It's Comin', the Target's notes.

"I tell ya, this evenin's swell was banjaxed fur sure!"  Irish Anklet lines, 4th Street. 3/12/2015

   Time has sprung forward. "Ticking away the moments that make up a dull day," as Pink Floyd would have it. Now on our side, so to speak. Add to it an entire week in the 50's. So even if the rains come, the fact that we can get on outside with less than five layers of clothing is something to be grateful for. Wash away the dullness. Spring training. Line-up's still right at forty degrees. As it is, very flat. No surf yet. But getting ready. The Boys of Summer are ready. Spring baseball gets me hyped. The games are just more fun. These guys take chances. After all, they're playing for position. Number 98 (whoever he is) bouncing off the fence doing his damnedest to impress. Weather. Surf. Baseball. All of it. Yeah, it's comin'!

   Another harbinger of the season is pretty much here. St. Paddy's Day. Our place of celebration this year...Shenanigans on 3rd Street and the Boards. We arrived shortly after sunset to a moderate if not mixed crowd; the majority of which if not decked in green, at least had the beads going. Off The Boat was playing giving an excellent mix of rock and traditional Irish tunes. Definitely the green crowd and Irish music made for a fierce good time atmosphere. Pulling up to the bar, Wattman ordered his Blacksmith (Smithwicks and Guinness) and I a Lite, no green. Our menu of the eve featured Hawg Wings, pork shanks with a side of BBQ dipping sauce, and an Irish Turkey Pretzel Club. I thought the shanks were pretty damn good, though Watt preferred the Club. That's why we rate 'em. As the crowds grew our night became shorter. We tabbed out and I couldn't help but wonder as joint Alum of WMC along with the bar's owner why this wasn't a freebie. Could it be that he wasn't there to make the offer? Nice place though. Definitely has our recommendation. We paid and walked out onto an empty boardwalk. A reminder... the season hasn't swung full yet. But, it's comin'!

THE RATINGS-

Hawg Wings: B-

Turkey Pretzel Club: B

Beer: C+ (cold beer/plastic cups)

Atmosphere: B+

Overall Score = 2.81