I have lived on the Eastern Shore of Maryland my whole life. I mean who doesn't love crabs, fishing, and boating. I know I sure do!

1. Wait where are you from?

Oh, that place you pass when you drive to the beach? Yeah, that's it! Every time I tell someone from out-of-state or even some in-state that I'm from the Eastern Shore, I either get the few that are familiar and love it or the majority who look at me like I have three heads.

2. Dad, I'm not catching anything!

There's no better place to catch your crabs or fish. Long hours of sitting and waiting are always better when you got your family and friends. Make sure you don't drop that net in the water!

3. I really wanna go boating today

Fishing, tubing, crabbing, or just jumping off the boat and swimming, the Chesapeake Bay has it all! There are so many little creeks you can go into and catch some huge Rockfish. I know what we're having for dinner!

4. Can we have some crabs and corn for dinner?

There's no better combination. The Eastern Shore arguably has the best crabs and corn, but I might be a little biased.

5. Wait so you don't have a mall?

No, we don't have a mall, but Annapolis isn't too far away! We do a lot of other activities. I think I like it better this way.

6. Hey did you wanna go play in the neighborhood?

I have never felt safer than when I am at home. Every day in the summer my best friend and I would play all day in our neighborhood. I know many kids can't play in their neighborhoods because it could be too dangerous but that wasn't the case for us!

7. I saw some ducks, swans, and geese today!

In the fall and winter, you will hear those geese early in the morning until sunset. There will always be some mallard ducks swimming and walking around in the summer. Not gonna toot my own horn but we even raised some little ducks of our own! Gotta love all the wildlife on the ole shore.

8. So which waterfront restaurant should we go to?

There are so many fun seafood restaurants that are waterfront. It's the best place to eat all your seafood desires.

9. The sunsets! OH, MY GOODNESS!

You will see some amazing sunsets! Whether it be from a field or on the water, you will always have the perfect view. I think I have about a thousand pictures of sunsets on my phone and DSLR, but hey they just never get old. (The above photo was taken by yours truly)

10. Finally, the people you meet!

You will meet the most amazing people. I don't know what I would do without my best friend that lives less than 2 minutes away from me. I couldn't have had anyone better to grow up with.

The majority of folks here will act like they have known you for so many years even when you have only known them for 10 minutes. There is for sure a wide range of people but you will never feel more at home.