Bayville Buzz

Mon, 09/27/2021 - 10:00am

Just when you thought the Buzz was done for the year, here come the evocative words of Linda Hultin. She has brought the quality of this column to a whole new — but temporary — level. Thank you Linda!

“As summer gives way to fall and the resident humming birds have flown south for the winter, life goes on in Bayville. It may be quieter now, but activities and happenings keep the heartbeat of Bayville going. A gathering of adventurous kayakers quietly paddled between Bayville and Murray Hill to watch the full moon rise and see its reflection dance upon Linekin Bay. The cormorants watched these seven paddle around with a mixture of fascination and disgust at the intrusion. It was a delightful hour and a half bonding with nature and each other.

On another evening, the Glen was once again the location for food, drinks and fabricated stories, as lights from Liz Begonzi’s house cut through the autumn twilight. The excuse for the gathering was to say goodbye to her home’s current look, as Liz prepares to embark upon remodeling and updating. May the contractors, supply lines and weather be in her favor from start to finish.

Thomas Hultin has finished carving his chainsaw chess and checkers pieces and is wandering the empty streets of Bayville looking for players. He may have to wait until next summer, but come on by for a game, a chat and a glass of ... ?

The weather remains warm and the osprey, crows and loons quiet at night so the barred owls can begin their midnight symphony. Apple picking, pumpkins and mums are the flavors of the season and Linekin Bay is as tranquil as ever, save for the 24 hours of wind which amazingly wasn’t successful at removing  many leaves just yet; although the wind gave it a good shot. As this is being written, I am looking out on Linekin Bay and the foggy mist gives the view a sense of Brigadoon, which for those who have left for the season perhaps, Bayville and Linekin Bay are a bit like the mysterious Brigadoon that fades from sight, but not from the heart. Not all migrate south however. To those who remain and keep the Bayville home fires burning, we applaud you and secretly envy you for living in such a wonderful place.”

And wonderful words, thank you again Linda!

There will be one final wrap up of the year (unless Thomas or Linda — or anyone else, hint, hint — wants to write something), sometime soon.

Of course all reporters will be on hand for the big bash coming up for our soon to be retired resident pilot, Mark Spencer. If you didn’t get an invitation, find someone who did, as this will be a celebration whose stories will be passed down for generations. Congratulations Spence!