This week's episode courtesy of:
BI Fishworks - The Neptune House - Fort Island Kayaks - Diamond Blue Surf Shop
Vin McAloon is one of Block Island's elder statesmen. He arrived on Block Island at eight days old in 1939. Things were different back then and Vin's memories of his early days paint a vivid picture of simpler times on the island.
His family bounced around from rental property to rental property for many summers. One memorable tenure at the Saloveiken property found Vin waking up in the morning, opening his front door and walking across Corn Neck Road for a dip in the ocean to start most days.
Vin recounts the many jobs he's held over the years. From lifeguard at Town Beach to proprietor of both the Neptune House and the National Hotel and a stint as Chief of Police, Vin's stories will have you in stitches.
As one of the island's well-known taxi cab operators, Vin has shuttled thousands of visitors around Block Island. Any passenger lucky enough to take a ride with Vin surely was treated to a welcome from perhaps the most well-qualified ambassadors the island has to offer.
Just when you think there wasn't one more thing Vin could surprise you with, he stuns Rich and Marc with a tale of having to bring one of his own children into the world when it became apparent that hustling off-island to a hospital was not an option.
Sit back, relax and enjoy a look back at a truly remarkable Block Island life.