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Beach Buggy: 1905
Submitted by Dave on Sat, 10/17/2009 - 2:40pm.
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The Jersey Shore circa 1905. "At Atlantic City." In the background: Clabby's baths on the boardwalk. Detroit Publishing Co. glass negative. View full size.
Dorothy Again
Submitted by arnnmann on Tue, 10/20/2009 - 2:44am.
Men seldom make passes
At girls upon asses.
Beach politics
Submitted by tterrace on Mon, 10/19/2009 - 11:41pm.
In response to NPB's comment below, I'm sure the users of the beach would have preferred it not to have been the Republican convention.
Which twin has the Toni?
Submitted by gg on Sun, 10/18/2009 - 4:40pm.
The twins dress alike but have different hairstyles.
The girl on the right says
Submitted by DoninVa on Sun, 10/18/2009 - 12:06am.
"My parents dragged me to the beach and now I have to sit on this donkey...and I don't want the tee shirt!"
Oh someone took my line!
Submitted by pattyanne on Sat, 10/17/2009 - 11:26pm.
I was going to say, "Nice Asses!" but I am too late! Darnit!! ha ha ha
Timeless
Submitted by Ross on Sat, 10/17/2009 - 10:59pm.
This is a fantastic picture -- crop the faces and put them on Facebook and this could have been taken this summer!
Let me be the first to say
Submitted by Anonymous Tipster on Sat, 10/17/2009 - 5:36pm.
"Those are some nice girls on those asses!"
Beach Giggles
Submitted by GeezerNYC on Sat, 10/17/2009 - 4:09pm.
The guy in the cart seems to be having way too much fun. Unlike the girl on the right.
Watch your step
Submitted by Peter on Sat, 10/17/2009 - 3:10pm.
So ... just how clean is that sand going to be?
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