The Best of Boats and Baseball

“Baseball, it is said, is only a game. Right, and the Grand Canyon is only a hole in Arizona.”

—George F. Will

By Greg Kelly

I first became a baseball fan back in 1969—a signature year for the New York Mets. And I’ve been talking to my children about the “Amazing Mets” since they were little. It has stuck with them.

My daughter Lauren went through a time where she watched all the games and got me back into watching regularly. My son Kyle has a real appreciation for baseball history and went to his first professional game before he was 10.

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Float Me Out to the Ballgame

“Love is the most important thing in the world, but baseball is pretty good, too.”

—Yogi Berra

By Greg Kelly

Both of my children are baseball fans—pretty serious baseball fans. Each has a love and respect for the history and traditions of the game. They remember seasons, teams, players, games, and events. Me too.

So the game presents a superb opportunity for us to make a connection. We got the opportunity to do some very nice baseball bonding just recently when we attended a Met game at Citi Field. And while the Mets stunk up the joint (losing 9-0, with just three hits), we still had a grand time.

You see, to get the time and attention of my children nowadays is no small task. They’re getting older (my son, Kyle, will be 21 next March and my daughter, Lauren, turns 19 in November), so they have their work, their schooling, their friends, and their interests to pursue.

But when I told them we’d be going to a game, and on the ferry, they leaped at the opportunity. The Seastreak boat ride to the game offered up the comfort, relaxation, and time to talk and laugh with my kids (along with my sister, Shannon, who joined us and enjoyed herself very much).

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Greg’s List: Things to do in Monmouth County this Labor Day weekend, August 29-September 1, 2014

By Greg Kelly

Friday, August 29

• Fair Haven Firemen’s Fair – MORE INFO

• Joan Rivers at Count Basie Theatre (Red Bank) – MORE INFO

• Canterbury Art Show (Rumson) – MORE INFO

• Gabrielle Stravelli (Asbury Park) – MORE INFO

• Shore Blue Band (Belmar) – MORE INFO

• Campfire on the Beach on Sandy Hook – MORE INFO

• Labor Day Weekend Sidewalk Sale at Pier Village (Long Branch) – MORE INFO

• Canoeing on Sandy Hook Bay – MORE INFO

• Seining at Horseshoe Cove – MORE INFO

• Lucky Me at NJ Repertory Theatre (Long Branch) – MORE INFO

• Bus Stop at First Ave Playhouse (Atlantic Highlands) – MORE INFO

• Car Show Art Show (Asbury Park) – MORE INFO

• Yoga for Adults (Red Bank) – MORE INFO

• Ocean Grove Antiques & Collectibles Auction – MORE INFO

• Comedian Frank Santos, Jr. (Freehold) – MORE INFO

• Uncle Funky (Red Bank) – MORE INFO

• Bluegrass Mini Golf at Monmouth Park (Oceanport) – MORE INFO

• D-Day Exhibit at NJ National Guard Militia Museum (Sea Girt) – MORE INFO

• Kids Night Out (Fair Haven) – MORE INFO

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Greg’s List: Things to do in Monmouth County this weekend, August 22-24, 2014

By Greg Kelly

Friday, August 22

• Fair Haven Firemen’s Fair – MORE INFO

• Martha’s Vineyard Weekend Trip via Seastreak (Highlands) – MORE INFO

• Bluegrass Mini Golf at Monmouth Park (Oceanport) – MORE INFO

• D-Day Exhibit at NJ National Guard Militia Museum (Sea Girt) – MORE INFO

• Kids Night Out (Fair Haven) – MORE INFO

• Downtown Freehold Farmer’s Market – MORE INFO

• Walking Lantern Ghost Tours (Red Bank) – MORE INFO

• Lucky Me at NJ Repertory Theatre (Long Branch) – MORE INFO

• Seining at the Bayshore (Port Monmouth) – MORE INFO

• Bus Stop at First Ave Playhouse (Atlantic Highlands) – MORE INFO

• Shore Dance ‘14: Ready for Prime Time at Algonquin Arts Theatre (Manasquan) – MORE INFO

• Car Show Art Show (Asbury Park) – MORE INFO

• The King and I at Spring Lake Community Theatre – MORE INFO

• tick, Tick…Boom! at ReVision Theatre (Asbury Park) – MORE INFO

• Rockit! at Count Basie Theatre (Red Bank) – MORE INFO

• Brad Paisley and Others at PNC Bank Arts Center (Holmdel) – MORE INFO

• Kayak Birding Expedition (Locust) – MORE INFO

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Greg’s List: Things to do in Monmouth County this weekend, July 4-6, 2014

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By Greg Kelly

Friday, July 4

• Happy Independence Day! – MORE INFO

• Ocean Fest at Long Branch – MORE INFO

• Heroes’ Backyard Picnic Celebration at Monmouth Park (Oceanport) – MORE INFO

• Atlantic Highlands Fireman’s Fair – MORE INFO

• Ocean Grove 4th of July Parade – MORE INFO

• Spring Lake 4th of July & 90th Birthday Celebration – MORE INFO

• Reading of the Declaration of Independence (Freehold) – MORE INFO

• Downtown Freehold Independence Day Concert & Fireworks – MORE INFO

• Asbury Park Independence Day Fireworks – MORE INFO

• Firecracker 5 Race (Wall Twp) – MORE INFO

• Butler at NJ Repertory Theatre (Long Branch) – MORE INFO

• Bluegrass Mini Golf at Monmouth Park (Oceanport) – MORE INFO

• Evening Boat Tours on Manasquan Reservoir (Howell) – MORE INFO

• Independence Day Celebration at Historic Longstreet Farm (Holmdel) – MORE INFO

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Greg’s List: Things to do in Monmouth County this weekend, June 27-29, 2014

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By Greg Kelly

Friday, June 27

• Wall Township Fair – MORE INFO

• Lionel Richie/Ceelo Green at PNC Bank Arts Center (Holmdel) – MORE INFO

• Seining at Horseshoe Cove on Sandy Hook – MORE INFO

• Horse Rider Lesson (Middletown) – MORE INFO

• Dinosaurs Here, There, & Everywhere (Tinton Falls) – MORE INFO

• Glo in the Dark Sports Campfire (Long Branch) – MORE INFO

• Crustacean of the Day on Sandy Hook – MORE INFO

• Jersey Shore Greek Festival (Ocean Twp) – MORE INFO

• Family Fireworks on the Navesink (Middletown) – MORE INFO

• Canoeing in Sandy Hook Bay – MORE INFO

• Nancy Scharff God & Country Patriotic Concert (Middletown) – MORE INFO

• Chazz Palminteri: A Bronx Tale at Count Basie Theatre (Red Bank) – MORE INFO

• Bob Burger in Asbury Park Music Tellers Series! – MORE INFO

• Jesus Christ Superstar by Stone Church Players (Middletown) – MORE INFO

• Kids Night Out (Fair Haven) – MORE INFO

• Martha’s Vineyard Weekend Trip via Seastreak Ferry (Highlands) – MORE INFO

• Bonfire on the Beach (Asbury Park) – MORE INFO

• D-Day Exhibit at National Guard Militia Museum (Sea Girt) – MORE INFO

• Sandy Storm Home Repair Outreach Event (Highlands) – MORE INFO

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Greg’s List: Things to do in Monmouth County this weekend, June 20-22, 2014

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By Greg Kelly

 Friday, June 20

• Ringo Starr at Count Basie Theatre (Red Bank) – MORE INFO

• Museum D-Day Exhibit (Sea Girt) – MORE INFO

• Middletown 350 Anniversary Gala – MORE INFO

• St. Leo the Great Parish Carnival (Lincroft) – MORE INFO

• Jesus Christ Superstar by Stone Church Players (Middletown) – MORE INFO

• Butler at NJ Repertory Theatre (Long Branch) – MORE INFO

• How to Buy Digital Photographic Equipment (Lincroft) – MORE INFO

• Evita at Axelrod PAC (Deal) – MORE INFO

• A Cabaret Night (Monmouth Beach) – MORE INFO

• Bonfire on the Beach (Asbury Park) – MORE INFO

• Destination: Asbury Park Summer Solstice Weekend – MORE INFO

• Comic Book Trivia Night (Aberdeen) – MORE INFO

• The Doughboys at The Stone Pony (Asbury Park) – MORE INFO

• Hit the Road, Jack at First Ave Playhouse (Atlantic Highlands) – MORE INFO

• Third at Two River Theater (Red Bank) – MORE INFO

• Atlantic Highlands Farmer’s Market – MORE INFO

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Greg’s List: Things to do in Monmouth County this weekend, June 13-15, 2014

By Greg Kelly

Friday, June 13

• Air Supply at Count Basie Theatre (Red Bank) – MORE INFO

• Fine Art & Craft Show at Monmouth Mall (Eatontown) – MORE INFO

• Campfire on the Beach at Sandy Hook – MORE INFO

• Butler at NJ Repertory Theatre (Long Branch) – MORE INFO

• Oceanport Lions Club Strawberry Festival – MORE INFO

• NJ Seafood Festival (Belmar) – MORE INFO

• All My Sons at Center Playhouse (Freehold) – MORE INFO

• Hit the Road, Jack at First Ave Playhouse (Atlantic Highlands) – MORE INFO

• Third at Two River Theater (Red Bank) – MORE INFO

• Atlantic Highlands Farmer’s Market – MORE INFO

• Kids Night Out (Fair Haven) – MORE INFO

• Dr. George Sheehan 5k Classic (Red Bank) – MORE INFO

• Laugh 4 a Cause with Mike Marino (Middletown) – MORE INFO

• Spring into Summer Book Sale (Shrewsbury) – MORE INFO

• Ocean Grove Tent Revival Meeting – MORE INFO

• Nelson Riveros Trio (Matawan) – MORE INFO

• Online Travel Planning Class (Middletown) – MORE INFO

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