A Tapas Treat....

Barcelona night! Tonight we engaged in a good cause the "Save the Elms" benefit night at the Pentagoet Inn. We did not do much but read and chat with other guests as the day quietly passed. The benefit started at 5:30. It was too be an evening of Tapas and sangria. We dressed for the event. I wanted to wear my suit but Sarah said I would be over dressed. She also wanted to wear the outfit she bought yesterday in Bar Harbor. Her outfit had a chic casualness and she was concerned that she would be out of place next to my suit. I wanted to is a vintage double breasted, cream colored, summer weight suit. So instead I wore a nice dressy pair of pants, stone color, white shirt and an ascot and of course my Panama hat.

We arrived and the men were all in suits and sport jackets. I knew I should have followed my own instincts. I still was very smartly dressed and Sarah looked wonderful in her chic New York City black skirt, orchard top and beautiful earrings. I thought she would have done better in lighter colored clothing to mix with the summer as she had two different beautiful dresses with her. One in an off white color and the other, we had bought her last year in Castine was flowery green. For better or worst that is just my opinion. I love light colors as feel in summer they create a happier mood and look good as well.

The night began on the porch with Sangria. I didn't care for it and switched to my old reliable Ambassador. After some time on the porch, we moved in the Passport Pub for cocktails and conversation. As Sarah and I were sitting and talking, a woman walked over and introduced herself and began chatting. Her husband and son were at the small bar area. I got up began talking with her and the two men started chatting with Sarah. I find it amusing how it all seems to break up the men vie for Sarah conversation and i converse with the women.

After some time, everyone began moving toward their seats for a tapas dinner. A speech was made thanking everyone for supporting the elms and the plates of tapas kept arriving, one after the other. We ended with rum raisin ice cream and some almond cookies.

I did not take any photos not knowing if others would be comfortable. The evening had very few of the Inn guests as it was mostly town residents. It was a good night and we retired happily, abet a little tipsy to our room.