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Day Trips with Friends

 

(1944 - 1949)

"You must have been warned about letting the golden hours slip by, But some of them are golden only because we let them slip by."

-- J.M. Barrie

City Island in 1945
 

City Island was a popular day trip for those living in the Bronx.  Nicki, Al, Rudy, Pepe, and Pete all enjoyed their fair share of days at the Island.

 

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Orchard Beach in 1945
 

Another fun day trip spot was Orchard Beach.  Nicki, Al, Angie, Rudy, and Pepe all enjoyed their fair share of days at the beach.  

 

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Time Square, ~1946-1947
Sometimes the boys would find their way into Manhattan, like Nicki did when he was on leave from the Navy.
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