As per usual for a beach resort town, the weather-critters lied through their rotted teeth about the weekend forecast. Touting clear skies and highs in the 80s for Friday and Saturday which translated to sun, clouds, wind and highs in the high 50s - low 60s both days.
The restaurant was packed to bursting on both days with families who came to the beach hoping to kick-start their tans, but ended up eating and drinking with us, instead. I had up to a half-hour wait for lunch alone. Jeez!
Easter day was an absolute gem of a day and lived up to the most unusual accurate forecast - mid-70s, blue skies, light breeze and perfect for the Sunrise Service held annually on the beach. Another beautiful new beginning it was, too. The sun burst forth from low-lying clouds on the horizon, as if on cue from C.B DeMille, at the beginning of the final hymn. There were tears. Yes, I am a sucker for fine stagecraft.
Each year the restaurant offers a special traditional Easter menu along side the regular ones. The Easter menu has become more popular over the years by families visiting for the weekend, getting their vacation places opened, and don't want the hassle of having to cook and clean up after themselves. There were 8 or 9 big parties yesterday (between 10 and 16 people in each) and many were repeat customers from previous years.
I was totally drained when I left work last evening, but it was a good kind of drained. Following the much-needed shift cocktail, I made my way back to the apartment where I enjoyed another (well-deserved) cocktail as I prepared supper.
The plan was to watch a bit of tee-vee, but I was too tired and opted instead for a shower and sleep. Smart choice.
Woke today refreshed and ready to par-tay and grateful I was. Many folks took advantage of the glorious weather, choosing to stay at the beach one more day. Lunch was a busy affair both in the dining room and at the bar. Not as chaotic as the weekend, but a lovely, steady stream of delightful characters trying to extend the good vibes for a few more hours - and we all know what it's like to want just a little more of a good time. Especially after the horrid winter we've experienced here in the mid-Atlantic area.
Not at all wiped out tonight as I prep a festive turkey burger and spinach salad for supper, after a festive cocktail, of course. Cheers!
And so it goes.
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Glad to hear that you continue to do well on your job.
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