Well, here we are, safely arrived on Martha's Vineyard.
Allowing for some road work-related traffic on I-95 through Connecticut, the drive was pretty uneventful. Chappy was looking pretty queasy at one point, though, licking his lips . . . so we pulled off the highway just long enough for me to get into the backseat with him. He seems to do a little better with company back there--reassuring pats and someone to help buffer the bumps and turns. (Sadly, he appears to be backsliding in the carsickness stakes, since we went to visit Liz last year. Not that I'm blaming her or the roads in Maryland, you understand. Really, it's I-95 in Philadelphia that I hold responsible. But that's another story.)
Anyway, the important thing is that we're here and did NOT need to use the carsickness kit. (That would be a ziploc bag with paper towels, a smaller ziploc with Clorox wipes, a garbage bag, and moist towelettes. At least, I do plan ahead.)
Here's some Vineyard Sky for you--a lovely blue over Edgartown Harbor. That's Chappy's namesake, Chappaquiddick in the distance.
Really, we're all pretty tired. We left the house at 8:00 and caught the 2:30 ferry out of Woods Hole. We spent an hour at Mystic, Connecticut for lunch, and for Chappy to stretch his legs. Our timing was excellent--they were having a puppy-training session in the center of Olde Mistic Village, so he got to see lots of dogs and dog lovers. He was gushed over by slews of friendly people who were dying to know what kind of dog he was. He even met a rescue St. Bernard who had been deserted, chained under a deck, and was about 30 lbs underweight, but a real sweetheart.
Basically, all the attention and adoration, on top of no-breakfast and feeling carsick took a lot out of him, and now he's completely zonked out on the living room floor. We stay at the Island Inn, and our favorite room is really a suite. Two bedrooms--one of which we sleep in and the other which we use as a staging area, a living room and a kitchenette. Which came in handy since Chappy's supper was still frozen solid when we got here, so that the microwave was very much appreciated.
But mostly? He's just glad to be out of the car!
You should have great weather- have a wonderful time.
Posted by: Carole | May 12, 2007 at 07:42 PM
Have a wonderful vacation. Hope the weather holds for you.
Posted by: CindyCindy | May 12, 2007 at 09:32 PM
Let the vacationing commence! :) Hey, I can sympathize with Chappy - if I had to ride in the back seat for longer than 4 blocks, I'd be using the carsickness kit, too...
Posted by: Chris | May 12, 2007 at 10:23 PM
If you normally pass through Mystic on your way, have you ever stopped about 30 minutes west of Mystic in Niantic? There's a fabulous used bookstore there called The Book Barn (URL above, since I can't leave it in the comment). Multiple buildings, tons of books, many cats roaming the grounds, nice staff - it is a FABULOUS store. I've done weekends in the area based around a visit there (well, and to Mohegan Sun casino :) . For a bookworm like you, it will be heaven.
Posted by: Jen | May 13, 2007 at 12:07 AM
poor st bernard. i hate people who do dogs like that.
glad to hear carsickness was averted. i have trouble with the kids in that respect, as well. ginger pills all around! can dogs have ginger?
Posted by: minnie | May 13, 2007 at 01:39 AM
I know from my own carsickness... never an empty stomach (I will have plain white bread without anything on it and water... sprite helps when the sick feeling starts to set in), fresh air (keep a window open), front seat, and I seem to have more trouble if I've had milk products... Of course, little pills help too :) but if I don't have the pills, the above help. I can't have Dramamine as that makes me throw up immediately though. I have something called Touristil, which is a European product.
Enjoy your stay :)
Cheers Eva
Posted by: Eva | May 13, 2007 at 02:59 AM
Ah, Martha's Vineyard! I stayed in a b&b in Edgartown once when I was a teenager. Wonderful place. Enjoy your vacation. :-)
Posted by: jessie | May 13, 2007 at 06:12 AM
Nice! I get back from vacation and you go on one. so I can continue to be on vacation vicariously through you...
Posted by: Carol | May 13, 2007 at 07:23 AM
Thank you for these lovely memories. I spent the summer before going to college on Martha's Vinyard...and I absolutely LOVE Mystic Connecticut!! I am envious of your trip ;)
Posted by: Danielle | May 13, 2007 at 12:27 PM
awww i was alil behind on yer blog. chappy is so cute in that recent picture!
hope yer mom and chappy had a good mom's day!
Posted by: jen | May 15, 2007 at 01:02 AM