I have to remember to pack my binoculars and try to borrow a field observation guide from my dad ( a fellow "bird nerd"!) I may even be able to just do some wildlife watching right on the island as there always seems to be a notable abundance of species there.
People are shocked and surprised when I gush about the beauty of the beaches in Brigantine - it IS New Jersey, after all! But I think the most surprising is when I relate tales of swimming with dolphins right off the beach in late summer, or just watching them frolic in the surf as I relax on shore. It is just an amazing sight!
Of course, I won't be pastoral the whole time I am there - the casinos of Atlantic City are a 5 minute drive away. I abhor cigarette smoke, an unfortunate environmental factor of most casinos - except for the Borgata which has a high-tech ventilation system so I never smell of smoke once I depart the gaming floor. Plus, I have had pretty good luck playing there, as well. Of course, if I had the time and money, I'd love to have some of their signature spa treatments...but that will have to wait; anyway, I hear that there is a huge wait-list to get spa appointments, but in my mind that means it must be a worthwhile indulgence.
This weekend there is a carnival in town, so needless to say we will be taking the kiddo to ride some of the more tame amusements. And our town is having a Memorial Day parade on Monday. I hope weather will be good enough for us to do some much-needed work on the outside of the house: new storm door, clean and possible repaint the front porch, etc.
Ok, this has got to be quite an uninteresting blog entry so I'll leave off here and perhaps find something more entertaining to write about later!
Of course, I won't be pastoral the whole time I am there - the casinos of Atlantic City are a 5 minute drive away. I abhor cigarette smoke, an unfortunate environmental factor of most casinos - except for the Borgata which has a high-tech ventilation system so I never smell of smoke once I depart the gaming floor. Plus, I have had pretty good luck playing there, as well. Of course, if I had the time and money, I'd love to have some of their signature spa treatments...but that will have to wait; anyway, I hear that there is a huge wait-list to get spa appointments, but in my mind that means it must be a worthwhile indulgence.
This weekend there is a carnival in town, so needless to say we will be taking the kiddo to ride some of the more tame amusements. And our town is having a Memorial Day parade on Monday. I hope weather will be good enough for us to do some much-needed work on the outside of the house: new storm door, clean and possible repaint the front porch, etc.
Ok, this has got to be quite an uninteresting blog entry so I'll leave off here and perhaps find something more entertaining to write about later!
