So many things taste that much better with summer in front of them.
A couple of years ago, I wrote in a caption to this photo that was a part of this gallery about how my friends and I would hold little naval battles in the stream behind the Dairy Queen in Vineland with the boat-shaped plastic dishes banana splits came in.
Some people expressed a level of disbelief; you actually did that, Greg? Of course we did.
MORE: Vintage photos around New Jersey
Frozen custard on a hot summer evening; a boat-shaped container holding the tasty treat; a convenient stream a few feet away that boats would float in; and a trash can to put them all in after the 'battle' was over.
If that doesn't define 'serendipitous,' nothing does.
Here's a gallery of vintage photos of summer eats and treats from around New Jersey and links to other galleries you'll enjoy.
Vintage photos of summer eats and treats in N.J.
Vintage photos of ice cream and candy stores in N.J.
Vintage photos of ice cream parlors in N.J.
Greg Hatala may be reached at greghatalagalleries@gmail.com. Follow him on Twitter @GregHatala. Find Greg Hatala on Facebook.
