Great final week of golf (probably) it is getting really cold. I played Crosswinds on a spectacularly beautiful day on Wednesday, played again on Friday at Squirrel Run (shooting the best 9 holes ever), then travelled to Westerly, RI, to perform Vaughan-Williams' :"Hodie" with that remarkable chorus under the direction of Andrew Howells.
I visited with my camera some of my favorite architectural splendors of the area, of which there are many.
Here is a round-up of photos.
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One of the lovely holes at Crosswinds GC, perhaps my favorite course.
Even in a poor fall year, when the oaks change, it makes for a beautiful setting.
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The back nine at Squirrel Run (the front nine shall remain my secret).
The first time I ever parred a course.
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My over-all favorite restaurant in Westerly, RI
(They had St. Urbans-hof Riesling by the glass!)
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| And my other favorite. |
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| I drove down to Watch Hill, and it was bitter and windy. |
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| Some wonderful money-is-no-object houses here. |
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| The great, restored "Ocean House" Inn |
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| The famous Watch Hill Chapel, site of many Summer weddings. |
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Huge all-stone property overlooking the ocean.
Probably couldn't find a lot big enough in Newport.
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| Mary Cool's charming house, and my hostess in Westerly when I stay overnight. |
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| The Westerly Train Station |
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| and the library. |
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I am not sure what this building is, but it looks like something
out of an Italian hill town. All brick.
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The manse for the Episcopal Church, and home for many years of
Maryann and Bob Anthony, who were my hosts for many years.
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The George Kent Performance Hall, named for the great conductor who founded the
Westerly Chorus.
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| In the hall, getting ready for "Hodie" |
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| Susan Thomas, Harp, and Gary Buttery, Tuba |
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| The usual suspects: Brian Sturm, Mark Weaver, and myself, trombone section. |
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Early AM, waiting for the bus
Carter, passenger, Alex, driver
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| And this evening's sunset. |
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