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This summer Phil spent some time talking with Cindy Varamo, the Grounds and Landscape Committee Chairperson in our community.

Cindy also has another passion. As a volunteer for the past few years, Cindy has been involved with the “Save the Turtles” campaign and set up her ‘outdoor office’ on Great Bay Blvd. Her mission is to protect the turtles, or terrapins as they are referred to here, during their migration period which includes protecting them from passings cars and bicycles, natural predators, and building caged, individual dwellings for each terrapin.

Listen to Cindy tell her story, and possibly encourage you to get involved in this noble cause.

Why did the turtle cross the road? Listen and find out.

If you want to get involved, visit this website.
https://www.fws.gov/partner/conserve-wildlife-foundation-new-jersey

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Joe B. and Larry join Phil to read some Fan Mail which leads them to a discussion on Palisades Amusement Park and then onto other amusement parks in the area they visited back in the day. They also start up a discussion on their experiences of when they moved into our community and how they met people. Joe B and Phil return later to discuss the importance of socializing in retirement, the benefits, and suggest some activities we can all get involved in. Tommy V. hosts another game of Fact or Crap with Jeannie Di Giacomo, Joyce Fatovich, and John Redavid joining the panel. Rich Patti returns as our Standup Comic and Joe B. has some more advice for us with another Just in Case and Did You Know? Ron D'Aurizio announces what's happening around our neighborhood with upcoming events for the next few months. While the world was watching the Paris 2024 Olympics, many from our community were participating and watching our own community Olympics. This new event's Organizer and Host, Bob Hrable, returns with Phil for a wrap-up of our Olympics and lets us know if this was a one-off or may become an annual event. Enjoy

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In this Podcast, Tom Valledolmo interviews John O'Reilly, a Baymen Men's Club member and a former Chairman of our Pool and Clubhouse Commitee in our community. During the mid-70's, John started his career as the Director of Marketing for the NY Cosmos Soccer Team in the old NASL Soccer League. At this time the Cosmos were a struggling team as was the league struggling as a whole. It was during this time that the Cosmos acquired a player some consider to be the greatest soccer player to have ever played the game, Pele. This greatly impacted the team, the entire league, and created a profound interest in soccer in our country. John talks about the business of marketing the Cosmos and his business and personal relationship with Pele. Whether you are a soccer fan or not, you don't want to miss this one.

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Joe B. and Jay join Phil for another discussion on trucks that use to drive up the block back in the day selling rides and services. It's mid-summer with the 33rd Summer Olympics, Paris 2024 coming up the end of July. And Bob Hrabel, our Baymen Men's Club Social Committee Chairman joins us to talk about a new idea he came up with for our own Summer Olympics within our community, Check your email and the Kiosk for dates, times, and more details. Two guys talking sports, Tommy V. and Jay, bring us their Major League Baseball mid-season ratings of our local teams. Joe B. returns with another 'Did You Know' and 'Just in Case'. Our cast of Podcasters perform another Famous Movie/TV Scene. Our kid from Jersey City, Rich Patti, makes his debut as a Stand-Up Comic. And Paul D. brings us Part 3 of his series "Investment Strategies for Retired Folk".
Enjoy. Have a great summer and stay cool.

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Summer is here! Remember those days when you heard the sound of the ice cream truck coming down your street? Phil, Jay, and Larry reminisce about those days. What was your favorite? Bob Golomb starts up a new series on New Jersey with a segment titled "Two States-Two Languages", comparing the differences between words and terms used in NJ vs NY. Paul DeBaylo returns with his series on Retirement Strategies for Retired Folks. Joe B. has some new "Just In Case" and "Did You Know?" advice and returns with an interview with Meg Hobler of our newest sponsor, Cranberry Creek Pet Lodging, a very convenient and caring place for your dog for short or long term stays.
Another Famous Movie Scene with Jay, Phil, and Marcy Gever and a fun game of Fact or Crap hosted by Tommy V. with a panel of Harris, Bob, and Sue Sielicki all make this new Podcast one you'll want to listen to at the beach, by the pool, on your deck or patio, while driving in the car. Enjoy.

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In this episode, Phil Hessemer sits with Ray "Seadawg" Mann, a fellow Baymen Men’s Club member, who spent a career at sea in the Merchant Marines.

Now, Gordon Lightfoot wrote and sang the song “The Wreck of the Edmond Fitzgerald” but Ray was there that fateful day on the SS Arthur Anderson following that doomed ship. In this interview, Ray talks about what it was like on his first voyage out of the Merchant Marine Academy.

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We're back with a full episode. Phil is joined by Joe Bartolo and Larry Thomas to discuss 'Is a Strawberry a Berry?' and a game of 'Name that Sound'. Joe B. introduces two new segments called 'Did You Know?' and 'Just in Case'. And Paul DeBaylo introduces his new segment on 'Investing IN Retirement". Denise Hesse joins us with Mike Brennan, and Jay Knego for our first Famous TV Scene before a 'Live' studio audience. And Bob Masciangelo meets with our community Chorus Group after their Spring Chorus Concert. We hope you enjoy the show. And continue to email us your comments, suggestions, and ideas to baymen podcast@gmail.com.
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In this episode, Phil talks with Frank Johnson, a fellow Baymen Men’s Club member and the Pioneer and Ambassador of Pickleball in our Community.

Frank talks about the origins of Pickleball in general and how it got started in our community over 14 years ago. Phil and Frank discuss how “newbies”, who are interested in playing the game, can get started with help from our current players and join in on the fun as well as great exercise.