Want to know more? Click here!

▼

Friday, December 3, 2010

A Beach House Trip on a Chilly Saturday

That Old House is home all alone today;
Howard and Dion and I are here:
 We're at the family beach house, because the weather is getting cold,
and if the water around the dock freezes, the tides can lift the pilings right out of their footings.

That is not a Good Thing.

So Howard, my brother Lindy and brother-in-law Bill will be out on the dock, installing an Ice Eater.
That is a nifty gizmo that kicks on when the temperature dips below freezing,
and keeps the water churning.

Still waters run deep.
Churning waters don't freeze.
But it will be cold out on that dock.
My sister Peg, sister in law Carol, and I will stay inside the house.




Or, go shopping.   :-)   Have a lovely Saturday! -- Cass

Since the beach house, out on eastern Long Island, has long been a favorite of mine, I'm linking to A Few Of My Favorite Things Saturday, at Bargain Hunting and Chatting with Laurie.

Stop by!  Click here.

at

16 comments:

  1. NanaDianaFri Dec 03, 10:25:00 PM EST

    Oh...I get it. We live on the water too...and even have to take our docks in come winter. Enjoy your time with family- Hugs- Diana

    ReplyDelete
  2. Blondie's JournalFri Dec 03, 10:26:00 PM EST

    Vacation homes are a lot of work but well worth it. I am looking forward to getting back up to ours after the holidays and cozying up. Hope you have a great time shopping!

    XO,
    Jane

    ReplyDelete
  3. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeFri Dec 03, 10:36:00 PM EST

    Have fun. Hugs, Marty

    ReplyDelete
  4. SarahFri Dec 03, 11:40:00 PM EST

    Cass, this looks like a lovely place to spend the weekend. Have fun out shopping with the girls. ~ Sarah
    PS.
    Hope your back is better.

    ReplyDelete
  5. UnknownSat Dec 04, 07:12:00 AM EST

    Sounds like a good plan to me. Enjoy your weekend.

    ReplyDelete
  6. Calypso In The CountrySat Dec 04, 08:00:00 AM EST

    Looks like a nice place to spend time! Last weekend I spent the weekend at my inlaws place on the Jersey Shore and it really is a whole different world down there this time of year! Enjoy the peace and quiet!

    ReplyDelete
  7. Mickle in NZSat Dec 04, 09:45:00 AM EST

    I hope the blokes dealt well to the dock, and darling Dion realised it was better to be inside with his dear human women folks. Enjoy your time there,

    Michelle and Zebbycat, xxx and stretch out on your side -

    coz Summer has arrived a month early here!

    ReplyDelete
  8. AnonymousSat Dec 04, 10:07:00 AM EST

    Cass,
    What a beautiful place to have in the family. Have a wonderful weekend!

    ReplyDelete
  9. Glenda/MidSouthSat Dec 04, 10:44:00 AM EST

    Have a great weekend.

    ReplyDelete
  10. PondsideSat Dec 04, 10:47:00 AM EST

    I hope that your back is much better and that the shopping trip with the girls is a treat!

    ReplyDelete
  11. annies homeSat Dec 04, 11:17:00 AM EST

    the quaint little river towns always have a charm about them

    ReplyDelete
  12. Flavia GalassoSat Dec 04, 12:10:00 PM EST

    HAve a wonderful shopping saturday!!!!lol, Flavia

    ReplyDelete
  13. OliveSat Dec 04, 01:39:00 PM EST

    Ice eater, sounds scary!

    ReplyDelete
  14. karenSat Dec 04, 10:00:00 PM EST

    It is so pretty there. But I would go shopping while the man work. Have a great time.

    ReplyDelete
  15. gailSat Dec 04, 10:14:00 PM EST

    It seems we have a lot in common, since I'm from Morris County and I grew up spending 21 of my summers in a beach house on Long Island sound. I love it there!!
    gail

    ReplyDelete
  16. Bargain Decorating with LaurieMon Dec 06, 12:13:00 AM EST

    Oh Cass, this looks like a wonderful place. I'd love to have a place like this to go visit. I have never heard of an ice eater, but I'm glad you didn't have to go help set it up. It made me sooo cold just reading about it. I can see why this would be a favorite of yours. I am so glad you linked this to Favorite Things. laurie

    ReplyDelete

Thank you for visiting That Old House; it's always exciting to find new comments -- they are treasured! Because of increasing spam, I have reluctantly eliminated "Anonymous" commenting. Legitimate anonymous commenters, please forgive me! You might try using "Open ID" instead. Blogger's spam software worked for a good long time, but, sadly, no longer.