2011 - December Snippets

Yet another jaw-dropping, December sunset in Eastham

There are lots of snowflakes hanging inside stores with songs about jolly old snowmen playing in the air, but our temperatures have been a long way from freezing, until just recently.  Guess what I want for the holidays?

DECEMBER DISCOVERIES:

Ron, in fancier days

The Vintage in Vogue store in Orleans has been right around the corner the whole time, but despite the many people who encouraged me to check it out, I never took the time until I had ulterior motives. 
I was looking for a place that would take on consignment Ron's formal wardrobe from his Victorian Society days in Northern Virginia, and I found that they accept clothing from the 1970's back.  Maureen was thrilled when I brought in a collection of tails, morning suits, top hats, accessories, and an opera cape.  They just seem a little over the top 
for greeting B&B guests.  Visiting this store feels like falling into a time warp.  Beady little eyes catch yours from fur stoles as you head towards the irresistible basket of church lady hats.  The store is positively packed
with wearable memorabilia at consignor prices and it's an entertaining place to poke around. 

Another fun discovery has been the Nauset Model Railroad Club, which took over the entire basement of a store in Orleans to set up an amazing display of train sets.  They've created every possible scenic scenario for several different gages of trains that whistle, blow steam, blink and chug.  They're open to the public every Saturday afternoon during December and it's almost as much fun to watch the people as the trains.  Click on the link to see a You Tube video of the display. 

The Chandler Travis Three-O

Our musical friend, Chan, is not exactly a new discovery, but he's been working hard on this year's holiday tunes for the Yule for Fuel fundraiser, and you never know what he's going to come up with.  Here's one of the new songs he's shared:  Santa I want a goat for christmas.  Yule probably never feel the same way about caroling.

A WALK DOWNTOWN:

Eastham Town Hall

We're so fond of our windmill it has its own annual festival!

I decided to walk the one mile to Town Hall to pay our real estate tax bill this time, figuring if I got a little exercise, it would somehow make the experience of paying taxes less odious.  On one side of State Route 6 is the Superette, a Ma & Pa convenience grocery with great deli sandwiches to order, a blazing fireplace in the winter and a cashier who loves to tell jokes.  Across the street is the green with the oldest windmill on the Cape.  On the other side of Route 6 is the Town Hall, followed by the Fire & Police Stations, and that pretty much sums up downtown" Eastham. 

Crosswinds B&B 'goes Holiday'

The infamous Winter Solstice Tree

I'm wrapping up the December Snippets early because, let's face it, the last couple of weeks of December are pretty frantic for most people.  So, on the holiday of your choosing, I wish you simple comforts, good health and some of your favorite people with whom to share it.  And, ONLY if you like, some REAL snowflakes.