May 28, 2010. Western Head, N.S. Arrivals.

Tonight Mary and Cliff came for dinner, the first meal of the season together. We are like kids in a candy store when people first arrive. They will be here for the whole summer, through mid October. They always drive from Delaware via Annapolis so are always delighted to finally arrive and as is our custom, the first evening at home here, we dine together so folks don't need to shop.

I think that the reason we are always so excited is the fact that we are all living close together in this very unlikely location. It was so fortunate that Ken and I chose this spot, and three good friends were able to purchase a lot and build their summer home here, all within walking distance. It was not planned. It just happened one family at a time, first Gill, then Wendy and Claussen and finally Mary and Cliff. We are still pleased with ourselves and remind ourselves our good fortune with every new arrival. Tonight it was lovely to meet and greet our good friends in our home by the shore. Gill arrives late in June and Wendy and Claussen in July, along with us. Then we really party!!