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BLOCK
ISLAND GETAWAY Honeymooners
After their unique, riverside wedding, Karen and Greg headed to Block Island
for a two-week honeymoon. Joined by their faithful pups, Taco and Pucci, the newlyweds
enjoyed down-time in a rented cottage, walks along the beach, and visits to local
shops and galleries. In addition, several friends and family members made the
trek to the island to celebrate with Karen and Greg during their vacation. Drifting
On By While visiting the island, Karen and Greg stumbled upon many
interesting finds. One of their favorites was a roadside stand of driftwood birdhouses.
Two young boys, who had spent part of their summer vacation on Block Island, took
up collecting the unique driftwood pieces along the beach. This hobby turned into
a small business when they started transforming the driftwood into rustic birdhouses.
Karen and Greg purchased two of these birdhouses, which they plan to hang proudly
in the gardens around their Meriden home. Let's
Celebrate Now that Karen and Greg have returned home, they are settling
into married life and planning a reception for family and close friends. The party,
which is scheduled for later this Fall, will be an opportunity for them to share
this exciting stage of life with the people that are most important to them.

Longtime
Buddies Jim
Martocchio and Greg (right) enjoy a relaxing martini. Jim and his wife Janet joined
Karen and Greg for part of their vacation. |
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Block
Island Birdhouses These
charming birdhouses were one of the great treasures that Karen and Greg found
on Block Island. 
Working
Away Karen
brought her watercolors along on vacation and enjoyed creating some new artwork
in the quiet moments. |