Incoming!!!

My stars! They've begun to arrive - already.

The amount of traffic on Route 1 (Coastal Highway)  more than doubled today. Getting an early start to the tan, partying, and summer seems to be the goal of everyone who walked through the doors of the restaurant today. I gather they are all shedding cabin fever from this most bizarre winter/spring.

Rental agents report a 30% rise in weekly rentals this year over last.  Seems the damage that Sandy left in New York and New Jersey will cause an influx of visitors from those states to Delaware. Many beaches in NJ are private or charge admission to sunbathe and swim. Not here.  In Rehoboth at least, they are also in for a real culture shock. Homophobes are not suffered gladly here. Welcome to Rehoboth Beach, where men are men and women, too!  Yes, it's still a family resort, but that means ALL families.

Never mind, we are ready for whatever comes our way. (I think I write that every year.)

The day off yesterday was less than productive - being thwarted at every turn in the hot, humid weather - so I decided not to pout or get pissy, and I took myself to an early dinner at Outback.  It was cool there, the two glasses of wine were buzz-inducing and relaxing, the Bloomin' Onion (cardiac alert!) was crispy heaven, and the filet & lobster tail with grilled asparagus was absolutely the best medicine for this tired ol' body - and mind.

Amazingly, the apartment was still cool when I arrived, so no need for the AC. Took a long shower and climbed into bed to read for about an hour.Fans moved the air around and as the outside temps went down, it was most comfortable for sleeping. Perfect ending to a less than stellar day.  But, I didn't care.  Everything will get done...eventually.

And so it goes.
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