Vol. 5, No. 6, June 2008
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A Song of Summer
‘You looked so very pretty On the way to Ocean City Like someone oh so easy to adore…’
Anybody remember that old ditty? It’s called “On the Way to Cape May,” and it was made famous, at least hereabouts, by Al Alberts, whose TV talent showcase ran for centuries on Delaware Valley TV.
With an idiot savant’s memory for obscure lyrics, I could sing the whole song for you right now, but I have a special reason for remembering it. Like so many others who live in South Jersey, I am a transplanted Pennsylvanian. When I first came here, I navigated the shore towns of South Jersey by singing “On the Way to Cape May,” which recounts a leisurely drive down the coast—Ocean Drive, to be precise—south of Atlantic City.
I found the song an easy way to remember that Ocean City comes first, followed by Sea Isle, Avalon and Stone Harbor, then Wildwood, and so on down to Cape May. Whenever my daughter and I lost our bearings, we burst into song; we always found our way around.
In our travels, we learned that each of these destinations is remarkably different from the others, with a different definition of fun. But they have one thing in common: they’re all more fun in the sun. There’s so much to do and see at the Jersey Shore, one summer is scarcely enough. As you plan your vacation or leisure time, check our cover story on page 20 for all the summer fun. Whatever you most enjoy—from berry picking to power boating, jet skiing to camping under the stars, bird watching to biking, plus marvelous nightlife, rich history and great dining here and throughout South Jersey—it’s all here for you in one easy reference guide. Also in this issue:
• Felicia Lowenstein Niven looks at the local seafood industry (Who knew what it takes to get that lobster from the briny depths to your dinner table?)
• Frank Legato checks out Trump Plaza’s new automated poker room (it’s fast, it’s furious, it’s an Atlantic City first)
• Resident social gadfly Jesse O. Kurtz wonders if our legislators have what it takes to forestall another state government shutdown
• Our brand-new fashion page debuts, with cute stuff to wear for summer, and a fun way to honor Dad on his special day As usual, Casino Connection keeps you in the know with a full complement of industry and entertainment news and some great advice on avoiding work-related aches and pains.
So hang on to this issue. Stick it in the glove box. Enjoy a safe and healthy summer. And if you get lost, remember that old sweet song.
