Yes, Blood Orange, I am from NJ born and raised. Haven't been back after Cuse.
Grew up in the Northwest part of NJ on Lake Hopatcong,14 miles long, 43 miles of shoreline and 60 feet deep, Beautiful.
Spent lots of time fishing for trout. Competitive slalom water skiing. The Lake Hopatcong Yacht Club. Had a part ownership in a Melges e-scow - sailing every Sunday.
Went to two prep boarding schools: Blair Academy, (hated it wanted to go to high school to be with my friends). Then went and finished at The Morristown School, now Morristown Beard School, not far from Monclair. Wonderful, changed my outlook on school became one of seven prefects who ran the school. Was an All- State QB, NJ State 100 dash Champion (9.7) and All - State pitcher.
Walked on at SU could throw as well as their first string QB. Gave me a sholie but the guidance counselor couldn't figure out how to schedule my Art/Industrial Design classes so I could play. Floyd and I were the fastest on the team. Had to quit and went to summer school.
Thought it would be terrible, but the ratio of men to women was 10 - 1, ten females to 1 man. I really had a good summer school - both grade and women wise, who all seemed to want someone to be very close to. mmmmm
Four women, art classes nice.
Jersey is beautiful and has become the bedroom community of NYC along with CT.
Anyone who thinks NJ stinks, smells like a sewer and is rust is full of !