Posted on 08/02/2005 10:13:47 PM PDT by kedr
Well, based on at least the sentiment, that was really thoughful and lots of work.
It doesn't look so bad to me although, from a distance, it does resemble a giant.....uhhhh, "beaver".
Bayonne is changing rapidly. There's been a lot of redevelopment in Jersey City, mostly along the waterfront, recently and Bayonne is beginning to look like a lot of Jersey City used to. My husband grew up in a very nice enclave at the southern tip, and since we've been away the change is shocking even to me. The military terminal is now becoming a location shoot for movies/tv. Hubby tells me that early in the 20th century there were scores of bars along the east side that sailors would frequent. It's also amazing how people who grew up in Bayonne have such a deep affection for it. When I hear jokes about it, it's usually (but not always) from people who have no idea.
Maybe its the "Snot of Sorrow."
Hey, Bayonne is a lovely place. I have live there for more than 25 years.
If all you saw of Bayonne was the area around the MOT I can understnad you impression. The residential section is very different. Broadway (the shopping district) has seen better days I have to admit, but that is common in the age of the mega malls. With the sudden rise of property values here in the last 5 years the area has really impoved.
Hear Hear!
My husband grew up in the Bergen Point section of Bayonne. There's a good chance then that you might know him. Let me know if you'd like me to FReepMail you.
BENNY ping.
Somewhere there's a Gynecologist getting all excited...
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