The sounds coming from around and out of the church up the hill made it clear that the parade was not going to begin at 12 noon. The heat was increasing so we got out of the car to stand beside it. As we stood there we were joined by the two friends who had originally suggested we should attend this. As we four stood to chat, two men approached us to greet this couple standing with us. This newcomers also had a dog. As we were all introduced, they said they were ‘Weekenders’. Their house was designed by our friend who is an architect by profession. This became the subject of discussion. The house was down the road behind us, on a hill. Across the street from their house was an original Sears house, more friends of theirs. They had made a small community. As we asked questions, one of the men, invited us to come see their house, at the conclusion of the parade. The spontaneity of the invite was surprising. and we immediately said yes. We watched the parade as described in the other posting. We drove to the house. It was as unique as they had described. Two City couples., one of which was the couple who had invited us. had decided to build one house to share. The community room of kitchen, living and dining were on the upper level. The lower level where the entrance was, had two bedroom divided by two bathrooms. Both couples could be in residence, or not but there was plenty of space to be out of each other’s way. It was pushed against a steep hill. The views from the large plate-glass windows and the deck were of the river far below. Spritzers were made , handed out and we sat to talk. Here in this unknown hamlet were City professionals. One has a PhD in Shakespeare, the other a Dr of Psychiatry. The chance that our paths would have crossed in the City were nonexistent, but here we were on our way to a friendship