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Tim it's actually a couple clips of nothing testing something out.

But if you really wanna know it is a deck gun controlled by remote joystick by a person in another state

I'm not sure if the trail is still open. If I had to guess I would say no it was private property and it's for sale online right now

They charge by the foot at that time I think I paid about $215 that included the tickets for my wife and son. I haven't taken the ferry in a while because now I have a 40 foot motorhome and flat tow a pick up truck behind it I'm guessing it would be about 300 bucks

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The servants area up on the top floor definitely did not seem like bad living. But I guess when you compare it to the rest of the house it would be slumming it. The wide open grass lawn in the back has beautiful gardens around it. There is another sort of carriage house in the back off to the side I’m not sure if there any tennis courts or recreation areas over there. Im not sure if many of those homes during that time had tennis courts. I know that they would shade themselves from the sun because they tend was a sign of a servant or gardener. Maybe that’s why they didn’t play tennis? I’m not sure 🤣 I appreciate you watching the video and I definitely recommend doing the mansion tours specially the behind-the-scenes tours like this one. Behind the breakers is an even better tour they take you through the tunnels!!! Thanks!!

Actually, most of the guilded age mansions have nice servants quarters. These family's generally took very good care of their servants and paid well. What is unique is the hallway being slightly ornate. The rooms are big and walk-in closets is upscale, however, the norm for these mansions. My much smaller house was built in 1905 and only the master has a walk in closet. As for activities, swimming pools were very rare at this time. Women in high society took great care to cover their whole body. They wore gloves and showing ankle was a no-no. Being in a swimsuits would have been scandalous. I don't think they played much tennis at the time. These people weren't into getting sweaty, they mostly just sat around and socialized and had elaborate themed parties and gatherings. High society WAS their entertainment. It's what they lived for.

@@rikkibrazie8859 All the more reason to have such facilities. I mean, what greater way to show one’s wealth is there than to have high-installation and high-upkeep-cost “things” that you rarely, if ever, use. To me, that’s the ultimate display of idle wealth!

I have never been to Arizona I’m looking to go there and play golf this winter. Smith Point is a lot of fun and it’s very convenient driving right onto the beach with your truck. Thanks for watching the video and commenting!! Enjoy that beautiful Arizona weather this winter while we’re freezing our butts off up here🤣

Ha!! Yea probably. We try to get down to Key West every year. I hope retirement is treating you well!!!!

Wow!! Thanks for sharing these stories that is awesome. We love the mansions and the history behind them. To hear that they are haunted is wild. I definitely would not stay in one of those mansions over night by myself. 🤣 And to get a tour from one of the family members must have been so cool. Thanks for watching and sharing these memories that you had. 😀

@@OffKilterRV Oh yes indeed. Countess Szapary used to visit the guides' room from time to time. Sometimes, she would sit a bit and share some stories. Ask how things were going. She never minded us having questions. She was always delighted to answer us. We often had questions about pieces of furniture or paintings, pictures. I think she loved that we would ask and not assume anything. She lingered behind some tours, just to make sure no propaganda was being said about the family. Very protective of her family, she was. And rightfully so. But she was always kind. I remember her being very thankful of how she was received by us guides. We sent her a thank you note for the personal tour, and she was delighted. She felt it was proper for us to say thank you, and as it really was, the right thing to do. All of us enjoyed her taking the time to share with us. I think that helped bridge any gaps. And at a time where she grew up where staff were seen, not heard, spoke when spoken to...She welcomed these exchanges despite her upbringing. In the past before this, she was always distant. She spoke just above a whisper. As humbled as we were, she became so about us. I remember I was bringing someone in the elevator and she rang it. Once she saw it was being used, she politely said, "carry on, I will wait". We were never to say who she was. Visitors came first, but also the privacy of where she was going. We were never allowed to say anyone lived there. I hear this changed after. I remember meeting Paul, her son. He was gracious and polite. The Breakers and Marble House is haunted too. One day doing a tour (Breakers) in mid afternoon, the tour in front and behind were quite a few rooms between. I remember walking to the fireplace in the Great Hall (Karl Bitter, I believe). My tour was just descending the stairs. In the Library, I saw a figure walk into the wall. He was dressed in a dark suit, a morning suit. Course, it hit me as odd. I walked into the library then around to the alcove area, no one was there. By that time, my tour was at the fireplace outside the library. I just smiled and whispered hello. I just continued as if nothing. I was used to it. In Gertrude's room, walking from Mrs. V's dressing room to GV bathroom, I heard steps behind me. And they stopped once I reached GV room. The air being about 15 degrees cooler behind me than in the doorway and room before it.... I never said GV's room speech so fast in my life. It was the first time I knew of presences in the home. The best is, my whole tour heard the footsteps...But again, no one there in Mr's V's room, the dressing room, bathroom or loggia. At Marble House, there was always a sad presence in Consuelo's room. The back halls down to the kitchen, where from time to time, footsteps. The Gothic room as well, has a presence. I could always feel someone moving to sit in different chairs. Same with the Library. The mezzanine level, there is a butler's office behind one of the sitting rooms. It used to be the guide's room, but that changed to the level above. There is always a presence there. The guide's room, again. More presence. Again, politely haunted. You could especially feel their presence during last tours and the lights being turned down by the caretaker. I have lots of memories and stories. Like I said, it was some of the best times in my life that I treasure so. Some guides are still there from when I was. I visit from time to time to say hi.

@@Lovelightmagic11 “She [Countess Szapary] lingered behind some tours, just to make sure no propaganda was being said about the family. Very protective of her family, she was. And rightfully so.” It’s funny how someone’s actions can be interpreted so differently from one person to the next. What you saw as her being “protective,” I would probably have seen as being controlling or micromanaging, and said something like, “Why don’t you just give the tour, then?!” 😑

And Goyard, too, I noticed.

What are LVs?

@@OffKilterRV Louis Vuitton(s)

The boat was the Miss Jennifer it was located right by the entrance of Cherrystone RV park in Cape Charles Virginia. We caught a lot of fish but I don’t fish very often so I couldn’t tell you what we were fishing for or what kind of fish we caught🤣

@@OffKilterRV awesome thank you!

It is a blast!! Especially the Super soaker hayride 😀

Thanks Brian 😀

It’s a great place we love it there 😀

Wow!! Thanks that is great info. So much great history in that area and so beautiful. 😀

I recorded this video and very rarely chew gum and never while recording I don’t know what the noise is in the background. The camera audio was starting to act up on me and I replaced the camera about a month later.

No one in the video can be heard chewing gum. Perhaps you were hearing yourself.

This video was taken during the Engine 285 & Ladder 142 Annual Kids Christmas Party. Santa stopped by as well!!!!

Nice did he give u a FDNY t shirt I got 10 of them on cristmas

@@fdnyrecorder444 Santa always hooks us up with FDNY Swag!! 🎅🏼

I’ll tell my son to check out your channel he is very big into the FDNY and also has his own RUclips channel called D Squad

Thank you dad

You know it!! I’m surprised many of these places don’t refer to themselves as RV parks as opposed to Campgrounds I like to do both RV and go hiking/camping.

Really? I’m going to have to do some research on that because I’m going back to Lancaster in September. I love seeing movie filming locations!!

@@OffKilterRV let me know and I'll try and get you there

It looks like they really enjoy it. Hopefully 🤣

Bean is our French Bulldogs name!! 🤣🤣 I would like to go back to another Orioles game this year but I don’t think it’s gonna happen we will probably be back there for a game in 2022.

It’s kind of tricky at Hither Hills. During the High Season (from June 15 till Labor Day) you’re not permitted to have a fire pit. Whether it’s in a fire ring or a solo stove. Prior to or after the High Season you can have any type of contained campfire you would like. I’m not 100% sure about the charcoal bbq during the high season. I can’t imagine that being a problem I think the only issue is the campfires. BUT I have heard that people bring some sort of gas fire pit and it’s kind of a loophole in the rules. I’m going to talk to a couple of my friends who camp there mid summer and I’ll get back to you because I’m curious myself. I never stay at Hither Hills during high season always before and after.

Always stay highseason. You can have BBQ at campsites. No fire pits.

Great video, I’m hoping to go later this year.

Ha!! Thanks for watching 😀

Hopefully the servants that lived up there we’re getting a good ocean breeze like you said. Have you done beneath the breakers? I thought that was incredible as well!!

@@OffKilterRV Unfortunately, I haven't done that one ...yet, but there was a real difference in temperature between the "house" and the servants' quarters at The Elms.

Absolutely! They have a whole big store full of all different types of pottery items and bowls glasses etc. But next to the store you cross the suspension bridge and hike through their trails down to the pond. It’s a nice way to chill out and enjoy the afternoon.

I especially love their Halloween weekends. But a great place overall and for me pretty close to home. 😀

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Thanks for watching the video! I just subscribed to your channel. If you’re going to Lake George escape I think you will really enjoy it. We will be there at the end of the month as well maybe we’ll see you!! Thanks again and enjoy the summer 😀

No way!! I’m jealous. I hope you have a great time. We did!!

Thank you so much we will! The only sad part is today is my last day

Ahhh The last day is always the worst day👎 🤣

Ha!! I hate it and try to purposely dull down the accent while I am speaking during the video. I can’t wait to get out of New Yawwwwk🤣

@@OffKilterRV no I love it. I’m North Carolina my friends mom has one like y’all’s. My friend though been here so long she has a southern accent. When y’all were throwing the poop I got tickled

🤣🤣 Thanks!! We live out on Eastern Long Island but the accents are probably thicker because the three gentlemen in the video myself my brother-in-law and my other buddy all work as fireman in New York City. So working in the city thickens the accent even worse. 🤦🏻‍♂️ Oh well thanks for watching the video and can’t wait to get myself back down to the Carolinas we love it down there. Have a great summer!

If I’m in my motorhome I take I-95 because it’s flat and smooth. If I’m in my car then I like to take 81 south through Roanoke. It takes you through the Blue Ridge Mountains it is a much more scenic route. If you compare both routes I 95 is a little shorter but your chances of hitting traffic on I-95 is much greater. When I take 81 I never hit the brakes. In the end I have gotten to Florida faster taking 81 then I 95 because I did not get caught up in Washington DC traffic. I hope this makes sense. 🤣

I believe children are about $28 and adults are about $39. My wife buys the tickets through her union and they give a discount so you may want to go online and see if they have any promo codes or something like that may be able to get discounted tickets. Even if you pay the full price in my opinion it’s still worth it it was a great day. Thanks for watching the video!! 😀

@@OffKilterRV wow. Pretty expensive if you going with your 5 family members. I guess ill have to settle for coney island's since is better priced. But thanks for replying!! 👍

5 family members!!! Whoa!!! 🤣 We only roll with 3 so excursions tend to be a little cheaper. But you are right 5x adds up quick.

We did the Aquarium also and I totally agree it’s the biggest and best aquarium I’ve ever been to as well!! We stayed at Margaritaville RV Resort

Shoot I hit the send button before I was done typing. 🤣 That was our first time in Atlanta and we had a blast can’t wait to go back. Thanks for watching the video see you out there!!

Thanks Pal!!

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Thanks 😀 If you get the chance go to Shinnecock East County Park in Southampton. It has the clearest ocean water on the Island. You can swim in the ocean with a mask on an see everything!!

Hither Hills does not have any hook ups. There is a water spigot approx every 5 sites that you can hook up to fill your fresh water tank. They have a dump station on one end of the park. I know it sounds crazy and I personally prefer full hook up but I love this place so much it’s worth the dry camping. Thanks for watching!! 👊

@@OffKilterRV thanks for letting me know . I’ll have to try it for a short stay and see how it goes

No problem. Definitely do give it a try