capedream'n

Winterization

2011-12-28T16:52:00.000-05:00

"refers to the process of preparing something for an upcoming winter." And for the first time our home was winterized/drained/closed-up/shut tight.

Do I see a tear coming down the face of our sun? I'll be Cape dreaming a lot the next three months and will look forward to sights like this upon our return!

Sesuit Blue

2011-10-26T17:07:00.000-04:00

Something about the blue and barnacled keel of this sloop in dry dock caught my eye.

Cumulus cluster

2011-10-05T21:56:00.000-04:00

Captured this interesting cloud formation about an hour after sunrise recently.

Lifeguard Chairs

2011-08-17T08:49:00.000-04:00

The original photo was blah, so I had some fun in editing.

Red Sky at Morning...

2011-07-24T21:05:00.000-04:00

And just like that we get another chance.

Climbing Roses

2011-07-11T11:07:00.000-04:00

Their eye-catching beauty is just the beginning -- climbers lend a sense of history and maturity to any setting.

Tranquil

2011-06-17T19:21:00.001-04:00

free from disturbance or turmoil - a tranquil scene

Dogwoods

2011-05-26T15:53:00.002-04:00

When the sun finally made a brief appearance last weekend, I was able to shot these...

We are so lucky to have both the white and pink flowering species in our backyard!

Battery in Bloom!

2011-04-30T11:35:00.004-04:00

Won't make it to Brewster in Bloom this weekend, but Battery Park was certainly putting on a show!

March Equinox

2011-03-29T17:10:00.013-04:00

Morning light gives a great glow for the cranberry bog...

...love the color of the grasses & stairs near Harbor View Beach -

Green Door

2011-02-19T17:25:00.004-05:00

As I was taking this picture, a "ole cape coddah" passerby asked..."You doing barns?" Well I guess I was, enjoy!

Blue Ice & Shadows

2010-12-30T11:35:00.004-05:00

Oh yeah -- it's been cold, windy and snowy this last week of 2010! All the best for the coming year.

Barn Rising - Moon Setting

2010-11-30T20:49:00.010-05:00

Have been watching the building of this barn on Old Town Road in Dennis. It's close to done and I'd say its a beauty.

And then I drove by Sesuit Marsh and watched the moon set -- another beauty!

October takes flight

2010-10-10T16:22:00.010-04:00

October on Corporation Beach ...lots of blue sky, orange red grasses and gulls taking refuse from the wind

Wildlife

2010-09-16T15:50:00.003-04:00

Always see the hawks on the golf courses, usually the Highlands more than the Pines, but love when they stop by the back yard! Of course, have to make sure Simon is safe from any that might swoop down!

15 Days of 90+ Temps!

2010-07-27T08:24:00.005-04:00

...so far in July for NYC. Having to stay put in the City for a couple of weekends, I'm looking back fondly to my vacation in early July and spending a lot of time at the beach. For some reason, sitting near the shoreline beats out sitting in air conditioning! According to some experts, 2010 is on track to overtake 2005 as the warmest year ever recorded for the planet. Stay cool my friends.

Ooops!

2010-06-04T08:09:00.004-04:00

I guess this boater never learned the mnemonic, "Red, Right, Returning."

Sesuit Harbor - 5/12/10

Early Light

2010-05-04T16:28:00.003-04:00

Shetland Sheep grazing in the morning at a farm in East Dennis, then onto the Stony Brook Herring Run in Brewster...

"and so this is Christmas..."

2009-12-18T21:12:00.002-05:00

..."i hope you have fun"

Late Summer / Early Fall

2009-10-13T09:27:00.000-04:00

Sunsets, beach cookouts, golf tournaments, some "wild life" and great times around Dennis this end of season.

3 H's....

2009-08-17T13:13:00.000-04:00

Definitely Cape dream'n this weekend although the terrace is truly a pleasure, particularly in the early morning (before the sun gets too high) and late afternoon into the evening. An oasis above the burning asphalt!

Crowes Beach

2009-08-06T08:38:00.000-04:00

The ride out to the Beach is rutty, rocky and full of puddles, but as you can see---Well worth the tussle!

June Gloom

2009-07-03T09:15:00.004-04:00

And I wonder, still I wonder,
who’ll stop the rain.
- Creedence Clearwater Revival

Memorial Day

2009-05-27T08:39:00.005-04:00

Some of the sights around Dennis Village during Memorial Day weekend. Relaxed and laughed with friends on the golf course, bike trail, and cookouts. Great way to celebrate the beginning of Summer!!

Down comes the rain...

2009-05-04T18:54:00.013-04:00

...so I'll think back to the glorious weekend packed with golf, sunshine and great friends. The last weekend of April proved to be a taste of spring with a mix of early summer. Here are some of the sights--our blooming magnolia, northside harbor quiet with most boats still in dry dock and the wall of daffodils.

Whimsical Walk

2009-03-17T12:38:00.004-04:00

As temperatures poked at 50 degrees and crocuses reached through any left over snow, Sunday was a perfect day for a quick stroll about. Here are some of the things that caught my eye, remember to click on images to make larger.

I know it's winter, but...

2009-01-19T11:54:00.003-05:00

Okay it's cold. So far this January the average daily temperature in NYC has been 33 degrees and in Dennis its been 36 degrees. Pictures tell the story of the frozen tundra and the full "Wolf" moon on January 11th. Have another hot chocolate!

It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas...

2008-12-08T20:43:00.005-05:00

The Tree at Rockefeller Center, and a frosty winterberry bush in our yard on the Cape. What a wonderful time of the year!

Fall Stuff

2008-10-20T10:38:00.006-04:00

It was to have been cocktails and dinner outside on the deck, but alas the day into the evening was full of rain, thunder and lightening. Of course we carried on--as is the custom in Michigan--with our garage party, and it felt as though we were at the beach!! We sent Donna back to San Francisco in style (of course she is the one who is from Michigan and quite used to garage parties.) The Susan G. Komen 5K Run/Walk in Central Park was up next for Mary and me. It was very uplifting, spirited and loads of fun. Back to the Cape in time for the cranberry harvesting--just beautiful.

Summer Goings On!

2008-08-08T06:36:00.005-04:00

Finally another post. So far it's been a very eventful summer. During July we had lots of guests and great fun. Golfing, fishing, beaching, just relaxing and catching up. Weather couldn't have been better and August is shaping up to be about the same. (Click picture to enlarge)

Tampa Get Away

2008-04-24T08:30:00.005-04:00

Had the opportunity to attend the Women's Final Four (NCAA Basketball) in Tampa. Our gracious hosts, Sue's sister and brother-in-law, Barb & Andy. Great trip as you can tell be the highlights I created!! (Click picture to enlarge)

Spring? - When?

2008-03-30T09:37:00.004-04:00

Wow it sure seems like forever for Spring to get here. Oh, that's right the Cape doesn't have Spring really, just dreary rain followed by mud and the constant sound of our sump pump!!! Over an early Easter weekend, was able to see that there may in fact be a Spring. I've got the fever for sure.

Panorama

2008-02-03T15:42:00.001-05:00

So Simon and I climbed the tower this morning and I think it was well worth it!

Scargo Lake, January 2008

2008-01-22T21:46:00.001-05:00

Scargo Lake in the late afternoon, January 2008.

3 Queens of the Sea meet in NYC

2008-01-15T18:54:00.001-05:00

The three Cunard Queen Ships -- the Queen Mary 2, Queen Elizabeth 2 and the new Queen Victoria -- met in the waters off lower Manhattan Sunday night January 13, with the Statue of Liberty as a backdrop and fireworks marking the once-in-a-lifetime event. Unfortunately the night turned cold and rainy, but I was able to get this photo of the Queen Mary 2 in her slip in Red Hook, Brooklyn prior to departure. I'm borrowing the other of the Queen Victoria from the web as she was leaving the harbor that evening. Click on the title & Cunard links for more regarding the events.

Late November Collage

2007-12-18T12:33:00.000-05:00

Noel

2007-11-07T10:45:00.000-05:00

This was no Christmas celebration; however, I guess the Cape should celebrate the fact that only the remnants of Hurricane Noel grazed its shores. As our friends enjoyed a darken evening a couple of us heard the horrible cracking sound and thump that followed!

Scargo Lake, September 2007

2007-10-17T09:45:00.000-04:00

Looking at beautiful Scargo Lake on a September afternoon.

Dennis Highlands

2007-09-28T13:32:00.000-04:00

The 18 hole Ladies had their annual member guest tournament on Sept. 11 at the Dennis Highlands. Susie had myself, her sister and Carm as her guests. Great fun and our "team" just missed finishing in the dough! Oh well there's always next year!

Boating on Buzzard's Bay

2007-08-27T17:11:00.000-04:00

Today Robin charted the course, pumped the choke (after a slight bit of cursing & praying!!), and captained the ship. What a blast--the day was perfect. Can't wait to go again!

Nobscussett BBQ!

2007-08-16T17:33:00.000-04:00

BBQ with friends--orzo salad was the winner of the evening, Bloodies on the beach the next day. Early August has been joyful!

Beach Day

2007-08-01T15:39:00.000-04:00

Hazy, Hot and Humid that's what this past weekend was all about. Packed up "Bella" and out we all went to Crowes Pasture and took a swim. Simon did his best "dog paddle" and then took in some sun. Apparently he likes the warmth of the sand instead of the towel!

Cape Hydrangeas

2007-07-25T18:22:00.000-04:00

Wow!! What a year for hydrangeas on Cape Cod. Traveling around you can't help but notice the vibrant colors contrasting against the green of the leaves. Spectacular. Click the title for the interesting article and facts regarding the Cape Hydrangeas along Route 6A.

Bella - An "Old Soldier"

2007-05-08T07:57:00.000-04:00

"Bella" takes her maiden voyage!! Chapin Beach, Saturday, May 5, Mary took the wheel and we took our first off-road beach trip! Nervous at first, but everything went smoothly--as smoothly as it can when you're driving on the beach. What a great time and of course we did it again on Monday morning to Crowes Pasture for coffee. Spring is in full bloom.

Cross Country, etc...

2007-04-25T18:11:00.000-04:00

Well it's been a while--too long anyway here goes. Fall of 2006 I drove cross country with my Dad who will now be living with my sister at her home in Wareham. It was a great adventure. Thanksgiving on Cape, Christmas split between NYC and Cape and New Year's with friends on Cape - great party at Cynthia's and Marj's! House survived the winter, was really pretty mild. Getting to see my Dad more often which is great. He will come for the weekend with Onyx--his new best friend. Played golf with Susie last weekend in the first tournament of the year. First time out for me--felt good, but still lots of room for improvement. Mary bought her sister's 1999 Jeep Cherokee, so we will be out on Chapin Beach and the "Flats" soon--can't wait!!

2006-08-11T07:58:00.000-04:00

This week our house has the pleasure of hosting our friends, Heidi, Laura and their dog Pepe. They're having a great time walking on the beach, golfing and just relaxing. Our house is very happy with such great company!!!

2006-07-25T16:13:00.000-04:00

During the annual Cook-out (Kosher!) some very adorable guests stopped by. Scargo Lake the evening of July 9, 2006. Beautiful and peaceful...

2006-05-18T08:28:00.000-04:00

Ahh!! View from above (our NYC terrace) on left and View from ground level (Corporation Beach) on right. Just dreamin'.....

2006-05-03T19:00:00.000-04:00

Slow swing thoughts...., Sloooow swing thoughts!!! Decided we need to carry that mantra throughout the up-coming season. Let see if it works!

Work a Day

2006-04-28T06:45:00.000-04:00

Walking during lunch a couple of weeks ago, noticed this bldg. at 57th & 7 Ave. I loved the sand castle likeness and the embedded gargoyles and statues!

Corporation Beach

2006-04-21T15:48:00.000-04:00

Oh how I'm dreaming about this! And this pic was taken in March. Can't wait till it's really beach season!