SALISBURY, MA - TUESDAY, MAY 6, 2014

Good morning! It's a bright 46F on The Cape. Sue and Wayne went exploring to Orleans this morning while Mark and I do NOTHING but relax. Actually, I hope to get my decorative shell lights hung in the kitchen. 

Last night, Mark called cousin Don ... left a message ... two minutes later a "California" call came in. Here's where the fun started. (Background to the story, Mark received numerous telemarketer calls from Cali, thought this another, and refused to answer. By the third ring, I grabbed his phone and said, in my best Spanish, "Hola!" No answer ... "Hola?" ... still no reply ... "Hooollla" and Don's voice "Hola."  Right away I knew it was Mark's cousin ... "Donny!!! What are YOU doing with a California number???" LOL. 

Fisherman Mark at Atlantic Oaks RV Park

Sagamore, Massachusetts 

Ancient Sagamore Bridge. Yikes. 

Sue and Wayne went to a Detroit Diesel depot for service on the Prevost and discovered an Elks Club next door. They will stay there overnight and explore Boston. 

Mark and I arrived at Beach Rose in Salisbury, Massachusetts about 2 o'clock. It's a nice, clean RV park just minutes to the beach and family. Perfect. 

Tonight, Karen, Tom, Don, Aunt Jean, Mark and I went to a waterfront restaurant for a delicious dinner. Salisbury is a beautiful, old, ship building community from the 1700's. Old architecture abounds. Don showed us around the port and to one of his favorite bars, the Thirsty Whale. 

"Dee-o-gee" with Don in Newburyport. 

Cousins ... Mark & Don

OLDE CAPE COD - MONDAY, MAY 5, 2014

Last evening's dinner at "The Bookstore" was GREAT. Wayne and Mark had the best raw oysters they ever tasted! For entrees ... Swordfish, Cod, Shrimp, Scallops and Lobster ... all excellent!

We were all so full, squinting at the setting sun and laughing. It was a great night. LOL

Today, Sue, Mark and I went exploring while Wayne dealt with business. 

The Coast Guard Beach ...

Three Sisters ... Relocated from their original position when replaced by Nausett Light. 

Antique, hand-tinted postcard of the Three Sisters. 

Nausett Light ... freshly painted. 

Red house at Cape Cod. 

The Dunes on The Cape ... National Seashore contains 40 miles of pristine beach. 

Julie ... at the dunes. 

Mark carefully took a picture ... it's a long way down! 

This shows the height !!!

Highland Light. 

About 1:30 we regrouped, walked the dogs and all four went to Moby Dick's for lunch and shopping! 

Lunch at Moby Dick's ... Mark and Wayne. 

Moby's Mermaid. 

Wayne ... (Sue said he looks like Linus with his blanket!) LOL. She bought a mermaid souvenir and wanted some Cape Cod sand for her. 

Old Provincetown ... site of the Pilgrims first winter; spent in the harbor aboard "The Mayflower". 

Provincetown Harbor with sandy beach along the town (background). 

We were so lucky to have a beautiful day!

Tomorrow, we're leaving Olde Cape Cod for points in Northern Massachusetts. 

SUNDAY, MAY 4, 2014

It's going to be a driving day ... 

we've all endured relationships that ran their course, some we wanted to refresh, some we tried to revive and some, well, someone else called the shots and the friendship just died. We hope YOU are in this for the long ride. :-)))

This morning, I woke up early, about 5:30 and read my emails; interesting but not entertaining. Next, I cracked open my morning Diet Sunkist and clicked on Facebook. The first post I came across was my cousin Alex's. Do enjoy, as I did. (Mel is Alex's mom, Courtney is his girlfriend.)

Facebook. Some people love it; some hate it. I love Facebook for keeping me in touch with family and friends ... it's great.

Hammonsette River by Riverside Farms. 

We left the campground at 9 o'clock for Cape Cod, 188 miles. Traffic was light on the highways today; no tractor trailers !!!/???  

K's Prevost rolling along I-95. 

I-95 was tree lined with evergreens. Very pretty!

On the road again ... 

Dodge diesel is purring along ...

Old Cape Cod ... site of Plymouth Rock ... The Mayflower ... the first Thanksgiving. 

Sue HATES crossing old bridges. Last year, two hours after crossing, the Skaggit Valley bridge failed in Washington and an RV and cars went into the river. Let me get my soapbox ... 

Military base nearby ... Hence Blackhawk  overhead. 

This fishery isn't open yet, darn. 

We're going for seafood tonight ... all settled into Atlantic Oaks RV Park in Eastham, Massachusettes. (Or as Randy once mistakenly said, "Massa-two-shits".)

SATURDAY, MAY 3, 2014

Ahhh, a sunny morning following a great sleep, wonderful. 

Wayne noticed some oil on a rear tire. Fortunately, Mark and he ascertained that a wine cork would be a good temporary fix! Behold. 

A little Ingenuity and Simple Green ... 

and Wayne went for some lube. 

Sue, Mark and I went for a drive around the old 1600's town. 

Old Saybrook Lighthouse with mansions on the point. 

Quaint; as we like it !!! 

After our mini-tour, we bought grocery and browsed around. It's going to be a warm day. 

Today is the Kentucky Derby ... alas, Mark won't be on the in-field this year; so maybe he'll see a horse this year (on TV). LOL

Late afternoon we cruised around Clinton ... a huge yachting/boating region. Wayne found a home he'd like ...

This home is 100 yards from the lobster landing. Many 1600's homes in Clinton are in good repair. They were well built obviously. 

We found a good liquor store with low prices and stocked up for Canada. Haha. 

Tonight, Wayne is cooking chicken, Sue is doing potatoes and we are making a salad ... Dinner in the Prevost tonight. 

Tomorrow, we drive to old Cape Cod.

FRIDAY, MAY 2, 2014

It's a bright sunny 62° morning. I was unable to add to last night's blog because we had poor wireless reception!  We reserved one night at Allentown KOA. It was a long way off the highway, in the opposite direction. Wayne was unhappy with his site as he couldn't pull right in and leave the car attached. Strike two, no alcohol allowed!!! WTF??? After THAT drive??? So, we compromised. We drank our wine out of coffee cups. LOL. Everything got better after that!

Today, wer're on the road to Clinton Connecticut. We've seen a lot of beautiful trees and nice scenery. Everything is flowering in the towns but the trees in the Pocono Mountains are still brown!

We stopped at Twin Rocks truckstop and diner and had a great lunch. We were back on the road by 12:40 ... 170 miles left to travel today. It's become cloudy, and 56°.  Travel was slow with construction ... potholes were plentiful!!!

These old mountains are charming. Some rock faces are beautiful slate. 

At 1:15 we entered NY from I-84. It was a smooth road, here and there. LOL. The brutal winter took a toll on the highways. 

Welcome to New York State ...

Mark saw an "old elevator man" along the highway. LOL. Sorry, but, there's an old joke that goes along with his phrase. 

Hudson River ...

This is our State for the next few days while we explore!

No, we're not on Easter Island ! Haha. Conneticut Museum. 

Finally, after a 7 hour drive we were back at the sea coast. Our campsite is nice ... it nearly flooded two days ago! What a rough spring for the USA. 

After a light dinner of appetizers found in both RVs and two glasses of wine at the pic-a-nik table we all called it an evening. 

Mark and I put the fireplace on and sat with the Scotties. They travelled so well. 

Sue and Wayne are watching a hockey game with their doggies. 

Ta ta and good night. ;-)