Newport & New Adventures

This week's summer adventures bring us to the beautiful town of Newport, Rhode Island. Home of a classic American summer. With stops at The Landing, The Wharf Pub, and Brick Alley  it was a fine afternoon to take in some sun, enjoy a few drinks, and catch the Belmont Stake at a local pub. 

Oysters, soft shell crab, and well constructed cocktails were all on the menu for a Belmont Saturday spent in Rhode Island. Town was bustling. Kiel James Patrick & Sarah Vickers even made an appearance down at the wharf as their adventure crew rolled through. 

If Newport isn't already on your summer list, mark it down as your next adventure in the heart and soul of New England.

©Robert J. Hanlon

Store Spotlight: Watch Out in Westwood, NJ

THE WATCH MAN. 

Me: What's your name? Him: The Watch Man. I found the right guy. The adventure to find a face for my @KJP watch band.
— Robert J. Hanlon (@_rhanlon) March 22, 2014

That is the name the man behind the counter chooses as his pseudonym.  Charles Bellon, Jr. according to the Watch Out website. In search of a face for my currently under-utilized KJP watch strap I turned to him at the advice of others. Talk to this Man and you quickly learn that his 30 years of experience in the business are real.

KJP.com

Established in 1986, Watch Out is NOT new to the game. Their store space is small, cluttered and just off the bustling main avenue of Westwood. Right in the heart of Bergen County. The Watch Man learned from the best and works with high-end clientele. When arriving, be prepared to tell The Watch Man what brings you to the store.

For me, it was the search for the perfect watch-head to shine on top of the faceless tweed band from New England designer, Kiel James Patrick. Rendered solely a bracelet for far too long, it was time for this band to tell time.

Now I play the waiting game. I let The Watch Man do his work and anxiously await the call of my fulfilled request. A story to be continued...

©Robert J. Hanlon