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Our Adventures in Orleans |
Little updates make a big difference
We’ve expanded (just slightly) the tiny front steps to enter the house. Making these a little bigger means it’s a lot easier to get in and out through the front door. The previously steps were clearly sized for gnomes.
Bird of Prey
Kathy took this picture of a Red Tailed Hawk in our neighbor’s yard. While seeming innocuous, it quickly swooped down and ate a rabbit. If you have a miniature poodle, owner beware!
Brining a new meaning to the song
With the help of Derrick, our skilled and adventurous contractor, I scaled the roof, to see what a bird’s eye view would be. The view was as breathtaking as he promised, but I had to dig deep to find the courage to climb down the ladder. Going up seemed simple by comparison.
Friends shouldn't let friends get up that early in the morning!
Sam and I ventured out to the end of the spit for sunset and sunrise fishing. The weather was a perfect Fall day, and the sunset and sunrise was picture perfect. The fact that the fish eluded us was of minor consequence, as we enjoyed every moment.
The beach says Hello to the Inlet
Hurricane “Bill” didn’t do much damage to Cape Cod, but did breach the Spit in a number of places, including just to the left of our house. The kids used the opportunity to boogie-board from the beach to the inlet, turning the inlet into the scene of a makeshift water park.
Hailey surfing from the beach to the inlet
Pirates storm the beach and house for Grayson's third birthday
Grayson’s third birthday was celebrated at the beach and house, as pirates stormed the inlet in full costume and flag flying. They arrived on land, and with the help of a treasure map and a posse of Grayson’s friends, dug for their buried treasure by the Big Rock. Everyone then retreated to the house for Pin the Parrot on the Pirate, a piñata treasure chest, and of course, cake in the shape of a pirate. Everyone had a good time, and Grayson asked the next morning “Are Pirates coming today?” Clearly the scene fascinated him enough to request an encore.
Grayson dinning Al Fresco
Sometimes it takes a two year old to remind you that life is meant to be enjoyed. All you really have are your experiences, so when you see an opportunity, take it, and enjoy it – every damn minute of it.
Nothing like a guy experiencing power tools for the first time...
Drawn to the Call of the Lawn, Dave bought a lawn mower and is attempting to do what every other red-blooded American male is comfortable with doing. So far, all appendages are intact, and he’s only run out of gas once.
Old friendships seem new again
The Rendigs/Allen/Strickler clan was together again, this time on this side of the globe. Sonia, Romy and Chuck made the journey for a week on the Cape, and Steve came up from New York to make the gathering compete. The weather was perfect (for a change this summer), and we spent the week eating, drinking, and soaking in life. And for the record, Steve did finish his 151.
151 is soooo smooooth
See Charles Sun
Days on the Beach WIll Never be the Same
The beach re-opened to vehicles, and our 1954 CJ-3B Willys is already hauling beach chairs, blankets, toys, and snacks. Perhaps not as dignified as the Jeep’s original purpose, but it’s still in service and providing hours of fun.