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TiggerBounce
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Jones Beach Air Show
Anyone going this weekend?
I want to desperatly go and I am sure DS will enjoy the planes, but I've never been. I hear it's REALLY loud. Also have been told to get there early to get a good spot. I'm afraid to be there "all day" w/ DS.
Any ideas where we can go nearby??
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Posted 5/26/10 11:59 AM  |
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Cookiegobbler
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Re: Jones Beach Air Show
I would love to go again this year, but unless my inlaws watch my DS (he's only 6 weeks)... then we won't be going. We took my DD who was 2 last year... we brought ear plugs and she had a great time! The boardwalk is packed with food stands, etc. It's a fun day!
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| Posted 5/26/10 12:05 PM |
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CathyB
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Re: Jones Beach Air Show
We go to Wantagh Park to watch just the Blue Angels/Thunderbirds portion (they seem to switch off each year) They usually go from 2-3pm, so we get there around 1:30, put down a blanket in the field to the left of the pool and they fly over the park a few times as part of their show.
You don't see all the stuff, like when they zip along the shore and scare everyone or the close up stuff, but they fly low enough a few times that you can read the bottoms of the planes and my kids were able to read the numbers on them last year. It's enough to make them happy and they get to run around and play catch and all that fun stuff. The planes are not that loud and the park is not at all crowded.
Another option is to go to Republic and watch them take off and/or land, but that can be loud.
Also, Saturday morning in Eisenhower a bunch of Marine helicoptors are landing and doing demonstrations as part of Fleet Week. I read about it in Newsday this week, I think they said it's the largest military helicoptor demonstration this year.
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| Posted 5/26/10 12:05 PM |
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sfp0701
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Re: Jones Beach Air Show
I go every year. I am bit afraid of the noise this year but, I think that even if he gets scared it will be only for a minute. We do make it an all day thing. We bring coolers, umbrellas and I have a little tent thing for Liam to take naps in. There is so much to do and see up on the boardwalk if you get tired of sitting in the sand. It is the BEST!
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| Posted 5/26/10 12:45 PM |
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dm24angel
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Re: Jones Beach Air Show
We went last year, Noah loved it and wasn't scared of the noise. Its a bit loud a few times.
We got there EARLY just b/c of the parking issue , and parked all the way at the end. Parked up against the sand, but had to walk a WHILE on sand to get to the beach. Then it was overcast and the 10 start was a almost 2 o clock start ( but they shortened the program ) ....
anyway, we were there from like 8:30 am till about 4 o clock and DS was fine ( and we didnt bring a lot of toys b/c we didnt think we'd be there long.
This year were packing it ALL....LOL
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| Posted 5/26/10 2:08 PM |
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mom2mgn
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Re: Jones Beach Air Show
Posted by dm24angel
We went last year, Noah loved it and wasn't scared of the noise. Its a bit loud a few times.
We got there EARLY just b/c of the parking issue , and parked all the way at the end. Parked up against the sand, but had to walk a WHILE on sand to get to the beach. Then it was overcast and the 10 start was a almost 2 o clock start ( but they shortened the program ) ....
anyway, we were there from like 8:30 am till about 4 o clock and DS was fine ( and we didnt bring a lot of toys b/c we didnt think we'd be there long.
This year were packing it ALL....LOL
You're going???!!! I want to go but DH was worried about the noise for the twins. Not sure what to do. Which day are you going?
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| Posted 5/26/10 2:34 PM |
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BAM 2009
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Re: Jones Beach Air Show
We are taking DS and he is 7 months old. I ran it by the pedi yesterday and he said it was fine. We have a headset for him. We are going to bring the pack n play and a sun shade for him....I went last year when I was preggo and we had a great day...
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| Posted 5/26/10 4:31 PM |
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jlk51496
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Re: Jones Beach Air Show
when is it!?!?!
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BAM 2009
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Re: Jones Beach Air Show
This saturday and sunday from 10-3...
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| Posted 5/26/10 5:11 PM |
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SupportACop
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Re: Jones Beach Air Show
we go every year and took alex last year. We actually do Republic on Sat and the beach on Sunday (pulloff on pkwy) LOVE IT!!!!!
i would take Troy but cover his ears its loud but like for a second or two. soo much fun!! Enjoy the holiday weekend!!
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| Posted 5/26/10 8:09 PM |
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CathyB
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Re: Jones Beach Air Show
Posted by BAM 2009
This saturday and sunday from 10-3...
There is a practice run on Friday too.
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| Posted 5/26/10 8:14 PM |
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JennyPenny
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Re: Jones Beach Air Show
We are going on Sunday and taking DD who is 9 months old. We will be bringing the pack & play, an umbrella and a bunch of toys/snacks/etc. I am going to go tomorrow on a hunt for baby ear plugs.
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| Posted 5/26/10 8:22 PM |
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dm24angel
Happiness
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Re: Jones Beach Air Show
Posted by mom2mgn
Posted by dm24angel
We went last year, Noah loved it and wasn't scared of the noise. Its a bit loud a few times.
We got there EARLY just b/c of the parking issue , and parked all the way at the end. Parked up against the sand, but had to walk a WHILE on sand to get to the beach. Then it was overcast and the 10 start was a almost 2 o clock start ( but they shortened the program ) ....
anyway, we were there from like 8:30 am till about 4 o clock and DS was fine ( and we didnt bring a lot of toys b/c we didnt think we'd be there long.
This year were packing it ALL....LOL
You're going???!!! I want to go but DH was worried about the noise for the twins. Not sure what to do. Which day are you going?
Saturday...Call me/text me if you go. LMAO...I forgot about the babies  ...noah was 2 when we went, hmmm...
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| Posted 5/26/10 8:27 PM |
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jmf423
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Re: Jones Beach Air Show
I think I am going to take the kids tomorrow for the practice runs. I'll decide in the morning.
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dm24angel
Happiness
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Re: Jones Beach Air Show
I changed my mind, I thought long and hard and realized I'd be insane to drag all 3 and all their crap...lol
But we only live a few blocks from Republic Airport, so were gonna head there.
Message edited 5/28/2010 2:38:33 PM.
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| Posted 5/28/10 2:38 PM |
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Diana1215
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Re: Jones Beach Air Show
Posted by dm24angel
I changed my mind, I thought long and hard and realized I'd be insane to drag all 3 and all their crap...lol
But we only live a few blocks from Republic Airport, so were gonna head there.
Donna, last year we pulled over on the Meadowbrook Pkwy - right outside of one of the fields. We had Jack in his stoller and sat on the grass. We were able to see everything. It was great. I'll be doing it again tomorrow with the boys bc we have two parties so we'll only be able to go for an hour or so.
There were sooooo many people who had chairs and did this also. Maybe it's easier then going onto the beach (and you can even leave the girls in the car if they are sleeping)
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| Posted 5/28/10 2:41 PM |
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