Cape Cod Dreams, Part 1
Old Silver Beach, 2/5/15
Last week Beth Colt of the Woods Hole Inn, Quicks Hole Tavern, and Falmouth Academy showed me her daily FB postings of images from around Woods Hole. She calls it “Woods Hole Colors”, a compliment to “Vineyard Colors”, a daily posting of images from the Vineyard that was started by a couple of house cleaners who wanted to share what they saw as they drove around their beautiful island. The New York Times picked up the story, and the rest as they say is history.
Hopping right onto the bandwagon, or color wheel as the case may be, I liked the idea of doing the same thing in Falmouth, and calling it “Falmouth Colors”. I started posting this week. The images may be seen on my Facebook page.
But today was just gray and dreary, and I couldn’t find a thing worth sharing. I questioned whether this idea was sustainable, and I still don’t know how it will play out. To do it every day is a big commitment, and some days are well, just not pretty. Or maybe it’s my life that isn’t pretty every day.
But at the very end of the day today, the last few moments, I could see that the western sky was light. It was actually yellow. I hit the road, and got to Old Silver Beach in time. This is what I saw. (But I nearly froze in the three seconds it took to capture the scene – the wind was brutal.) Can you see the cold?
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Quissett Notebook
The quiet of a winter harbor casts a mesmerizing spell. On my way back from Woods Hole yesterday, I detoured to Quissett to snap a shot of a friend’s home in the snow for her to enjoy while she basks in south FL warmth. The sight of the harbor was irresistible. Here’s what I saw:
While in Quissett, hiking around The Knob in winter is special in a different way from the summer. The potteries (Flying Pig, Quissett Studio Pottery) are open for a browse and that perfect mug for your valentine. Whether it’s house-roasted coffee at Pie in the Sky, or lunch/dinner at Quicks Hole, or a bracing ride on the ferry to see the “other” Martha’s Vineyard, you’ll have a memorable day!
Breathe the quiet, listen to the crows, imagine the summer life, and drink in the solitude and beauty of a harbor in winter.
Sold Out!
As my regular readers know, 2014 was a busy year for me. The spring market is usually our best, but I was fortunate that the momentum continued for me throughout the year.
Because it’s really impossible to predict which clients will proceed to closing, I make myself available to my clients 12 hours a day, 7 days a week, until they close. Without a crystal ball, I have no way of knowing what the next several months will bring, so I just work as much as I can while the work is there.
The result is, except for a few family days off, I’ve been working 7 days a week since last spring. I didn’t mind it, because my clients were wonderfully appreciative of my expertise and support. Working so much was enjoyable.
But now I’m sold out! My sellers have sold, and my buyers have bought – and I am actively looking for new clients. As always, I welcome your referrals. Your friends become mine, and the circle widens.