Wharfed Sense of Humor

Last night's movie at the Beach Street Theater (our apartment) was "Sense and Sensibility." Neither Stallone nor Mel Gibson were in it but the two Hughs were...Hugh Grant and Hugh Laurie (before he became Doctor House). There were no car chases but carriages and horses were driven and ridden wildly. This is a "period piece" no pun intended, about several young women and love among the rich in England, and primogeniture. I think that's what you call it when the oldest son inherits everything. I thoroughly enjoyed Emma Thompson and Kate Winslet as the two sisters whose personalities remind me of our grand babies. Winslet is bold and audacious and a risk taker while Thompson is measured and more disciplined. Although yesterday morning, grand baby Camilla, usually more circumspect, was the one who plunged into the feeding frenzy event at the aquarium while Bryn sort of thought things over and held back. Mmmm., it's true about twins, they alternate leadership.

Every morning, 6 days a week, the Wharf Rats meet at their clubhouse on Old Wharf in Nantucket. I had read about this before I came up here and wanted to pay a visit. I am not a member but they welcome outsiders to sit in and listen to stories and perhaps tell a few. It is an oasis of NO Political Correctness, the Massachusetts paradox. Speaking of paradox, there were more than two retired physicians among the group that showed up. There are no rules except "No reserved seating for the mighty."

Had lunch at Arno's on Main Street. The women had lettuce with some salmon on it but I had a Chicken Panini smothered in melted cheese and pesto sauce. There was menu envy in the air. I reported last night on the Stuffed Squash a la Kitty that made dinner so special. The sun comes up at 5 am and I usually write this blog at about 5:30. It is peaceful and quiet with no vehicle traffic. In about an hour, hotel workers at the White Elephant will pass our window (we are on the second floor) speaking Jamaican dialect. The Bulgarians must get to work via a different route. Eastern europeans from Lithuania, Bulgaria, etc. are the other half of the work force. Just like in Florida, roofs, driveways, and yards are the specialties of Mexico. Dostvedanya and adios, mon, from Nantucket. Be careful out there.