1. A little birdie told me that there is optimism on Seaview Avenue that the Park View Inn might soon be demolished. We know that the Parkview, a world class crappy derelict building is up for sale. But what is it good for? Nothing but the scrap pile. It’s time for that ugly pile of dung to finally turn to dust.
2. Do you remember Dr. Cindy Bell, well we met her today during the sale? I asked Cindy if she accepts Medicare, but she reminded me that she has a doctorate in music. She and Mom (Shirley) and her elusive and ever popular dad Ted were recalling that the Park View was once a lovely hotel owned by Shirley’s family. Cindy said that she had enough of articles that emphasize the PV’s sad current situation. So the rumor is that Cindy will write a piece for Blogfinger about the Park View in its prime.
The last time we saw Cindy was when she was leading the band (i.e. conducting the orchestra) at the Choir Festival, but maybe now she will be a citizen reporter for Blogfinger.
3. I think we got the scoop on the Warrington, another crummy place in the Grove. We have received reports that workers are removing debris from the interior. It seems that the owner is rehabbing the old hotel into some sort of modern boarding house, in keeping to its historic role. We are told that it will have 40 “rooms.” So we have to wait till more rumors (or preferably facts) roll in about the Warrington, but the work now going on seems like a positive development.
4. The beer garden in Asbury Park along Wesley Lake is causing some issues across the pond in terms of parking. However, that place is gaining a reputation for excellence in dining, drinking and entertainment. We hope to look into it. Meanwhile, as more Grovers go to that massive venue, more Grovers will be coming back after midnight and will run into the infamous locked bridge situation, forcing them to go via the beach/boardwalk to get home. The rumor is that complaints may mount, causing this difficult issue to resurface soon.
FREDDIE AND THE DREAMERS: