By Walter F. Kern
The Polar Bear Grand Tour consists of 550 motorcycle riders who ride
their motorcycles throughout the winter season each Sunday to points within NJ, NY, PA, CT, and DE.
These polar bear riders have nothing to do with the other polar bears who are often found in the water in groups
for special occasions.
We present here a gallery of the BEST Polar Bear Grand Tour motorcycle pictures and videos
for the 2018-2019 riding season. My definition of "best" is probably different from yours.
I just looked at the 1,315 pictures and 80 videos published during the season and picked
what I liked best—whatever caught my eye or I thought was different or offbeat.
The pictures and videos are ordered by run. I selected 77 pictures and 35 videos.
All of these pictures and videos were taken by guest Polar Bear rider-photographers, since I spent
the greatest majority of the season in Florida.
I did do all the processing of the pictures and videos and the management of the website remotely from Florida.
Also, all the captions presented below were done by me.
I want to publicly thank the Polar Bear rider-photographers who took pictures and videos for me this season.
They were (including runs covered): Bernie Walsh(22), Dave Thompson(23), and Gary Rosen(25).
All best videos selected were submitted by Dave Thompson. As you can see, I needed your help.
Thanks guys for your assistance, and I hope you will
all continue to take pictures and videos next season.
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| Cape May V.F.W., Cape May, NJ, Oct. 28, 2018: Bucks County Cutup - photo by Dave Thompson |
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| Cape May V.F.W., Cape May, NJ, Oct. 28, 2018: Protected - photo by Dave Thompson |
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| Cape May V.F.W., Cape May, NJ, Oct. 28, 2018: Happiness Is Starting the Season - photo by Gary Rosen |
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Cape May V.F.W., Cape May, NJ, Oct. 28, 2018 - Dave Thompson Video on YouTube (1:00): Big Group Arriving
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Cape May V.F.W., Cape May, NJ, Oct. 28, 2018 - Dave Thompson Video on YouTube (0:56): Nice Brown Tailgunner
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| Irish Eyes Pub, Lewes, DE, Nov. 4, 2018: Amy - photo by Dave Thompson |
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| Irish Eyes Pub, Lewes, DE, Nov. 4, 2018: Peek-A-Boo - photo by Gary Rosen |
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Irish Eyes Pub, Lewes, DE, Nov. 4, 2018 - Dave Thompson Video on YouTube (0:22): What's Up?
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Irish Eyes Pub, Lewes, DE, Nov. 4, 2018 - Dave Thompson Video on YouTube (0:42): Head Back
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Irish Eyes Pub, Lewes, DE, Nov. 4, 2018 - Dave Thompson Video on YouTube (0:31): Sound of Harleys
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| The Eagles, Bridgewater, NJ, Nov. 11, 2018: Respect - photo by Bernie Walsh |
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| The Eagles, Bridgewater, NJ, Nov. 11, 2018: V-Strom Rider - photo by Bernie Walsh |
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| The Eagles, Bridgewater, NJ, Nov. 11, 2018: Iron Butt Rider - photo by Bernie Walsh |
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The Eagles, Bridgewater, NJ, Nov. 11, 2018 - Dave Thompson Video on YouTube (1:00): Group Parking
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| De Thomasi's East 5 Points Inn, Vineland, NJ, Nov. 18, 2018: Enthusiastic - photo by Bernie Walsh |
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| De Thomasi's East 5 Points Inn, Vineland, NJ, Nov. 18, 2018: Men in Black - photo by Bernie Walsh |
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| De Thomasi's East 5 Points Inn, Vineland, NJ, Nov. 18, 2018: Seasoned - photo by Bernie Walsh |
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| De Thomasi's East 5 Points Inn, Vineland, NJ, Nov. 18, 2018: Time Warp - photo by Bernie Walsh |
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| De Thomasi's East 5 Points Inn, Vineland, NJ, Nov. 18, 2018: Indian - photo by Bernie Walsh |
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De Thomasi's East 5 Points Inn, Vineland, NJ, Nov. 18, 2018 - Dave Thompson Video on YouTube (0:29): Yellow Trike
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| Hillbilly Hall, Hopewell, NJ, Nov. 25, 2018: Yamaha - photo by Bernie Walsh |
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| Hillbilly Hall, Hopewell, NJ, Nov. 25, 2018: V-Rod? - photo by Bernie Walsh |
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| Hillbilly Hall, Hopewell, NJ, Nov. 25, 2018: FJR - photo by Bernie Walsh |
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| Montgomeryville Cycle, Montgomeryville, PA, Dec. 2, 2018: We love rain - photo by Gary Rosen |
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| Montgomeryville Cycle, Montgomeryville, PA, Dec. 2, 2018: Free Food - photo by Bernie Walsh |
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| Montgomeryville Cycle, Montgomeryville, PA, Dec. 2, 2018: Happy In Black - photo by Bernie Walsh |
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| Montgomeryville Cycle, Montgomeryville, PA, Dec. 2, 2018: Am I First? - photo by Bernie Walsh |
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| Montgomeryville Cycle, Montgomeryville, PA, Dec. 2, 2018: Bob and Bears - photo by Bernie Walsh |
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| PJ Whelihan's, Blue Bell, PA, Dec. 9, 2018: Togetherness - photo by Bernie Walsh |
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| PJ Whelihan's, Blue Bell, PA, Dec. 9, 2018: Skinny Tree - photo by Bernie Walsh |
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PJ Whelihan's, Blue Bell, PA, Dec. 9, 2018 - Dave Thompson Video on YouTube (0:45): Inside Chatter
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PJ Whelihan's, Blue Bell, PA, Dec. 9, 2018 - Dave Thompson Video on YouTube (0:43): Right This Way
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PJ Whelihan's, Blue Bell, PA, Dec. 9, 2018 - Dave Thompson Video on YouTube (0:53): Bob Greets
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| The CABIN, Freehold, NJ, Dec. 16, 2018: Games - photo by Dave Thompson |
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| The CABIN, Freehold, NJ, Dec. 16, 2018: Creative Toy - photo by Bernie Walsh |
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| The CABIN, Freehold, NJ, Dec. 16, 2018: Toys From CT - photo by Bernie Walsh |
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| The CABIN, Freehold, NJ, Dec. 16, 2018: Toy Table - photo by Bernie Walsh |
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The CABIN, Freehold, NJ, Dec. 16, 2018 - Dave Thompson Video on YouTube (0:25): Toy Table
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| Hamilton Tap & Grill, Hamilton Township, NJ, Dec. 23, 2018: Weekly Picture - photo by Bernie Walsh |
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| Hamilton Tap & Grill, Hamilton Township, NJ, Dec. 23, 2018: Indian Trio - photo by Bernie Walsh |
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Hamilton Tap & Grill, Hamilton Township, NJ, Dec. 23, 2018 - Dave Thompson Video on YouTube (0:49): I Hear Bob
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| Rhodes North Tavern, Sloatsburg, NY, Dec. 30, 2018: Bob - photo by Gary Rosen |
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| Rhodes North Tavern, Sloatsburg, NY, Dec. 30, 2018: Custom Trike - photo by Bernie Walsh |
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| Rhodes North Tavern, Sloatsburg, NY, Dec. 30, 2018: Two Polar Bears - photo by Bernie Walsh |
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| Rhodes North Tavern, Sloatsburg, NY, Dec. 30, 2018: Polar White Wing - photo by Bernie Walsh |
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| Rhodes North Tavern, Sloatsburg, NY, Dec. 30, 2018: A Toast - photo by Bernie Walsh |
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| Rhodes North Tavern, Sloatsburg, NY, Dec. 30, 2018: Trike With Floorboards - photo by Bernie Walsh |
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Rhodes North Tavern, Sloatsburg, NY, Dec. 30, 2018 - Dave Thompson Video on YouTube (0:46): Get the Fire Goin'
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| PIC-A-LILLI INN - Shamong, NJ, Jan. 6, 2019: Coffee Lover - photo by Gary Rosen |
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| PIC-A-LILLI INN - Shamong, NJ, Jan. 6, 2019: Ready To Go - photo by Bernie Walsh |
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| PIC-A-LILLI INN - Shamong, NJ, Jan. 6, 2019: Most Unusual - photo by Bernie Walsh |
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| PIC-A-LILLI INN - Shamong, NJ, Jan. 6, 2019: Group Enters - photo by Bernie Walsh |
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PIC-A-LILLI INN - Shamong, NJ, Jan. 6, 2019 - Dave Thompson Video on YouTube (0:51): Vroom Vroom
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PIC-A-LILLI INN - Shamong, NJ, Jan. 6, 2019 - Dave Thompson Video on YouTube (1:00): Coming In
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PIC-A-LILLI INN - Shamong, NJ, Jan. 6, 2019 - Dave Thompson Video on YouTube (0:34): Harley There, Beemers Here
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PIC-A-LILLI INN - Shamong, NJ, Jan. 6, 2019 - Dave Thompson Video on YouTube (0:31): Mass Exit
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PIC-A-LILLI INN - Shamong, NJ, Jan. 6, 2019 - Dave Thompson Video on YouTube (0:28): Oh, There You Go
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| The Exchange - Rockaway, NJ, Jan. 27, 2019: Indian Is Back - photo by Bernie Walsh |
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| Franklin House Tavern, Schaefferstown, PA, Feb. 3, 2019: Gold Happiness - photo by Gary Rosen |
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| Franklin House Tavern, Schaefferstown, PA, Feb. 3, 2019: Snow Day - photo by Bernie Walsh |
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Franklin House Tavern, Schaefferstown, PA, Feb. 3, 2019 - Dave Thompson Video on YouTube (0:48): Waiting For the Horse
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| Hooters - Wayne, NJ, Feb. 10, 2019: Bob and Friends - photo by Gary Rosen |
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| Hooters - Wayne, NJ, Feb. 10, 2019: Irresistible Bob - photo by Gary Rosen |
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| Hooters - Wayne, NJ, Feb. 10, 2019: Bob and Girls - photo by Bernie Walsh |
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| Hooters - Wayne, NJ, Feb. 10, 2019: Newer Polar Bear - photo by Bernie Walsh |
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| Hooters - Wayne, NJ, Feb. 10, 2019: Helmet Cam - photo by Bernie Walsh |
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| Hooters - Wayne, NJ, Feb. 10, 2019: Patriotic - photo by Bernie Walsh |
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| Pub 199, Mount Arlington, NJ, Feb. 17, 2019: Fish - photo by Gary Rosen |
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| Pub 199, Mount Arlington, NJ, Feb. 17, 2019: 45 Points - photo by Gary Rosen |
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| Pub 199, Mount Arlington, NJ, Feb. 17, 2019: Trio - photo by Gary Rosen |
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| Pub 199, Mount Arlington, NJ, Feb. 17, 2019: Tete-a-tete - photo by Gary Rosen |
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| Lighthouse Tavern, Waretown, NJ, Feb. 24, 2019: At Least It's Not Snow - photo by Gary Rosen |
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| Lighthouse Tavern, Waretown, NJ, Feb. 24, 2019: You Had To Be There - photo by Bernie Walsh |
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| Long Valley Pub & Brewery, Long Valley, NJ, Mar. 3, 2019: Vet - photo by Bernie Walsh |
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| Long Valley Pub & Brewery, Long Valley, NJ, Mar. 3, 2019: The Road - photo by Bernie Walsh |
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| Long Valley Pub & Brewery, Long Valley, NJ, Mar. 3, 2019: Sharp Left - photo by Gary Rosen |
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| Long Valley Pub & Brewery, Long Valley, NJ, Mar. 3, 2019: Patches - photo by Gary Rosen |
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Long Valley Pub & Brewery, Long Valley, NJ, Mar. 3, 2019 - Dave Thompson Video on YouTube (0:46): Group Approaches
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Long Valley Pub & Brewery, Long Valley, NJ, Mar. 3, 2019 - Dave Thompson Video on YouTube (0:36): Ha Ha Ha
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| Bahr's Landing, Highlands, NJ, Mar. 10, 2019: Selfie With a Statue - photo by Bernie Walsh |
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| Bahr's Landing, Highlands, NJ, Mar. 10, 2019: Bay and Bridges - photo by Bernie Walsh |
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Bahr's Landing, Highlands, NJ, Mar. 10, 2019 - Dave Thompson Video on YouTube (0:51): Dismal Weather
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| Brian's Harley-Davidson, Langhorne, PA, Mar. 17, 2019: Sign-In Table - photo by Dave Thompson |
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| Brian's Harley-Davidson, Langhorne, PA, Mar. 17, 2019: Secret Parking - photo by Dave Thompson |
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| Brian's Harley-Davidson, Langhorne, PA, Mar. 17, 2019: We Have Food - photo by Gary Rosen |
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| Brian's Harley-Davidson, Langhorne, PA, Mar. 17, 2019: Pat's Birthday - photo by Gary Rosen |
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| Brian's Harley-Davidson, Langhorne, PA, Mar. 17, 2019: Historical Picture - photo by Bernie Walsh |
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| Brian's Harley-Davidson, Langhorne, PA, Mar. 17, 2019: Spokes-Women - photo by Bernie Walsh |
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Brian's Harley-Davidson, Langhorne, PA, Mar. 17, 2019 - Dave Thompson Video on YouTube (0:49): Lunchroom Chatter
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Brian's Harley-Davidson, Langhorne, PA, Mar. 17, 2019 - Dave Thompson Video on YouTube (0:51): Harleys
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Brian's Harley-Davidson, Langhorne, PA, Mar. 17, 2019 - Dave Thompson Video on YouTube (0:45): Happy Birthday Pat
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| Hickory BBQ Smokehouse, Kingston, NY, Mar. 24, 2019: Gold Winner - photo by Gary Rosen |
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| Hickory BBQ Smokehouse, Kingston, NY, Mar. 24, 2019: 30-Point Winner - photo by Bernie Walsh |
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Hickory BBQ Smokehouse, Kingston, NY, Mar. 24, 2019 - Dave Thompson Video on YouTube (0:30): Sunlight
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Hickory BBQ Smokehouse, Kingston, NY, Mar. 24, 2019 - Dave Thompson Video on YouTube (0:51): Sign-In
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| The Plumsted Grill, Cream Ridge, NJ, Mar. 31, 2019: Go-Anywhere Bike - photo by Dave Thompson |
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| The Plumsted Grill, Cream Ridge, NJ, Mar. 31, 2019: Two-Up - photo by Bernie Walsh |
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| The Plumsted Grill, Cream Ridge, NJ, Mar. 31, 2019: text - Empulse Electric Draws Crowd by Bernie Walsh |
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The Plumsted Grill, Cream Ridge, NJ, Mar. 31, 2019 - Dave Thompson Video on YouTube (0:35): Silence In the Rain
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The Plumsted Grill, Cream Ridge, NJ, Mar. 31, 2019 - Dave Thompson Video on YouTube (0:36): Two More Rides
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The Plumsted Grill, Cream Ridge, NJ, Mar. 31, 2019 - Dave Thompson Video on YouTube (0:21): Completely Soaked
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| Cape May V.F.W., Cape May, NJ, Apr. 7, 2019: Workin' On the Twins - photo by Dave Thompson |
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| Cape May V.F.W., Cape May, NJ, Apr. 7, 2019: A Fun Oldie - photo by Bernie Walsh |
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| Cape May V.F.W., Cape May, NJ, Apr. 7, 2019: Boots - photo by Bernie Walsh |
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Cape May V.F.W., Cape May, NJ, Apr. 7, 2019 - Dave Thompson Video on YouTube (0:59): Single File
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Cape May V.F.W., Cape May, NJ, Apr. 7, 2019 - Dave Thompson Video on YouTube (0:46): On the Street
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Cape May V.F.W., Cape May, NJ, Apr. 7, 2019 - Dave Thompson Video on YouTube (0:51): Coming and Going
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| O'Connor's American Bar & Grill, Easthampton TWP, NJ, Apr. 14, 2019: Bucks Women - photo by Bernie Walsh |
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| O'Connor's American Bar & Grill, Easthampton TWP, NJ, Apr. 14, 2019: Man of Gold - photo by Bernie Walsh |
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O'Connor's American Bar & Grill, Easthampton TWP, NJ, Apr. 14, 2019 - Dave Thompson Video on YouTube (0:40): We Arrive
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| Get-Together at Pic-A-Lilli Inn, Shamong, NJ, Apr. 20, 2019: Claudia Got All the Awards - photo by Bernie Walsh |
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