go up in the middle of the night and no one would be the wiser-- Any takers??
To Respond or to View the Question with all answers, Click Here Most Recent Answer Submitted By The Answer Man on February 2, 2012
Recent newspaper articles indicate that ownership has been established. So your plans would not work.
"No one would be the wiser?" (???)
Asked By LBI 75 on September 9, 2009
Subject: Memories...
I have 35 on and off summers of Long Beach island memories. My family has been going there for over 50 years, I went in the ocean as a baby, my family once had a house in the Dunes. Later on, I would come back for a week or a long weekend. It's amazing how some things have changed so much, and other things, like the Holiday Snack Bar, are as classic as ever.
Distant Memories...
-Hartman's Amusement Park (where Fantasy Island is now)...riding the merry-go-round that had cars that you could sit in. There was a fire emgine, a moon buggy, a motorcycle and a bunch of other vehicles. I can still hear the beeping and see the flashing lights. Playing Skee-Ball in the small arcade. I still have tickets and a few tokens. Riding down the big fiberglass slide on a potato sack. Bumper cars. The Dante's Inferno haunted house ride.
-Does anyone remember a big tent that showed movies at Hartman's one summer? Faint memories of a stunt car film...
-Schooner's Wharf, post Lucy Evelyn, pre re-development, with the little buildings like the gift shop, toy store, Shell Shack, candy store...and KING NEPTUNE'S ICE CREAM with the wooden King Neptune cut-out in the front.
-The infamous Surf City trampolines. Never got hurt on them, though.
-When Hand's had two stores- one in Ship Bottom along with Beach Haven.
-Watching the sun set at Morrison's while eating dinner.
-Waiting at the door of the old Marvel's at opening to get a bag of fresh donuts.
-Buying gag gifts and other fun stuff at the Dollar Parlor in Bay Village.
-How the owner of the Holiday Snack Bar would run outside every time the fire whistle blew to direct traffic with the Beach Haven Fire Police.
-When the Acme Hotel (the Ketch to you newbies) was an empty derelict.
-Buckalew's had that curious "Tomato Pies" neon sign in the window. Pizza, that is. And when Speakeasy was the island pizza chain.
-Lots and lots of mini golf, especially at The Beacon. Supposedly the guy at Mr. Tee's was mean(!?)
-When Murphy's Market was Beall's.
-Passing the Manahawkin Drive-In at night and catching a glimpse of the movie.
-How quiet and peaceful the Island was in the offseason, after all the "tourists" went home...
To Respond or to View the Question with all answers, Click Here Most Recent Answer Submitted By Tamara on February 1, 2012
HOW ABOUT THE BATMAN CARS- PASTEL PINK, GREEN, THAT WENT UNDERNEATH THE SKYSLIDE (the real name for the slide with potatoe sacks), the duckie fishing in the arcade area.
Asked By The Answer Man on January 30, 2012
Subject: Police warn of real estate scams
In today's Asbury Park Press! Article inside...
To Respond or to View the Question with all answers, Click Here Most Recent Answer Submitted By Just a local guy on February 1, 2012
The guy is the owner. He still has the keys because it still in forclosure for the second summer. He's collecting rent but not paying his mortgage. Everything worked great for him last summer and he's hoping for a repeat performance.
Asked By The Answer Man on January 30, 2012
Subject: Police warn of real estate scams
In today's Asbury Park Press! Article inside...
To Respond or to View the Question with all answers, Click Here Most Recent Answer Submitted By NJ DEWD on February 1, 2012
How does the dude get the keys to let them in??
Asked By Chris on October 16, 2005
Subject: Jackie Vee
I used to see Jackie Vee and Paul Presto at the surf city hotel. I understand that they no longer play there that they retired. I heard that Jackie Vee lives in Florida and sometimes still plays down here. Does anybody know where? I live in the Tampa area and I heard he is also on the West Coast? Can anyone help me out?
To Respond or to View the Question with all answers, Click Here Most Recent Answer Submitted By Dawn on February 1, 2012
My parents use to own a bar on LBI. It was called The Seagull, but is now known as The Bayberry Inn. The Jackie Vee Trio use to play every night during the summer, on the stage behind the bar. We lived upstairs and every night my father use to let me come down to hear just one song, and every night they would play Spinning Wheel by Blood, Sweat, and Tears just for me. Such a fond memory for me!! I seldom get back to LBI as we live in NH now, but I would have loved to see Jackie and Paulie again!
Asked By The Answer Man on January 30, 2012
Subject: Police warn of real estate scams
In today's Asbury Park Press! Article inside...
To Respond or to View the Question with all answers, Click Here Most Recent Answer Submitted By Sandpiper on February 1, 2012
I'd be interested in hearing a realtors take on the guy renting out the house/houses? in foreclosure. I know there are laws to protect tenants that are already living in a rental but this is a different scenario.
Asked By Denise on January 27, 2012
Subject: Sans Condos
We are staying at the Sans Condos? Does anyone know the size of the decks?
To Respond or to View the Question with all answers, Click Here Most Recent Answer Submitted By LBI Guy on January 30, 2012
They are small. Sans condos are not too bad overall but I think there are better options out there. Also, be aware that the units on the south side all have spiral staircases which can be dangerous if you have small children. Like the Answer Man said, ask your realtor to go measure the decks for you so you have an idea.
Asked By The Answer Man on January 30, 2012
Subject: Police warn of real estate scams
In today's Asbury Park Press! Article inside...
To Respond or to View the Question with all answers, Click Here Most Recent Answer Submitted By Just a local guy on January 30, 2012
Yup a good reason to use a broker. I know of a Guy in Beach Haven collecting deposits on house house that's in foreclosure. He figures the bank can deal with the tenants if they take the property before summer. He did the same last year. Watch yourself on VRBO and HomeAway. Do your due diligence.
Asked By bob b on January 23, 2012
Subject: old gas station property across from Ron Jon"s
I was just on the island this weekend and saw that the old gas station property across from Ron Jon's has activity going on -- Does anyone know what will be going in there?-- Possibly an LBI Welcome Center?
To Respond or to View the Question with all answers, Click Here Most Recent Answer Submitted By The Answer Man on January 30, 2012
Funny, you spelled "sand" with an "L"! ;-)
Asked By bob b on January 23, 2012
Subject: old gas station property across from Ron Jon"s
I was just on the island this weekend and saw that the old gas station property across from Ron Jon's has activity going on -- Does anyone know what will be going in there?-- Possibly an LBI Welcome Center?
To Respond or to View the Question with all answers, Click Here Most Recent Answer Submitted By NJ DEWD on January 30, 2012
Beachy - guaranteed cheaper than the land on which they sit!!
Asked By BST on April 21, 2011
Subject: Blessing Of the Fleet
So i have asked this ? earlier in the year and got "mixed" answers ~ was wondering if anyone has found out WHEN this year's blessing of the fleet will be?
To Respond or to View the Question with all answers, Click Here Most Recent Answer Submitted By Dave on January 30, 2012
For those who would like to attend, the Blessing of the Fleet for 2012 is scheduled for July 15th, 2012.
Asked By The Answer Man on January 30, 2012
Subject: Police warn of real estate scams
In today's Asbury Park Press! Article inside...
To Respond or to View the Question with all answers, Click Here Most Recent Answer Submitted By The Answer Man on January 30, 2012
Long Beach Township police warn of real estate scams
LONG BEACH TOWNSHIP — The Police Department is warning the public of real estate scams involving homes in the area, including some that had been listed for rent on Craigslist and other websites.
After the legitimate homeowners list their property, the scammers will copy the online ad and then list the property for rent again, but at a much lower price, according to township police.
When people read the phony ads online, they are asked for a 60 percent to 70 percent down payment through a bank transfer, police said.
The homeowner sometimes will find out about the scam when the person renting the property emails questions or checks ownership and learns that the person with whom they had been dealing is not the real homeowner, police said.
In extreme cases, would-be renters may even show up at the home and find it already occupied by a legitimate renter, police said. In the most recent case investigated by police, a renter found an oceanfront home for the price of $1,550 a week plus a security deposit of $400 and 8 percent tax, police said. The house was actually not for rent and was occupied, police said.
Other schemes
Police also warned of other scams that have been occurring. There have been instances of people receiving phone calls from phony “collection companies” for fake past-due accounts. The caller asks the victim to purchase a prepaid Visa or similar card and mail it to the collection company to satisfy the debt, police said.
In family scams, the victims — usually the elderly — will receive a call from someone identifying themselves as an attorney representing a family member who has been arrested in another country, police said. They request that bail be sent through Western Union so that the family member may be released and not sent to jail, police said.
Foreign lotteries are a scam in which the victims receive a call or email telling them they have won a prize, and not to tell anyone. The victim is asked to send a certain amount of money to the lottery commission in that country in order to receive the prize.
In all these situations, the victim will lose the money sent to the scammer, police said.
Most of these scams are occurring outside of the United States, and there is little or no recourse for the victim, police said.
Long Beach Township police investigate these cases to the greatest extent possible and often forward them to federal agencies for further investigation, police said.
Asked By Denise on January 27, 2012
Subject: Sans Condos
We are staying at the Sans Condos? Does anyone know the size of the decks?
To Respond or to View the Question with all answers, Click Here Most Recent Answer Submitted By The Answer Man on January 27, 2012
If no one here replies with an answer, call the Realtor and ask. Or, use a service like Bing Maps to view the buildings from the air. Good luck!
Asked By Dixie on January 26, 2012
Subject: home preservation
does the historical society or Twp ever give recognition or awards to homeowners who have refurbished their original LBI homes instead of tearing them down? I have seen some beautiful remodels. Thanks.
To Respond or to View the Question with all answers, Click Here Most Recent Answer Submitted By The Answer Man on January 26, 2012
The same small brass plaques are in Beach Haven - shown on old houses.
The town also has a historical district that protects certain older homes from being razed or significantly changed.
www.beachhaven-nj.gov/bh_HistoricalPAC.htm
Asked By Dixie on January 26, 2012
Subject: home preservation
does the historical society or Twp ever give recognition or awards to homeowners who have refurbished their original LBI homes instead of tearing them down? I have seen some beautiful remodels. Thanks.
To Respond or to View the Question with all answers, Click Here Most Recent Answer Submitted By Dave on January 26, 2012
Here in Barnegat Light a number of homes have a brass plaque from an historical society (I forget which one) mounted by their front door. It carries no significance legally, just identifies an older home someone elected to preserve (for now).
Asked By Joe on January 24, 2012
Subject: Ice Cream Trucks
Does anyone know who I can contact to rent an ice cream truck on the island ? Is there a certain number of ice cream trucks allowed in the summer?
To Respond or to View the Question with all answers, Click Here Most Recent Answer Submitted By Dave on January 25, 2012
If you go to www.ecode360.com/BA1585 and click on Quick View then Chapter 135 you can find all the requirements for Barnegat Light.
Asked By Joe on January 24, 2012
Subject: Ice Cream Trucks
Does anyone know who I can contact to rent an ice cream truck on the island ? Is there a certain number of ice cream trucks allowed in the summer?
To Respond or to View the Question with all answers, Click Here Most Recent Answer Submitted By The Answer Man on January 25, 2012
You must deal with the individual towns for permits. They do *not* issue an unlimited number of them. For Long Beach Township (the largest area of LBI) the forms ae here:
h t t p ://www.longbeachtownship.com/onlineforms.html
(remove spaces in h t t p)
I have no idea where you would rent a truck, I assumed only those people who owned them ever applied.
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