Rockport Tour

About 20 years ago

when we used to be young and wild

Sunday's were days for relaxing

and a little hair of the dog

these back roads were busy ~ people out for Sunday drives

and going for a "Rockport Tour" was the thing to do

I love these old roads ~ they hold memories

I had not been down this way for at least a couple of years

so with my camera on hand

off I went

this is the Rockport Hall

I think the first time I was here ~ we had held a family reunion in the building

back in the early 80's

in the mid 80's it was a dance hall every Saturday night

it was quite a site to see

bring your cooler ~ sprinkle the dance wax on the floor

and dance the night away

they charged $3.00 for a single or $5.00 a couple

it was a family affair

and I mean the whole family ~ Mom, Dad, Aunts & Uncles,

Cousin's and Grandparents

once our crew got there ~ the party started

and we had a ball.  The music was an eclectic mix to say the least

the DJ was a friend of the family

and played everything from Ricky Skaggs to the Pointer Sisters

remember ~ it was the 80's!!

I stopped the truck and walked the perimeter

and peeked into the windows

and smiled.  I could almost hear the music drifting out the door

along with the sound of laughter and good times

it does the heart good to see the grounds mowed

and the place painted ~ well kept

and still being used.

next stop on my little tour was Slacks Cove

the tide was in so I did not wander down to the beach

but this is one of my favorite places ever

there are so many little places along the road I stopped

and looked out ~ breathed in the salt air

so many camps and cottages peppering the landscape

this is a great place to be

a little stop at the Rockport United Church

founded in 1875

I really love old country churches

driving back to the cottage I had to pull over

get out of the truck and just appreciate the view

it is indeed my little piece of heaven

and it was the perfect day for a tour.