We stayed 3 days in Atlantic City for a couple reasons; waiting for calmer winds before we head up to New York City & because we really have nothing to hurry for with the Erie Canal Locks 16/17 not opening until June 11 at the earliest.
So we have been spending time restocking the boat with groceries & booze, cleaning the boat, and doing some actual tourist stuff.
On Friday the 30th, we took an Uber ride to the Atlantic City Aquarium. It was a very small place, but the ticket price was only $4.50, and it did have several cool marine creatures for its small size.
After the aquarium, we went for a quick refresher at the Back Bay Ale House.
About 3pm, we headed back to the boat to chill out for a couple hours before some special guests arrived.
At 5pm, we were joined by local New Jersey residents Frank & Kathleen Colonna. Frank & I became Tequila Buddies about 3 years ago, down in Estero Florida. Our mutual pal Jim Cardona hosts an annual auto enthusiast party every March called the Classic Estates Garage Crawl. At Jim’s party this past March, I knew that I would be passing thru Atlantic City with Jerry & Deena, and had promised Frank that I would try to hook up when we got near Atlantic City.
Frank and his lovely wife Kathleen arrived at the marina about 5pm, they had made 6pm dinner reservations for us at the local restaurant at our marina – The Chart House.
They arrived with a special treat for Mikie – a bottle of Senor Artesano Extra Anejo Tequila (yum yum).
We planned an hour for pre-dinner drinks on the Mahi Mahi getting to know each other. Frank & I knew each other, but it was the first introductions for Kathleen, Deena, and Jerry . The introductions went so well, that we spent 90 minutes gettin’ to know each other. Kathleen delayed our reservation from 6:00pm to 6:30pm. Jerry & Deena took Frank & Kathleen on a short tour of the Mahi.
The meal at The Chart House was very good. We had Lamb Chops, Lobster Bisque, Clams, & Chocolate Lava Cake 🎂. The setting was beautiful, overlooking the marina (thank you Kath).
We said our goodbyes, and headed home to the Mahi to end our Friday night. I picked out my next vessel. Captain Luck helped me capture my next purchase.
On Saturday May 31st, we continued our tourist expeditions, and visited the Atlantic City Boardwalk.
Then it was time for some action, the big one, the Atlantic City Ferris Wheel – woo hoo.
If that wasn’t enough for you, Jerry & Deena decided to do the “Sling Shot Ride”.
Ok, so it wasn’t really Deena & Jerry, it was another young couple !!!
It started to softly sprinkle about 3pm, and after a short rest from walking the boardwalk, we called an Uber about 3:30pm. Within 10 minutes of our ride back to the Mahi, while we were in the Uber car, the clouds opened up & the rain came down cats & dogs (how lucky). The Uber driver dropped us off below the canopy at The Golden Nugget. We went into the casino for some Bills Burgers & Beer.
We’re leaving tomorrow, so I ended up cashing in my big winnings from Thursday night gambling. After my long storied career of getting my butt kicked by the casino, I finally won. Yep, Five Big Ones !
When we left the Golden Nugget, the rain had stopped, but the skies still looked ominous. Then it continued to rain off/on all night long.
It was a shame that it was cool & rainy, because the Chart House had a pretty cool band playing on the back deck, overlooking the marina. There was coverage from the rain, but it was still a bit chilly.
Well that’s all from Atlantic City. It was a good visit.
Tomorrow will be boring, with a one-night stop in Manasquan NJ, then off to The Big Apple, NYC !
Thanks for reading,
Mike, Deena, and Jerry.
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lokks like you all really know how to enjoy yourselves. keep at it
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Thank Joe, hope you are well.
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