Cream of Consciousness

Vineland is the home to New Jersey's only operating drive-in movie theater (I think). Open since last summer, the Delsea Drive-In operates nightly in the summer and offers a double feature for $6.00 ($3.00 for kids). This is great compared to the $8-10 you pay at the multiplexes. The movies are first-run; 2 weeks ago we saw "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" and "The Fantastic Four". Even the food at the snack bar is reasonable compared to what you pay at the indoor theaters. The facility is a work in progress. Last year they were working out of a catering wagon and port-a-pots, and now they have permanent structures for vending and restrooms. Gone are the tiny mono speakers you would hang on you car door. Now you simply tune to 90.5 FM and listen through your car radio. It's a long night, but a lot of fun. The more family-oriented movie is first, and if you're lucky the kids nod off before the second film begins around 11:00pm. I extend an invitation to all my friends to join us for a night at the drive-in. If Vineland is a bit of a trek for you to come for an evening, you are welcome to spend the night at our house after the movie. We live off exit 3 of the Turnpike at the top of the AC Expressway.