For those wondering why we refer to the beach house as The Institute, it's "full" name is Andy & Sandy's Institute of Therapeutic Technology, Ocean Pines Campus, modeled after the original  "Institute" of Rick's, a friend from IU.  Relaxation is the main goal!

Lots of Mom's needlework is on display here. 

 One of my favorites is this one of sailboats, 

with quilt patterns on the sails.

This set is perfect for here -

as is this diving helmet, originally Mom and Dad's.  When they moved from Mink Hollow to Riderwood it needed a new home... and found just the right spot at the shore!

BTW here's another blue crab that found its way in the house...

We enjoyed a hearty lunch of Andy's from-scratch chili.  Once Pippa returns from her walk, watching Casablanca (Mom's favorite movie) is on this afternoon's agenda.