My dear wife Karen and I wondered how this state of COVID-19 Cautions would affect the places we’ve come to rely on for the two big Rs in our annual Cape Cop getaway.
We’d be happy if they were open and operating in a manner that made us feel safe.
Wait here.
The Beach Bar’s bar is closed, we were informed upon arrival, but the table seating is spread out and accepting masked customers. The wait will be about a half hour, we were told. Put us on the list.
Enough space.
It took more like 10. We were satisfied that we were far enough from any other customers, especially in the open oceanside air.
Our table was right on the rail. After receiving our menus from the fast and courteous server, we felt it was time to …
Us.
… take off the masks and let the glorious sun soak in.
Our first order was easy. We’d been waiting for these since June 2019.
Put the rum in the pineapple.
Hello, Cape Cod Pina Coladas.
In every bar on the Cape, food must be ordered with alcoholic beverages.
Large and …
Karen chose a chicken sandwich done up on focaccia bread.
… tasty.
I opted for vegetable egg rolls.
Karen took half her sandwich home.
I practically licked my plate. OK, I made sure I got every morsel in a socially proper and safe manner.
‘Heck of a lunch.
Mark Bialczak 
Looks like you had a glorious day with all the nice things you craved. I love the ocean view and the food. Makes me want to go to the beach right now, missing the sandy toes and the salty hair and the sea breeze. Thanks for sharing, Mark!😊
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You get all the reasons my dear wife Karen needs to hit the ocean beach once a year, Lilly! Have a great day.
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I love the picture of you two taking in the view. You both look so happy! Fun!
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Fun for the mind and soul, yes, Sis!
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A well deserved break from the everyday. Happy you managed it safely.
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it looks amazing, and had all of the elements you craved! i want that drink, and the food, and view and
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Yes yo all of it, Beth.
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Looks like it was a great day!! Sun, food, and fun!!
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Needed this year particularly, Jen.
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That food, and those drinks, do look good. And being able to enjoy them outside next to the ocean! Thanks for sharing – I almost feel like I’m there with you and Karen.
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We would sure like you to sit six feet away, CM!
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It’s a great time to visit the Cape. After Labor Day, the tourists clear out, prices come down, and the ocean’s still warm enough for swimming, more than New Hampshire and Maine where I am.
Thanks for the reminder that I really do need to get to the coast again before the weather turns. How did the summer pass so quickly?
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It went by so quickly with routines upended, yes, Jnana.
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You did prompt me to go to the beach today. The ocean was gorgeous, as always. And I stopped at a restaurant on a deck along the way for raw oysters on the half shell. Thanks!
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Glad to have nudged you toward such a good visit to the water and shells, Jnana.
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The pictures are up this morning. Maybe I can introduce you to the place next year.
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Great introduction, Jnana.
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