When you schedule a major outdoor event in the summer you take a risk that poor weather conditions could have a devastating effect. Two years ago Toms River Fest was hurt by extreme heat and heavy thunderstorms but for the most part Mother Nature cooperated this past weekend and the result was a more successful event. There was a late-day thunderstorm Saturday but Sunday was one of these picture postcard days…really one of the best of the summer.
Not only did the nice weather and acts like Daughtry result in a large turnout at Toms River Fest, it helped bring more than 45,000 people to Monmouth Park for the Haskell Invitational. The big draw this year was Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner “Big Brown” who needed a late stretch run to finally get past 20-1 long shot “Coal Play.” It was not an especially impressive win but it did cap a good day for New Jersey racing and it returned “Big Brown” to the winners circle.
Not only was the weather perfect for outdoor events but Sunday was one of the best beach days of this summer as the water temperatures have finally warmed up. With a much calmer ocean and late afternoon low tide it was one of those days you could have seeming stayed forever.
Just last week the Mets had a two-game lead in the National League East on the Phillies but this morning the surging Phills are three games ahead of the Mets. It is the beauty of baseball as in a long season there are plenty of highs and lows.
So the Green Bay Packers are welcoming Brett Favre back with open arms.
I wonder if the Giants might reach out to Lawrence Taylor because the word “retirement” in sports means nothing any longer.
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