Marie, One time we were either going to or returning from my grandfathers and on Rte 22 between Plainfield and Somerville area. I think it was Thanksgiving, but can't remember. There was a parade in NYC and lo and behold guess who was on the road with us. Hopalong's horse in his trailer. Was he named Topper? Can't remember. My brother liked Hopalong when he was young and had a big mural painted on his bedroom wall of Hopalong on his horse. My brother thinks there was no one like John Wayne. He is so disgusted. They just took a boat trip around the island to look at the star's homes when he was in Cal. Someone bought John's home and they are tearing it down to build something else. Pat