Snow is gone. Ospreys are building nests. Gardens are being dug. Summer is here. Let your brain percolate. The following requires reader participation. Whether you are an Islander by birth or a washashore by chance, here is a true test of your Vineyard experience. Let’s call it the quick trip down memory lane.

Give yourself 1 point for each accomplishment. No points if you wished you were there. Be honest. Watch for bonus points.

1. Walked the actual path to Jungle Beach

2. Snuck hot food into the movies at the Edgartown Town Hall

3. Used the Post Office or the Thrift Shop on Main Street in Vineyard Haven

4. Saw Phyllis smile at Alley’s General Store (5 points)

5. Owned an original secession flag

6. Knew Mrs. Rego’s first name. Called Mrs. Rego by her first name (2 points)

7. Jesse made your keys at Shirley’s Hardware

8. Ate dinner at the Capawock Restaurant on Moshup Trail.

9. Bought a record from Toby at Rainbow’s End

10. Know what “How bouta coin” means

11. Owned a copy of Not the Vineyard Gazette

12. Wrote your name on Daddy’s Caddy

13. Talked photography with Hollis Engley at the Gallery Camera Shop

14. Saw One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest at the Old Oak Bluffs School

15. Were treated by Dr. Hoxie, Dr. Nevin or Dr. Rappaport (1 point per doctor)

16. Ate lunch at Chez Fred. Fred was the chef (2 points)

17. Did the “Island Shuffle” at least 10 times

18. Bought a car at BenDavid Auto, Old Colony or MV Auto Village (1 point per dealer)

19. Knew the names of all three of above owners (5 points)

20. What was the connection between Puppy and Coo

21. Worked at Jim’s Package Store

22. Used the WW II bathroom at the Takemmy Laundry

23. Went to John Hall’s Xmas Eve Party

24. What did the Store sell in Edgartown

23. Clemmie brought you a package

25. Chatted with Bill Grunden at the Wig Wam

26. Cleaned your vehicle in the West Tisbury carwash

27. Hung out at the Art Worker’s Guild

28. Used the West Tisbury laundromat

29. Bought your sweetheart something at Amelia Bloomers

30. Had a special locker at the Ocean Club

31. Dropped in at the Mandela Bookstore

32. Ate Louis’ Rolls obviously

33. Attended mud wrestling at the Hot Tin Roof

34. Walter fixed your chain saw at C&W

35. Ate soft serve when DQ was on the other side of Main Street

36. Bowled at both Brickman’s and Spinnaker Lanes (2 points)

37. Talked to John Rogers while he was hanging out the projectionist’s window

38. Knew all the bartenders at the Ritz (1 point for each), original Ritz owned by Lanky

39. Drove your car onto the Nobska (5 points)

40. Went Around the World at the Brass Bass

41. Owned a Tashtego poster

42. Sat next to Paul at Lola’s

43. Played miniature golf at Duffer’s Delight

44. Hypnotized by Doug Mako

45. Slept in your car in Woods Hole and got on 7 a.m. boat back to the Vineyard

46. Mrs. Monington cashed your check at the MV National Bank on Circuit Avenue

47. Played nude frisbee at Zack’s Cliffs

48. Made your own salad at Veg Out

49. Jumped off the Lagoon bridge between Oak Bluffs and Vineyard Haven

50. Sat under the original Linden Tree

51. Spent any time in the Dukes County Jail

52. Visited the Lighthouse on Chappaquiddick

53. Shot pool at Teddy’s Café

54. Took a mud bath in the clay cliffs

55. Bought furniture at Bonnar Atwood

56. Saw Jaws at the Island Theatre in 1975

57. Flew anywhere from the Vineyard on PBA

58. Learned about jury duty in the basement of the courthouse

59. Pilfered at least 5 rings at the Flying Horses

60. Got stuck behind Chester Vincent doing 20 mph anywhere he drove

61. Enjoyed the view from the bench at the Portside

62. Paid the 1$ cover charge to Loretta at the Sea View with Johnny behind the bar

63. Ever got your mail at General Delivery

64. The location of Bulkhead Lounge. Cocktails at the Bulkhead Lounge (3 points)

65. Sailed on Banzai

66. Talked sports with Mr. C while eating a Big C  

67. Saw the Boston Pops at the Tabernacle

68. Original name of Sengekontacket Pond

69. Dined at the Orient Express and Lobster in the Bluffs (1 point each)

70. Dealt with Martha Damon at the Registry

71. Saw a movie at the Sparrow Cinema Society

72. Skated at the rink when there was no roof

73. Saw any Gay Head Crunch

74. Knew where you could buy Tandy merchandise

75. Weighed in a fish at the derby

76. Own a signed Cam Neely hockey card standing in front of Decoys in Edgartown

77. Attended Livestock

78. Raced a boat at the Whippoorwill Yacht and Racket Club

79. Heard the waitresses sing at the Seafood Shanty 

80. Did you like this test? (1point regardless of your answer)

Tally up. How many points did you earn? You are on the honor system. Be truthful. If you scored between 1-20, you’re a relative newbie. A score of 21-40, you’re starting to get the picture, 41-60, you’re an Island veteran. If you scored 60 or more, it means that we have spent plenty of time together.

Send your score to the Vineyard Gazette, Box 66 Edgartown, MA 02539, att: Ken Goldberg. I will notify the winner. A most memorable prize will be awarded.

Disclaimer: This test was not necessarily endorsed by the Department of Education, even if we still have one.

Ken Goldberg is a regular contributor to the Vineyard Gazette. He lives in Edgartown.