--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, "dapawprint" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I have uploaded them to Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/dapaw >
Great pics and it's nice to see the beach so crowded. I'm curious how folks feel about that big blue screen that, according to your caption, was put up so people who didn't pay to get into the party couldn't see. Did it cover just the area of the dance party? Or was it up all the way between CH and the Casino? Or even halfway? I guess if it was just cordoning off a few dozen feet that's okay, but it wouldn't send the best message if they start limiting the view of the Atlantic to the privileged few. But again, the crowds were good. Are those wood boards on top of the oceanside wall of the First Avenue Pavilion going to become anything? I hope they're not sticking a permanent bus shelter type overhang there. Retractable awnings would be better. Corazza needs a more lively color too. Maybe aquamarine for the Blue Bishops? It's cool to see the pride flags on the boardwalk. Does MM plan to put other flags up throughout the season? Like these state and American flags <http://www.asburyboardwalk.com/cards/asburyparkmarine.jpg> the city used to fly there? Or maybe flags of different nations during the Olympics? Might be nice. Re: The shipping containers. I love a good Cuban sandwich (Zafra in Hoboken...mmmmm). But all the fake palm trees and colorful umbrellas in the world won't make these things look any less temporary and, thus, schlocky. There's been talk of reviving the Circuit. Wouldn't putting some of these businesses on Kingsley go a long way toward that end? They tore down the Flamingo anyway. They have the space. And what's going on with that blue shack behind the Pony that's been falling in on itself for 30 years? These businesses could occupy those spaces, you get the ratables plus foot traffic a block back, and you wouldn't lose the sightlines or airflow from the boardwalk. But so as not to end on a downer, the Beach Bar looks very nice and it's heartening to see so many people and so many businesses in the CH arcade. Reminds me of the old classic car and boat shows there. (hopefully they'll bring those back. Along with the organ concerts <http://www.ogcma.org/pages/organrecitals> ! [;)] ) And that sandcastle workshop was a great idea. Anybody go to that? Any pics of the results? Good to see the volleyball nets up too. With Belmar seemingly intent on alienating its traditional revenue base <http://www.newsday.com/news/local/newyork/am-jersey0718,0,1256772.story\ > , maybe the AP Chamber of Commerce could start writing some friendly letters to the AVP <http://web.avp.com/events/index.jsp?eventId=1027> . Just a thought. Finally, you better be careful. With all the folks clamoring to see "the guy with the duck", D-For could become the new Tillie! ;)
