A lot of things would be considered "sketchy" activities by today's standards.
I think anyone would be hard-pressed to say, in all honesty, that they haven't participated in an activity (or, activities) that might qualify as "sketchy."
Now, I'm not talking about illegal behavior or risking life and limb; I'm talking about having fun, but fun that involved some questionable decisions.
Subtlety wasn't a big thing back then, either. A few years ago, I went to a cookout (I believe some people call it a barbecue) and some guests were taking turns riding a dirt bike. So, I felt inclined to hop on. Now, I'd ridden dirt bikes before, but some 40 years earlier.
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Was it "sketchy" for me to climb on a bike so many years later? Probably, but it sure was fun. And, I didn't crash one time; I even did a wheelie!
The vintage photos in this week's gallery show people in New Jersey involved in what might be considered "sketchy" activities by today's standards.
Enjoy this gallery of folks demonstrating things we did in New Jersey "back in the day."
Want more? Click here for Vintage photos of New Jerseyans engaged in 'dicey' activities and click here for Vintage photos of 'things we survived' in N.J.
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