And the trees came tumblin down

Here's the scene on the morning after Hurricane Irene, a few moment ago my neighborhood eruped with the sound of chainsaws and sirens and the town was out taking care of the mess and making it look easy with this great tree crushing payloader. There's some flooding and some downed trees but in all I've seen rock concerts do more damage.

Preparing for Hurricane Irene on Long Island

Went out to the local Walmart earlier to grab some last minute supplies for Hurricane Irene on Saturday but it appears like there was a run on the store for anything useful. I did manage to get a memo pad with Belushi on the cover wearing the college seatshirt from Animal House though (hopefully he'll help keep my house together!)

Maureen's Kitchen: An Offbeat Eatery with the Breakfast to Remember

If you're on Long Island and you love a serious breakfast or gourmet lunch you know Maureen's Kitchen in Smithtown. It's the well kept secret every foodie seems to know which is evident if you're trying to catch breakfast on Sunday. With their famous cow decor it's the offbeat fun experience everyone remembers and locals live by. Whatever the wait, Maureen's is worth it serving up outstanding breakfast favorites such as the croissant French Toast with cream cheese and raspberries and an egg omelet with asparagus and Havarti cheese. I love their lunches as well especially the cranberry chicken salad with melted cheese on chipmunk bread and of course their million dollar sandwich which consists of a chicken cutlet with balsamic vinaigrette, spinach, caramelized onions, and roasted peppers on flat bread. If you make the trip be sure to bring cash because credit cards aren't accepted and try to hit it in the off hours because you'll avoid the wait. Maureen's is a Long Island landmark that hasn't rested on it laurels so enjoy!

J-E-T-S: Jets, Jets, Jets

This morning I headed out to the New York Jets Summer Training Camp which is held in Hofstra University on Long Island. The team was joined by a few hundred fans for their early morning practice in the heat. The team ran through about 16 drills then headed over to the fans to talk and give autographs. Quarterback Chad Pennington and the team spent about a half hour with fans and a number of local disabled kids signing autographs. The Hofstra facility also has a fan sales booth, food, drinks, and a fun zone for kids. The training camp is in it's final year at Hofstra and will continue until preseason.