Classic Nor' Easter in OC

Here a Pic from my office today...yuck..lookin North on Coastal Hwy

Eiyy yii yii, what a slog it has been since Saturday night. The onset and typical stall of a strong Nor' East wind.

As I watched the news (all of 'em) Fox, Weather Channel, the local Eastern Shore stations...., had the same forecasts. They were for rain for a day or so....then sun and warmer weather. Ah, the thought was nice- and I certainly am a fan for seeing the glass as half full at all times. BUT, now heres a big BUT, the wind had shifted offshore from the Northeast. Well, I am noooo meteorologist/weatherman or qualified as anything close....BUT I have lived on the coast for a long time. And , everyone I know who has lived here any substantial amount of time- can tell you- when this happens we're in for a stretch of cold, rainy, dark and miserable days. This is a Nor' Easter.

I know I shouldn't infer that I can forecast weather ('cause I can't) BUT, this scenario usually happens- and it seems the forecasters always blame the mountains....I blame the Mountains to the west and the Strong Northeast wind holding the fronts? I'd love to know if this makes sense.

Well, for my glass half full part....it has been four days and counting (we Ocean Cityers usually say these last five) soon there will be SUN, FUN and Spring to be enjoyed! So, come on down.

Fire on the Boardwalk

It is always sad when a home or business is lost by fire, or otherwise. But for us in our Ocean City resort town, our boardwalk, is near and dear too us. Too many people it is the heart and soul of Ocean City, MD , with all the smells (good and bad), sights , food, rides and games. A bit "honky tonk" and cheesy, it is none the less a huge part of the resort's identity. We lost a part of that identity, at least temporarily, on Sunday.

A fire swept through the Dough Roller at S. Division Street and the boardwalk, gutting it and another business ...as well as several apartments. This restaurant, maybe not the favorite for the likes of Emeril, but a favorite stop for thousands of visitors over many years. The restaurant had tables outside to people watch (one of my favorite past times) and convenient food to munch on. Now, the restaurant will be torn down until it is (and it will be) inevitably rebuilt.

But as we push on towards our most busy of seasons...summer....a void will be left for at least the summer of 2008. That void will be felt at the corner of S. Division St. and Atlantic Ave (more commonly known as "The Boardwalk")....until you rise again...we'll miss ya'.