Fang and I are treading the odd byways of the Long Island Expressway tomorrow at the very crack of dawn to take supplies to Aunt Bert. Aunt Bert has been sequestered in a very sweet cottage on the North Fork of the Island for the entire month of August. She likes country living but is jonesing for some her New York City staples: hard rolls, some deli shinka (that's Polish for ham), some nice mild American cheese, kielbasa from the Polish deli in Queens, strong horseradish sauce, some decent Chardonnay and some water bottled straight from the tap in Manhattan. We have the supplies at the ready and we're on the road in a few hours to provide her a fix. We do what we can.The added benefit of this voyage is a few rounds of tennis on some fine courts in Mattituck. I purchased a new racket last weekend (the old one having been packed away under the house in California somewhere). Fang was an accomplished player in his day, having played some professional junior tournaments. He taught me the art of controlling the return in tennis and my game was steady a few years back. My forehand is still pretty strong. I'm anxious to pound the court again tomorrow but what's more, to encourage that interest in Fang. He has a passion for the sport and getting him back on the court and active usually incites a spark in him. I've noticed he's getting back on his health kick again with his diet; once the exercise portion starts, I will be living with the ultimate master of discipline. That should knock off ten pounds off this fat ass in no time.
I'm hoping this brief respite to the long part of New York will also provide a chance to catch some genuine beach time. I dug out a swimsuit tonight and blew the dust off of it before tucking it into my bag. A little beach wallowing would be so sweetly divine.
I understand the cottage has some sort of internet connection. I have a laptop. Let's see if I can cobble together some sort of remote musing from the seaside tomorrow. If I don't appear till Sunday, well, you will know why.
Enjoy this fine weekend..and savor the sweet remnants of a most benevolent summer.
5 comments:
Hey C& W
If you want some real nice wine
to go with that Kielbasa and
horseradish try some Epic from
John Christopher Cellars.
http://johnchristophercellars.com
It's definately a food wine and
pair well with Kielbasa and
horseradish.
For my other suggestions try
Thomas Coyne Viogner
http://thomascoynewinery.com
for Asian foods. Gewürztraminer
is also a good choice for Asian
foods when it comes spicy and sweet
combinations.
Looks like a nice trip to Long
Island. Didn't make it there
when I was in New York this May.
Many thanks for the recommendations. They are duly noted for my trek to the local Greenpoint wine store. Through your guidance, I may actually start to appreciate Gewuztraminer again!
Are you trying to hurt me? I'm really jealous. Wave to my Mom as you pass exit 68 off the LI Expressway. (bitch)
We used to rent a bungalow (that sounds more romantic than it was-it was a one room shack) in Wading River every summer, right on the cliffs of the LI Sound. You'll see signs for that, too.
If you need suggestions on where to eat or whatever, send me an e-mail and I'll give you Mom's phone number.
I should have put a smiley face or LOL after the "b" word! Sorry!! I just reread that and it sounds awfully harsh! I meant it in the most affectionate way.
Oh honey--I know you well enough never to take offense. You must have known I laughed when I read your post!
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