ellytierney's blog

You know that expression, 'too many books, too little time'. Well that's applicable for weekend fall events in Annapolis. And I don't want to leave out the ones that may get overlooked! As you know I am supporting the local artists by displaying at our Inn original work by Deborah Callaway, who's art inspired me at the local Market House. Go down there and check out her piece, 'Waiting for Rain' and you won't be disappointed. Well she is involved in the Muddy Crek Artist Guild.

Sometimes Maryland Avenue, which is a 'radial street' from the State Capital, and runs parallel to our own East Street, gets overlooked, as people seem to gravitate to Main Street which is fine too. However, that all changes when Maryland Avenue has a festival. It is amazing. We were there for Summer Festival, and had an Irish Breakfast at the http://www.galwaybaymd.com and walked out among bagpipers and vendors and such wonderful festivities.

I am so fortunate to be invited to the weekly women's coffee group, which venue changes based on who is hosting it. This week, my new friend Martha held it, even without having power, and we sat outside among her trees overlooking water that surrounded us, with the birds and crickets in full concert. Again, I felt like I was in a novel. One woman passed around a flyer of her musical group as she has a wonderful voice and will be performing in their HMS Pinafore.

In my quest for supporting local business’s it was a ‘no brainer’ as I walked into City Dock Coffee at Market Square, where I was told to ‘go upstairs’ to talk to the manager. Well, let’s just say that it was like walking into history, as meeting Grover, and his wife, for the first time was like visiting an old general store ‘somewhere in time’.

One of the most popular, if not only one that I ‘ve come to know is the Schooner Woodwind, which gives guest a sail of the Chesapeake on a beautiful 74 foot , classic wooden yacht. They offer daily public 2 hour cruises, 4 times daily, plus private charters, and for friendly competition, ha ha, they offer a boat & breakfast! We offer their link on our website, as you should book early, especially for the weekday entertainment cruises.

It’s funny when you live in DC, and you never get immune to the sound of sirens and motorcades. Yes, I gawked at them until the last motorcycle passed our condo. But what a wonderful culture shock to now have the clopping of hoofs of the Annapolis Carriage as they make their way to their 7 ½ acre ‘farmette’ in Ferry Point. For some well needed rests.