Thursday, July 12, 2012

Weeds and Nantucket .





Back to find that the Rickety Old Farmhouse is still standing . Thanks to the gentle ministrations of the Cost Centres it is perhaps a little more rickety than it was before we left , but at least it is still standing. In our absence the garden has turned into a wilderness. Angus asks why no one bothered to deal with the weeds that are three feet tall and sprouting everywhere. '' What weeds ? " comes the reply . Naturally, there has been no sign of the electrician, plumber, builder or gutter repair man. The pool man has been, unexpectedly,  to replace a pump and has thoughtfully left a large pile of sand in the centre of the lawn . A day of phone calls beckons.

Nantucket was very beautiful, very hot and very crowded. It was also very expensive. Angus cannot believe our little yellow rental car is $249.95 per day plus tax . '' Surely , that's the rate for the week " he says to the man behind the desk . 

The inn we stayed at was divine . We know it was divine because the preppy young lady in white linen shorts and yellow Ralph Lauren shirt at reception told us it was divine . In fact she told us this five times . Twice at reception , once on the stairs, once on the landing and once again when we enter the room . In the space of thirty seconds we also learn that she has just graduated from Wellesley, has a passion for Japanese literature , has a boyfriend who's a Husky ( we're not quite sure whether being a Husky is good or bad so pass over this in silence ) and that the most spiritual moment in her life was spending a night on a sacred mountain in Kyoto. '' You'll find Malin and Goetz in the bathroom " she trills cheerfully, and mysteriously,  before disappearing out of the door. Malin and Goetz we are delighted to discover is not a form of woodworm but a brand of bathroom toiletry . " How divine "says ' the font ' carefully studying a bar of 'advanced hydration technology' soap.

Tomorrow the story of the inn run by the Addams Family on Route 1.


27 comments:

  1. That beach looks perfect (I won't say devine)...deserted.
    Welcome back.
    Teena & Merlin
    x

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  2. What can be wrong with a boyfriend who is a husky? (I am going to ask one of my Aberdeen University friends, who is also a Wellesley graduate, perhaps she can cast light on the subject...)
    Good to see you safe back Angus.
    Cheers, Gail.

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  3. Connecticut Men's college has a husky as their mascot, so if that's what she was referring to, I would guess that's a good thing. The weeds however, are not--But it's always good to return to a standing house, that no doubt continues to need your care.

    Good to see a post from you--Glad you're back!

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  4. I'd forgotten what a blue sky looks like

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  5. Welcome home to the divine neglect of Cost Centres, electricians, et al. I think you were robbed by the car rental company!

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  6. Sounds like you had a divine holiday! So glad you've made it home safely. Hopefully there will be some divine intervention and the electrician, plumber, builder and gutter repair men will all show up today!

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  7. Looking forward to hearing all about your adventures on our continent.

    Cindy

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  8. Ah yes, I had forgotten about the cost of everything over there. But the cost for your sweet little car was positively atrocious. Me thinks that should have been for two weeks worth of rental, not just one. However, it sounds like you had a great time, divine even. Glad to have you back!

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  9. Actually, I have met Misters Malin and Goetz, former Kiehl's employees who struck out on their own. A wonderful shop in Chelsea where a molded plastic store was "slid" into a raw retail space. They are big dog lovers and if you look under "About us" on their website, you'll see a section called "Product hounds"-- go to page 16 and about halfway down you'll see Petey! I hope you nicked some of their shaving cream. It is, in a word...divine! I'm headed to Paris for four weeks on Tuesday. Please let me know if you and/or the font will be within striking distance and we could meet up for a proper cuppa or a wee dram!

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    1. I'd thought we might be in Paris from August 3rd - 7th to meet friemnds from Texas. This would have been a great chance to get together and have a drink. However, they've managed to get reservations at the Hotel de Toiras on the Ile de Re and we'll be joining them there. Next year maybe ? Petey is looking very handsome .

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  10. Beautiful coastal scene...Love seeing Old Glory flying proudly in the distance...and can't wait to hear about the inn...Love the doggy pic included. :-) I can NOT believe the cost of the car!! highway robbery. Astronomical!!! If it had been cooler temperatures or Fall, I think I would have looked for a Tandem!!! lol... Life is what you make of it. Life seems to be normal back at home...the usual. (except the weeds!)

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  11. Welcome home! Looking forward to reading more about your vaction adventures.

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  12. I love your stories! Looking forward to hearing more. Thank you for sharing. Carrie

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  13. A husky? Maybe a UConn student or maybe a member of the OP Pack.

    I have the feeling that the inn was not as "divine" as advertised!

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  14. Malin and Goetz, I will look them up on line.

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  15. Go Huskies Go ! University of Washington .

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  16. I thought Malin and Goetz would turn out to be the Inn's plumber and the electrician. So glad you are back!

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  17. We just loved your pictures of Nantucket because it brings back so many wonderful memories for us! We've never ridden in a SmartCar but we sure would like to! Thank you so much for many, many smiles!

    Love ya lots,
    Mitch and Molly

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  18. Oh, Angus! Your reception agent seems like she's straight from central casting! A cultural stereotype hired to enhance the Inn experience and coordinate well with the interiors. Just a wee bit "too, too" as in "let's give these summer people the whole Nantucket bit". Trust the font to put everything back into perspective.
    Hope you had a relaxing, enjoyable stay. We're
    sure Mme. Bay would love your rental car.

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  19. I can't wait to hear more about this trip! If the pictures are any indication, you must've had a wonderful time!

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  20. So happy to know that both you and the Font have made it back safely to The Rickety Old Farmhouse.
    Surely you didn't really expect the service folks to do anything while you were away, they don't even show up when you are there....Your holiday photos are lovely....keep them coming. That car rental price is crazy, was it the only one left? Or was it divine as well?

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  21. So does the new swimming pool pump work? Maybe the pool guy thought you need a sandbox for some reason? Perhaps to lure feral cats?

    We're guessing your posh accents contributed to the outrageous cost of the car rental. Should you ever go again, maybe you can get a better rate if you book 4 - 6 months in advance, like for the restaurants.

    We're guessing the preppy young lady's Husky boyfriend is from U Conn; she probably thinks of Washington State [if at all] as some place one flies over to get to Japan.

    It's good to have you home again!

    Jed & Abby

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  22. NIU Huskies are from Northern Illinois University ! Go Huskies

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  23. nobody does a travelogue like you lad. nobody!!!
    welcome home.
    love,
    tammy j

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  24. Welcome back! I know a few colleges that have Huskys as their mascot, Northeastern University in Boston and UConn.

    I hope your stay in New England was a memorable one!

    Susan
    Boston, MA USA

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  25. This farm house is perfect.I would like to beach image.

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