Blogs from Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States, North America - page 3

Journal de bord Vendredi le 21 septembre Ah ! Ces américains ! Ils se demandent pourquoi après on ne les aime pas…. À 6h30am, j’appelle l’opérateur du pont pour lui annoncer que nous quitterons à 7h00am parce que nous sommes ancré au sud de 2 ponts levant. Il me répond sur la VHF qu’il ouvre seulement pour les américains, alors je lui demande gentiment, s’il peut faire une exeption, toujours avec mon french canadien accent et il me répond que je devrais apprendre à parler anglais $%?&*! Je voulais l’étripper. J’ai donc décidé de ne pas lui répondre, car il faut qu’il ouvre le pont pour continuer notre route. Maracudja (voilier Québécois) prend le relais pour se faire dire qu’il ouvrira le pont seulement à 8h00am grrrrrrr ! Une fois rendu en mer, nous apercevons à ... read more

Took a day trip to Atlantic City. Left early on a Saturday morning and arrive in AC in less than 2 hours. Found a parking spot and immediately took a leisure stroll along the boardwalk. It was nice. Stopped by to check out shops along the way..., dashed into a casino for a restroom stop and enjoyed the ocean view from the upper level of buildings. The Piers shop at Ceasars, surrounded by panoramic, floor-to-ceiling windows, is one of the newest additions to the boardwalk shopping experiences with 80+ retail stores and restaurants. The third level is the best place to sit on a rocking chair and enjoy the sunset views at sea. One of the free attractions in the mall is The Show which is a dramatic blend of music, light, water and sound show ... read more

Sunday November 12th 2006 Atlantic City, NJ Today the weather here is heavy rain with gusty wind, We all can’t wait to get south!!! Since the last update, we set sail last Wednesday Nov 8th from Manhattan to Sandy Hook NJ. Where we ended up staying two nights at the Atlantic Highlands Marina before setting sail for Atlantic City on this past Friday. We are at the moment still here at the Atlantic City Senator Frank’s Farley State Marina, and this is our third day here waiting for a good weather window to set sail south!!!! Tomorrow morning the plan is to set sail around 5 or 6am to head farther south. We are all hoping that the weather will calm down so that we can cross the Gulf Stream. For the past week we ... read more

The great tradition of a BBQ with fiends and family. This past weekend we held our annual BBQ earlier than usual because I wanted my son to experience the fun and joy of a BBQ with special people. There is lots of food, drinks, and games for all, but the real fun and joy I wanted him to experience was different cultures that are part of our family. I remember as a child going to BBQ to families or friends, but never really being to one of diversed cultures. At our get togethers was of Spanish culture and going to friends get togethers were of their culture. Looking around this past weekend and having my some, I know for fact this was his first BBQ of being around a taotally different setting with many different culutres. ... read more

Memorial weekend at the Jersey Shore always seems to be interesting in our culture. Many Veterans observe this weekend by attending ceremonies, reflecting on the past and the importance of this day to America. Taking a break and having a quick conversation with a Veteran, who was particpating in a coin drop, explained to me; this weekend always makes him happy because seeing Americans have the freedom and ability to enjoy themselves along the shore or any where in our great country every year gives him a better understanding of why Veterans and current service members are so important. Our culture would not be what it is, if were not for the Veterans and our miltary as far as freedom and the opportunities we all have in America, this weekend sometimes is taken for granted by ... read more