dedication

the day dawned bright and clear, perfect weather for the dedication.  the place was looking its best and while setting up I took a brief moment to capture this image: 

before the dedication

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at eight bells on the ship's clock guests gathered in the Circle and the masking over the sign came off at last: 

cottage name unmasked
(photo: Peter Furnée)

bittersweet cottage

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it's official, the place now has a name, one that works on multiple levels.