Meet the Richardson’s. Two and a half years ago on July 14, 2007  David and Carrie showed up at Ponder Cove to be married. We had such fun watching this couple say their “I DO’S” with love in their hearts as it was reflected in their obvious devotion to each other. This was a love affair of divine intervention for sure. Their relationship had begun in New Orleans, then a little thing called Katrina and a war in Iraq separated the pair. But as in all good love stories fate took hold and they found each other again. Even though they had to live in two separate cities for months they persevered and their bond stood the test of time and distance as we witnessed on their wedding day.

Now fast forward to this weekend when David and Carrie showed up to get a chill on here at the cove and to share with us the most amazing news. PONDER COVE has a baby. That’s right, they conceived on their wedding night and 9 months to the date gave birth to a divine little girl…no, they did not name her Ponderetta. Although David did confess if it had been a boy perhaps they would have named him Ponder.

So, when you ask why in the world do people want to be innkeepers just remember David and Carrie. That is reason enough for us.

What an amazing few days at the cove….. Love was definitely in the air. Not only did Gary and I celebrate our 13th wedding anniversary but our guests Don and Marcia returned to Ponder  Cove (the scene of the crime) to celebrate their first anniversary. But wait there is more. Each of these three couples said there “I DO’s” and as usual we were honored to be in attendance. Left to Right meet  Stephanie & Dominick, Greg and Debbie, and Ed & Jennifer. Congrats kids…we love ya!

“FRANKIE and JOANIE WERE LOVERS”

Have you ever wondered why in the heck anyone would own a B & B and let complete strangers into their home?  I wonder myself sometime but let me give you a really good example by introducing you to Joanie and Frank, first time visitors to Ponder Cove.

As the story was told….Frank and Joanie were high school sweethearts at the ages of 14 and 15.  Joanie’s family up and moved her to Pennsylvania from New York and let’s just say this romance was put on hold.

Time marched on. They married (not each other), had children, divorced and experienced wonderful careers.  But for Frank there was always an empty place in his life reserved for JOANIE, his first true love.

Through the years he was determined to reconnect. Now realize this was waaaaay before Facebook or Google. He searched phone records, organization records and school records. He talked to friends but no one had any news of Joanie. At one point he was even led astray with the devastating news that she had passed away. But Frank never gave up.

Magically, there was a reported Joanie sighting (yes, like Elvis) and with the exchange of phone numbers through friends the unimaginable happened. Joanie called Frank. Yep, this man had waited 60 years to hear that voice. I can only imagine the thrill.  It was just 6 months ago that Joanie stepped back into his life and took her place at his side.

For 4 glorious days we witnessed their devotion to each other as guests at Ponder Cove and it was an honor. So, the next time someone asks me why I am in the B & B business I have one answer, Frank and Joanie.

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Congrats to Amber and Tim, high school sweethearts and now husband and wife. It was a beautiful wedding ceremony for two beautiful people. We wish them all the luck in the world.

Hmmmmm…preferring to be referred to as Mr. and Mrs. Smith this mysterious couple said their ‘I-do’s’ here at the Cove yesterday. For some reason it was all very hush hush.  Was it a mere elopement in the true since of the word…hiding from family and friends or something much more covert? Will we ever know?

Never a dull moment here at Ponder Cove.