What . . . interesting . . . weather we've had today. Except for hot, we've had pretty much every kind of weather you'd expect from New England. It was cold and misty this morning when we got up. (All three of us slept well, and Chappy quite happily kept my feet warm all night long. Even Mom slept well and through the night--almost unheard of for her on vacation.)
Anyway, so when we got up, it was cold and misty, but not actually raining (here, anyway). We loaded into the car and drove to Edgartown--about six miles from here--and got breakfast to eat in the car. (Known, on vacations, as Cafe Volvo, Chappy's favorite restaurant.)
Then, we walked around, noting all the while the sky was lightening and there were even hints of blue peeping through. We visited some of our favorite stores (I bought two books at Edgartown Books (the first book store I've ever been to that welcomes dogs), Mom bought a Black Dog shirt). We stopped to see Karen and Steve, our favorite inn-keepers (although they unfortunately don't accept dogs between April and November). Nice, pleasant morning. The funniest moment? When, in the Black Dog store, Chappy saw his own reflection in a mirror at the back of the store. Now, he's almost 5. He's seen mirrors before. But he would NOT believe that was not another dog, so I walked him all the way up to the mirror, until he literally bumped his nose against that of his reflection (known at home as Yppach). I have to admit, I laughed out loud at him, silly boy!
Then we headed back toward Oak Bluffs for lunch, and it got foggier and foggier . . . we couldn't even see the road as we drive, forget about the mainland right across the Sound. We parked, walked to Good Dog Goods to get Chappy some biscuits, and just as we stopped to get lunch, it started to rain. We got back to our room, Chappy collapsed for a good, long nap, and the skies opened and it rained, hard, for a good hour . . . but around 3:30-4:00, it started to clear up.
So, back to Edgartown to pick up supper. But first, we went for a walk. Here are two pictures, taken from the exact same spot. One, looking out past the lighthouse and toward Chappaquiddick. The other looking toward the center of town, over the harbor. Really, a very nice walk.
We got dinner from the Wharf (where we once saw Billy Joel and Christie Brinkley, back before they were married, much less divorced--I was still in high school, so, 1984 or so?). I squealed the car to a stop (well, okay, pulled over genteely at the side of the road) to take this sky picture for Sandy, at State Beach. (See, Sandy? Even on vacation, I'm thinking of you. All these lovely Sky Photos for you!) Then we came back to our room, ate (yummy), and then went for another walk.
Chappy, at this point, is completely exhausted--but happy.
I'm happy, too--the inn now has a high-speed internet access modem that you can rent for $10 a day, so at least I'm able to blog normally and check my email . . . not that I'm tying myself to my computer or anything, but it's nice that I can do the few things I want to do in an efficient manner. Much, much better than yesterday!
The biggest disappointment of the day? This cute little tea shop--which was open as we drove by yesterday--is closed. It's only open on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday afternoons, which is a darn shame, because I was going to get my tea-swap pal some tea from there. Darn it!
A couple more pictures, just because I can! (It's amazing how a little internet access can make a girl happy.)
I can't belive you're only a relatively few miles south of me and you had blew skies today! We had rain and grey clouds ALL day long.
Posted by: Carole | May 15, 2006 at 09:01 PM
Do you remember the Disney movie, Pete's Dragon? They lived in Chappaquiddick :o)
Random, I know.
I hope the weather stays cleared up for the rest of your stay!
Posted by: JessaLu | May 15, 2006 at 10:17 PM
Glad to see the weather is cooperating and you are having a fun time.
Posted by: Jane | May 15, 2006 at 11:24 PM
So glad you are having a good time and the photos are great. I would give anything to be where you are right now. Do enjoy your vacation and hope the weather clears up soon and the rain goes away for you. Have a good time and Chappy looks lovely.
Posted by: Cathi | May 16, 2006 at 04:13 AM
Hi Deb's Mom! (I'm assuming she's waving to me, over here on the mainland!)... yeah, we heard that the MV was getting less of the crappola that we got here "on shore" . I was happy to hear-- didn't want your vacation to be washed out!
Hope you are enjoying the good ole MV--- it's a great place to visit. ;)
-Kate
Posted by: Kate | May 16, 2006 at 10:11 AM
Next time you go, can you put me in your suitcase and I'll go too?!
Posted by: Gracie | May 16, 2006 at 12:05 PM
You brought back so many memories of our trip to MV. We stayed in Eagertown and walked on the wharf every morning. Sounds like you are having a fabulous time!
Posted by: margene | May 16, 2006 at 01:22 PM
Hey Deb - where do you guys stay that allows dogs? I'm thinking a suprise birthday weekend for the hubbo might be in order!
Posted by: Bookish Wendy | May 16, 2006 at 02:50 PM
Have you read any of the Martha's Vineyard mysteries by Philip R. Craig? Not great literature, but they've given me a certain amount of familiarity with the locations you're visiting. :)
Posted by: Chris | May 16, 2006 at 08:22 PM