Cape Cod Rock Hopper

Sharing Cape Cod & A Toasted Fisherman

        Vacations are an interesting fraction of our life. In some parts of the world they are referred to as going on Holiday or observance or just going on a trip. Whatever you call it wherever you are, we work our behinds off in order to take a few days away from the rate race we call home and work. Some of these excursions are way to long, (these are the ones spent with relatives that you didn't get along with before this reunion), but normally when good, are not long enough and we only wished was even longer if only the money would not have run out 3 or more days ago. Along the way some have found ways to turn their summer retreats into year round residents while the rest of us become envious of having to leave time and time again the place we have come to enjoy so much. So what is my story here, what is my point.
    The Cape has become such an integrated part of my life that the only part of it that does not engulf the Cape is my physical being the majority of the year and my longing for being on the Cape drives the rest of the family to the point of wanting to through me out. Someone at worked asked me just this past week, is there really enough to do on the Cape to go year after year? The only question worse to ask me and get me started talking, is about my love for my Jesus.,, Is there enough, what an opportunity to share my love of the Cape. First for how long, then the beach, then the sights and sounds, then the food, then the, and the, when there was the,,,,,. Finally break time was over and I had no other choice but to end the conversation. Someone else had ask about a month ago, about going and taking kids and the cost involved. Again my button was pushed. I has able to share all the free stuff one could do in these tough economic times. Then in coming years you add little things on as the kids get older financial times become better. I went over places to stay, places to eat, places to shop, places that are a must see and places that can wait till next time. Finally had to get work done so back into my own little 6x6 cubical world in front of my monitor, dreaming of the day I would be back on the Cape.
    Do you feel it, to you see my point here. When you have vacationed somewhere for 44 summers, you don't keep going back when you don't like someplace. You don't keep returning to the same place if there is nothing to do or that interest you. But the Cape is all of that to me. The people we have met over the years, the friends we have made. The restaurants we frequent, the shops we visit and galleries we have to keep up on. Each year it becomes harder and harder to get around to everyone, so that no one is offended that we/I did not stop in and say hello. Each year it becomes harder and harder for me to leave. Then again it would give my wife a  break from my constant obsessing of the Cape. LOL, She has been a good sport and continues to come with me year after year.
    Again my point to all this, when was the last time you were able to share your love for the Cape with someone. When was the last time someone asked you what you thought of the Cape and you got so excited that you nearly talked their ear off. For me,, it is always a pleasure to talk about the Cape the retreat I love to visit. Be open be ready and when someone ask, share your heart with all the Cape has to offer and the fun and the joys that all can have while visiting Old Cape Cod.
    Keep the lamp in the light house lit till I can find my way back. Until we meet again,, Share a Cape Cod smile with someone.           
    I love the first week of the month for recipes. I love to look a the names of all the different kinds of cocktails and just I could publish half of them. Others I would love to know the true story behind, then again probably best if I don't. There are those that have two or three well published names, is this cause someone was too intoxicated to remember the original and just made up a new one on the spot. Oh well, so much for the world of cocktails and their wacky names. This week I am sure several on the Cape have seen one or two of these. Now you can just drink one..
    Have a great time and drink responsibly;
   
        This weeks recipe: A Toasted Fisherman

•         1    shot    Canadian Whisky
•         1    shot    Amaretto
•         1    shot    sweet & sour mix

                And a splash of lemon lime soda

    Mix all together over crushed ice and service with either a cherry or mint leaves.