How can it be Labor Day weekend already? It’s amazing just how fast the summer goes by and as I get older it seems like the summer weeks go quicker and quicker. Maybe that’s because I love summer here at the Jersey Shore so much….I guess if you live in a warm weather climate all year long it’s not special like the 14 weeks that make up the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day.
While September just might be the nicest month of the year for most of us the rituals of summer at the shore will end this weekend. I’ve always been fascinated by how in a matter of 24 hours….the time between Monday of Labor Day weekend and the following day life can change so dramatically.
Resort towns see the hustle and bustle end as beaches will be virtually empty, lifeguards are gone, businesses are shutting down and traffic is sparse.
Even if the forecast is correct and it’s sunny and warm next week for many once that school bell rings the daily regiment changes so this weekend truly might be the last shot of summer. While business reports are mixed one thing we can’t complain about is the weather. Since the beginning of June we’ve had an incredible stretch of beach weather and for the most part the Ocean water has been warm, clean and calm. Of course the last couple of weeks have been a bit different with rip currents and this weekend we’ll have the effects of Hurricane Earl but that’s a small price to pay for what we’ve had most of the past three months.
Of course we need something to complain about so there are many who spent most of this summer moaning about the heat. For those of you who feel that way let me remind you that before too long you can look forward
to cold, ice, snow and slush. That should bring a smile to your face.
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