When we came back in with the kayaks the girls decided they would like to try out the paddle boards. They were only $10 for a half hour so we decided to let them give it a whirl. When we talked to the guy at he desk he told the girls to make sure you paddle upstream and then let the current bring you back. Do not just go down stream, if we have to tow you in it will be a $65 charge. Needless to say, once they were in the water the girls got taken down stream and are long around the corner. I didn't think they were going to be able to make it back in. Poor Jenna kept blowing the whistle in hopes that someone would come and pull her in. They spent the entire 45 minutes fighting the current trying to get back in. They could have just jumped off the boards and walked them in but apparently there were a bunch of jellyfish in the water and that was not going to happen. Anyway all of us had a good time and I would recommend going to Coastal Kayak if you are at the Maryland or Delaware Beaches. I think next year we may try the sailboat rental which are only $45 per hour.
Thursday, August 18, 2011
Coastal Kayak Fenwick Island DE
We have been vacationing in Ocean City MD and are looking for something different to do. We thought about renting jet skis but the cheapest we could find was $75 an hour plus gas. After looking through a couple local magazines we decided to give Coastal Kayaks a try. The are located about 6 miles north of Ocean City on the right hand side of Coastal Hwy. Directly across form Fenwick Island State Park. They have all kinds of rentals, kayaks, paddle boards and sailboats. Jenna's friend Marissa had spent the nights so the four of us went on the outing. We arrived at about 11am and decided to rent 2 double kayaks for an hour. Jenna and Marissa in one and Maureen and I in the other. It was quite a bit of exercise paddling one of these boats around for an hour. Nevertheless, we went a good ways out away from the shore and had a good time.
When we came back in with the kayaks the girls decided they would like to try out the paddle boards. They were only $10 for a half hour so we decided to let them give it a whirl. When we talked to the guy at he desk he told the girls to make sure you paddle upstream and then let the current bring you back. Do not just go down stream, if we have to tow you in it will be a $65 charge. Needless to say, once they were in the water the girls got taken down stream and are long around the corner. I didn't think they were going to be able to make it back in. Poor Jenna kept blowing the whistle in hopes that someone would come and pull her in. They spent the entire 45 minutes fighting the current trying to get back in. They could have just jumped off the boards and walked them in but apparently there were a bunch of jellyfish in the water and that was not going to happen. Anyway all of us had a good time and I would recommend going to Coastal Kayak if you are at the Maryland or Delaware Beaches. I think next year we may try the sailboat rental which are only $45 per hour.
When we came back in with the kayaks the girls decided they would like to try out the paddle boards. They were only $10 for a half hour so we decided to let them give it a whirl. When we talked to the guy at he desk he told the girls to make sure you paddle upstream and then let the current bring you back. Do not just go down stream, if we have to tow you in it will be a $65 charge. Needless to say, once they were in the water the girls got taken down stream and are long around the corner. I didn't think they were going to be able to make it back in. Poor Jenna kept blowing the whistle in hopes that someone would come and pull her in. They spent the entire 45 minutes fighting the current trying to get back in. They could have just jumped off the boards and walked them in but apparently there were a bunch of jellyfish in the water and that was not going to happen. Anyway all of us had a good time and I would recommend going to Coastal Kayak if you are at the Maryland or Delaware Beaches. I think next year we may try the sailboat rental which are only $45 per hour.
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Monday, August 15, 2011
Chicago - Pier 6 Concert Pavillion Baltimore
Maureen and I went to see the band Chicago at the Pier 6 Concert Pavillion last night.
This was the first time we had been to a show at this venue. It's right downtown at the inner harbor along the waterfront. Parking was $20 and it was very easy in and out. The pavilion seats 3000 and another 1000 on the lawn. A friend who was unable to go gave us some lawn seats. Once the show started we were able to move into some empty seats inside the pavillion.The weather was a little overcast and it did start to drizzle towards the end of the evening,so I was glad we got inside. We were a little disappointed that they didn't serve crab cakes but we did have some real good pit beef and turkey sandwiches.
The band put on a surprisingly strong concert. The four founding members who are still playing are all in their 60's. I think many in the audience grew up when Chicago was in their heyday. I was really impressed by how well the new Chicago was able to recreate the sound of the classic Chicago, with that incredible blend of innovative instrumental jamming and crisp precision. Even the singing was pretty strong, with Jason Scheff stretching to reach some of the high notes that Peter Cetera used to sing with such ease.Almost all the songs turned into audience sing a longs. It was pretty cool and brought back many memories for the both of us. The Chicago horn section has to be one of the most innovative horn sections of all time and they didn't disappoint.
After the show we left for Ocean City MD for a week of R&R.
Here is the Set List:
Ballet for a Girl in Buchannon
Make Me Smile / Colour My World
Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?
Dialogue (Part I & II)
Alive Again
Call on Me
Old Days
Along Comes a Woman
Wake Up Sunshine
If You Leave Me Now
(I've Been) Searchin' So Long
Rockin' Round The Christmas Tree
Baby, What a Big Surprise
Hard Habit to Break
You're the Inspiration
Beginnings
I'm a Man (with drum and percussion solo)
Street Player
Just You 'N' Me
Saturday in the Park
Hard to Say I'm Sorry / Get Away
Feelin' Stronger Every Day
Free
25 or 6 to 4
This was the first time we had been to a show at this venue. It's right downtown at the inner harbor along the waterfront. Parking was $20 and it was very easy in and out. The pavilion seats 3000 and another 1000 on the lawn. A friend who was unable to go gave us some lawn seats. Once the show started we were able to move into some empty seats inside the pavillion.The weather was a little overcast and it did start to drizzle towards the end of the evening,so I was glad we got inside. We were a little disappointed that they didn't serve crab cakes but we did have some real good pit beef and turkey sandwiches.
The band put on a surprisingly strong concert. The four founding members who are still playing are all in their 60's. I think many in the audience grew up when Chicago was in their heyday. I was really impressed by how well the new Chicago was able to recreate the sound of the classic Chicago, with that incredible blend of innovative instrumental jamming and crisp precision. Even the singing was pretty strong, with Jason Scheff stretching to reach some of the high notes that Peter Cetera used to sing with such ease.Almost all the songs turned into audience sing a longs. It was pretty cool and brought back many memories for the both of us. The Chicago horn section has to be one of the most innovative horn sections of all time and they didn't disappoint.
After the show we left for Ocean City MD for a week of R&R.
Here is the Set List:
Ballet for a Girl in Buchannon
Make Me Smile / Colour My World
Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?
Dialogue (Part I & II)
Alive Again
Call on Me
Old Days
Along Comes a Woman
Wake Up Sunshine
If You Leave Me Now
(I've Been) Searchin' So Long
Rockin' Round The Christmas Tree
Baby, What a Big Surprise
Hard Habit to Break
You're the Inspiration
Beginnings
I'm a Man (with drum and percussion solo)
Street Player
Just You 'N' Me
Saturday in the Park
Hard to Say I'm Sorry / Get Away
Feelin' Stronger Every Day
Free
25 or 6 to 4
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