Photos by Donald B Kravitz
Martin Z. Mollusk, Ocean City’s relatively famous weather prognosticator, was joined by special guest meteorologist “Nor’easter Nick” Pittman.
Martin saw his shadow for the 48th consecutive time.
Martin also instructed Nor’easter Nick, who had the audacity to name himself after a common coastal storm, on the proper methods of weather forecasting and on the absence of inclement weather in Ocean City.
Martin saw his shadow, meaning that summer comes one week early, much to the satisfaction of vacationers and local businesses.
With only the occasional assistance of flashlights (or whatever it takes to bring on the long-awaited summer).
Ocean City’s hermit crab mascot made his first, and what turned out to be historic, creep onto the Ninth Street Beach on a cool and windy March day in 1974.
Friday morning’s program included the Cape Shore Sweet Adelines performing the national anthem and a musical performance by the String Band Novelties.
