I realized I needed a better bag to carry Gerald around. We tried the True Value hardware store, but no luck. Then, we went shopping at Vintage Variety on 1st Ave in Atlantic Highlands, and the owner found a really cool vintage 70's plaid school bag for Gerald. It's the perfect size and he can sleep in it.


While shopping in the store, Gerald met a girl...a troll. She was trying on shoes. Gerald started following her around the store.



I then picked up Gerald's first souvenir, a pin that says "Bad to the Bone". Gerald thanked the store owner and we left to take a break.