The Not-So-Calm Before The Storm, notes from The Watt

Irene From above, 8/25

   Earlier in the afternoon the Mayor of Ocean City pulled the trigger to evacuate due to the hurricane bearing down on Delmarva.  It's an eerie feeling when you cruisin' into Ocean City, a resort town at the peak of the summer season, and everyone is beatin' it outta town.  F^#k'd up to say the least.  Every gas station packed to the gills comin' and goin'.  A little unsettling.  In town it was quiet.  Plenty of parking.  2nd season in August.  Storm on the horizon.

    The beach...disconcerting; uncrowded considering even with wind it was still a humid feeling low 80's.  Condo units looking spotted- some with their storm shutters down, others not yet concerned.  The surf itself played choppy thigh highs with occasional waist close-outs jacking up here and there.  Not so calm considering.  Like a scratched vinyl.  A lot of it due to the thunder-boomer out of the northwest that was bearing down.  Unfortunately, premature to do any pushing offshore of Miss Irene.
 
   Waves, rides, not so much.  More down than up.  Hard to find a line.  And we got there late.  Ah, the pressure of an immediate ride.  Let's hope Irene finds her ride outta here!

Get a line!  8/25