It was a hot August day and the summer was winding down so I decided to drive to the Pine Barrens where I met DrLen whose car
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was having brake light problems even as we parked near this sign for the safe concrete pipe company
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and made our way into Hammonton to the Silver Coin Diner
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where DrLen posed
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before we explored the menu
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and Len had the spinach pie
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as I had the blueberry (Hammonton being the blueberry capital of the world) and banana pancakes
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with syrup
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and Len enjoyed his meal
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as I took this self portrait
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and tried to get a profile picture of myself and my food
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when the rice pudding
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put Len in a better mood
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so that I could capture this collection sign
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before we headed to the beach.
We went to Aisler Pond
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where the life guard stand gave the info
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but we had to ask why the water was quite so red
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and then to admire the snack bar
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and the trash bags
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as Dr Len settled under a tree
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and I watched our neighbors try to attract gulls
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before looking at the tree above me in artistic mode
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After the pool was emptied to move the ropes, we drove to Hammonton and recorded the water tower
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before heading to Toni's Frozen custard stand
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where they served other foods
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but I focussed on the custard
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and then looked at their indoor signage
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and the napkin holder
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before heading home where Fred was consoling Jane
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who had lost her wisdom teeth the day before.
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