Weekend Getaway

In spite of the physical fatigue Kim and I have been feeling, which might also help explain Kim’s lingering cough, the fact of the matter is that we don’t get a lot of rest on the weekends. We don’t necessarily do much, but we don’t make a point to get to bed early, or sleep late, or do our errands in a timely manner, etc. We just try to relax and move at our own pace. Therefore, the weekends usually end with a “fizzle” and then Monday arrives.
With that in mind, Kim and I decided to go see our great friends Adam and Rita this past weekend. Not only did we want to spend time with friends, but we also hoped their company, and our adventures therein, would lend some emotional respite that might yield greater relaxation than the typical physical rest we get in Brooklyn.
From the time of our arrival, just after 9pm on Friday, to that of our departure, we enjoyed boisterous laughter, flowing libation, delicious food, excessive cordiality, amicable adventures, and a thoroughly excellent time. Not only did we eat, drink, play cards, catch up on what’s going on in our lives, and let the dogs play together, but Adam and Rita also took us out on their 27’ boat, The Reet Runner.
We started the day down with breakfast sandwiches, getting chourico sandwiches for the cruise, and then heading down to the pier. Once The Reet was opened up, we cast off the lines and headed south through the harbor, looking for a quiet cove. We found one not too far out past the Mt. Hope Bridge, dropped anchor, turned on the radio, and made an afternoon of it. Not only did we have the aforementioned sandwiches and music, but the water was perfect for all our splashing, diving, swimming, and idle floating. The brilliant sun was out for the entirety of our trip and our spirits were just as bright. Rita and Kim promptly turned into mermaids, Adam did a little Tawney Kitaen dance of the White Snake videos, and I tried to put cylindrical holes in the ocean with my devastating “jack-knife.” Though none of us played these roles for very long, as we were home in time for dinner, we had persistent and infallible fun throughout the calm evening and into the later hours of the night.
The dogs, Orion and Arnie, also had their share of revelry. Although I admit I sometimes antagonized Arnie, largely because I could tell he was too good-natured to ever be upset, he and Orion were generally calm throughout their “playing” and, as evidence, slept soundly throughout the two nights Kim and I were there.
Breakfast at Gina’s Restaurant was the perfect start to our final day. Not only was it delicious and filling, but it was also cheap. Kim and I got on the road not long thereafter and arrived back in NYC around 6pm.
Now, Kim’s back to work while I’m trying to enjoy the last week before my grad school class starts. Thanks, Adam and Rita, for the great time. It was our pleasure. And for everyone else, enjoy the summer as much as you can.
Might I recommend a weekend with friends?