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Is it possible that it's over?

(Essex Boat Club from Pettipaug - Summer Afternoon)
by Leif Nilsson
"And so the seasons went rolling on into summer, as one rambles into higher and higher grass" - Henry David Thoreau
I have always loved this quote. I think it captures the true essence of my favorite season - "summertime". Unfortunately, with school beginning this week for my girls, it is for all intents and purposes, over. Just a blur between my first roasted marshmallow on the 4th of July and the hot fudge sundae at the dairy bar last weekend. Replaced by 6am wake-up calls, homework and hectic schedules. Last weekend, knowing that the end was near, my husband and I took a drive down to Essex, Connecticut, to savor this old river town and share the last of our precious "summertime".










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heidi said…
it went by in a blur!
Is that the hubby in the watermelon t-shirt??
August 28, 2008 at 9:10 AM
Camille said…
I'm not ready to let go of summer. It usually goes quickly, but this year it went unusually fast. Last night I posted our schedule for September on the dry-erase board that hangs on our fridge...each day is loaded!

I enjoyed your photos greatly. Essex is beautiful.
August 28, 2008 at 9:16 AM
littlebyrd said…
It did fly by. I took a walk this morning and felt the difference in the air. Your trip to Essex looks amazing! What a pretty place. Thanks for always sharing your pics - I take a mini-vacation whenever you post them!
August 28, 2008 at 10:45 AM
Anonymous said…
Oh, goodness, I love Essex. Here's a fun trip for you -- on Monday nights they have a sea chantey performance/sing-a-long at the Griswold Inn (one of my favorite New England-y places.) It's terrific, but then, this comes from a woman who went to colonial camp five summers in a row. Serious.

http://www.griswoldinn.com/
August 28, 2008 at 11:20 AM
Chazzy said…
Yes, it true. The leaves are already starting to turn orange. I'll miss summer but really will enjoy the coolness of fall.

Essex looks like a very peaceful place.
August 28, 2008 at 4:40 PM
lotta said…
What a lovely outing. I totally relate to the back-to-school anguish. A week into it I'm getting back to my old lunch-packing form but I already miss the lazy lingering summer days. Lastly, I love Gwyneth. No bashing from me. Cheers.
August 28, 2008 at 6:56 PM
Robin said…
Beautiful pics missy. And I refuse to allow summer to be over. I'm holding on tight for as long as I can!
August 28, 2008 at 10:37 PM
Laura in Paris said…
I'll enjoy summer til the very last day: septmeber 21! Though I agree that all this back to school theme makes us forget we're still in Summer ..
August 29, 2008 at 8:01 AM
Unknown said…
Yes, it went by all too quick! We are savoring every last minute of it on this long weekend! Your photos are beautiful!
August 29, 2008 at 8:48 AM
Sabina said…
amazing photos and I love the quote!!
August 29, 2008 at 9:23 AM
muralimanohar said…
Gorgeous pictures...makes me so happy summer is finally COMING, over here!! lol

(Re the mismatched clothespins...my inlaws, MIL, FIL, and SIL, just spent six weeks with us...EVERY.SINGLE.TIME I went out there, they had COMPLETELY mixed up the pins!! Tell me HOW you do that!! They are already paired!! You just clip each piece to the matched pair!! ARGH!!! lol)
August 30, 2008 at 5:54 AM
Marie Louise said…
muralimanohar - matching clothespins is practically an art form. Obviously your inlaws aren't as talented as you!
Six weeks! Must have been torturous for you!
August 30, 2008 at 7:34 AM
muralimanohar said…
Lol, yes..I have the patience of a saint. :p
August 30, 2008 at 3:28 PM
Oliveaux said…
Hi Marie Louise, thanks for your lovely comments. Your pictures are beautiful!! Essex is such a pretty place. Isn't it weird you are just ending summer and we are on the otherside of the world welcoming Spring! Our big school break is always over Dec/Jan so we are getting into the home stretch of the school year and looking forward to a lovely summer break. Amanda x
August 30, 2008 at 8:22 PM
Chubby Chieque said…
Wonderful summer pix. Wish the sun will stay a bit longer.

Wonderful blogg. C u more soon...

greetings from Stockholm!
August 31, 2008 at 1:24 AM
Lydee said…
yes the air feels cool and crisp. fall is near, though I do expect a few more days of summer during sept.
lovely pics, essex looks like a beautiful place.
August 31, 2008 at 6:08 AM
Fifi Flowers said…
Great photos! Love the graveyard... these house... boats, etc etc!
The food and drink sound wonderful too! Sounds like some enjoyable days!
September 2, 2008 at 5:22 PM
katiedid said…
What a beautiful weekend! I love the fences in that one picture of the country lane.
September 3, 2008 at 3:23 PM
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