Typing the title automatically popped my Polo short sleeve shirt and curled the cuffs of my chino slacks.
Ever since we moved to NYC we've always wanted to spend a weekend in the Hamptons. I think to "summer" in the Hamptons you have to actually stay for an entire summer but our lack of F-You money meant that we could only swing a 4 day weekend.
Pics courtesy of my BIL and photographer-extraordinaire.
Our rental home was located in Spring, NY. A 3 bedroom, 2 bath house it had a large backyard, views of the ocean and access to a private beach for the residents of the community.
These shots look like they come from Home and Garden but they were actually shot by my BIL. If being a doctor doesn't work out he can always be a real estate photographer/
The white couches were the same Ikea couches I had back when I was in college. So the place was nice but the furniture was a bit meh.
I spent a good amount of time just standing there staring out at the ocean reflecting on life. I surmised that life was good.
The sunsets here were just ridiculously gorgeous. Rich people, I envy your permanent access to places like this.
We made sure to bring enough libations to last the 4 days. My liver died a little bit but it was well worth it.
Full frontal shot.
The deck was primarily used for napping purposes.
We got there a bit earlier than the other car so we decided to take a walk to the beach.
The beach stretched a good mile or so and was absolutely devoid of people.
We decided to make a postcard shot just so that everyone can throw up from the cheesiness of it.
I'm just gonna throw in all these pics because it just looks cool.
I always see these fences in movies and now in real life. What the hell are they really used for? They aren't sturdy enough to keep people out and it's got big enough holes for small creatures to get through. Is it just used to make these properties look more East Coast? Do West Coast beach homes need a surfboard and a half naked Matthew McConaughey playing bongos to get that look?
In front of the house, and separating the backyard from the beach was a mini lake that attracted a lot of wild birds. I saw a bunch of interesting looking birds. All I can tell you were that they were colorful and pretty.
For the first night we decided to cook dinner. From the pics below it would seem as though all we had were vegetables but I'm 100% sure we had some meat to go along with the greens. We try to eat healthy but we aren't that good to our bodies.
Making mashed potatoes.
The SO and I hard at work. Mostly the SO cooking while I peel stuff.
Mini cabbages aka brussel sprouts. Always a staple when cooking for groups.
Some white wine to start. I think beer was before this. Then it was red wine and then hard liquor and then it got really hazy.
BBQed corn. Does corn have any nutrients? Yeah. Not much.
The spread. A wonderful meal was had by all and all was good. BTH 3:16
The next day was our Beach Day and we spent it at Main Beach near South Hampton. Once again, devoid of people.
Our base camp for the day.
Atlantic Ocean water. Still salty. Not too cold.
Preparing for naptime. I was tired after a long day at the beach.
The Hamptons are home to over 45 wineries so on our 3rd day we decided to check out some.
Well, actually 1. We ended up enjoying ourselves at the Wolffer Estate Vineyards so stayed there for some time.
First order of business. Wine. Lots of wine.
2nd order of business. Listen to live music while drinking more wine. When they say bourgeois I think they meant boozergois.
On our last day we headed out out to the sleepy beach town of Montauk. Montauk reminded me of Santa Cruz a bit. Much more of a laid back beach town. It didn't have the pretentiousness of the Hamptons
The Montauk Point Lighthouse is the oldest lighthouse in New York state. It's so old your mom saw it being built. Just kidding. It was actually George Washington.
Nowadays the lighthouse site is used for weddings. I'm just gonna buy a patch of land on a seaside cliff so that people can use it for weddings. What a racket.
A 4 hour drive and we were back in NYC. Truly an amazing weekend in Long Island and hopefully the start of an annual tradition.
