Bryan's Visit

A blogger friend of mine came for a weekend visit just passed. He had been in NYC visiting with friends for a week or more and decided he should see us before heading back to LA.

Since his visit was so short, we headed to P-town so he could see what a gay mecca looks like.

Had a great time in P-town just wandering around and watching the antique car parade.

Here's a snap of us just before Bryan headed back to the airport. Gawd, I look tired.

Nicki's new car

I think this is pretty wild, but given today's clamor about alternative vehicles and energy sources, I'm delighted to know someone who is delving in.

Actually, I was pleasantly surprised to learn at a party last night that our neighbors, the Blanchard family, are all about reducing carbon footprint.

So, Nicki has ordered a Spark-ev vehicle. Spark-ev designs and produces all-electric personal transports.

The vehicle pictured here costs about $9,000 delivered to your front door. And, no, you don't have to put it together. It is fully assembled. Top end speed is 40mph for this two-seater although top speed is regulated by individual state law.

It runs for about 60 miles on a single charge and it costs about $1.00 to recharge the batteries in an eight to ten hour period.

Pretty cool.

End of Summer

Next weekend marks the unofficial end of summer here ... a lot of parties, people packing up their summer cottages, and getting ready to send the kids back to school.

It is ...

... our favorite weekend of the year.

It will mean ...

... peace and quiet, no more traffic jams, leisurely walks on our beach with the pooches, and the approach of cool nights under sparkling stars.

We will sit ...

... on our front stoop and wave to the summer people as they drive off. We delight in their departure.

It will be ...

... our beach once again.