So the tradition goes … The annual NJ Firemen’s Convention in Wildwood was held at the end of last week.

And, by the looks of all the Facebook posts, a great time was had by all.

The convention has been a yearly mainstay for, well, many years. Call it an old tradition. And nothing goes with an old tradition like some good ol’ boys.

So, in keeping with the good ol’ tradition, the Retro Pic of the Day is a look back to 1967 and guys who were deemed “The Older Boys” of the Fair Haven Fire Volunteer Fire Company.

These guys weren’t in Wildwood in this photo, but they made many a trip there over the years. Here they are in what was called The Rec Room at the firehouse.

The “old” boys are: Al Robbins, Bob Lundy, Tom Cleary and George Churchin, Sr..

Wild times these guys were having outside of Wildwood, huh? What do you suppose they were doing? Playing cards? Hmmmm.

— Elaine Van Develde

Thanks to Evie Connor Kelly for this gem from the 1967 FHFD Yearbook!