vacation
Monday 6:03 pm -
I'm sitting on the lawn with a gin and tonic.
The funny old yankee who owns the house is puttering around fixing things.
Youngest is reading a magazine beside me and E is chatting about salad.
We've done the beach, we've done the town.
In two short days we've established routines.
Walk for a latte in the morning, discuss the plans for the day over pastry.
Hit the beach for low tide.
Back to the house for showers.
Town for amusement.
The lawn for drinks.
Inside for dinner.
Sit around and laugh.
Take turns walking a baby.
Give attention to a nephew.
Football on the lawn.
Guitars after dinner.
Lots of wine and cheese.
Fall into bed early.
Church bells in the distance.
I'm sitting on the lawn with a gin and tonic.
The funny old yankee who owns the house is puttering around fixing things.
Youngest is reading a magazine beside me and E is chatting about salad.
We've done the beach, we've done the town.
In two short days we've established routines.
Walk for a latte in the morning, discuss the plans for the day over pastry.
Hit the beach for low tide.
Back to the house for showers.
Town for amusement.
The lawn for drinks.
Inside for dinner.
Sit around and laugh.
Take turns walking a baby.
Give attention to a nephew.
Football on the lawn.
Guitars after dinner.
Lots of wine and cheese.
Fall into bed early.
Church bells in the distance.
Comments
And the odd quiet that falls over beach towns after Labor Day, 2/3 of the populace leaving.
It's a good song, but a little sad. It's always sad to go.
But you're "writing" a better song, since you really did just get there, and you have lovely sunburned sandy days ahead of you.
Enjoy, bb!
Thank you for the G&T, a much needed one. Although I admit I'd be very happy just with a latte!
Enjoy every minute of your special time in Wellfleet. I love that the owner if futzing with the place. Making sure you are deserving tenants on the sly - but keeping the place sharp, too.
We are still roasting here. But 4 July promises to be cooler.
What a lovely vacation for all concerned.