Nude beach?

Gerald started his day buying bagels at Atlantic Bagels in Atlantic Highlands. Ross, one of the owners, treated him to a plain bagel for free. He just wouldn't give him a bag.


The weather today got up to near 80 - beautiful clear sunny day - it's a beach day!

So, we packed Gerald up in his bag, and head for Sandy Hook. Our first stop in the 'Hook was Gunnison Beach!. Gerald was a little shy about taking off his clothes at this naturalist park, but still enjoyed the sand, water, spectacular view of NYC and, of course, oogling all the bare-assed chicks!



Ok, I snuck a picture of Gerald with my cell phone (another 75¢). Cameras are forbidden at this beach, in respect for people's privacy. I was careful not to get anyone recognizable in the picture, and took it from a distance. I'll try to enhance it once I get back home, but thought you'd enjoy seeing how much fun Gerald was having today.
In the background if you squint, you can see the NYC skyline from the beach. Gerald was too busy looking the other way at the nude beach to notice.


Sandy Hook is part of the National Parks system and has a carry-in, carry-out trash policy. Gerald was happy to comply, and also respected the "Do Not Feed the Wildlife" regulations.


Gerald felt so strongly about it that he joined the totem