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North to south...East to west...
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North to South…


 


The NJ Turnpike does run north to south,


Many a driver there with more than a big mouth,


Screaming at others seems the thing to do,


Not to forget the middle finger in the air,


The official NJ wave it is, sometimes unfair…


 


New Jersey may be crowded,


It may have fog and pollution over it shrouded,


But I can honestly say, having lived here all my life,


I have avoided a great deal of stress here and strife…


 


Just enjoy the drives I do take through the state,


Sometimes I have done so with my mate,


Rufuz does love the beach as long as I open the gate,


The fishing here is really great, as long as you have the right bait…


 


The Atlantic City Expressway does run east towards gold,


Or supposedly what with the casino’s, I have been that told,


Philadelphia to the west, and Atlantic city at the shore,


Two dollars and fifty cents will get you there for sure…


 


East to West…


                © ed ~ 2/8/05


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 Reviews of "North to south...East to west..."
Reviewed by Ronald Hull
Reviewed on February 10, 2005
State's been short-changed.

Ron

Reviewed by Lori Moore
Reviewed on February 10, 2005
The official wave has migrated. Enjoyed.

Reviewed by Kate Clifford (Reader)
Reviewed on February 10, 2005
Always wondered what NJ looked like. Thank you for the sharing.

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes
Reviewed on February 10, 2005
Thanks for sharing part of your world...now I know a little more about NJ!!

Lovely beachfront....is it all sand or is it quite rocky?

Love Tinka

Reviewed by E T Waldron
Reviewed on February 10, 2005
You make me miss my home state, but only for a minute;-)
I really do miss my old stomping grounds at Seaside, and wildwood.
woof arf Rufuz!;-)
etw

Reviewed by Judy Lloyd (Reader)
Reviewed on February 10, 2005
Well the finger in the air is not limited to New Jersey drivers. But I hope you have a good time.

Reviewed by Sue Hess
Reviewed on February 10, 2005
never been there but a coworker is going to atlantic city for vacation this year, i'll tell her the salute is the friendly thing to do while there :}


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