Labor Day Weekend on the Cape
Although we have a strict moratorium against driving off-Cape on Labor Day weekend, that doesn't mean we hunker down and don't do anything. Robert is off with his grandmother -- they're taking a day trip to Martha's Vineyard, and that should be a nice way for him to cap a relaxing and low-key summer. Yesterday afternoon we went with a friend and her son to Old Silver Beach in Falmouth; one of the most beautiful beaches on Cape Cod.
Christine's trick is to wait until at least mid-afternoon to go. That way the sun is low enough in the sky that you don't have to slather on sunblock, and typically people are starting to filter out, so you can grab a prime spot on the beach (and parking) with little or no hassle.
We spent a couple of hours there and then came back home. I made dinner for everyone then watched Clay Buchholz, the new rookie pitcher for the Sox, pitch a no-hitter in his second major league game.
All told, a pretty solid Saturday.