I had such a great day yesterday on my birthday that
I forgot to blog, or was it the champagne/birthday cake combination. Well
tonight I have started early, I have watched the sun disappear over the creek
outside our patio, and before drifting off to sleep have decided that it is
time to write.
Birthdays at my age and I suspect at any age are best
spent surrounded by loved ones and friends, so this one proved. As it was a
holiday Marion was around all day, our friends and distant relatives Karin and
Rob from Vermont also joined us.
Being on holiday on Shelter Island meant that the day
had a different flavour. There were several firsts, it was the first birthday I
have been kayaking and it is the first time that I have eaten soft-shelled
crabs, delicious by the way.
The kayaking was from the landing stage by the house
in a two-man kayak so that Rob could provide expertise. It was great to see the
area from the water, and just peacefully enjoy nature. We also ventured onto
open water where in choppy conditions we struggled to steer the kayak to the
left. Rob was very polite but I am sure that it had something to do with my
inexperience.
We had our birthday lunch in Greenport. They had run
out of the tuna burger, which was great as the alternative was a soft-shelled
crab served tempura style as a BLT. It was a great taste sensation. Prior to
that I had started with clam chowder with fresh clams, one of my favourite all
time dishes.
So when we returned to Shelter Island, Marion and
Karin surprised me with a delicious chocolate birthday cake. All it took was
for them to allow me to win at scrabble to end a perfect day.
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