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[pernettewellslove]

Elin Hilderbrand's Summer of "69 was like a walk down memory lane for me. The music, the Vietnam War, national events, drugs,  Hilderbrand's portrayal of them was spot on and relatable to people my age. Awesome read. Definitely recommend.

[helgamarte]

Explore Martha's Vineyard

Book your perfect family #vacation #rental #home in Martha's Vineyard.

[jbearphotos]

As many people know, the movie Jaws was filmed on Martha’s Vineyard, MA back in 1975, but along with the movie, whose sequels just never seemed to best the original, the American Legion Memorial bridge from the film is still an infamous landmark on the island. Dubbed “the Jaws bridge,” the wooden two lane bridge with a small bike path, benches and walking area on both sides sits just 12-15 feet above the salty water on Beach Rd. This bridge is the dividing line between Edgartown and Oak Bluffs, with one side of the road-sign reading, “Welcome to Edgartown” and the other side, “Welcome to Oak Bluffs.” As you approach, you can see a cluster of shirtless tourists in line waiting to jump into the water, and right behind them is a road sign that reads, “No Jumping or Diving from Bridge” and below it, “Keep off Bridge Rail.” But this doesn’t seem to phase anyone, as the Jaws Bridge Jump serves as a sort of “summer rite of passage” for many tourists visiting the island. On a sunny day, people of all ages can be seen jumping, flipping, hesitantly falling, and belly flopping off of this wooden railing precipice at all hours of the day. Cars even honk in acknowledgement as they drive by, because everyone knows that this is a perfectly acceptable thing to do and a requisite when visiting or vacationing on Martha’s Vineyard. I did not jump off, but maybe next time! I took these photos from the car.

Oh! Be careful not to go at low tide, as the water is not that deep beneath all points of the bridge, and your feet might even touch the sandy bottom. You may want to wait for high tide also as the fall may be a few feet shorter!!!

[rexstewartoriginals]

THREE VAN RYPER steamship models arrived to port for restoration from the states of New Jersey and Ohio. To view, visit https://www.facebook.com/rex.stewart3/posts/10208141262549958.

[rexstewartoriginals]

S.S. NOBSKA, New England’s beloved steamship, is now under construction as a diorama in a series that will depict the evolution of Cape Cod’s steamboat era. To view visit https://www.facebook.com/rex.stewart3/posts/10208053705441085.

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Methodist Campground Path in morning light

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Buoys

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Harbor View