Author Archives: Dave Strickler
The Rizzicos visit
Sam, Amy, Ava, and Sammy came down for a very rainy few days. Despite the rain (note the fog out the window), we did get in some slices of beach time, and made sure to have plenty of laughs along the way as all of the kids played and played. We also got in some … Continue reading
First Clams of Spring
Hailey and Dave went clamming this afternoon and arrived back with spoils from the sea. Thanks to Kathy, the fresh clams were quickly served up for dinner over a steaming bowl of linguine and broccoli, cooked in butter, garlic and wine.
Braving June
It’s been a cold June so far with very view sunny days. As New Englanders, we can only keep a positive attitude, and console ourselves in the notion that a rainy June will make for lush growing in July, August and September. In the mean time, the fireplace is a blaze, and hearing the wood … Continue reading
There Be Whales!
Thanks to excellent spotting from our neighbor Bill B., we saw a number of whales out in front of the house, just to the right of the start of the Spit. Over the course of 30 minutes, we watched them surface over and over, exhaling, and diving down again, leaving the surface boiling behind them … Continue reading
Hailey lost her second tooth last night
After much fussing about how to get it to finally fall out, Hailey’s second tooth made it out of mouth and under her pillow. The Tooth Fairy made her second appearance last night, and Hailey awoke to a coin under the pillow making for a very sudden and excited morning.
The Willy Gets “Beach Certified”
The jeep has all it needs to go on the beach, and today it took its maiden voyage. It handled well on the sand (for a 55 year old jeep), and even seemed to do well on Callinan’s Pass, albeit with a little moaning and groaning from the four-wheel drive. A new paint color is … Continue reading
Summer vacation has started!
The kids are out of school, and we have arrived at the house. It’s been a cold Spring in Boston, but our beach is warm and welcoming. Our first summer here promises discoveries of all the house and lower Cape Cod have to offer. In the mean time, our 1954 Willey is “beach legal” and … Continue reading