January 21, 2019 | by Bill DeBoer Jr.
Roaming Acres
If you are a native to Sussex county, you are not a stranger to back roads and wildlife sightings. What might throw you for a double take is when driving down Big Spring Road in Lafayette. You see a herd of Ostrich in a not so distance field, but then, wait for it, are there really Bison out there too? This is New Jersey, not Omaha! Yes, we are in the garden state with the cows, the farms with silos are landmarks around her. But Ostrich and Bison and Berkshire pork, Oh my.
January 3, 2019 | by Bill DeBoer Jr.
CRAVIN THAI
Ed and Toula Reinle have a lot on their plates...literally. It’s been eight years since they opened their doors to
Cravin Thai on Main Street in Hamburg.
Diners have expressed that their exterior is deceiving, (A brick faced store front, that was at one time
a bank). What they get when they enter is an experience that has them wanting to come back.
The staff is friendly and knowledgeable, the dining area relaxed and quaint, the signature cocktails are worth the trip alone (Try the “Dirty Apartment” or “Ginny Hendricks”) and you haven’t even eaten anything YET! The Drunken Noodles are amazing, and if you can take it, ask for spicy- the chef is not afraid to spice it up if that’s what you're cravin'. The duck, is to “die for!.” Authentic flavors of Thailand that you would never expect here in Hamburg, NJ.
If you are looking for something so not typical of Thai cuisine they have amazing ribs and delicious burgers. They want everyone to enjoy their experience when they come and of course the food. Local patrons visit regularly, some, multiple times a week. Regular diners from even as far as PA and Manhattan.
November 27, 2018 | by Bill DeBoer Jr.
It’s coming up on a year since Jennifer opened her door at JACCS Art, and invited the community to come express themselves. In the large double suite space, she’s provided a fun, bright, warm environment that makes your subconscious want to shake your creativity and say “helloooooo, wake up!!”. How do I do that?
November 2, 2018 | by Bill DeBoer
Renaissance Full Service Salon
For Michele Paradise; studio owner and stylist, opening Renaissance was a dream come true. Michele has been a stylist, “enhancer of beauty” for over 20 years.
You will surely recognize her the moment you walk in and meet her. She’s been making magic with hair throughout the county in local beauty salons for quite awhile. She’s always loved working with people, creating and producing beautiful results.
August 26, 2018 | by Bill DeBoer Jr.
Hi Everyone!!! How have you all been enjoying your Summer so far? I can't believe it's almost September already. The Summer season sure does fly by quickly!!! It's been kind of a rainy one this year, especially during our weekends unfortunately. It's been great weather for our local produce though. My Mom has been super excited about the local squash, cucumbers, tomatoes, watermelon, peaches, blueberries...the list goes on. We buy most of our local produce at Windy Brow Farms in Fredon. My parents have been very much enjoying the peaches from the farm this year, as they do every year. We treat ourselves weekly to the homemade ice cream made at Windy Brow too and what a treat it is!!! Mom and Dad get me my own little dish now and I enjoy it immensely!!!!
July 4, 2018 | by Bill DeBoer Jr.
Hi Everyone and Happy 4th of July!!!! I hope you all have been enjoying happy celebrations with your family and friends!!!! It's strange to have the holiday land right in the middle of the week this year but we've been enjoying it nonetheless. Summer is just flying by with so many fun times! One of my very favorite things we've done so far this year is a big trip to Folly Beach in South Carolina (very near to Charleston). The beaches there are so very awesome and dog friendly. I was only banned from the beach from 10:00 AM through to 6:00 PM every day, which worked out perfectly because even though it was only the first week of June when we were there, it was hot enough that my parents had to keep me tucked in the shade during the midday heat. I really just had the best time ever running on the beaches there and my enthusiasm earned me quite a few admiring comments from passersby. Some people asked how long I could keep running up and down the beach to catch my ball; my Mom and Dad were quick to let them know that I could quite possibly keep going forever if I was allowed. :)
May 9, 2018 | by Bill DeBoer Jr.
Hi Everyone!!!! I'm so sorry I missed catching up with you in April!!!! To be honest, I haven't been up to much that's different from what I'm up to most of the time. I've been running a lot more now that the trails are all clear of snow, although my parents have to be careful now that it's so much warmer so that I don't overheat. While the cold doesn't bother me at all, I am really very sensitive to heat so we run early and for much shorter distances than we would in cooler temperatures. Playtime is still my favorite time of the day but that has also been affected by the heat. Dad often likes to tease me by saying I'm "laying down on the job" because I take quite a few breaks to catch my breath (I'd like to see how he fared if he played as hard as I do!!!!). Mom and Dad got me a super awesome pool that helps me keep up to my usual playtime quota. My pool is actually a stock tank from Tractor Supply because after I destroyed my pool from last year, my parents figured out that I needed something that would hold up better to my wild and rough playtime antics. The Tuff Stuff stock tanks are absolutely perfect as pet pools. They come in different sizes and they're obviously made to withstand the outside elements. They are indeed "tough" because even a rough houser such as myself cannot make a dent in these tanks. I really love to splash around in the pool on warm days.
March 25, 2018 | by Bill DeBoer Jr.
Hi Everyone and Happy Spring!!!! I think we were all surprised and more than a little perturbed to have the first days of Spring marked by yet more snow this season. I'm super ready for Spring at this point myself, even though I absolutely love playing in the snow. I've had so much of it to play in this year so I'm really ready for the different but also fun stuff that warmer weather brings, especially swimming. My Mom has been eyeing prospects for a new pool for me, a good solid tough one, given that I destroyed the one I had last year with my somewhat overly exuberant (I will admit) playtime moves.
February 26, 2018 | by Bill DeBoer Jr.
Hi Everyone!!!! I'm sure you're all as excited as I am that we are getting closer and closer to Spring! There's just a few weeks now until the official start of Spring. This has been a really exciting month for me because the anniversary of my "Gotcha Day" (the day my parents took me home from rescue) is in February. I celebrated the actual day with my own mini ice cream cup (Mom buys me the little single-serve cups of strawberry-flavored Haagen-Dazs for very special occasions) and my parents always donate to rescue organizations in my honor on my Gotcha Days, as well as on my birthdays. Mom put together this video to commemorate my Gotcha Day this year.
