Sunday, August 24, 2008

End of summer 08

Sadly, it's finally here - the last weekend of a really good summer that started with a trip to Virginia to see mom & the rest of the crew and ends with the same ... perfect.

A few ruffles in between, but so what?? I did the Avon walk in California, white water rafting, had many lazy afternoons, long naps, trips to the beach, a welcome the spring party, went to the ICA, saw Shakespeare on the Common, made new friends. Also a very introspective getting to know myself summer.

In an attempt to make the last weekend fully worthwhile, I went to Newport yesterday - yet another "convertible" moment to save for posterity. Rode with the top down, wind in my face, music blaring (have to say that the 328i is extremely quiet for a convertible) drove by the mansions, and imagined what life was like back in the early to mid 20th century. Wallowed in the sun, got a tan, even swam a little - yes me, the biggest cold water funk ventured in, and did not want to get out.

Headed off to Tanglewood today for the last summer concert. Beethoven's 9th is always brilliant.

A perfect ending.

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