Old New Jersey

[finchaser]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=aRGyD5gTlVc
(https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=aRGyD5gTlVc)

[fishinmission78]

I remember Art Stocks Birch Hill. Wow that must have been ages ago thanks for sharing.

[bababooey]

The old 2 guys and the neptune diner. I must be getting old too!

[seamonkey]

Thanks for posting that was pretty cool. Some of the old hamburger joints were the best. Gone forever.

[Monty]

Lot of those places where a big part of my "younger years".
Used to hitch hike about 5 miles to get to the Playboy Club up in Vernon :).
And every summer had a trip to Bertrands Island.
Times have changed big time.
I think we were lucky back then, a lot more independence as a "kid" with more stuff to do.
We used to get together and play baseball, wiffle ball, Hockey, basketball and football all the time, not in organized leagues. I just don't see that happening much these days. We had leagues and played in them, but most of the fun was the "unorganized" games.

[hookset]

Jims Burger Haven Hazlet - closed Oct 21 2009. Lots of history there, greasy and slightly dirty. Run by Jim and his family, now an autozone.

[seamonkey]

Awesome thread. Old burlington burger place

[bababooey]

In the last 2 posts the signery looks similar. Was the Jim's burger haven an old Burger Chef that was converted?

[ledhead36]

I believe you are right. I live in the area. Word was he was an cook at the Burger Barn and bought it when they closed that location. Then Auto Zone made him and offer he couldn't refuse and he retired. I really miss them.

[Monty]

Jims Burger Haven Hazlet - closed Oct 21 2009. Lots of history there, greasy and slightly dirty. Run by Jim and his family, now an autozone.

I vividly remember the last time I ate there and finding hair in the burger.

[jigfreak]

Miss them too. True old style greasy spoon.I ate there a few times. Not the best in cleanliness that comes with the territory. The atmosphere was worth it though. Not too many places left like it. As for the hair in the burger I don't think they always wore hair nets at the grill.:)

[VSdreams]

Anyone old enough to remember palisades park rides and amusements? My two uncles talk about it all the time.

[storminsteve]

^^Before my time it closed in 1971. I live near there and have heard lots of good stories. some background.
http://www.palisadespark.com/faqs.html

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XOjvDVO3Jzw

[fishinmission78]

Great thread gents keep em coming.

[basshunter]

storminsteve the guy in the title shot of the video looks a little like clint eastwood lol. Cool pics thanks for sharing.

[fishinmission78]

Not exactly ancient nj but some good fishing 24 years ago

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0kf0LCMGdi0

[hookset]

Blast from the past Bob Pop. kudos and nice find on the video.

[VSdreams]

Awesome vid thanks for sharing.

[fishinmission78]

You're welcome. Even though I don't fly fish, Bob P is a great guy. Wealth of knowledge, and always a good time when you run into him.

[albiealert]

Very nice. you guys are lucky to have all that history.

[surfrob]

The Chester Turkey farm is no more??

Didn't they run the ads "turkeys... we're GIVING them away!"

Wait, what? :D

[basshunter]

Didn't realize that until I saw your comments.
Used to go to Larisons turkey farm as a kid.
Did a search-
http://www.newjerseyhills.com/observer-tribune/news/larison-plans-unveiled-in-chester/article_2c642b2e-0d00-11e4-829f-0019bb2963f4.html
http://www.historicchesternj.com/newsitems/larisonsturkeyfarm.html

[baitstealer]

It's a shame how some of these places are disappearing. Sometimes older IS really the best.