For 30+ years the we lived in one house in Green Village, NJ. A year ago we sold that house and (by November) moved to Martha's Vineyard. Our house here is still under construction. So, last week we drove down to visit friends in Green Village and after 5 days we said, "...ready to go Home now" meaning on the Vineyard. Didn't take long to make the mental switch. Perhaps because in our fantasies we've been living fulltime on the Vineyard for many years.
We loved the visit. Springtime hit while we were there and everything was gorgeous. We stayed in a friend's cottage (Thanks, Judy!) beside a lovely pond, visited by Canada Geese and some ducks. Even (maybe especially) during the frequent rains, the scene outside was great to look at. The geese were funny because they take themselves so seriously (like humans). (The geese have adopted New Jersey as their "Palm Beach", no longer choosing to migrate back to the Northern Wilds of Canada.)
One guy goose honked almost continually as if asserting he was Lord of the Pond. He seemed to be saying that his mate was the most gorgeous goose on Earth and no other male better make eyes at her. (They mate for life.) Once I saw him do a Threatening Rush--wings outstretched, neck snapping--at another goose who turned away.
And then, on our last morning, we saw two geese sail out, followed by 4 goslings. Nice trip. But we're back Home now.
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