Ok, here we go....
Stoopidest shoobie question of the summer (as it turns out): "How is
the riptide affecting you? Pretty bad, huh?" This was asked of a
person about to set sail on a hobie cat off the Oxford Ave beach in
Ventnor. Ok, let's review. Riptides: undercurrents. Hobie cat: sails
on top of the water. Under. Over. On top. Beneath. When you're on top of the water, on
a trampoline powered by wind, those pesky undertows are irrelevant. At
least that's what my husband says. Personally, I thought it was a
legit question and turned to hear the answer.
Most persistantly dangerous shoobie driving move done in the guise of
isn't everything super relaxed at the shore mode: Waving
toddlers/moms/carts/beach chair laden groups of people across your
lane and into on coming traffic in the NEXT LANE over. This drives me
nuts. I get it, you're down the shore, life is easy, you give
pedestrians the right of way like you'd NEVER do in your own home
towns, but let's review: In a four lane, or even two lane, main drag, you're occupying only
one of those lanes. Therefore, if you play nice and wave the
unsuspecting people in front of your car, stopped in the middle of the
block, they will most likely get MOWED down by the people in the next
lane, or, just as bad, get stranded in the middle of the street. It's
a nice thought, but unless you're in a one-lane road, just keep
driving. They'll cross when it's safe. Though, you know, I appreciate the utopian vision you guys bring with you when you come down. I really do. And how I never know who'll be in my kitchen on any given morning. Hey, sure, help yourself to a beer.
Longest line for morning shoobie breakfast that locals know how to
circumvent: Outside Juniors Donuts on the bay in Margate. Last summer,
it was at Hot Bagels, where mere eye contact with the woman who gives
you bagels in January could get you to the head of the line. And every
summer, it's Mento's Water Ice, where the inside counter serves as a defacto
locals only express line. At Juniors, it takes a little more know how.
Haha. Think we're going to tell you? Let's just say, if you find the
right door and stick your head in, and know the right people, it's
instant donuts!
To be continued....
Previously, on Downashore
Aretha and me and a not-exactly-sold out Borgata
Ventnor Pier: It depends on the meaning of the word 'access'
Comments (1)
You could call this list "why I like the shore in the fall." No where is parking more of a nightmare than in Ocean City this time of year. Fall? Living really is easy.
Posted by Jen A. Miller | July 30, 2008 8:27 AM
Posted on July 30, 2008 08:27