An Afternoon with Aunta Suey

Our first stop on Route 6 was less than 60 miles away.  Actually, it was our second stop.  We crossed over the Sagamore Bridge, leaving Cape Cod and had some lunch at Friendly's.  I have always been a big fan of this family ice cream shop and especially their Fishamajig.  The Fishamajig is your basic breaded white fish topped with American cheese and tartar sauce  I have been eating them forever and often stopped at this particular store when leaving the Cape.  

Our next stop was to drop in to see John's sister, Kate's sister-in-law and Massimo's Aunt, Sue.  We had been calling Aunta Suey (as Max and I call her) all week, trying to make a plan to see her.  One last attempt was made that morning when we were heading out of Ptown, and we finally connected via text. She had recently moved to her fiance's house and I was unsure where it was.  I had heard that she lived closed to her mother and Richard's, which was over the bridge, so I felt comfortable headed in that direction.

One last text and I learned that, no, she lived on the Cape side.  No problem.  A quick jaunt down 6 to the Bourne Bridge and we were back on Cape Cod.  I was happy to be back in the states and having my iphone and all it's apps.  Maps brought me right to her front door.

The property was lovely with lots of green grass and trees.  Hummingbirds were flying getting there sweet nectar from the plants and feeders.  Her fiance, Tom, was mowing the lawn on his break from work.  We walked up to the house and knocked on the door.  Out came Suey, looking radiant.

We sat outside and had a beer while looking over her recent finds at the local dump.  Suey goes to the dump often, where they have a swap shop.  You don't have to swap.  You can take.  She takes a lot and shares her wealth with family and friends.  One of her most recent finds was a bottle opener in the shape of a shark.  I expressed my fondness for it and as quick as you can say fishamjig, she says, "Take it!"  I did.

Tom came to the porch and joined us after finishing the lawn.  He is a UPS delivery man, which is how the two of them had met.  Suey, a real estate agent, took a part time holiday job and they worked together, fell in love, blah blah.

Luther has this hatred of UPS trucks and their drivers.  He has no issues with mailmen or FedEx.  Just UPS.  Our packages are often thrown over the fence so the driver won't get attacked.  I was pretty cautious when Tom came out in his uniform, but Luther didn't seem to notice.  I definitely had to hold him back when Tom started his truck up.  Who knows what he would do if he ever caught one.

We walked over to the freshly cut lawn as Suey showed us around the property.  The dogs were loving the grass and it seemed like a good time for some ball play.  We plopped down on the lawn and tossed the ball to the dogs until they had enough and laid down.

Resting Time with Aunta Suey

A Radiant Sue

Suey offered for us to take a walk down to the canal.  The Cape Cod Canal, built by the US Army Corps of Engineers, runs through the arm of MA as an option for boaters to avoid going around the tip of Cape Cod.  I have never been on the banks of the canal, so I was looking forward to seeing it.  We got the leashes and headed through the quaint community.

Our first viewing was down a small and steep beach access.  Luther and I went down while Tom, BJ and Suey waited at the road.  A bit further down the road was a wider slope down to the bank of the canal.  We were right across from the Mass Maritime Academy and the very close to the vertical lift railroad bridge.  I have never seen this particular bridge from this vantage point and it was pretty amazing.  Click it's link to learn more about this amazing feat.

Vertical Lift Railroad Bridge

The dogs, being very used to water these days, whined to go in the canal.  It wasn't the time for wet dogs, but I let them put their legs in.  We continued on our walk down the beach, checking out the different views across the canal. 

Looking North

Looking South

We went back up to the road, and headed back a different way to make a complete loop.  We passed this sign and Suey graciously pointed out where her house is.

I Live Here!

We got back to the house and gave the dogs some water before putting them in the car.  It was time to get back on the road.  We were headed to Fairhaven and then to Lawrence on Saturday.  It was going to be a long weekend of goodbyes.

It was a pleasure to be with Auntey Suey for the afternoon.  Along with the shark bottle opener, she also gave us a wonderful embroider Thanksgiving tablecloth.  It was a beautiful find at one of her swap shops and I plan to use it this Thanksgiving at my friend, Joan's house.  Big hugs and kisses to you, Aunta Suey!