“06880” Blog Party: We Had A Blast!

Our 12th annual “06880” blog party was the biggest and best yet.

The weather was perfect. The temperature, blue skies, soft breeze … it all came together (after a summer of heat and severe thunderstorms).

Over 200 folks — those born and raised here; couples who moved in a few months ago; daily readers and casual ones; politicians and normal people — all came to Compo’s South Beach.

Club 203 — Beth Cody and Stacie Curran — was in the house.

They ate, drank, chatted, stayed, and proved once again why “06880” (the online community, and the real-life one) is so warm, embracing and fun.

There was swag (“06880 playing cards from Savvy + Grace; homemade jam thanks to Mary Lou Roels); music by Warren Bloom, plus the Westport Parks & Recreation Department’s help and hospitality.

Jam and playing cards swag. (Photo/Thomas Samaranayake)

And of course, everyone enjoyed another spectacular Compo Beach sunset.

(Photo/Beth Cody)

“06880” — the online community, and the real life one — feels truly blessed.

What to do when the World Cup is over? Two big names in the soccer world — Robbie Mustoe (left) and Joe Pierce — enjoyed  the “06880” party. 

Well hello, Mary Lou(s)! Weisman (left) and Roels share a moment. Mary Lou Roels provided jars of jam for all.

Bridging the generation gap: Gunnar Eklund and Dorothy Fox. (Photo/Thomas Samraranayake)

Harris Falk won the best-dressed contest. The pin on his tie is from Westport’s 100th anniversary celebration, in 1935.

It’s not an “06880” party without Warren Bloom and his guitar. (All photos/Dan Woog unless otherwise noted)

A small part of the large crowd. (Photo/Carm Roda)

The view from the water. (Photo/Dana Kuyper)

Celebrating “06880” — and America. (Photo/Pam Docters)