Fair Warning

No holiday seems to go without partying, so consider this fair warning for the St. Paddy's Day weekend, which seems to be all about beer.

Coming back from Currituck County today I noticed one of those temporary DOT signs on the roadside at the foot of the Wright Memorial Bridge in Kitty Hawk. The three-part message was simple:

DON'T DRINK AND DRIVE ST. PATRICK'S DAY

BOOZE IT AND LOSE IT

MARCH 13-17

I suppose in addition to increased enforcement by individual police units, we can also expect some of those infamous roadblocks.

There are PLENTY of cabs available in Dare County, especially on the main beaches. I have found them to be fairly quick responders, friendly, and they cover all of the main hot spots. There's no excuse to drive drunk here, especially in the winter, when cabs are even easier to find. Have a good time, drink lots of green beer, and get home safely. Call a cab, use a designated driver, or stay home.

I consider it a public service that the local police authorities give us some warning during festive times of the year. This demonstrates to me that the police are more interested in our safety than writing tickets. Soapbox over.