This week's prompt at Sepia Saturday is a waterfall, for "W" which is where we are in the alphabet. I don't have a waterfall picture handy, even though I know there are Niagara Falls photos somewhere, and don't have any "W" references, so am going with your basic water, as in the Great South Bay, of course, located off the South Shore of Long Island, NY where I grew up.
NYC is over to the left, with Manhattan on the island between the East River and the Hudson.
often went out to Long Island to visit Tante and Uncle Peter.
Tante in the water, family on stern, Uncle Peter on the bow.Tante and Uncle Peter - my maternal grandmother's sister Helen and her husband - owned a cabin cruiser, and often took us out for swimming, clamming, fishing and a delicious picnic lunch on deck. They had been living on Long Island for a few years already.
Ellen, Dennis, and Tante
behind, looking out from cabin.
We clammed with our feet ("Watch out for the razor clams!"), caught flounder and blowfish, jumped off the boat, and ate. I can't remember what was on the menu, but I know it was delicious - probably sandwiches and cold fried chicken.
The Bay was so pleasant to swim and clam in - the clear water was only waist-high, no swells to speak of, and the bottom was clear and sandy. I am sure Uncle Peter knew the good spots for the best conditions.
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What fun memories. I do not like clams, but the idea of clamming with your feet sounds like it might be fun - all that cold, squishy sand.
ReplyDeleteOh yes, great fun. And only now do I appreciate the exfoliation benefits for the callouses on one's toes!
ReplyDeleteThat boat looks so fun! I fondly remember visiting aunts and uncles who had camps on lakes in New York State's Adirondack woods -- and all the boating, swimming and fishing we did amid the towering pines. Thanks for the memories!
ReplyDeleteFrom your pictures it's clear to see everyone is having a good time! We did some clamming on the beaches near Crescent City, CA years ago. Good eatin'! :)
ReplyDeleteAFter looking at all the waterfall posts your family photos on the water look very peaceful
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed reading your memories and I did appreciate the excellent map you featured at the start. !’
ReplyDeleteWhat fun times...I have relatives and friends now who have vacationed and even lived on Long Island. I wish I'd visited myself! That boat must have been such fun for you children!
ReplyDeleteThose photos do look peaceful and fun. What good memories they must bring back.
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