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May 30, 2004
Summertime in the Hamptons
Memorial Day Weekend signals the launch of the "Summer Season" in the Hamptons even though we are still weeks away from the formal start of Summer.
This weekend has been no exception and the composition of the crowds in the town of Westhampton Beach are much different than those visiting us just a weekend ago.
From now thru Labor Day weekend, it will take 2+ hours to travel what is usually a 45 minute trip from Westhampton Beach to East Hampton. For some, every weekend will be a party, in fact the summer will be a long blur mixed in with just a few sober hours.
While there are times that I really enjoy the peacefulness of the Winter season, there is something to be said about observing the "invasion of the summer people" and the rituals which they follow.
This year's US Open which takes place in a few weeks should help redefine what a traffic jam in the Hamptons is all about. This worldclass golfing event will be taking place June 14th to June 20th at Shinnecock Hills in Southampton.
Last year I co-founded a WISP called "Hamptons Wireless." My hope is that this is the summer that we start to get some customers. :-)
Posted by jeff on May 30, 2004 07:03 AM | Permalink
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