Tag: long island

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A Channing Daughters from the Cellar

A few years back, we were members of several Long Island wine clubs. Once a quarter, the wineries would ship us 3-4 bottles of exclusive wine, meant for club customers. This Sculpture Garden from Channing Daughters is among the last […]

travel

Amagansett Evening 4: Book at the Beach Club

We took the book club discussion to the beach this year with Willa Cather’s ‘O Pioneers!’ Gregory led the discussion, which was also attended by Larry, Linda, Sarah, Lizzie RW, Boo and Kelli. After the discussion, we enjoyed more wine […]

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Amagansett Day 4: Beach Weather!

Oh frabjous day! Callooh Callay!The sun is out! Morning walk:   Beach baby:   Now that’s how it’s supposed to go!       Related posts: Photos from Day One of the Beach: Amagansett! Day Two Beach Photos: Amagansett! Beach! […]

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Amagansett, Evening 2

The weather is still crappy but we mix some G&Ts, get out some board games for the kids, and then head to the beach with jackets on.   Lounging children: The red bag of wine. Related posts: Beach! Amagansett Day […]

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Beach! Amagansett Day 1

SCF fans are familiar with the scene. Beach and pool during the day, an early supper, then back to the beach for sunset and wine. Even with some crappy weather, and a big group of friends, it’s no different this […]

family

Farewell to Amagansett

We discovered a new favorite unit at Amagansett, and plan to rent it again next year. Two bedrooms, an open kitchen, a big living room and a private deck with an outdoor shower. All terrific. We’ll miss you, The Deuce! […]

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Seafood Supper at The Deuce

Our final night in Amagnsett. It was too rainy to spend magic hour at the beach, so we had a little dance party USA with the girls while making dinner. More of those photos to come from Sarah and Laurie, […]

shopping

Shopping at the Montauk Farmers Market

Day four at the beach was rather a wash-out, so we headed into town to get the makings for a dinner at the unit. Gorgeous seafood, gorgeous produce, beautiful bread and lots more. A terrific market all around.   Related posts: […]

family

Cousins!

Mae, Sam and Jane, ready to head to the beach. Cuties! Related posts: Photos from Day One of the Beach: Amagansett! Pizza with Cousins! At the Beach, Day and Night Cousins!

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Magic Hour at the Beach in Amagansett

Wherein we drink rose and turn innocent seagulls who happen to be passing by into Ratzo Rizzo from ‘Midnight Cowboy.’ “I”m walkin’ here!” Related posts: Day Two Beach Photos: Amagansett! Photos from Day One of the Beach: Amagansett! At the […]

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More Beach Photos!

Today, Greg and I went to the lighthouse at Montauk. All these years and I’d never been inside. Well, we didn’t climb it. Are you kidding? But we did have a nice day out and about. We started out with […]

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At the Beach in Amagansett

Here are a few photos from an afternoon spent relaxing on the beach in Amagansett. One of the most beautiful places on the planet. Related posts: Back at the Beach Lettie’s Beach on the North Fork Clam Bar at Napeague […]

outings, travel

Wine Tasting at Croteaux

Lettie’s place in Southold is right across the street from Croteaux Vineyard. How convenient! Related posts: Rose Blind Tasting: Which Long Island Wine Will We Choose? Wine Tasting at Indian Island Winery Dinner at Love Lane Kitchen Lettie’s Beach on […]

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Lunch at Louisa’s

Louisa, a friend of Lettie’s, invited us to a poolside picnic for lunch on July Fourth. We got to have a nice swim and admire her lovely view of farmland. Related posts: Rose Blind Tasting: Which Long Island Wine Will […]

restaurants, travel

Dinner at Love Lane Kitchen

We’d been to Love Lane Kitchen once before — and adored it. Now was our chance to go for dinner. With Lettie, who’d become a regular since moving out to the North Fork last October. It’s a homey, comfortable place […]