Westporters and Visitors Enjoyed Last Weekend's Beautiful Weather, This Weekend Looks Anything But Beautiful
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Last weekend's beautiful summer-like weather brought people outdoors everywhere from downtown to Compo beach to enjoy the temps in the mid 70's and the warm sunshine. This weekend does not look like it will bear any resemblance to that be delightful weather.
Rain is expected to blanket the area both Saturday and Sunday as a result of tropical rainstorm Ophelia which may put a damper on one of Westport's favorite events, Saturday's Rotary Lobster Fest held each year at Compo beach.
The beautiful impatiens in front of Anthropologie and at Bedford Square were full and lush but it will not be long before a freeze one night ends their beautiful display. One passer-by in his car may have smelled the great food being enjoyed by lunch time diners sitting at the many tables at downtown restaurants including a young woman visiting Westport from NYC.
Newly installed, very stylish bike racks on Main St. and Church Lane come in handy as they did for Jeff Cuff of Westport who parked his Lectric e-bike at this one. Some of the company's higher end e-bikes go for as much as $1500.
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Meanwhile, at Compo Beach folks enjoyed catching some rays and a few even went for a swim as the water temps were actually mild. Some strolled through the beach, others did the picnic thing or walked along Soundview.
The playground at Compo was a busy scene with children and their parents enjoying some playtime. There was a birthday party at the outdoor pavilion for a young man who was clearly a Buffalo Bills fan
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Inside the brick pavilion, Hannah Makmale, who won a gold medal at the annual U.S. Rowing Youth National Championship in Sarasota, Florida in June rowing for the Saugatuck Rowing Club, celebrated her 16th birthday with a group of her Weston friends.
A seagull who had been eyeing first one door and then the next at Hook'd On The Sound, hoping for an opportunity to grab a snack. He finally made his move and was very unceremoniously escorted out by one of their employees.
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Later, in Saugatuck, the bubble tent domes at Rizzuto's were replaced earlier this season with tent canopies adorned with flowers, garlands and other decorations creating a lovely tropical ambience. for their dinner guests.