Our 11th annual “06880” blog party was the biggest and best yet.
(Photo/Susan Garment)
Early morning rain and midday clouds gave way to blue skies, with just enough of a breeze to keep things comfortable.
Over 200 folks — those born and raised here, 97-year-old “Mr. Pickleball” Tom Lowrie, and 2 couples who moved her 2 months ago; daily readers, and casual ones; politicians and normal people — all came to Compo’s South Beach.
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 (waterproof pouches from Savvy + Grace; homemade jam thanks to Mary Lou Roels); beverages courtesy of Matt Bannon; music by Warren Bloom, plus the Westport Parks & Recreation Department’s help and hospitality.
Jam and waterproof pouch swag. (Photo/Thomas Samaranayake)
And of course, everyone enjoyed another spectacular Compo Beach sunset.
(Photo/Debra Krayson)
“06880” — the online community, and the real life one — feels truly blessed.
Rick and Totney Benson. (Photo/Tom Lowrie)
Matt Bannon took care of the thirsty crowd … (Photo/Dan Woog)
… while Warren Bloom entertained. (Photo/Mary Sikorski)
The Hive (Frederic Chiu and Jeanine Esposito, 2nd and 4th from left) and friends were in the house.
(Photo/Nancy Axthelm)
The Weinbergs’ treat.
(Photo/Thomas Samaranayake)
97-year-old Tom “Mr. Pickleball” Lowrie, and daughter Anne. (Photo/Johanna Keyser Rossi)
Lou and Marjorie Weinberg enjoy a moment. (Photo/Johanna Keyser Rossi)
