March to the Sea

There is a wee bit o rain predicted this weekend, but temperatures in the low 60s will make it bearable.

The St. Patty's Day events & specials in the resort towns are really just celebrations of many businesses re-opening for the season after being shuttered for the winter.  Many of the bars & restaurants in the area will have food and drink specials all weekend long.

In OCMD,  there is a St. Patty's boardwalk 5K at 9 AM.  Then, you can see the St. Patricks Day parade on Saturday 3/12.  It heads south from 60th St. to 45th St. starting at noon.

In Dewey Beach, you can help to raise money for the Cape Henlopen Educational Foundation by attending the Footloose 80s Prom Party at the Starboard.  This event runs from 7-10 PM (cause you're all old) and costs $35 for gen. admission.

Speaking of Dewey Beach, we checked out the Forgotten Mile Ale House this past weekend.  The decor and setting are nothing fancy, but our meal was great and the service was excellent.  I can definitely see this being an affordable and reliable go-to dining option when we are in the Dewey Beach area.  It was also nice to see some of the Ulysses Gastropub food items on the menu (they are owned by the same folks).  I'm looking forward to heading back soon.





Here's a little bit of beach history:

Photo of old State Route 14 (now Route 1) heading south
toward the Indian River Inlet.
You can see the Life Saving Station on the left.

Bottle and Cork (Dewey Beach) circa a long time ago

I love seeing these old photos of beach landmarks.  They remind me of trips to the New Jersey shore with my parents when I was a kid and the kitschy places that we would pass on the way there and back.   Diners, marinas, bait shops, and camp grounds were all landmarks that worked to let us know that we were getting close, or that we were finally there.  The hand-painted wooden facades and rustic construction of these establishments will forever be a comforting and exciting memory for me.

If you're heading to the beach this weekend, dress warm and drive safe.  If, like me, you're waiting until next week, don't forget to pack your green (clothes and cash) so that you can celebrate St. Patrick's Day by the sea.

Slainte chuig na fir, agus go mairfidh na mna go deo! 

(Health to the men and may the women live forever!)