Don't always trust google maps!

or your iphone GPS!
Why?
Because the quickest way on paper isn't always the best way.
Here is what happened to me AND I should have known better.
take a look at this:

Partial toll road		30.3 mi
10.	Continue onto US-9 S		2.2 mi
11.	Continue onto Garden State Pkwy S Partial toll road		19.4 mi
12.	Continue onto US-9 S Toll road		3.3 mi
13.	Continue onto Garden State Pkwy S Partial toll road		17.2 mi
14.	Turn right at E Shell Bay Ave		0.1 mi
15.	Turn left at S Main St		1.8 mi
16.	Continue onto US-9 S/Shore Rd		6.5 mi
17.	Slight right toward US-9 S/Lincoln Blvd		210 ft
18.	Turn right at US-9 S/Lincoln Blvd Continue to follow US-9 S		2.8 mi
19.	Take the US-9 S/Cape May - Lewes ferry to Lewes Toll road Entering Delaware		16.2 mi
20.	Continue straight onto Cape May-Lewes Ferry Entrance		0.2 mi
21.	Turn right at Cape Henlopen Dr		0.7 mi
22.	Turn left at E Savannah Rd		0.6 mi
23.	Turn left at 3rd St		79 ft
24.	Take the 1st right onto US-9 S/Rd 268		2.0 mi
25.	Slight right at US-9 S		0.2 mi
26.	Turn left at DE-1 S/Coastal Hwy Continue to follow Coastal Hwy Entering Maryland		25.5 mi
27.	Make a U-turn at 94th St Destination will be on the right		0.4 mi

10100 Coastal Hwy Ocean City, MD 21842 What is highlighted is where I should have realized  that the route I was being sent on, wasn't going right. Here it is on a map: Now you don't have to be from Jersey to see that I should have taken the route in yellow. why? Because my trip would have been FOUR hours shorter AND  I wouldn't have had to pay $45 for the ferry!

J. Crew and I are back together!

I know, you thought we broke up, right?
So did I.

But then something magical happened.
Meet my new uniform.
Rolled up sleeves and my fitflops and I'm good to go!
j. Crew, I'm so glad we're back together :)

approach clothing, Sea Isle City, NJ

approach clothing, Sea Isle City, NJ
So, You remember this guy, right?

Chris and his partner J. ( business partner)are vendor friends of mine.

I love their products and their style and now, lucky for all of us, they have
taken the jump and opened a new store in sea isle City, NJ!


Approach Clothing Co. is now open in sea Isle City at 6300 Landis Ave.
the store offers Sea Isle-themed apparel for the entire family as well as 
the perfect accessories and gifts for your beach house host.


My friends J. Hackney and Chris Marguglio look to bring comfortable, 
stylish clothing to Sea Isle. Since founding Approach Clothing Co. in 1999,
they have focused on athletes-creating sports specific apparel for sale at
lacrosse tournaments, rowing events, track meets, soccer tournaments and
volleyball tournaments up and down the East coast.


Their new store will continue that focus and more. I am looking forward to
seeing their line of vintage-style tees featuring images and names of classic 
sea Isle businesses such as, Landis Crab Shack, F.A. Hughes Produce,
Mornhinweg's Bakery, Maiswinkle's Candy Shop, Kozy Korner restaurant,
and The Tivoli Hotel.


Approach Clothing Co. is opened 7 days a week, 9:30a.m.-9:30p.m., through October.
Contact the store at 856-261-1440 or approach@aol.com.
Visit the stores facebook page for promotions and other updates

Home at last...

And for awhile.
At least I hope so.
It has been a hot summer for vending, but I can't complain as I haven't had one rained out tournament!
( Knock on wood!)
May and June were very busy for me and all went well. Some events were not as profitable as I wanted and others exceeded my expectations- so it all balanced out :)
Here are some images of an amazing event I sold at a few weeks ago:

wrong blog

I know this pic belongs on my other blog...
But, I am too excited to limit myself!
Yes!
I/we will be the proud owners of this AWESOME range in our new kitchen!

I have been dreaming of this for years. Not that I didn't appreciate my Dacor 6 burner stove top...
But realize my dear readers that I will now have an amazing french burner BESIDES my 6 other burners!
I am in heaven.

Remember, you heard it from me...

The new "preppy" staple.

Everybody's happy.

Right?
Of course the kids are.
Lots of pool parties and celebrations.
No more homework.
Bed time becomes later.
Wake-up time is later too.

And the parents are happy too.
No more hastily prepared lunches in the morning.
No more homework.
No more carpools.
No more nagging about bed time.
Wake up in a relaxed manner...

As for Last day of school parties,

 my youngest attended the ultimate last day of school party.

DJ.

catered.

Pool with a rock ledge for diving.

I hope I am invited some day, only if they serve wine though :)

old school summer song...

I remember laying on the beach listening to my radio relating to this song, lyrics any teenager would love.
Now it brings back a ton of memories. I swear I can smell the salty surf, hear the waves, and taste the boardwalk food when I hear songs (especially Fleetwood mac) from my teen summers.
Bliss.

Team Eric

Lax for the cure 2010- Susan G. Komen

Lax for the cure 2010-Susan G. Komen

I am so psyched for this tournament.

It means so much to me and many others who will work, volunteer, watch, coach and
play in this 

tournament.

And, It's going to be fun!

Tons of give-aways and contests.

Great music.

Amazing vendors.

And many, many college coaches there to watch and recruit players.

I will be partnering with Bungalowco, scout bags. 
We will be debuting an elite, exclusive line created

for lacrosse. We will have raffles and doing some give-aways.

Lots of exciting stuff!

All for a good cause :)

Themes complete me...

Or, what I really mean is-
Themes make buying for my business and selling easy.
Case in point,
This summer I decided to do a beach theme. I sell beach cover-ups, flip flop pails, beachey hair accessories, ect.
I knew I could find a lot of beach style jewelry but wasn't sure what would be a hit.
Well these two items have really taken off!

I also prep them out by putting them on colorful cord, hot pink and turquoise look awesome.

The hot brand of pinnies...

Jimmie's pinnies.
They are almost here.
Did I tell you they come in hot colors and that only the elite players will be able to get ahold of them?
Unless you know me of course.

With much appreciation...

My son, who is now 26 years-old, was recently honored by our local paper for his achievements during his high school baseball career.

And he really appreciated it.

Family and friends have been calling both us and him. Past teammates and coaches have reconnected to say they saw the article in the paper and to offer congratulations. Lots of conversations and heart felt messages. There have been texts and emails too.

I think if this had happened a few years ago my son wouldn't have understood or appreciated it as much...

Because enough years have gone by and he is older and wiser I think he knows what an honor it was to be recognized for his talent and dedication to baseball and his team.

Too bad the newspaper that covered his baseball career all through high school and college and wrote countless articles about him over the years AND named him Baseball Catcher of the Decade didn't spell our last name right...

I guess I fixed it? Anyway...

My fourth child went to prom last weekend. Thank goodness for digital cameras.
Why?
Because I was out on Long Island working a tournament and luckily her sister and father were able to get her to her hair appointment, help her pick up the corsage and take pictures.
Her cousins and friends came by to see her off.

And, I didn't feel too bad because:
 1. it wasn't her prom ( she is a sophomore and went with a friend)
and
2. Within minutes I was able to see the photos. Shouldn't there be a commercial about that?

Having trouble adding images to posts today?

I am!

Jim Joyce Tearfully Accepts Lineup Card From Galarraga,

Lax for the Cure 2010!

Lax for the Cure, what an amazing Tournament!

Not only was I a vendor at Lax for the Cure 2009- to benefit the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation in New Egypt, NJ , my daughter was also a player there.

That was the second year that we have participated, along with 3,200 girl lacrosse players. 

The first year $50,000 was raised, Last year $180,000 was raised!

 I doubt that there is one club or team at this annual tournament that hasn't been touched by breast cancer. 

Because of that, the spirit and excitement at the tournament is really unique. Many teams wear pink or incorporate pink into their uniforms. 

The Susan G. Komen Foundation has a huge tent with giveaways, ( the girls LOVE that) and raffles. Their main function is education and they have tons of volunteers there to help with that, making everything fun and informative.

 I really can't think of a better audience to educate than  eleven to eighteen year-old girl athletes. They rely on their bodies to perform, they deal with injuries or see their teammates deal with them. Many of them know about doctors and surgeries. It isn't just "stuff" that happens to other people. So, I think they are open and very impressionable in regard to any information that can keep them free of injury or disease.

It is truly a special weekend and thanks goes out to organisers, Charlie and Jessica Shoulberg, they do a phenomenal job!

We will not forget,

When I think of my boys and their friends, how much fun they've had, the memories they've made together...

It makes me realize that the men pictured here were once boys and that their friends may have perished in war. That all their happy boyhood memories might be tarnished by their memories of the time they served our country.
I wonder what they witnessed as young men. I'm sure they feel lucky to be alive, but I also wonder what comes with that.
Do they feel guilty that their friends died in battle and they didn't?  Do they wonder how different their life may have been had they not been soldiers?  Do they wonder if it was worth it, does anyone even care or remember?

We do! Thank you so much to all that have served, to those who sacrificed their lives and to those who sacrificed their time, energy, and boyhood.
We will NOT forget and will always honor you.

New Scout bag designs! www.preppyplayer.com!

I know I have shown you these before, but I thought I would remind you....
Now that Summer is officially here.
www.preppyplayer.com

Do you want to smile? my Saturday night gift to you!

Baby With Cochlear Implant Hears Mom for the First Time

Summer=Baseball=watching my boys...

Still watching this kid,

"The Westchester Rockland Wood Bat League (WRWBL) is an 18 and over all-wood bat baseball league serving the New York metropolitan area with teams from Westchester, Rockland, Manhattan and Fairfield County, Connecticut. The league's mission is to provide a safe, centrally organized and highly competitive environment for current collegiate baseball players, as well as recent graduates and former professional ballplayers. Currently the league operates 15 teams with approximately 375 players competing each season. Nearly all are active or competed in an NCAA Division I, II or III baseball program. In addition, a growing population of former minor league players including those who competed on Major League Baseball affiliated farm teams, as well as various independent league teams are now finding homes on our rosters."

 And this kid too, of course!

                 

My Friday gift to you- PS22Choir

Happy Birthday Dad/Pop Pop!

Dear Dad,

From baby,

to little boy,

From little boy,

to young husband,

to father of all these girls

to beloved Grandfather of fifteen...

You have been much loved and appreciated. All those years your head hit the pillow each night knowing that you were loved.  What a lucky man, rich in love :)
You must have done a lot to deserve that!
I wish you many, many more years filled with love and good health.
Your favorite daughter,
Patty
ps- it's my blog so I get to be the fav here!

lacrosse pinnies- the hot brand?

The hottest brand of lacrosse pinnies?
Jimmie's pinnies!

What will you want to wear over your sports bra or bathing suit?
Jimmie's pinnies!

What will your guy want to wear with board shorts or cargo shorts?
Jimmie's pinnies!

They are the insider, behind the scenes, must have pinnie.
Stay tuned for a peek and for news of when they become available!