Whew!! What a holiday!!

WHEW!!  What a busy Holiday on Useppa!!

In thinking back....IT WAS REALLY BUSY!!!  It started on the 23rd and didn't stop till January 2nd.

On the evening of the 23rd, about 30 people visited a dozen homes on our First Annual Christmas Tree Walk-About!!  No caroling but plenty of bell ringing, laughter and humor, which grew as we progressed along the Pink Path....as everyone had brought their own "Sippy Cup".

The 24th, Santa arrived by boat and was met by all the kids (both young and old) who rode to the beach on our Fire Truck.  After some gift giving, all proceeded to the Fire House for Cake and Ice Cream.....and a grand time was had by all the "kids!!"

That night, everyone went to the Collier to participate in the Wassail Bowl...an event that is from times of old.  The Staff made cookies and the very best, most "loaded" eggnog for us all, and then we all sang Christmas Carols, ending, as always, with The Twelve Days of Christmas...fully acted out.  Just imagine...."Ten Lord's a' leaping"

or

"Eight Maids a' milking"?!?!?

Christmas Morning is celebrated, privately, by most families. But, Christmas Dinner....look out.  The Collier Inn always has a wonderful spread and there are a number of dinner parties.  Families are there with large numbers and individual members entertain up to and over 20 neighbors and friends.

The days after were filled with

The Isaak Walton Kid's Fishing Tournament 

The First Annual Duathlon

 

The Annual Beach Croquet Tournament

The Annual POA Party, "The Pirates of Useppa"

And, of course, taking care of business at the

 Board of Governors Meeting and 

Property Owners Association Meetings.

All activities built up to an absolutely spectacular New Year's Eve with a very creative theme...Cirque du Isle, with fantastic food,  excellent service, entertainers walking through during dinner, rockin' dance music and a "Cirque" performance that was incredible.  All this was only surpassed by the spectacular fire works, right at the strike of midnight.... acknowledging the end of 2015 and celebrating the beginning of a new year....

with great spirit and style!! 

The New Year's Day Brunch, Happy Hour and a big bonfire on the beach ended the celebratory week in a very easy and relaxed way, enjoying family, friends and neighbors

...till the very last.

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL!!

               

                       

HERE'S TO YOU!!!