© Copyright 2000-2007   BACK Ocean City Today - May 18, 2001 Weather a bit unfair to Towne & Country By Glenn Rolfe      SEAFORD - Fair weather for the 10th annual Towne & Country Fair had some stormy interruptions.      Although evening thunderstorms and threat of inclement weather curtailed some activities, organizers say this year's event was a rousing success.      The something-for-everybody event Aug. 29-30 at the Ross Plantation featured demonstrations, displays, musical entertainment, a pageant and many more activities.    "The crowd (Saturday) has been wonderful," said Paula Gunson, executive director of the Greater Seaford Chamber of Commerce, a co-sponsor with the Seaford Historical Society.      "I thought it was very well attended," said Seaford Historical Society spokesperson Anne Nesbitt. "I would have said it was a huge success. There was a lot to do."      People young and old rode a wagon drawn by Clydesdale horsepower. There were various demonstrations, assorted vendors, pony rides, carriage rides and hayrides, and the Gov. Ross Mansion gift shop was a beehive of activity.      And the Civil War era returned to life with a living history encampment, which featured a skirmish between Union and Confederate troops and cannon demonstrations.      Stormy weather Saturday evening wiped out the grand finale fireworks and the performance by Still Surfin, a Beach Boys tribute band from the Washington area.      Ms. Gunson said the tribute band did provide a brief a cappella concert on the mansion's back porch for volunteers and those who remained after the storm struck.      "You would have thought the Beach Boys were right there with us," said Ms. Gunson, who said the group might return for a concert in the spring. "They are going to be worth it; they will be well worth the wait."      Friday evening's schedule also was cut short by a thunderstorm.      "We had to close down about 8 o'clock. But the last band had already done one set so we didn't lose all that much," said Ms. Gunson.      Several new features at this year's fair were big hits, including the Delaware Humanities Forum on the Underground Railroad, and the Ladies Aid Society's costume display.      "Some of the things we introduced were very popular," said Ms. Gunson. Some vendors did an exceptionally good business.      "Particularly those (vendors) that sold ice cream or cold drinks," said Ms. Gunson. "They made out like bandits."