July 27th, 2010
It seems like it was yesterday when I wrote my first post for my blog. Actually, yesterday, Tuesday was the one year anniversary of AboutMyBeaches. I have to thank Ed Timmons from 4C, Inc. for guiding me and being my webmaster. You may reach him at 302-228-3255. Website www.4cinc.com. Once he set me up I took off running, talking, writing or whatever you want to call it.
On that first post I talked about defining the meaning of being a “local”. That post stands the same today; Barry still thinks I am not a local; like he is one himself. He reminds me time and time again, among other comments. He is a great friend, so that’s why I can talk like this about him.
What he was not prepared for was to hear that Sharon, considers me a local but not a native like she is. That Missy was claiming me, that Cindi, a native from Lewes was also claiming me, as well. Our good friend, Craig, no longer with us wrote to my blog that day, along with Marcy, Roberta, Shelley, Trish. These are some of my good friends that have supported my “concierge journey”.
I cannot forget the other friends that have gone along with me kayaking, like Debbie. Walking on the boardwalk, Alice. Donna and Anita in Florida; one checking a new hotel and the other checking an artist.
My family and friends that have endured my picture taking at restaurants; not letting them take a bite until I was ready and having every one at the table ordering different items so that I could talk about them.
I was shocked when an invitation came from the Rehoboth Historical Society and Rehoboth Beach Museum addressed to “members of the press”. I had to e-mail them back thinking it was a mistake. But, it wasn’t. I was really invited. How neat!!
A person wrote after a restaurant review was not of his liking. What were my credentials, he asked? I don’t have any, really. But, what I do have is common sense and I know how I should be served and treated at a restaurant. He wondered how could I critique after just ordering a couple of things off the menu? I could just have ordered water and had an opinion, really.
I enjoy going out to dinner; discovering new places, passing the word around. That’s why this blog is my diary. Open and sincere.
Cooking is another of my passions. You have seen my recipes. I am no expert and some of them….well, don’t you remember the “pasteles” I made? It looked like somebody had thrown up on the plate. The funny thing was that it looked ugly but it tasted delicious.
AboutMyBeaches is on Facebook and Twitter. I, myself, am on Facebook and Linkedin. What this has done for me, personally, is a reconnection to all of my old friends. The “Igualitos” from Puerto Rico and a few others I had not seen for 38 years. That, really, has been priceless.
Rediscovering the Island of Puerto Rico was amazing. Only when you have left it, you learn to appreciate it more, even with all its deficiencies; the sounds, the sirens, potholes, tapones (traffic jams). Its beauty, the mountains, coconuts, rain forest, the beaches; and of course that “comida criolla”.
Now I do have to brag a little. As of today, including this post, I have 353 posts, 874 comments, 763 tags. From 6/27 to 7/27, 7,470 people hit my blog. On an average, and depending what my topic is I have between 190 to 275 plus people hitting it daily. I am excited!!
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The Delmarva Peninsula and all those other places I blog about and the new ones to be discovered…….I have to use that word again, Priceless!!!…talk to you later…
July 25th, 2010
To all of you, fortunate to be visiting us, in Rehoboth Beach, this is what’s going on:
Monday, 7/26 – Free Write at the Rehoboth Beach Public Library, located at 226 Rehoboth Avenue. 8:00 – 9:55 a.m. All skill levels of writers invited to attend. Sponsored by the Rehoboth Beach Writers’ Guild. More info? Please call 302-227-8044.
Monday, 7/26 – 39 Clues Reading Circle – Rehoboth Beach Public Libary located at 226 Rehoboth Ave. 2:00 until 3:00 p.m. Children ages 7 – 12 can go and read chapters from a different book each week and do a craft activity for each. For more information please call 302-227-8044.
Tuesday, 7/27 – Free Write for Kids at the Rehoboth Beach Public Library located at 227 Rehoboth Ave. Kids ages 9 – 15 can enjoy a writing program moderated by author Maribeth Fischer. 2:30 until 4:00 p.m. More info? Please call 302-227-8044.
Thursday, 7/29 until Saturday 7/31 – It is the very popular and long awaited All Saints’ Episcopal Church’s Annual Antiques Show. Location: The Rehoboth Beach Convention Center located at 229 Rehoboth Ave.
Preview Cocktail Party & Raffle on Thursday from 6 – 8 p.m. Cost $30 which will include admission throughout the week-end.
Show Times: Friday from 11 until 8 p.m. Saturday from 11 – 6 p.m. Sunday from Noon until 5 p.m.
General admission is $7.00 For more information, please call 302-227-7702.
Liquid Surf & Skim Lessons
Liquid will be providing individual and group surfing and skimboard lessons throughout the summer and fall.
The class will consist instruction on all aspects of surfing: technique, equipment, ocean safety, and surfing and skim etiquette. Proper technique for paddling out, catching waves, and standing up. Students will also be provided with land instruction and review.
Individual lessons: $65 for the 1st hour and $35 for any additional
A soft surfboard will be provided to use during each lesson.
Group and Family Lessons: 2 students, $125.00, 3 students, $175.00 and 4 students, $190. Two hour instruction. Soft surfboards and skimboards will be provided to use during each lesson.
Location: All lessons will be held at Tower Road, south of Dewey Beach, in the Delaware Seashore State Park.
Cost to enter the park: The daily fee for in-state is $4 and $8 for out of state. There is room however to safely drop off, meet and turn around to exit.
Please call Liquid at 302-227-7130 if you are interested. They are located at 19406 Coastal Highway (Rt. 1), Rehoboth Beach.
All students must be 6 years of age or older and be a competent ocean swimmer.
All students are responsible for their own transportation to the lesson.
Have a great week!! Talk to you later…
July 17th, 2010
This Village by the Sea is a town that has something going on no matter what season.
Following are a few of the activities and events that will be happening this week.
Sunday, 7/18 – Sunday, 7/25 – USTA Boys’ 18s & 16s National Clay Court Championships at the Delray Beach Tennis Center, located on Atlantic Avenue. It is an all day event.
Tuesday, 7/20 – Saturday, 7/24 – Shark Feeding at 10:30 a.m. at the Sandoway House Nature Center located at 142 South Ocean Blvd. For more information, please call 561-276-2076.
Friday, 7/23 – Block Party in the Pineapple Arts District with Cool Reggae Music, from 7 until 10 p.m. This event is part of the Summer Nights on the Avenue. They are summer evenings in Delray Beach, on the Avenue, that range from outdoor movie presentations to full-fledged theatre productions.
Friday, 7/23 – Gallery Walk on Atlantic and NE 2nd Ave. from 7 until 10 p.m. Artists open their galleries for an extended period of time. Refreshments and music.
Saturday, 7/24 – Narrated Tour of Historic Delray Beach. Location: Delray Beach Public Library, 100 W. Atlantic Ave. The tour takes 1 hour and 45 minutes. It starts at 11:00 a.m. Tour 10 historic sites sponsored by the Museum of Lifestyle & Fashion Hisory. $15 for adults and senior citizens and free for under 18 years of age.
Sunday, 7/25 – Palm Beach Chamber Music Summer Concert Series at 2 p.m. at the Crest Theatre at Old School Square, 51 N. Swinton Ave. Call 800-330-6874 for info. or visit www.pbcmf.org for a full schedule.
In Boyton Beach – The beachtown north of Delray Beach
Art-Sea Living is a shop/studio catering to the artsy side in all of us. One of a kind! It carries eclectic, unique and creative items some of which are made by Florida artists.
They are located on 1628 South Federal Highway, Boyton Beach, FL 33435. Tel. 561-737-2600. Website is www.art-sealiving.com.
The next Art Camp sessions are:
7/20 – 7/23
7/27 – 7/30
8/3 – 8/6
8/10 – 8/13
Pottery Painting – Take your kids or your friends and paint pottery in their studio. Some shop, some paint and some do both.
Summer hours for pottery painting are: Mon, Tues, Wed, Sat from 10 – 4 p.m.
Thursday – Paint pottery at night from 10 a.m. until 9 p.m.
Sunday – Noon – 4 p.m.
If you are in Delray Beach, Florida have a great week. Talk to you later….
July 16th, 2010
The town of Milton is located north of Lewes, Delaware. In it you will find the most beautiful historical theatre. I have written about it in the past ever since I, myself, discovered it just some months ago.
The Milton Theatre is located at 110 Union St., Milton, DE 19968. Telephone is 302-684-3400. The website is www.miltontheatre.org.
Friday, 7/16 – The Wellnet Foundation/Eden (Energize Delmarva Now) has a fundraising event starting at 6 p.m.
The Delmarva Community Wellnet Foundation is hosting this event as a launching party for its newest progam, Eden (Energize Delmarva Now), at the historic Milton Theatre.
DNREC Secretary Collin O’Mara will welcome Eden to Delaware.
Award-winning singer/songwriter, Doug James, will perform.
Hors d’oeuvres by Nourish, Dogfish Beer and Bin 66 Wine.
Learn how Eden will work to create a greener and economically sound Delaware.
Saturday, 7/17 – Comedy Game Night at 8 p.m.
Delmarva Broadcasting – Cool 101.5, Eagle 97.7, La Exitosa 930 AM, and the witty improvisational team from the Delmarva Comedy Theatre bring an evening of fun and games, literally. Tickets are $10.
Sunday, 7/18 and Monday, 7/19 – Auditions at 7 p.m. for Moon Over the Brewery.
The Milton Theatre will hold auditions for Moon Over the Brewery and 4 actors are needed:
One woman – 30’s or early 40’s
One girl – 12 to 14 years of age
One man – 20’s
It is a romantic comedy set in a faded Pennsylvania mining town. Waitress and single mom Miriam struggles to make ends meet and raise her genius teenage daughter, Amanda.
By night Miriam goes out into the hills around the small town to paint moonscapes, nothing but moonscapes. She also quilts and a beautiful handstitched quilt is the ticket out for her daughter, if only the one rich person in town is willing to buy it.
The play is the story of Amanda’s struggle to leave her childhood behind and her mother’s struggle to find a life of her own while allowing Amanda to grow.
George Spillane is the Director.
Performances will be September 17, 18, 19, 24, 25 and 26.
Rehearsals will begin August 1st.
Auditions will consist of readings from the playscript.
Have a great week-end and enjoy the beaches…
July 15th, 2010
Bethany Beach is definitely a family town. I hope you get a chance to visit and enjoy its restaurants, activities and entertainment.
Please remember that Bethany Beach Yoga is at the Boardwalk and Bandstand on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 6 a.m. until 7 a.m. Drop in fee. Please call 302-537-7838 or visit www.bethanybeachyoga.org.
Friday, 7/16 – Annapolis Blue Grass – Bandstand Performance at 7:30 p.m. This is a 5 piece band.
Saturday, 7/17 – The Fabulous Dialtones – In the Town Hall at 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, 7/18 – Accoustic Dialtones - In the Town Hall at 7:00 p.m. This is a rock & roll show.
Please note that The Fabulous Dialtones are a classic rock cover band based in Washington, D.C. They feature accoustic and horn-powered top 40 hits from the 50’s, 60’s, 70’s and 80’s.
They were formed, originally, by employees of MCI Telecommunications in 1996. These musicians play a lot of favorites and a few originals.
Have a great week-end.
Talk to you later….
July 9th, 2010
What’s Going On at the Beaches? A lot. You can pick and choose and here are a few things that might be of interest to you, whether, a resident or a visitor.
Please note that Betty’s is now open for lunch, from Noon until 4:00 p.m. so if you are shopping at the outlets or going to see a movie; just remember that this restaurant has been received very well. Betty’s is located at 8585 Coastal Highway #23, right there at Midway Shopping Center. For more information, please call 302-645-6160 or visit www.bettypureandsimple.com. On 3/17 I posted a blog on this restaurant. All you have to do to see it is go on the left hand side of this blog and click on the month of March and scroll down to the date.
Saturday, 7/10 – Addiction and Subtraction. A jewelry show opening at Heidi Lowe Gallery on 328 Rehoboth Ave. in Rehoboth Beach. For info. please go to www.heidilowegallery.com or call 302-227-9203.
This is a very innovative jewelry studio and I wrote a post on 9/20. If you are interested in seeing it please click on the month of September on the left hand side of this blog and scroll down.
Saturday, 7/10 – Good For You Market Cheese Class. What goes around becomes a rind. We know what’s inside; let’s explore the outer edges. $35/person. The location is on Rt. 9 West., Lewes. Call 302-684-8330 and class stars at 1:00 p.m. On June 22nd I wrote a post on Good for You Market so all you have to do to see it is click on the month of June and scroll down to the date.
Saturday, 7/10 – Second Saturdays Destination Art Walk. Check out downtown galleries from 6 – 9 p.m. as part of Second Saturdays Art Walks presented by Mosaic, a gallery collective for downtown Rehoboth Beach. Need more info? Please visit www.mosaicrehoboth.com.
Saturday, 7/10 – Delaware Seashore Sandcastle Contest at the Delaware Seashore State Park, South of Dewey Beach. Free but daily entrance fee to the park applies. 9:30 a. with prizes awarded at 2:00 p.m. Rain date 7/17.
Saturday, 7/10 – Touch-A-Truck – A benefit for the March of Dimes at Rehoboth K-Mart on Rt. 1 from 10:00 until 2:00 p.m. Trucks for kids to explore as well as entertainment, raffles and refreshments. $5 for children 2 – 12 and free for everyone else. Info. at www.touchatruckde.com.
Saturday, 7/10 – The 14th Annual Running of the Bull, Noon, at the Starboard Restaurant in Dewey Beach. More info? Please visit www.thestarboard.com.
Sunday, 7/11 – Race – 10th North Beach 5K. For more info. please go to www.sevensistersdeweybeach.com
Thursday, 7/15 – “The Way We Were” – Join the Rehoboth Historical Society in a lively discussion of immigration trade, and culture in 17th Century Delaware, at 7:00 p.m. at the Rehoboth Beach Museum located at 511 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach.
Learn about who the early colonists were, where they came from and where they have gone; who traded with them and what was going on in the rest of the world while Delaware was coming into being.
This program is presented in conjuction with the exhibit “Captain John and Sarah Avery: A 17th Century Family on Delaware”s Frontier.
Please RSVP by calling 302-227-7310 for the presentation which will be free to members and non-members are asked to make a $3 donation.
Have a great week-end!!!
July 3rd, 2010
This town has been called “the little town nestled between the mountains and reality”. I won’t be here for the 4th of July celebrations but I can imagine what a display they will have with the mountains as a background for fireworks. Shoud be gorgeous.
4th of July is celebrated with Ralphie’s Independence Day Blast!!
Ralphie is one of the most unique and fascinating Mascots being that it is a real buffalo. It is present at all footbal games at University of Colorado, Boulder.
The location is Folsom Stadium at CU.
Admission is free and there will be free HOP shuttles from downtown and 29th St.
8:00 – Gates open
8:45 – 9:30 – Entertainment by Skip Its, Open Space Ranger’s Sing Along, and CU Mascot Ralphie Run.
9:30 National Anthem
9:33 – FIREWORKS!! – The display will be with shells, oriental flower patterns, sky works comets, aerial salutes, color and fancy star shells and patriotic designer shells; 4,640 shells in just 30 minutes.
Colorado Shakespeare Festival – 7/2/10 – 8/8/10 – Location” The Mary Rippon Outdoor Theater and CU.
This is one of the top Shakespeare Festivals in the United States. Experience classic theatre at its best in the shadow of the majestic Flatiron Mountains.
For schedules and complete information, please visit www.coloradoshakes.org.
Have a wonderful time!!!
July 3rd, 2010
DELRAY BEACH – JULY FOURTH CELEBRATION
Celebrate your All-American spirit in this Village by the Sea with a day on the beach and a wide range of entertainment from morning til’ night!!!!
Sand sculpture contest, parades, live entertainment, music, food and a spectacular fireworks display.
Location? Intersection of A1A and Atlantic Ave.
Schedule of Events:
8 a.m. until 12 Noon – Sand sculpting
10 a.m. – Flag raising ceremony for 30′ x 60′ American flag near the beach
3:15 p.m. - Hot Dog Eating Contest
3:45 p.m. – 3-Pound Burger Eating Contest
4:00 p.m. – Registration and decoration time for entries in the Patriotic Bike and Scooter Parade. Gather at Veterans Park (Atlantic Ave. and the Intracoastal)
4:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. – Food and beverages provided by local restaurants at Atlantic Ave. and A1A.
4:45 p.m. – Patriotic Bike & Scooter Parage begins at Veterans Park and continues on Atlantic Ave. to the Marriott Hotel on the Beach.
5:00 p.m. – Beautiful Baby Bathing Suit Contest begins on the entertainment stage at A1A and Atlantic Ave.
5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. – Free concert at the entertainment stage at A1A and Atlantic Ave.
8:30 p.m. – First fireworks salute signaling that the show will begin in 30 minutes.
8:45 p.m. – Red, White & Blue Star Shell will be launched to announce that the show will begin in 15 minutes. Time to set your radio to Sunny 104.3 FM for the fireworks music simulcast.
8:50 p.m. – Fireworks celebration introduction and Pledge of Allegiance led by Delray Mayor Woodie McDuffie.
9:00 p.m. – Spectacular Grucci Fireworks Celebration begins!!!
For more information, downloads of all contests and July coupons, please visit www.downtowndelraybeach.com/july-fourth-celebration.
Happy 4th of July to all…..
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