I actually heard this song before I came to Paris… Oh did I mention I’m in Paris???
Anyway, I’ve heard this like 10 times since I’ve been here in stores, restaurants, etc. Listen to this and tell me if you don’t agree it’s totally infectious. It’s a song called “Love Letters from Japan” by “The Bird and the Bee.” My friend Daniel first introduced me to this song…. you got an ear “D.”
It’s about the horses… insert Madonna joke here! This Saturday The Amaryllis Horse Rescue is hosting a Country Fair to benefit their horse sanctuary. It will be from 12:00-3:00 pm at Amaryllis Farm Equine Rescue’s Educational Barn, 93 Merchants Path off Sagg Rd, behind Wolffer Vineyard, Sagaponack. 100% of the proceeds benefit the Amaryllis Horse Sanctuary! In case you don’t know, Amaryllis Farm has rescued 90 horses from the glue factory and is devoted to educating the public about horses. Best thing is if you go to the fair you can actually meet some of the lucky horses. 631-537-7335 www.HamptonsHorseRescue.com.
Finally some news about the real estate market and another tale to reassure you that you really do know more than most of those financial whizzes on Wall Street. An oceanfront house on Meadow Lane in Southampton Village, seized by the federal government after its owner was indicted for fraud, was sold recently for $25.9 million. It’s the highest closing price for a house in the Hamptons in nearly a year.
To get some perspective on the allegeed financial genius’s financial acumen. The house, which sits on 2 acres off Southampton’s posh Meadow Lane, was purchased for $27 million in December 2008 by James Nicholson(Mini-Madoff). Almost immediately after the purchase, Mr. Nicholson re-listed it for $34 million. In early spring, Nicholson was arrested on federal fraud charges for allegedly falsifying financial records of several hedge funds he operated. In case your bad at math… it sold for a less than what he paid for it… and about 10 million less than what he thought it was worth. Ohhhhh… can I give him my money!!!??? But just remember he hasn’t been convicted… so it may all be one big misunderstanding. Meanwhile… the real Madoff’s house has just gone on the market. Here’s a video tour of the rather simple oceanfront home!
http://abcnews.go.com/video/playerIndex?id=8457955
Well Labor Day is this Monday but already things are feeling a little quieter on the east end. There are actually parking spaces available in the villages and you can actually have a cell phone call go through on a first attempt. The Hampton Classic has come and gone… the chalets are empty… oh wait they were empty during the show as well!!! Welcome to 2009!
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nyway, there are still some warm great activities you can get in before the weather changes. One of the best is the Twilight Wine Tastings at Wolffer Vineyard in Sagaponack. Every Thursday from 5 to 7:30 pm there’s live music and the wine is sold by the glass with complimentary cheeses. It’s really a great little event and a fun place to hang before dinner. The music changes every two or three weeks but the wines are the same!!! I will also say, the music gets better with every glass!!! There are no reservations needed and there’s no cover charge! See, there are some free things out there. Wolffer Vineyard is located at 139 Sagg Rd. , Sagaponack. 631-537-5106 x25.
Speaking of wine… but having nothing to do with the Hamptons. I’m now officially a fan of The Today Show with Kathie Lee Gifford and Hoda Kotb. I use to hate Kathie Lee when she was on with Regis. But what a difference a few years and two grown children make. She doesn’t take herself too seriously and frequently spends her hour counting the hours down to her first chardonnay of the day!!! Who would have thought that little miss chipper was a lush… and we would love her for it!!! Kathie Lee and Hoda are now officially TIVO worthy!