Hello, my friends. I’m finally home and I’ve missed you, but I sure had a wonderful time away. It’s late as I write this and I wanted to check in before I hit the hay.
I don’t know how many places I’ve stayed where free high-speed internet was touted, yet it doesn’t work. The internet was down the entire time at the hotel, but the weather was incredibly beautiful, so who cares. I’ve just returned from the North Fork on Long Island, NY. All I can say is WOW. What a beautiful place this is.
Back in September, I was invited by a friend to take a trip to help celebrate her birthday. Her husband’s family is from the North Fork area, and she thought a tour of the vineyards out there would be a fun thing to do.
We stayed at The Soundview Inn, outside of Greenport. This was our beach. Our hotel room was more like an apartment, with two bedrooms, two baths, a nice sized living room and dining room and a full kitchen. Good price, too.
We shopped in Greenport where I shot this photo. I liked the sign and wanted to eat lunch there but was still full from breakfast. Ha!
We rode an old-fashioned carousel and I actually managed to grab the brass ring. What fun and what memories it brought back!
We laughed, we marveled at the scenery, we dined at some great eateries, we visited wineries . . .
This one is Peconic Bay Winery, where we listened to some great music and watched the sun go down.
I had such a wonderful time with these friends I’ve known for over 30 years. Their family is like my second family. That’s me on the far left, then Jo, Sherrie, and Peg. Jo and Peg are sisters and Sherrie is married to their brother who my husband and I have known since high school. Happy Birthday, Peg!
Have a great Monday, all ~ and thanks for stopping by.
Love ya,
35 comments:
You had a wonderful time by looking at your photos. Nice to get away and maybe it was a blessing the internet was down. Its nice to be away and away from it all. Stunning photos.
Have a good week.
What a relief!!! No internet...nice for a time:))
Glad you had a great time away...isn't it nice to have friends that remain over the years!!!!!
Thanks for sharing....I think I need to find me a weekend away:)
Have a wonderful new week!
Looks and sounds like FUN.
I love the picture of four friends.
Nice.
Good to get away sometimes, isn't it?
looks and sounds like a great time! welcome home
What a nice vacation!!! I almost feel as if I were there with you.
That sounds like a great vacation! The beach scene is adding to my homesickness, aggravated by the knowledge that we'll be headed home for a week in mid-December. I'm flashing back to my childhood when the calendar seemed to slow to a crawl as Christmas approached!
Wow kate, glad you got home safe and were not too tired to post for us. love the pictures and we too had a wonderful visit. all i can say is GOOD TIMES!!!!! love ya
Hi Kate:
You sure captured the beauty and fun of your trip. The photo of you with your friends is really great. A great memento of your time together.
Hope you have a great week!
xoxo
Donna
Looks like a great time and marvelous fall weather!
a fun and relaxing weekend! So glad you grabbed the brass ring and enjoyed yourself!
It's so good to have you home. Glad that you and your husband had a good time with your friends.
Really missed my daily dose though...hahaha
Oh what fun! Love the shot of the sign and you reflected in the pic :)
Oh, it looks like such a fun time, and the weather was just perfect, wasn't it?
xoxo
Glad you had such a wonderful time. It looks like a fantastic place! Have a great day !
glad you had a good time and made it back safe and sound...nice looking ladies...
Nice place! I think I'll put it on my "list." Glad you had such a good time with old friends. Thanks for sharing with us.
(I find that weekend Internet problem in hotels a lot! I think the person who takes care of the router doesn't work on weekends! And everyone else is clueless.)
What a great weekend experience. Love that rocky beach, and the sound of your "apartment"!...
what a wonderful time so glad you had a ball and i am glad the internet did not take any of your time there :)
Happy Monday to you :)
love n hugs
Laura
I've been to that winery! I am sooooo glad you got away, and that the weather was so glorious!
Looks like a beautiful trip. There's something about wineries that I love. They just seem so peaceful and old world.
Recharging with friends is simply the best!
I know, the internet never works in hotels. I think they do it on purpose.
It looks like you had a fabulous time, you need those kind of weekends every once in a while.
looks like you had a lot of fun! I'm jealous, I love the beach!! thanks for the pictures and memories in the making.
Nothing can replace the fun of laughter with old friends....those who know us from way back! smiles.
The weather this weekend was absolutely perfect! Perfect for wandering about the vineyards....what fun!
Isn't it wonderful that the internet wasn't working and you could just relax!
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Aloha from Waikiki :)
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Sounds like an almost perfect, aw what the heck even w/o WiFi it sounds perfect and I can see the resemblance of Jo and Peg! Is Sherrie married to Warren? Cool shot. You all look wonderful .. love your shade Ms K!
shades .. i love your SHADES
lovely pictures....that's so nice to have such nice friends like that....after all these years...
they are treasures in your life....
happy to stop by today....
kary and teddy
xxx
Oh I like it when we get to see a glimpse of you Kate! You have a glow about you even if that is the sun hitting upon your pretty auburn locks. Cheers! ~xo Lili
Girly week-ends rock! Love that bakery shop sign. Such an original name too.
Di
Thanks for sharing. How much wine did you buy?
Gorgeous photos! I particularly love the beach shot! Beautiful.
Sounds wonderful!!!
Sounds terrific!
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