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Local Events for July 2014

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4th Annual Home Made Boat Race!

Town Beach, Provincetown (behind the Crowne and Anchor), from 07/28/14 5:00pm

Use anything you can find to build a watercraft that will carry you and your team to the finish line! Registration is $50 per boat/team and prizes will be awarded based on ingenuity, aesthetics, costumes, and speed.

Participants will also be awarded bonus points for retrieving marine debris during the race, and there is a special prize for the team that raises the most money for the Center. All proceeds support CCS education programs. Don’t want to build a boat? Come on down and cheer on the competitors. Hilarity guaranteed! – See more at: http://www.capecodchamber.org/events#sthash.U7ThZaSd.dpuf
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Square Dance at Wellfleet Pier with Independence House

Wellfleet Pier, from 07/30/14 7:00pm – 9:30pm

For More Info: www.indhouse.net/events

Please join Independence House on Wednesday, July 30th from 7:00-9:30pm during the Wellfleet Recreation Department’s Square Dance at Wellfleet Pier!

Come for the fun! Get Town package Raffle Tickets! Donate if you like, to support critical free & confidential services offered by Independence House. – See more at: http://www.capecodchamber.org/events#sthash.U7ThZaSd.dpuf

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Main Street Story Walk

Wellfleet Library, 55 West Main Street,Wellfleet, MA, from 07/30/14 3:30pm

For More Info: 508-349-9157
http://www.wellfleethistoricalsociety.org/

Take a narrated walk through the center of town with actor Robin Russell as he tells stories of life in Wellfleet in ages past. Walk winds up at the Museum where light snacks will be served. Meet at the Wellfleet Public Library

For children accompanied by an Adult

– See more at: http://www.capecodchamber.org/events#sthash.U7ThZaSd.dpuf

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Summer Weather

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Weather can be unpredictable, especially here on Cape Cod.
Always check the weather before going out to the beach for the day.
What was predicted the night before will not always be the same as morning weather predictions.
Here are some tips and information for keeping safe while enjoying your vacation.

SEVERE WEATHER WATCHES VS. WARNINGS

Do you know the difference between a severe thunderstorm watch and a severe thunderstorm warning?

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch means that the potential exists for the development of thunderstorms which may produce large hail or damaging winds. When a watch is issued, you should go about your normal activities, but keep an eye to the sky and an ear to the National Weather Service’s weather radio or local radio and television stations for further updates and possible warnings.

A Severe Thunderstorm Warning, on the other hand, means that a severe thunderstorm is occurring or is imminent based on doppler radar information. You should move indoors to a place of safety.

Courtesy of http://www.erh.noaa.gov/

For Severe Weather Alerts on mobile and email: 
Mobile Alerts : Weather.com, WeatherUnderground.com
Email Alerts: AccuWeather.com, Weather.com, WeatherUnderground.com

 

To Spring or Not to Spring (Clean)

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To Spring or Not to Spring, that is the question.

The Ides of March have passed, taking along with it the chill of winter’s touch.  The sun’s shining, the birds are signing, even the crickets are chirping in the early evenings now. It’s about time that Spring finally came, it seems that it took forever to get here. As we begin to open our homes to the warmer air draw back the heavy curtains to let in the light the dust from the long and brutal winter stir, sparkling in the rays of sunlight. Wait, dust?! Company’s coming to the Cape! Alas it’s time again, the time of the Spring Cleaning. Not sure where to start? Here’s a Spring Check List that you can use to help with that. Click Here to Download.

Happy Spring Cape Cod!

When Robins Roost

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North American Robin

Have you noticed them lately? They’re in packs of 20+ and roaming the Cape in flurries of chirping feathers. The ever lovely North American Robin, harbinger of Spring! At the offices of Hopper Real Estate ~ Outer Cape Rentals, the yard has been full of them. Their avid attention spent looking for things to eat as they hop a few times, cock their heads quickly and stare at the ground. What are they looking for? Worms! At first thought one would think of getting a bag of wild bird seed to feed them. However, after looking on the net and reading up on their habits, it seems that these lovely bearers of Spring would enjoy fruit, both fresh and frozen, to eat.

What kinds of fruit? Here’s a quick list of fruits and other things they would love:

Fruits Worms and Meals
  • apple slices
  • raisins
  • blueberries
  • raspberries
  • strawberries
  • cherries
  • currants
  • meal worms*
  • earth worms*
  • red worms*

* If you choose any of these a heated dog dish is a good suggestion to make sure that they don’t freeze.

WATER

Robins are very thirsty birds. Small shallow baths or pools with mud to make their nests is perfect. Also, a warm bird is a clean bird.

Warning – Bird Puns: One thing is for sure. With the Robins returning, Spring is still coming! We just have to duck a few more storms that fowl winds blow our way before it can perch on the Cape to nest.

Top 10 Items to Take on Summer Vacation

With the Polar Vortex, snow and cold, why not take a moment to look ahead to something that is worth looking forward to. Your summer vacation on Cape Cod! The warm sun, late night ice cream runs and the sound of the ocean’s crisp waves running up on the soft sandy beaches. Anytime is a good time to start planning. Are you ready? If not here is a list of things that you may want to bring with you.

10. Activities and snacks for the trip. Even if it’s just a quick jaunt from Boston down to the Cape, the traffic can be wide range of paces from a fast run over the bridges to a seemingly endless backup. It pays to plan ahead with some extra drinks, water and snacks to appease your fellow travelers. 

9. Reservation directions and instructions. You know what house you are renting for your Cape Cod Summer Rental. You’ve looked them all over and found the Perfect one just right for the summer vacation. Did you remember the directions to the Hopper Real Estate ~ Outer Cape Rental? How about instructions with your Reservation Confirmation? Put those in a safe place, they’re like Printed Gold!

8. Linens and bed things. Most of the homes do not have linens for you to use. You can rent them from a trusted service nearby or you can bring your own. These plans should be set before you start out. If you have any questions on this, please call us! We’ll be happy to answer any of your questions.

7. Sunscreen and insect repellent. Lets nip those two fun spoilers in the bud. Sunscreen is a must have. You love your skin but so does the sun. If you go without the sunscreen, you might not love your skin very much. To top that off, mosquitoes and other bugs love you. As nice a sentiment that is, it’s not normally a returned feeling. Make sure to keep the insect repellent handy for those times. 

6. Camera / Video Camera with charger and batteries. Get ready to have a great time! Part of that is saving the memories for looking back at, like times like this when the snow has piled up and the wind is bone chilling cold. How much fun is it to look back at those great photos and videos, just the memory is enough to warm you from the inside out. That’s something we all need right now.

5. Cell Phone and charger. Beaches do not have phones. The Cape Cod Bike Trail does not have a phone. Not all the homes have phones, so make sure to bring your own. 

4. Individual Toiletries Kits. What you might need, may not be what another needs. Make it a personal touch and pack a toiletry bag for each person. 

3. Cool, comfortable clothing and foot wear. It’s time to relax, save the suits and business clothes for home. It’s time for the “how to keep” cool and “what ever I feel most comfortable” in wear. Flip-flops are not just a fashion statement, they are the “I’m on vacation!” statement. However, please remember that time honored tradition : “No shirt, No Shoes, No Service.”

2. Beach wear, swimsuit and hat. You have your clothes to wear while not on the beach, but do you really need them? It’s Summer! Grab a hat and sunglasses to keep the sun out of your eyes, some beach towels and your swim suit. 

1. Sense of Humor. Not all things go as planned. Remember to make the most of your time, breathe, relax, you’re on vacation! You’re at your Cape Cod Home.

Summer Vacation is calling, start planning yours! 

Red sky at night, sailor's delight…


The sun’s rays break though the dense air as it dips below the horizon. In it’s wake the brilliant reds splash against the azure of the Cape Cod sky. There are times when you have to stop and just look at the sky’s paintings.

Photos taken by Sarah Sherman, just outside the Hopper Real Estate ~ Outer Cape Rentals office 1/15/2014

Red sky at night, sailor’s delight…

The sun’s rays break though the dense air as it dips below the horizon. In it’s wake the brilliant reds splash against the azure of the Cape Cod sky. There are times when you have to stop and just look at the sky’s paintings.

Photos taken by Sarah Sherman, just outside the Hopper Real Estate ~ Outer Cape Rentals office 1/15/2014

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PO Box 224, North Eastham, MA 02651
Phone: 508-255-3560
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