Matthew and I arrived last night to have dinner with Margaret and Nicholas in East Hampton. East Hampton is a very popular spot for many New Yorker's. I must warn you that if you decide to travel out to the Hamptons, you MUST adhere to the speed limits posted. If you drive a little above the speed limit, you will be pulled over and handed a ticket. That's what happened to me the last time I was out here. I had to live with the consequences with my car insurance company for almost four years.We arrived and the kids immediately started playing with Nicholas' collection of Star Wars figurines and cars. We had to pry them out of the house in order to get dinner at a local Spanish restaurant. Ok- I have to admit, I am a bit prejudice when it
comes to clams or shrimp in a green sauce. The best that I have experienced was at The Spain in New York City where Margaret and I dined on the best clams in green sauce. We agreed that the food last night in Southhampton, was mediocore, at best. We are a tough crowd to please. We do know our food and we have very high expectations.We survived the dinner and found our way home in the DARK. The kids played until 11:30 (way past their bedtime) and Margaret and I stayed up to chat and recall the memories of our childhoood in Brooklyn and our trip to China many moons ago. That trip to China bonded our friendship. We knew going into the trip that it would either make or break our friendship. We survived our trip and would often recall the funny moments of that trip with roaring laughter.
We'll be heading to the beach this morning before Matthew and I depart for our dinner this evening with Andrea, Melinda, Deborah, Mary and Charlie- my former colleagues from International Paper.
Sadly, the week is drawing to a close and we'll be heading home on Sunday morning.....armed with an excessive amount of luggage and carry on. Tony will be in for a surprise when we arrive. Someone will have to be strapped to the roof of the car....and I know it's not going to be me or Matthew.
