07 June 2008 - 08 June 2008
Why the beach is going to count as an event:
1) I had to pay a beach-pass cover charge both days that I was there
2) There is PPE (personal protective equipment) involved like sunscreen, umbrellas and eye protection
3) There is risk of death like tidal waves, shark attacks, and at this time of year, hypothermia from jumping into the freezing water
4) People watching at its very finest
Seriously though, Asbury has come a long way in the past few years. Aside from the George Clinton concert back in May, I hadn't been down there in five or six years. At that time, everything was a shambles and there was little to no development happening. Now there are new businesses, condos and entertainment venues popping up all over the place. I am glad. I wasn't ready to see Asbury get washed away so soon.
A little tidbit for all you trivia buffs. Asbury was purchased by James A. Bradley in 1871 and was named after Francis Asbury, the founder of Methodism in America. Read more about Asbury at the Asbury Park Historical Society website here.
"Asbury Park - Where the city meets the sea"
100 in 6 budget: $266
100 in 6 incidentals budget: $249
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