It was a hot and steamy day at the Tawes Crab and Clam Bake yesterday, and while attendence was down due to many factors and I have to say the economy being one, the atmosphere was still the same. I was able to find a place to park near the marina so sadly the people that were trying to get 10 dollars to park in their yard lost out on me. I got our tickets at the gate and everything was flowing smooth when we arrived.
We were lucky enough to have arrived early and gotten a table in the shaded pavilion. The food was good although I did hear many people saying they didn't think the crabs were very full. I think the nice part is people share their food with others at their table. We had 6-8 other people sitting to our table and they would offer to get us stuff when they went up or offer us extra if they had brought too much back. We did as well with a full plate of crab legs given to another.
After eating I took a stroll to the area with all the hospitality tents looking for the politicians and other high rollers. I saw a few here and there and talked to several with enjoying my talk with Jim Mathias at the top of the list. I was amused at the Hebron Savings Bank Tent and the way they were partying it up with all they have going on however.
It really is a fun time and if you have never been I highly recommend it. I also want to say the local law enforcement did a really great job keeping everything under control and wanted to say thank you to them as well. I really enjoyed meeting everyone that came up to tell me they liked my site and I thank you so much for taking the time to A read it and B take the time to tell me you enjoy it. See everyone at the Crab Derby!
