You could call it falling for the Navesink River.
Wednesday night was one of those still, quiet fall nights down by the river at the Fair Haven Dock. It was in the air. It was on the water. Reflection. A lot of reflection. It’s easy to see and instinctively know why when it is also a place called home.
Take a moment to reflect … Good night, home.
— Elaine Van Develde
Sometimes you just don’t get to the church on time … for the blessing of the pets.
That’s what happened on Sunday for some trying to make it to the feast of St. Francis of Assisi blessing of the pets at St. George’s-by-the-River Episcopal Church in the West Park section of Rumson.
So, in the haze, sights were still seen to sum up a hazy, maybe not lazy, but a bit slow of a late Sunday afternoon in the area.
People seemed to be soaking up the West Park atmosphere with some simple fall stuff like walking the dogs (yes, someone else missed the event), goin’ fishin’ and just getting a glimpse of the river on a pensive kind of day.
Take a look …
— Elaine Van Develde
Sometimes you just need to escape to an island. And all you need to do is look out onto the Shrewsbury River to find one.
If you can’t get in your gondola and paddle over there, the 32-acre Gunning Island preserve, 20 acres of which has been owned by Rumson since 2007, is close enough to see from the banks of Rumson or Sea Bright. For RFHers, it holds a cache of party and young pleasure boating memories.
It now seems to beckon with a sigh of serenity and solitude in its wildlife preserve state.
Exhale and take in the memories with the scenery …
(Don’t forget to click to enlarge.)
— Elaine Van Develde
The sun was bright on Sunday and so were spirits at the 2016 Guinness Oyster Festival in Red Bank.
People soaked up the sun and fun with dance, drink and on-the-go dining.
Take a look …
— Elaine Van Develde
Before the rain … the views of the New York skyline from Sea Bright Public Beach were clear and colorful on a local summer day at the end of last week.
The city is roughly 20 miles away and on days like this it looks close enough to catch … an Uber to.
People who’ve seen this view have argued that it can’t possibly be New York. Well, it is. It’s been documented many times over. So, enjoy the view.
— Elaine Van Develde
It’s that treasured time of the year for locals — local summer.
The weather is still prime for beaching it and the crowds are gone. It’s time for locals in the Rumson-Fair Haven area to get some of what’s left of the best of the sun, sand, surf and and solace in Sea Bright.
Get a glimpse into the local summer world … Take a look at our slideshow and photo gallery. Ahhhh. Enjoy.
— Elaine Van Develde
All good Fair Haven Firemen’s Fairs come to an end … until next year.
Take a look at Rumson-Fair Haven Retrospect’s glimpse into closing night.
Thank you to the Fair Haven Fire Department and all the fair volunteers for yet another year of the fair!
— Elaine Van Develde
The scents, sights and sounds of the Fair Haven Firemen’s Fair are in the air.
The end-of-summer tradition in the Rumson-Fair Haven area, the largest community fair in the state, started on Friday night.
Rumson-Fair Haven Retrospect did the usual stroll of the grounds on Saturday.
Here’s a glimpse into the night …
— Elaine Van Develde
It doesn’t get much more simple in the summer than hanging a cage filled with raw chicken bait over the side of the Fair Haven Dock, netting crabs and catching a prime sunset view in the mix.
That’s what this Simple Summer photo gallery is all about.
Sometimes, too, you run into a small business owner everyone in the area knows. Anyone know who this is pictured crabbing a few days ago?
Hint: He’s known for putting people in stitches.
— Elaine Van Develde
Saturday evening was time to get crabby with Rumson police and join the Ninth Annual Rumson PBA Crab Tournament.
The event began at 6 p.m.; and, well, if you got there after 6, the parking lot at the Rumson Borough Boat Launch was pretty full, but no one was to be found on the water. They were likely already far enough out on the river to get those prime catches.
There were, however, some crabbers and others boating, jet skiing and just hanging around.
Take a look at the above photo gallery for a glimpse into the evening. See anything somewhat crabby looking?
The results of the tournament will be posted when they become available.
In the meantime, enjoy the view!
Summer days down by the river at the Fair Haven Dock don’t change much with the passing of time.
It’s a scene that never gets old and needs no explaining.
Here’s another focus on what it’s all about — sun, sand between the toes, solitude, solace.
— Elaine Van Develde
Ever take a walk down by the river and feel like someone’s following you or even leading the way?
It happened today down on the beach by the Fair Haven Dock.
A lone seagull, seemingly having a little trouble with one of his legs, led the way taking a leisurely walk along the riverbank, picked on some food along the way, waded and tried to fly a little, but to no avail. He was getting around and eating and not fearful of humans.
So, he had a little company for his afternoon walk.
Good night and feel better, Mr. Fair Haven Livingston Seagull.
— Elaine Van Develde
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