24 December, 2009

Atlantic City & Snow




Since the record deep snowfall down here, everyone seemed to go crazy.

However that's New Jersey.

The city was empty, but leave it to me to spend 52$ on Beachcabs. My journey went from home to St. George's (where I didn't pay for a single drink other than tipping the famous Jessie) then to the Chelsea Pub then a cold knee deep snow walk to Ducktown then back home, in a sobbing embarrassing beach cab ride.

From now on I'll be only taking Sarge (the best Paki in the world), NJ Transit, or Brigantine Taxi if I'm not driving.
Beach Cab, oh WONDERFUL greedy BEACH CAB decided to add on a snow tax on anyone, like myself, who didn't have the time, energy, or tools to shovel the car out of the snow. (should have paid a little kid 52$ instead, at least then it would have gone to drugs)

From my house to St. Georges, 13$.
St. George's to Chelsea Pub 20$.
Duck Town back to home, crying and sobbing, 21$. This reads like a lame credit card commercial.
In Venturing out the following evening, to eat pizza and stay over in AC, Brigantine Taxi was much friendlier.
Making my way to my meeting, very treacherously via Jitney and then through the un-shoveled sidewalks surrounding the Walk.
You would think that since Atlantic City's outdoor "mallish" style shopping area "the Walk" was created it would be important for it to be accessible by foot and vehicle in all weather since it is outdoors.
However while it's main foot paths are clear where necessary, the point where one must cross the street were not. Luckily I have the most amazing balance, and know how to dress and survive this kind of weather.
Pacific avenue pretty clear,the main Walk areas pretty clear, the cross over from one part of the Walk to the other IMPOSSIBLE. Where the area wasn't frozen it was a ice filled moat that would leave your boots ankle deep even with a heel.
AC has issues with Weather, there's no doubt about that, either way, as you all know I still love it here.

Also check out the videos on Youtube of the Nor'easter this past fall:





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