The Delaware River, Stockton, New Jersey.
This is my new home. Stockton, New Jersey. On the Delaware River. I’ve walked down the path from my backyard to the river and I’ve jumped in for a swim. The water is warm, peaceful, too good to be true.
The canal.
Once I get a handle on being the happiest person in the world, I promise I’ll post. About food. Maybe even grilled food since I now have a grill to use in my backyard. Or I could just cook in my 170 square foot kitchen. Or I could just barf from excitement—promise I won’t put up any pictures of that though!
Delaware River.
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August 8, 2008 at 8:33 pm
Congratulations on your new home! Who new Jersey could be so beautiful?
August 8, 2008 at 8:40 pm
See! I knew it! I knew you were going to have a grill. :P
It’s gorgeous out there. I miss the northeast sometimes, even from lovely SoCal.
Congratulations to you and Jimmy!!
August 8, 2008 at 10:00 pm
Vicki- Western Jersey is one of the most beautiful places I know… really love having so much “nature” while still being able to drive to a whole foods or mall within 15 miles.
Melissa- Yes! You called it! I had SUCH a great burger the first night we were here. Thanks from me and Jimmy! :D
August 8, 2008 at 10:13 pm
Congrats! I love that river– have tubed down it many times. Enjoy!
August 9, 2008 at 7:26 am
So, let’s see … you need a big-a** grill … one of those mounted in a stone wall … with an installed wet bar included … grilling fish from the river … what’s-is-name mixing drinks … plan, then plan summore! BTW, need pics of the kitchen … ;-)
August 9, 2008 at 9:38 am
Wow! that is beautiful….any pictures of your house?? and more importantly, your kitchen???
August 9, 2008 at 9:54 am
Oh wow, it is so beautiful!! Congratulations! You certainly deserve it. How’s your dog loving the water?
August 9, 2008 at 11:30 am
OMG! I’m so jealous I can’t imagine having all that gorgeousness so near my home & water nice enough to swim in too.
All you need now is a good enough wireless connection so you can use your laptop while sitting on the bank while the water flows over your feet keeping you cool. (while I sit next to you on my holiday thanking you for paying for my flight and eating all your cooking!)
August 9, 2008 at 12:35 pm
Congratulations! The scenery is absolutely gorgeous– I’ve been to Stockton, and I know it’s quite beautiful from first hand experience anyway. You are SO fortunate to have a backyard and sizable kitchen! Wow. I am jealous.
August 9, 2008 at 1:17 pm
Congrats girlie :) That new place looks perfect to lay around with a good book and big glass of something great! With a kitchen that big, I expect some tasty recipes to be posted here soon. Enjoy the rest of your summer…
August 9, 2008 at 2:46 pm
Yeah Robin!!! Looks beautiful! How wonderful for you!
August 9, 2008 at 7:18 pm
Hope there is some fishing and grilling right on the river! So excited for you!
August 9, 2008 at 7:39 pm
That is wonderful! My house is still in the city, but a little off the beaten path too. Makes a huge difference in my sanity.
August 10, 2008 at 11:10 pm
Oh my gosh – I am insanely jealous! What a gorgeous view you have. I’d be walking every single day down to that beautiful river!
August 11, 2008 at 8:21 am
congratulations from around the globe! Did you already go fishing?
August 11, 2008 at 1:23 pm
Congrats on the new digs! Wow!
So like…
…when’s the party? [checking my schedule] we’ll be in philly in December. Just a thought. :-)
August 12, 2008 at 12:49 am
All I can say is…
That dosn’t suck!!!
I’m so jealous of the beauty you have surrounding you. Congrats on your new place.
August 12, 2008 at 10:35 am
oh, wow! How wonderful, I am very jealous. It looks so wonderfully peaceful there and I can’t believe you can actually swim in that river!
August 12, 2008 at 5:17 pm
That is really beautiful Robin. I am totally jealous of the river and the water and can’t wait to see what you do with your grill. And from this end, I have also been enjoying lazy days of summer with books, iced tea and glasses of delicious chilled wine.
August 12, 2008 at 5:49 pm
Wow, this area is beautiful. How amazing that this is your new neighborhood!
August 13, 2008 at 7:17 pm
this post is seriously making me realize that we just have to move out of NYC – not only do you have space and a river to swim in, you have a backyard and (let me guess) a dishwasher!??!? it’s the little things at this point that will make me happy. it looks beautiful! good luck. -amy
August 14, 2008 at 10:07 am
Yes, the Delaware is beautiful. Enjoy it in every way.
But, be very cautious swimming. We swam in the Delaware near the Mill between Stockton and Lambertville for many years, until a few young people pointed out the snake population and suggested more than a few might be poisonous.
The Bucks County/Hunterdon County area is filled with excellent restaurants (you’ve already discovered Via Ponte). Please share some of your dining experiences here!
August 15, 2008 at 8:34 am
Donald – I’ll be in California (maybe) in December, but if I’m here, we’d love to go out in Philly for some eats! I heard of a place that makes sausage and broccoli rabe hoagies. Mmm.
August 15, 2008 at 11:29 am
That place would be Tony Luke’s in South Philly. http://www.tonylukes.com/menu.htm
September 23, 2008 at 7:04 pm
you are one more lucky girl that is beautiful!!!
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