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Post by bossman on Oct 9, 2006 9:14:50 GMT -5
Hello All! Been going to Wildwood since 1962, every year since 1973 except 2. I have seen its ups and downs, and now it definitely is in a down slide. The newbies might wonder why I say this, but the old timers should know. As this is an introductory board, I'll save my thoughts for another board. You also may have seen some of my Letters published in The Leader or The Herald. My children, now 31, 29, & 22 spent at least a week of their summers at Wildwood throughout the years. Since 1979, we stayed at the 24th Street Motel exclusively. The towns were family friendly, accommodations were reasonably priced, as were the restaurants and other attractions. That's why we continued to spend at least one or two weeks at The Wildwoods. Now it's just my wife and I, as the kids are off on their own, so we do a little traveling from time to time. My interest is in Doo Wop music and music in general. We will travel to reachable venues to see a show if we feel it is worth it. We'll be in Wildwood for the 50's Weekend in two weeks. This is a quick snapshot of myself, boring as it is. I'll express myself more fully on other issues in other boards, as well as the newspapers from time to time. Bossman
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Post by Doowopper on Oct 9, 2006 12:21:41 GMT -5
Welcome Bossman, it's good to have you aboard!
I enjoy hearing stories about Wildwood's past, since I was not around to experience it.
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Post by FlyinGN on Oct 9, 2006 19:17:34 GMT -5
I too have been going to wildwood since 1962 when I was a baby and I do not feel that it is in a downslide.. I enjoy it as much as I did 30 years ago..
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Post by nance on Oct 9, 2006 19:50:21 GMT -5
I'm not even going to say how long I'VE been going to Wildwood, but welcome bossman.
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Post by wildwoodchic1976 on Oct 11, 2006 9:39:11 GMT -5
Hey bossman i know what you mean my family and i have been going to wildwood since the early 80's we stayed at the packard motel just a few blocks up from the 24st motel and everything you said about the up's the down's is so true when i went down the shore in august i couldn't believe all the changes i saw some of my fav places are gone and some are in the process of being torn down. Looking forward to reading your opinions and columns in the news.
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tbear
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Post by tbear on Oct 11, 2006 12:18:18 GMT -5
Welcome! I can say that parts of Wildwood have improved from the mid 90's but I'm not too thrilled with the huge loss of motels in North Wildwood. The whole landscape there has changed for the worse for middle income families since now they have to fight for rooms there. I can't see paying the weekly rates for a lot of the condos and there is no pool. At least at the motels there was the option without going broke. Personally I need the pool option since I have one child who loves the pool and the other loves the beach.
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