Sunday, October 2, 2005

Autum in Atlantic City

 -- Click for more Information to popup     I returned from AC mid afternoon Friday. I came in early because I had planned to attend a dress rehearsal at NJPAC--I love doing that. However, after seeing the tents, etc. that were being put up on the PAC grounds, I changed my mind because it looked like there would be a lot more going on than I was ready for.

As always, I enjoyed the water. I talked to one man to who me that he had been fishing since 9a that morning, it was getting dark when I we spoke. He showed me his catch and remarked that it was be enough for two meals.  He was from Philly and said that AC is one of his favorite fishing spots and that he had been going there long before the casinos were in place. This man talked about the water, the feeling he got from fishing, etc. I was tempted to ask his birthday to find out if he was a water sign. The two beautiful houses I watched being built are now inhabited. One has a large American flag flying and a really big BBQ thingie on the top porch.

When I arrived Monday the weather was lovely but windy. There were still some people in bathing suits on the beach though. A lot of boats were out, more sail boats than I have seen in a while. Watching activity on the water is such a joy for me. I keep promising myself that I will buy a good pair of binoculars but they are so costly. I can't take my dad's because they weigh ton and I he told that they are from the war. I looked at Korean Memorial space again. This time a took a picture of it, but I think the camera I used was not working properly.

AC just gets better and better for non-gambling folk like me. I enjoy the calmness of sitting on the boardwalk and reading or strolling down to Gardner's Basin for seafood. This time I also saw a play.  Cole Porter's musical Anything Goes is at Trump Plaza so I went to a matinee. The show was excellent and I had good seat.  I love this kind of theater--it made my trip this time. I was feeling a little let down because I just missed the Cape May tour. Now if I could find a hotel with big name singers in nice sized room instead of the really biiiigggg rooms (many with long family style tables) Shudder!   

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