Beaver Dam Creek

Port Jeff ferry

Port Jeff ferry, a photo by Alida's Photos on Flickr.

The rain finally stopped long enough to walk around Port Jefferson. We love to watch the huge, powerful ferry turn in the harbor loaded with so many cars. Don't you wonder how something so heavy can float? I know why, but it always amazes me. I feel the same when I see a heavy plane take off and fly. Doesn't seem possible, but it is. Just amazing!

Davis Park Marina

Davis Park Marina, originally uploaded by Alida's Photos.

The marina in September when the crowds are gone....

We've spent the last two weeks on Fire Island in the community of Davis Park.

There are no crowds and the weather is still good. It's not swimming weather, but it's wonderful for walks on the beach and watching the bay and wildlife.

You can still sleep with windows open, for that cool ocean breeze and for the sound of the ocean waves.

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Peacock Display

Peacock Display, originally uploaded by Alida's Photos.

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We went to the Holtsville, Brookhaven Ecology Site today. Nothing unusual but cute. A great place to take the kids!

This is the first time, that I remember, actually watching a peacock display his feathers. He shakes them making a rattling sound and rotates 360 to show them off. Beautiful and so cool!

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Patchogue Gazebo

Patchogue Gazebo, originally uploaded by Alida's Photos.

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View west from Shorefront Park, Patchogue, NY

The Great South Bay was semi-frozen and there was no wind.

Standing in Patchogue's Shorefront Park, looking west, the gazebo is reflected in the bay.

A fog was rolling in and the mist over the melting ice gave an eerie color to it all.

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Vietnam Veterans Memorial

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, originally uploaded by Alida's Photos.

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This monument was built in 1991 under the auspices of the Suffolk County Vietnam Veterans Memorial Committee. 

Bald Hill, Farmingville, Long Island, NY

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Fire Island Autumn

Fire Island Autumn, originally uploaded by Alida's Photos.

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Flying over Fire Island, this is east of Watch Hill, part of the National Seashore.

I had to get away from the New Mexico photos. After all, this blog has "Long Island" as part of its title and many of you want to hear about Long Island.

It is also about a Long Island Woman, my life here and the things I see and photograph, so you will see photos of the places I've been.

Being retired, I am able to travel and see other parts of the world. Unfortunately, many Long Islanders are struggling to pay their bills and are not fortunate enough to retire or travel. I know I'm lucky, but it didn't come easy. I worked hard for many years to get where I am. Luck is important but as I have said before, making the right choices in life is even more important. I studied hard in school (commuting to less expensive State Schools); I stayed away from drugs and I surrounded myself with good, positive people. Hard work does pay off in the long run.

And so, here is another photo of Fire Island, a place I love to visit. It is a real national treasure that many Long Islanders visit throughout the year. It is also a place where European visitors traveling to New York City, take the train or a tour to see our fabulous beaches.

I love to travel but I love Long Island!

Yes, I made the right decision to live on Long Island!

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Patchogue

Patchogue River, originally uploaded by Alida's Photos.

Patchogue Village, Long Island

Patchogue River, originally uploaded by Alida's Photos.

Patchogue Village

Patchogue Village, in the Town of Brookhaven, Suffolk County, is an incorporated village, located on the south shore of Long Island, between Blue Point on the west and Bellport on the east.

Fifty miles from Manhattan, Patchoque was incorporated in 1893 and in the past 115 years or so has been a busy community. 

The business district has Main Street shopping and restaurants making trips to the large Long Island Malls unnecessary. 

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The Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts, at one time a movie theatre, has been fully renovated. The Theatre has live performances and the lobby can hold receptions and has a full service bar. The theatre has hosted a variety of performances including plays, comedies, auctions, dance performances and live concerts from classical to rock.

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There is ferry service to Fire Island. 

The ferries leave Patchoque for trips to Watch Hill, part of the Fire Island National Seashore, and Davis Park, a summer residential community. 

Fire Island is a barrier beach with Atlantic Ocean waves beating against beautiful white sand. It is all just a ferry ride away. Patchoque also has the bay and waterfront marinas and piers that extend into the Great South Bay. 

You can spend the day fishing or swimming in the bay or sit and watch the boats go by on the Patchogue River.

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Transportation is available and convenient.

 The Long Island Railroad stops at the Patchoque Station on its Babylon Line. 

• By car, take the Long Island Expressway to exit 63, North Ocean Ave. and travel south about 4 miles. There are public scheduled buses throughout Suffolk County and private taxi service too.
  
• Patchoque children attend the Patchogue-Medford School District. The village also has two colleges, St. Joseph's and the Briarcliff Colleges. It is a family community and dedicated to educating the children of the community.
  

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For a map of the area, click here for the map by Google.

See the following web site for more information about: Brookhaven Town

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