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5/2/2024 Well it’s been a long slug, trying to get my garage completed and coming to the end. Special thank you to my good friend Dion Esposito/FDNY Bronx Engine Co 89 for assisting me with construction of my workbench and shelves. Also a shout out to the United States Coast Guard/Semper Paratus. When not serving Aids to Navigation aboard the 180’ Ocean Going Bouy Tender USCGC Clover WLB-292 ☘️aka “The Can Do Canoe” homeported in Sitka Alaska, we might be found with a paint brush in our hand. There was a saying in the Coast Guard, “If it doesn’t move paint it; if it does move paint it anyway!” Hope you enjoyed the video

4/19/2024 AOH Division 9 Port Jefferson, NY Vice President & AOH Suffolk County Historian Joseph Kelly honored at AOH-LAOH 31st Annual Ball. Great Job Joseph, You’re A Class Act!!

4/15/2024 I was scraping some metal at Gershow Recycling in Riverhead today and met Bullet and his owner Chet, a handsome pair

Sunday April 7, 2024 the Suffolk County AOH and LAOH Commemorated the Dedication of the Thomas Clarke and Kathleen Daly Clarke Memorial at the monument on County Road 111 in Manorville, NY. Father Henry Reid officiated the Catholic Mass shortly afterwards at the Suffolk County Mass rock. Attendees gathered at Buckley‘s located in Center Moriches afterwards for a delicious traditional Irish breakfast.

4/8/2024 Spectacular Solar Eclipse viewed through our special eclipse glasses. What a sight to see, it was breathtaking!

☘️🇺🇸 3/27/2024 Thomas J May Jr AOH Division 9 Military Liaison is honored at the 2nd Annual Irish American Heritage Celebration in Hauppauge New York 🇮🇪☘️

☘️🇺🇸 Suffolk County Police Department Emerald Society Pipe & Drum Band performs at Suffolk County’s 2nd Annual Irish American Heritage Celebration. Great Job!! 🇮🇪☘️

3/27/2024 AOH Division 9 Chaplain Father Henry William Francis Reid AOH is honored at the 2nd Annual Irish American Heritage Celebration in Hauppauge New York

3/27/2024 President Ray Senenfelder of AOH Division 9 is honored at the 2nd Annual Irish American Heritage Celebration in Hauppauge New York

3/27/2024 William J Gorham III AOH Division 9 Treasure is honored at the 2nd Annual Irish American Heritage Celebration in Hauppauge New York

3/10/2024 Ancient Order of Hibernian Division 9 Pipe & Drum Band leads the way for its proud 🇺🇸 Irish America 🇮🇪 brothers at the 2024 Miller Place-Rocky Point Parade.

3/10/2024 Ancient Order of Hibernian Division 9 Port Jefferson NY Pipe & Drum Band moments before stepping off for the Miller Place-Rocky Point St Patrick’s Day Parade. It was a beautiful day for a parade and a better day to march alongside a great group of proud Irish American men

11/13/2023 Great day fishing aboard the Margaret O’Leary on Long Island Sound. Today’s lineup Jimmy Zodowick, Pete Carey, Jimmy Zodowick and Tommy May

While coming home from visiting our daughter in Vermont, I heard Streeters advertisement on the country station, so decided to stop by as we were close.I purchased an aluminum scoop for digging and sifting in the water for my son.George Streeter had a complete show room with top of the line metal detectors and accessories. Any questions about metal detecting, George is your guy! 307 Main Street (Route 101) Marlborough, NH 03455 (603) 876-4443gsf41@yahoo.com

While exchanging sea stories with a fellow Sailor, he sent me this video he took from the bridge of the American Endurance

12/26/2023 We spent the day at Patriots Point Charleston SC to visit the USS Yorktown CV-10 and USS Laffey DD-724 aka “The Ship That Would Not Die”. While on the hanger deck of the Yorktown, I was able to get up close to a TBF/TBM “Avenger” World War II Torpedo Bomber. My father Thomas J May served aboard the USS Tarawa CV-40 during WWII as an Aviation Machinist Mate attached to an “Avenger” Squadron. He was reactivated for the Korean War and served as a swimming instructor at Jacksonville Naval Air Station till the end of the war. Great Job Dad!!

12/02/2023 The Mary Alice’s final Blackfishing trip of the season brought us 6 miles south of Block Island. The Head Chef and Captain did not disappoint the crew. We started off landing jumbo Seabass and wondered if Blackfish were in the cards for us. Captain Pete dropped back on the anchor about 20 feet and large Blackfish started coming over the rails. Largest being 11.20lbs. The runner up was 10.50lbs and the 16 others were all 6,7 and 9 lb fish. As a bonus we wound up with 3 Codfish. Captain Pete switched into chef mode and waffles were served, complete with butter, syrup and sausage links. Around 12 o’clock, the fresh kielbasa complete with sauerkraut and mustard made the Polish theme debut. About 1 PM, we hightailed it out of there, as winds were picking up and seas were building. We made a two hour trip west back to Montauk where the Mary Alice earned her stripes again! Another great trip aboard the Mary Alice. Thanks for viewing

11/26/2023 Retired FDNY Lieutenant Jimmy Zodowick aka “The Big Cat” goes over his Sliding Booby Trap Rig. The Big Cat is one of the Mary Alice‘s best anglers, always looking to share his knowledge. Thanks Jim, it was a pleasure fishing with you today

11/26/2023 Finished up a great day Blackfishing aboard the 31’ Eastern Downeaster Mary Alice and heading home from Block Island. Fished my new St. Croix 7’6” MHF rod and Avet reel complete with 40lb test braid and 60lb shock leader. I’ve been using a standoff rig tied with 60lb Floro Carbon Leader complete with a 4/0 Owner hook as my go to rig for years now. I’ve never really been interested in catching the biggest fish, just looking to be consistent. I was fortunate to land at 10 pound plus Blackfish, my largest one to date. After a brief photo shoot to record the moment, I released him back into Davey Jones locker. Wind out of the southeast for our return trip home gave us a following sea which kept Captain Pete busy at the wheel. Hope you enjoy the video

11/26/2023 Epic day Blackfishing aboard the Mary Alice. We fished five miles south of Block Island for some lock and load fishing. Captain Pete Carey did not disappoint, always looking to improve. The “Suggestion Box” is paying off in spades. Just when you think it can’t get any better, Waffles served!!

11/13/2023 Underway 0630 from Southold with FDNY brothers Pete, Jim, and Kevin for a great day fishing aboard the 22.8’ General Marine center console Margaret O’Leary. 30 degrees and light winds out of the northeast when we left. Ran about 18 miles and fished a couple miles west of Mulford Point. A slow pick with the flood tide, and a little better on the ebb. Eventually moved further east, and things improved. The wind flopped out in the late morning early afternoon. Beautiful scenic ride for our trip home

10/12/23 Mate Keith aboard the “Fishy Business” filleting Blackfish and making it look easy!

Tugboat Jacksonville 9/18/2020 Port Jefferson Launch operator Tommy May running Captain Bobby West and his son Wesley back to their 100’ tug Jacksonville out of Baltimore Maryland

10/12/2023 Fished today aboard the “Fishy Business” out of Orient By The Sea Marina. Beautiful day! Captain Phil put us on the fish and Mate Keith did a phenomenal job untangling us, keeping us supplied with bait and cleaning our catch. We caught close to 30 Blackfish and another 15 Seabass between 11 guys. My first time fishing aboard her, and would not hesitate to do so again. If you’re looking the fish one of the best boats in Orient, check out the “Fishy Business”