I packed linens, repacked my clothes which I had over-packed earlier in the week, got the dog stuff together, and ran around like a chicken with my head cut off. And I was still ready before MFD on Saturday. So was Mae. I should be used to this after 13 years together. We set off for Ocean City, NJ...twice. Once from home and once from the Wildwood exit off the Parkway to return a key we forgot to return. Derrr.
We eventually landed at our rental on the bay in the Villas for a mini getaway for MFD's birthday. I won't swim here in the bay, but I definitely love the views from the house (and the purple door, of course), which I found on homeaway.com. It is a pain in the ass to find shore rentals that accept dogs. I never care what shore houses look like inside as long as they have a bed, a bath, and are clean. I'm not down there looking for granite counters throughout. I prefer my beach houses a little worn and a little quirky.
I finished the sauce once we got to the house, and we had friends over for dinner. It was a nice night. Other weekend food was very casual. It is the shore, after all.
I took some amateur super moon shots Saturday night. It was pretty cool. Is it just me or are we much more into the moon these days than we've been in the past?
Sunday MFD went fishing with friends and I hung with the dogs all day reading, drinking coffee, and listening to the water hit the shore. It was very enjoyable all around.
And in case you missed it on the IG, Gussie celebrated his 10th birthday on Saturday. He is very pleased with his recent summer travel.
Apparently it was a special moon recently so that's why people have been more into it I think - like it's closer to the Earth in it's orbit right now! Gary read up on it LOL!! SO happy that you guys were able to get away for his birthday and enjoy the shore!! xo, Biana -BlovedBoston
ReplyDeleteyay for another great weekend, and for a bday weekend is even better! i'm the same way about a beach house. i just want the beach and a clean place. nothing fancy.
ReplyDeletehappy birthday weekend to MFD! so glad you guys had a good time. we also saw that moon and i tried to get some good shots in but it was a bit too cloudy on our side :(
ReplyDeleteYou and MFD are doing weekends right!! Love the moon shots... I agree that it seems like we are more into it. I hope that it's because we're remembering to stop and look around, lol...
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday, Gus and MFD! Sara Elizabeth is right...you do weekends right! The bay sounds like Tampa Bay...the sunsets are spectacular, but I don't know if anyone actually swims in it, except maybe for little kids. Everyone goes to the beach. Have a great week!
ReplyDeletesee, this is why you're better than me. your groceries were late, so instead of sitting on your ass and watching TV you cleaned!! happy b-day to MFD and Gus- so much to celebrate gorgeous shot of the beach- but then again, I'm not surprised!! And moon shots too- i can never get mine to come out.
ReplyDeleteJust wonderful. Happy you can be there! I am really loving the moons these last few years. Reading about setting intentions at the new moon and all the astrology background. Enjoy the rest of your time there. Love, Your Momma.
ReplyDeleteGus Gus! I am obsessed with your dogs. And I've never met them. They just always look like little people (or grumpy old men sometimes) and I love them. :) Happy Monday!
ReplyDeleteReading by the beach is one of my favorite things in the world!
ReplyDeleteI love sitting on the beach and reading. Totally one of my favorite things to do. Happy Birthday MFD and Gus!
ReplyDeleteI'm with you... as long as the place is clean, whatever! Esp if you plan on spending the majority of the time outdoors anyway.
ReplyDeleteYour moon shots turned out sweet!
sounds like a super relaxing weekend! Nothing beats ocean views like that. And happiest birthday to cutie, Gus!!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Gussie!!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful way to spend a weekend!
Looks like another great weekend was had, beautiful homes you keep getting by the shore. Love!
ReplyDeleteAnd I can't believe it but I missed Gussie boy's birthday - how awful of me. Please extend my love and give him an ass scratch for me. :)
Looks like another perfect summer weekend for you guys (minus the key incident)! My parents just spent the week at a rental cottage on the beach in Ocean City, and raved about it :)
ReplyDeleteYayyy for shore weekends, any view of water is a good view. Bay or ocean I'll take it.
ReplyDeleteI tried for moon shots but got clouded out. I think I specifically am more into the moon these days because I want a picture of it rising up out of the ocean like the sun does.
Hope Gus had a great birthday celebration! Your weekend sounds very relaxing and I love being able to read all day with the sound of the water coming in. Perfection.
ReplyDeleteI like the funky little beach houses better too. And now I must make meatballs this week, that looks sooo good! The moon... hmmm... I wonder if that iis what was going on this weekend. My world got weird lol
ReplyDeleteThe food looks so good! And again even if your groceries relate I'm still super jealous that you get to have groceries delivered all! I can't even get people to deliver pizza where I live!
ReplyDeleteNice relaxing vacay and perfect that the rental allowed pets so they could join along. Happy birthday to Gus!
ReplyDeletehappy birthday to Gus and MFD! That sauce looks amazing, yum. I totally agree about rentals (and hotels) like why does everything need to be fancy? Who cares.
ReplyDeleteDogs at the beach makes me smile. What a way for Gus to spend his birthday!
ReplyDeleteI like moon pictures. I think the moon is very underrated.
What a gorgeous view! Glad you had a relaxing time!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Gus Gus!!!! Such a handsome fellow is he :) It sounds like you had a fabulous weekend!! The shore looks gorgeous. I myself love starring at the moon just as much as the sunrise and sunsets when I am at the beach...or anywhere really. It is incredible to look at when you really think about it.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great weekend! You were literally on the beach. I want to stay somewhere like that. At the ocean condo we go to every summer we have to walk through a quarter mile of dunes. Haha!
ReplyDeletelooks like a great weekend - and you had prime rental location! food looks tasty too!
ReplyDeleteTrish - tales from trish
I love that you have groceries delivered. Our local grocery store is starting this service late 2015/early 2016; I want to try it out.
ReplyDeleteThat chaise or lounge or whatever you'd call it in the bottom right corner on the last collage...that thing...it's perfect for the dogs! From now on, the requirement for a rental should be a bed, a bath, a perfect lounge for the dogs, and clean. Happy birthday to MFD and Gus!
ReplyDeleteI feel like I'm super late in saying this, but happy belated birthday to MFD and Gus! I love that last picture ... He really does look pleased!
ReplyDeletelove the purple door too! and happy belated to MFD, a fellow September baby!
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