July 8th, 2014
Hot sunny days!! That’s what you want for your Summer 2014 vacation. Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, also known as The Nation’s Summer Capital is a destination for many year-round.
You probably drove in, but remember that the Jolly Trolley is a great way to travel through town.
Today, visitors and locals will be hitting the beach. Even the water is warmer. Stake out your spot; chair, umbrellas…enjoy the day.
Perfect pairings…..Fisher’s Popcorn and Freshly squeezed lemonade, orange juice or a combination thereof on the ocean block of The Avenue.
 
Just remember that Downtown Rehoboth Beach is smoke free!!
January 21st, 2013
Congratulations to restauranteur, Matt Haley and Adrian Muys!! I remember when in March of 2010 I invited my friend, Debbie, to visit the Art Deco Milton Theater in Milton, Delaware.
A sneak preview of a documentary, Hands of Harvest. At the time, that presentation was co-sponsored by the Rehoboth Film Society and the Milton Historical Society. It was part of the series called Delmarva Roots. These series featured the rich history of the Delmarva region.
It is a documentary that offers a glimpse into a renowned American Industry, being kept afloat by foreign labor. It illustrates the struggles and fortitude of the migrant Mexican women who fuel the crabbing industry on the Eastern Shore. As one of Maryland’s most viable economic resources, a s well as a cultural icon, the blue crab business takes center stage, delving into the history and strife of the watermen who fight to keep the livelihood intact.
The 56 minute film, originally, appeared on PBS back in July of 2010. It has since then made a revival, catching the eye of the National Education Telecommunications Association, or NETA, as they’re more commonly known, who has aired and distributed the documentary through the national PBS network.
Since then, ‘Hands of Harvest’ has aired in Los Angeles, Chicago, Houston, Washington, D.C., Baltimore, Phoenix, Portland, San Diego, and New York City. It will be airing in cities throughout the U.S. for at least another year. The film has also been screened at Salisbury University, Johns Hopkins University, University of Maryland, Washington College, and the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum.
Adrian Muys says he is “thrilled” with the film’s recent praise, adding that he is proud that the production has brought further attention to the H-2B visa program as part of the Immigration and Nationality Act established in 1980. This focus has, in turn, brought about discussions on the topic of keeping workers, such as those portrayed in the film, working in the Delmarva region.
“As a restauranteur, I use a lot of Hispanic workers, and I care about the conditions that they live and work in and how they are treated in the community”, explains Matt Haley. “The blue crab industry is of interest to people all across the Delmarva Peninsula and the Eastern Shore–it’s an institution. Many don’t realize how dependent the struggling industry is on Hispanic workers and what their life is like here.”
Since ‘Hands of Harvest’, Matt Haley has produced a second film, “Motorcycle Chang Pa”, which chronicles the lives and travels of the nomadic Chang Pa tribe through the high altitude deserts of the Himalayas. Matt’s new production company, SoDel Films, is in the process of creating an independent film in Delaware with actor and filmmaker, Paul Webster.
For further information on ‘Hands of Harvest’, please visit http://www.handsofharvest.com.
For more information on Matt Haley, please visit http://www.matthaleycompanies.com.
I think you are really going to enjoy this documentary. It is so interesting, especially for those of us that live on the Delmarva Peninsula. I have bought it and given it to friends as a special gift.
Talk to you later….
January 8th, 2012
I am never at a loss of words, but tonight nature left me speechless….
The Delmarva Peninsula is occupied by most of Delaware and portions of Maryland and Virginia. It is almost 180 by 60 miles. It is also bordered by the Chesapeake Bay on the West, and on the East, by the Delaware River, Delaware Bay and the Atlantic Ocean.
It is basically a year-round resort with a quieter second season. January and February are probably the most subdued months and even though in the past couple of years we have gotten a fair amount of snow, so far, and I hope I am not speaking too soon, it has just been a most beautiful time of the year. So many visitors enjoying what this area is best known for; the beaches, restaurants, shops, the outdoors, and that relaxed atmosphere we all look forward to when we get away from our daily routines.
I had to drive from Rehoboth to the Salisbury airport. It is a convenient regional airport about 1 hour away. It was funny because it was mid afternoon and I mentioned to my son how beautiful the area looked. He nodded but that was it. I kept asking; don’t you love the marshes, and the bay and such wide open spaces? He agreed but not with the same excitement I was experiencing.
Driving back to Rehoboth I started noticing how pretty the sunset was going to be. It was now about 5 p.m. I drove to Rehoboth on Coastal Highway and was checking out our soon to open new Indian River Inlet Bridge when I noticed the Moon. Turned back and went on the beach and the pictures tell the time of the day; still light with the moon out and then the changes until I reached Rehoboth. I was totally speechless and in love with nature and the whole scenery.
Coastal Highway is a great beach road and a most scenic one; Rehoboth Bay on one side and the Atlantic Ocean on the other.
I was not the only one thinking the same thing. I saw people stopping and getting their cameras out. A young woman did just that; we both were taking pictures of Silver Lake in Rehoboth Beach.
Believe it or not I was on my way to Giant. I wanted to make chicken soup. That had to wait; stopping to enjoy the views was a priority.
If you were at the Beaches tonight I am sure you saw the same thing…..just priceless…
December 1st, 2011
It is that time of the year, and now that it is December 1st I can get into the holiday spirit. I, actually, did just that on Tuesday. Remember how nasty and rainy it was? Well, around 4 p.m. I took off for downtown Rehoboth for some holiday spirit lifting at Christmas Spirit. The store in Rehoboth Beach is an institution, having been at the Beach for 33 years. The one is Ocean City? Not that far behind with 22 years.
In Ocean City, Maryland you will find Christmas Spirit at 3400 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD 21842. Tel. 410-289-6101. The one in Rehoboth Beach is at 161 Rehoboth Ave., Tel. 302-227-6872.
I thought as I came in that the store looked great. Jill Hudson, the Manager, told me they had a great week-end. So many people in town were here for the Thanksgiving Holiday, shopping, and enjoying such a gorgeous time in November.
The shop has many themes, ornaments, decorations, garlands, tree skirts, and lights. There are those ornaments that are keepsakes; then, the ones that are so much fun to give to friends or to attach to a present.
     
Jill thought that the store, on that day, was picked over. I did not find it so. It was full to capacity, I thought.
I always gravitate to the coastal ornaments. I find them so pretty. Jill told me that even though she has lived here all her life, these were also her favorites.
Strolling through the store; some caught my eye more than others.
For example, there were handpainted Christmas balls by Ruth Culver from Berlin, Maryland. 25% of the proceeds will be donated for Breast Cancer Awareness.
Ne’ Qwa Art? I had never seen these ornaments. They come in a very impressive box with a certificated of authenticity, as well.
This art originated in China and it is the reverse handpaiting on the inside of mouth blown glass. It is only practiced by a few. If you would like to know more, the website is www.neqwa.com.
Many towns and cities hold their Annual Christmas Parades in the first week of December. So, here we are, and our coastal towns are ready!!
Thursday, 12/1 – Berlin, Maryland will hold its parade at 7:00 p.m. – Christmas floats, marching bands, fire trucks, Santa Claus and more.
Thursday, 12/1 – Christmas Balloon Parade in Georgetown, Delaware at 7 p.m. A Vintage Christmas Parade with Santa and Mrs. Claus, marching bands, floats, and fire trucks. More info? visit www.georgetowncoc.com. Please note that on Monday, 12/5 there will be Caroling in the Circle at 7 p.m.
Friday, 12/2 – It is the 51st Annual Selbyville Christmas Parade at 7 p.m. Food, fun, floats, marching bands, beauty queens, classic cars and fire trucks, of course!!
Saturday, 12/3 – The Christmas Parade in Historic Lewes, Delaware – 5 p.m. Then, tree lighting ceremony and caroling in Zwaanendael Park. Refreshments will be served in the Fisher-Martin House. More info? Please call 302-645-8073 or visit www.leweschamber.com.
Saturday, 12/3 – Christmas Parade in downtown Millsboro – 10 a.m. Santa’s Pak Shopping Spree – shopping, gifts, craft vendors, at the Millsboro Civic Center on Wilson Highway and Mitchell St. 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Mrs. Claus will be there and lunch will be available. More info? 302-934-6777.
Saturday, 12/3 – Ocean City, Maryland will be holding its Christmas Parade begining 11 a.m. at 100th St. North to 115 St. to the Gold Coast Mall. Check inside the Mall because they will be having lots of fun stuff. More info? Call Elaine Jarvis at 410-524-9000.
Monday, 12/5 – Christmas Parade in downtown Rehoboth Beach at 6:30 p.m. More info? www.downtownrehoboth.com.
Wednesday, 12/7 – It is the Christmas Parade in the town of Milton, Delaware at 7 p.m.. More info? Call 302-684-8500 or visit www.historicmilton.com.
Holiday House Tours:
Lewes, Delaware, 12/3 – It is the Christmas Tour of Lewes from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 the day of the tour. More info? Call 302-645-7670 or visit www.historiclewes.org.
Milton, Delaware, 12/10 – Holiday House Tour and Holly Festival – 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tickets to the house tour, are $12 in advance and $15 the day of. They can be purchased at Antiques in Milton on 109 Union St. and at the Holly Festival in the Milton Fire House from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. More info? Call 302-684-5544.
Fala la la and more la…..have a good one!!
September 28th, 2011
On my left hand side of AboutMyBeaches, on this website, I have under categories a place for services. They are those tried and true services used by me that I can pass on to you.
You know how it is. Need a plumber and who are you going to call. A painter, needed fast; company is coming. Or, it is time to to some tile updating.
So, I have used the following services in the past month. I thought they were professional and very dependable.
Seaside Plumbing, Inc. They are plumbing and gas contractors, licensed in Maryland and Delaware. They are located at 7731 Purnell Crossing Rd. in Berlin, Maryland. Tel. 410-641-1368. Website? www.seasideplumbing.com.
Even though they are located in Berlin, Maryland they service the Peninsula; I just used them.
Note: They do have 24 hour emergency service, as well.
Colorful Expressions – I used these painters and they could not have been more professional and knowledgeable about their work. The owner is Chris Smullin. Tel. 302-381-3578
Camelio Tile Co. – Tile Installer. John Camelio is his name. Tel. 443-497-1351. Website? www.cameliotileco.com. John did a great job and was very easy to work with.
The above companies are young and very pro customer service.
See you later….you know, as usual….bla bla bla
April 8th, 2011
I know, it has been raining all day; cold, as well. What happened to the spring? The trees look beautiful; the pear and cherry trees are amazing. Even with the weather the way it has been, I will have to tell you that our coastal town is crowded. Slowly, more and more events are on the schedule and here is what you will find if you are visiting us this week-end. Or, if you live here too.
Saturday, 4/9 – Vendors Group Open House from 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. at the Comfort Inn located at 19210 Coastal Highway (Rt.1), in Rehoboth. Vendors on site: Close to my Heart, Tastefully Simple, Thirty One, Longaberger, Island Time International, Silpada, Pampered Chef, Mary Kay, Arbonne and Michelle Piling.
Available to you tomorrow will be cash and carry items, take orders, book parties, and more. 10 door prizes and light refreshments. More info? E-mail vendorsgroup@mail.com. Bring a friend.
Saturday, 4/9 – A Grand Opening – Artworx 19971 – Museum Gallery. From 2:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. at Celebration Mall, 20 Baltimore Ave., right next to Clear Space Theatre. Meet the artists and enjoy local artwork. Affordable art by Rehoboth Beach artists. The Gallery is staffed by the artists themselves. Website? http://www.artworx19971.com. You can find them on Facebook.
Until Sunday, 4/10 – A Women’s Event!! – Women’s Fest 2011 sponsored by CAMP Rehoboth. Walking tours, workshops, seminars and so much more. Nationally acclaimed entertainment with Comic, Jennie McNulty. A new addition this year is Broadwalk on the Boardwalk for Breast Cancer. Call 302-227-5620 for tickets and info. The website is www.camprehoboth.com. This event started on Thursday.
Tuesday, 4/12 – Broadway Bound final performance at 5 p.m. at Clear Space Theatre, 20 Baltimore Ave. Tickets are $5 and are available for purchase at the door. More info? Please call 302-227-2270 or visit www.clearspacetheatre.org.
Until Sunday, 4/17 – The Secret Garden – directed by David Ruttura. Tickets are $25 for adults, $20 for seniors, $15 for students and $5 for children 12 and under. They are available online at www.clearspacetheatre.org, by phone 302-227-2270 or in person at the box office located at 20 Baltimore Ave. in Rehoboth Beach, Tuesday through Friday, 9 a.m. until 5 p.m.
This year marks the centennial of the original novel’s publication, and the 20th anniversary of the Broadway musical.
The story centers on the young orphan Mary Lennox, who is sent to live with an uncle she has never met. The spirits of her lost loved ones guide her through these trying times as the girl helps bring new life to a broken family.
Monday, 4/18 – Backstage Lecture Series brought by Clear Space Theatre Company. This month the focus will be American Folk Music. The lecture is “All Over This Land: American Regional Folk Music”. The guest speaker will be Dr. Saul Broudy who will lead the discussion in the series, designed to give audiences and artists alike a peek into the inner workings of various faces of the performing arts.
His program is presented in a musical travelogue format. For example, Louisiana; songs of the French Cajuns and a Hank Williams song he stole from them says Broudy. Then, Waltz Across Texas, hear the blues of the Mid-south on the harmonica, leave Oklahoma to start over in California with “dustbowl” ballads, and hear a 400 year old British ballad about marital infidelity in Appalachian mountain style.
Dr. Broudy holds a PhD in folklore from the University of Pennsylvania, and has recorded his remarkable harmonica skills on over 35 albums with numerous artists. His own album is entitled “Travels with Broudy”. He has also recorded an album with 6 fellow Vietnam veterans called “In Country: Folk Songs of American in the Vietnam War”, available on Fly Fish Records.
May 7th – Clear Space Plans Bus Trip to D.C. for “Follies”. — Giving you heads up so that you can plan. The trip will be to the Kennedy Center in Washington to see the Tony Award-winning musical “Follies”. Headed by Broadway legends Bernadette Peters and Elaine Paige, Follies has won 7 Tony Awards.
Bernadette Peters appeared in the original casts of Into the Woods and Sunday in the Park with George, as well as a starring turn in the 2004 revival of Gypsy as Mama Rose. She received her Tony Awards for her roles in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Song and Dance and the 1999 revival of Annie Get Your Gun.
Elaine Paige is best known for creating the role of Eva Peron in Evita in London, as well as Grizabella in Cats and Norma Desmond in the musical Sunset Boulevard, both on Broadway and in the West End.
The Clear Space’s trip: The bus will depart from the Rehoboth K-mart parking lot at 8:30 a.m. on May 7th to arrive in Washington by 11:00 a.m. The bus will drop all passengers off at the National Mall for an afternoon that is free for eating, shopping and sight-seeing. At 6:30 p.m. all group members will be transported to the Kennedy Center and will travel home directly following the 7:30 p.m. show.
Tickets are $150 per person and include transportation (tips and tolls), breakfast, and one ticket to the performance “Follies”. To register, please contact Company Manager, David Button at David@clearspacetheatre.org, or call 302-227-2270. Seats are limited since the production is nearly sold-out for its entire run.
Have a great week-end…talk to you later…
April 5th, 2011
I have been complaining about shin splints. Yes, I have. They do hurt. Somebody said, well you need to walk this way or that way, you need to stretch more, and then someone said you might have to have your feet measured. Then she said that she had gone to Vernon Powell and had had an analysis of her feet.
Vernon Powell has been in the Delmarva Peninsula (Delaware, Maryland, Virginia) since 1936. The location that I went to is at 18798 Coastal Hwy., Unit 2, Rehoboth Beach. Tel. 302-644-7463. Website? www.vpshoes.com.
The store is brand new. I think they opened towards the end of 2010. I thought I was coming into just an athletic shoe store, but I found much more than that. But, first things first. My fitting.
I was introduced to Dan Trader. He is a Pedorthist. A what? I asked him. The formal definition is: A person trained in the biomechanical assessment of the lower limb, the fitting and modification of foot orthoses, and the fitting and modifying of footwear, all for the purpose of alleviating painful or debilitating conditions and providing assistance for abnormalities or limited action of the lower limb. Dan told me that he was basically a pharmacist for the feet. Okay.
Dan and I chatted a bit regarding my exercise routine. I told him I walked a lot and that I had not bought tennis shoes in about a year. He mentioned that tennis shoes should be changed about every 6 months.
Then, I proceeded to step onto a machine called the I Step. This machine is made by a company called Aetrex. It is an art digital scanner and pressure sensor. It measures feet and determines foot type, arch type, and pressure points.
After that was done then a traditional fitting for length and width of my feet.
I know that tennis shoes are bought usually a bill larger than regular shoes. What happened to my dainty size 7? Now I am a 9 W in tennis shoes!! This is just as bad as buying a bathing suit. Well, not quite.
Dan suggested a NB shoe that is all in leather. Some people don’t want leather for the summer but I don’t mind. This is a big, wide tennis shoe and Dan asked if I had a problem wearing something that was bigger than usual. I really was there for comfort; not style. My walking is not to impress anyone. But, until the big white tennis shoes get dirty, that’s all you might see of me if you happen to bump into me.
When I put them on, they were so comfortable!! Great!! I hope Addy won’t be embarrassed. But, how could she? She’s a Heinz 57!!
Now that I had my new shoes, I took the time to look around the store. Beside shoes they have accessories.
If you are a fan of the brand, Brighton, well they have plenty to choose from.
The same with Vera Bradley. I cannot believe all the new styles and colors. This company is having more updated looks.
Uggs? Plenty, as well.
There were really cute sandals for women but plenty of shoes for men and children, as well.
A wide variety, hitting all tastes and styles. Traditional, more edgy; some a bit granola and some summery flip flops.
If you want to know what other foot health services Vernon Powell provides, then please visit www.vpshoes.com.
I asked Dan how the store was doing. He said some people get upset that they are not an outlet. My answer to that was that not every store at the Delaware Beaches need to be an outlet. My goodness, it is tax free shopping, so get over it!!
Talk to you later…..have a good one….
July 12th, 2010
An invitation to spend the afternoon on the bay is something that is always appreciated. You forget how beautiful the Delmarva Peninsula truly is.
On that water, on that gorgeous day, Shelley, Michael, Erica and I took off to enjoy what this area is known for; nature, marshes, birds, fishing, Assateague Island, the ponies, and of course, the restaurants and bars on the bay.
The bay that we were navigating is called Assawoman Bay and it is really defined as a lagoon that is found between Ocean City, Maryland and mainland Delaware. It is huge, gorgeous and the playground for everyone that enjoys water sports.
We decided to make it all the way past Ocean City and see if we could see some of the famous ponies on Assateague Island. It takes a while to get there but nobody minded.
Our Captain, Shelley, was doing very well. We have had some crazy trips in the past so Michael and Erica were not sure how this one was going to turn out. But, they were surprised and pleased.
Assateague Island has about 37 miles of beach. It is a barrier island off the coast of Maryland (Ocean City) and Virginia. Already the day trippers were there.
I was not sure if were going to be able to spot the ponies; finally, at a distance, we did. They were so beautiful. Assateague Island National Seashore has about 300 ponies in Maryland and Virginia.
Those ponies we saw were really enjoying the solitude the island has to offer. The ponies have been there for about 300 years. The earlier ones had solid coloring; a good number now have brown and white patches due to interbreeding with new ponies in the last 100 years. For more information, please visit www.assateagueisland.com/wildlife/pony.htm.
We did have a target on your sights; that being Seacrets. If you have been coming to Ocean City, I am sure that, at some point, you have visited this entertainment complex.
I remember when it first opened up so many years ago. Then the expansions started and today the place has over 25 plus bars and restaurants. Music and entertainment are their specialty.
Seacrets is located on 117 West 49th Street, Ocean City, MD 21842. Tel. 410524-4900. Website is www.seacrets.com. On Facebook, Twitter, Myspace.
We were coming by boat. You have the choice to dock your boat or anchor out and the Tipsy Water Taxi could pick you up. That’s exactly what we did. The Tipsy Water Taxi works until very late in the evening. It was so easy and they were great.
The beach bar is well, the place to be. Tables inside the water and drinks brought to your table or to the floaters.
The idea is to feel like you are on an island. They have Jamaica on their minds but it really could be any island on the Caribbean.
On Sunday, it was crowded by anyone’s standards but after the big holiday week-end, it was more toned down.
I was surprised that our food was very good. Seacrets is so big that I wondered how they could handle such big crowds.
The Jerk Chicken, was delicious. That was a starter but I could have put those pieces of chicken on top of one of the salads, as well. The Mediterranean Bruschetta was very tasty and the pita bread was warm. Greek Salads for all of us but I had skirt steak on mine and the steak was cooked to perfection.
We went to talk to the “Hat Mon”. He has been with Seacrets since 1991. His specialty? The art of palm weaving. In the summer he is here, at Seacrets, and in the winter he is in Florida, at Capt. Hiram’s Restaurant & Marina and Key West Inn at 1601 Indian River Drive, Sebastian, FL 32958.
Hat Mon weaves hats, bowls/baskets, purses, marlins, sharks, you name it. Another location where you might find him is at the Green Turtle Club in Abaco, Bahamas, www.greenturtleclub.com.
His new website is www.hatmon.com. His telephone is 410-251-9650.
One of the drinks ordered; the house specialty, was Pain In De Ass. This drink has multiple layers of frozen Rum Runner, which is blackberry and banana liqueurs with a kick of gold rum, and Pina Colada. It was well received.
It was time to listen to some music and I have to admit it; once you are there, it is contagious and when that music started you could not help but move your feet to that rythm and feel the sand between your toes.
Seacrets is patroled by the Peace Police. They make sure that while you are in their property you behave and look decent. No hats backwards while you are walking through the restaurants and bars. Only at the beach bar you can then turn the brim towards the back.
In the bathrooms, at least in the ladies room, once the door is closed, you will see signs asking you “Where is your drink?” And, what to do if you have left your drink at the table. With everything happening in our societies they are giving you the warning that you should never leave your drink unattended.
I thought Seacrets was a lot of fun on Sunday. I was impressed on how well organized everything was. The only thing I would suggest is to have someone attend to the bathrooms. Some needed care.
We left Seacrets after 7:00 p.m. and the ride back home was amazing. Gliding through the water was so peaceful; we were happy and as I looked at our faces, I notice that we were smiling.
Talk to you later…you know I will…
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