Kites, Cowboys, and Kidneys

Although the temps will be cool, this weekend is looking mostly rain-free.  I'm planning to head back to my little beach shack tomorrow or Friday for some much needed pressure washing and deck painting.  Perhaps I'll squeeze in some time for rest and relaxation as well.


If you happen to be at the beach this weekend, here are some cool things to check out:

1.  Maryland International Kite Expo - This event, sponsored by the Kite Loft, promises to be a colorful extravaganza where you can witness sport kite competitions and meet some of the world's greatest kite flyers.  Check out the action on the boardwalk in OCMD between 4th and 7th St.  April 24-26.

2.  Old West Weekend at Frontier Town - Anyone who knows me, knows that I'm not really into old-timey stuff.  However, I do admit to a strange fascination with old-timey Western stuff.  I think I can trace this back to the Brady Bunch episode that lands the family in a Old West town (one of the few episodes that took the Brady family "on the road").  This Frontier Town event may be more targeted to families with kids, but it sounds pretty exciting - gunfight, whip show, hayride, S'Mores around a campfire, and a guitar playing cowboy!  Frontier Town is located about 5 miles from Ocean City in Berlin, MD.

3.  7th Annual Delaware Kidney Walk - A 3.2 Mile walk in Cape Henlopen State Park (Lewes, DE) to benefit the National Kidney Foundation.  Participants and their families can enjoy refreshments, face painting, a petting zoo, music, and games.  Event takes place on Sunday, April 26 at 10 AM (check in at 9 AM).


I find it so hard to believe that we are one short month away from Memorial Day weekend and the start of another awesome summer season at the DE/MD beaches.  It is pretty cool to see the resort areas come back to life and, aside from the crowds and traffic, pulsate with their own sort of cool energy.


Take a trip to the beach this weekend to enjoy the sun, cool temps (while they last), and parking without a meter!