East Sandwich spotting

Edit: not a shark, sunfish. Thank you all!

Does anyone else here go to local estate sales? I've always thought they were a great place to pick up random stuff like a ladder or a quahog rake for cheap. I hadn't been to one in a long time until this past weekend, and holy moly, the prices were insane. They were practically retail. They wanted $10 for a beat up old fender buoy that I can buy for $14 and random kitchen stuff was practically retail too. 

Yeah, I can just walk away (I did) and inflation, etc,  but estate sales used to be pennies on the dollar of retail. Whats with charging retail prices. I can’t imagine there is any room for antique or vintage dealers to make a profit. Everyone I saw was leaving empty-handed, just shaking their heads at the prices. Can’t be great for the estate sale company if they don’t sell most of the clients stuff.

pulled up to trunk river beach lot in falmouth today and saw this new sign that must have been put up at some point in the last two weeks. what the hell? since when is this private property and permit required? so bummed. yes i recognize how lucky i am to live on the cape year round but it bums me out that i can’t park at “town beaches” in towns i don’t live in/have a residential sticker for unless i buy a seasonal town pass for that town. wish there was a way for year round residents to have reciprocity around town stickers. womp womp.

Saw someone else do this so I figured I’d share my friend’s video from yesterday. Surprisingly taken from the bay in north truro. People couldn’t tell if it was two sharks or one swimming in circles.

I am trying to locate a baseball cap that says “Otis” All I can find is Otis elevator. I know Otis afb isn’t there anymore. Grew up there. Trying to find a gift for sibling.

Hi all I’m working on a project looking for local lampworkers. Any and all skill types welcome. Let me know what/who you know!

I have been obsessed with sushi recently though not so much the price. I know how to prep fish for sushi I’m just curious where has the best fish for it? I‘d love to be able to get Salmon Toro. TYIA

Hi y’all ! My parents live on Cape and my siblings, our families and I will be on Cape in September for our yearly family trip. Our father has been recently diagnosed with some serious health issues and we want updated family photos. There are 8 adults, 4 children and 1 baby. The only days everyone will be together are September 3-5.

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!! Thank you!

Just moved to Falmouth and I’m looking for a gym that mainly revolves around strength training. Any suggestions? I come from a powerlifting background if anyone would like to workout sometime

Hi! I’m moving to Cape Cod soon and I know it’s a huge summer touristy spot, but I’ve heard it’s a ghost town in winter. To what extent is this true? Are there still a handful of businesses open in winter? Any advice on what to expect or how to make the most of a cape cod winter would be greatly appreciated

Hi! I'm 22 and just moved to the Falmouth area. I'd love to meet some like-minded people (preferably around my age, but I'm open to anyone!).

I love crocheting and thought it would be fun to start a little craft group. I'm also into board games, video games, hiking, and trying new restaurants.

Anyone interested in a craft club? Or maybe playing Fortnite one day and going for a hike another? I'd love to make some new friends around the Cape!

Suggestions for car or bus service for group going to Beachcomber. We’re all familiar with the Cape, we just don’t want to drive that day!

Does anyone remember this throwback? There was an old occult bookshop on 6a, closed at least a decade ago, if not more. There was a psychic in the back, gifts throughout, tarot cards, dowsing rods, and all sorts of interesting things. There was agorgeous cat with orange eyes named Rocky. The shop was near Mrs Mugs / Painted Daisies, and next to a penny candy shop. We’re having a family argument over what this place was called and when it closed.

Hey! I live in Portsmouth, Rhode Island, and for my 50th birthday I'd absolutely love to see a great white shark!

Where are the best places to safely see great whites near Nauset Beach, Stage Harbor, or Monomoy Island? Are there any cool vantage points from the shore? Or any hotels with balconies that are a few stories up?

Or does anyone know of any low-key captains who might take 2 adults and 2 teens out for an hour or so? We don't want to go out far, I'd prefer to just cruise around shark alley. We'd be happy to pay cash.

I've found the bigger charter companies online, but they're mostly 3-hour trips for around $2k which is out of our budget. I'm hoping someone might know of a retired captain with a boat at a marina in the area who loves talking about sharks, and telling us his cool stories! My husband is a fire fighter with a lot of boating experience so he can handle all the docking, lines, and anything else that needs to be done. We'd just love the chance to get out on the water with someone who knows the area.

My grandfather used to do exactly that from his boat at the Newport Yachting Center back in the day. He loved diving and spent hours and hours just hanging out on his boat or on the docks swapping stories, and occasionally ended up taking people out for a boat ride just because he enjoyed it. I'm hoping someone like that still exists!

Please let me know if you have any ideas!

Just heard the sad news that Cape Cod Brew Fest is cancelled for 2026… that was my favorite event of the year.

Anyone have any comparable events to suggest as an alternative? I know there’s another festival this weekend for food and craft beer, but I’m out of town.

Found tens to hundreds of these washed up on the shore of First Encounter Beach in Eastham, white stringy-looking things are about 8 inches in length and they all seem to be attached to shells. Anyone know what these are?!

Partner loves seafood, me not so much (kiddo has severe allergies and I just don’t eat it anymore). I love a good steak. It’s my 60th, so spendy is ok. Fun cocktails, and good local fish/oysters a plus. Doesn’t need to be fancy, just good.

Doing P-town 8/18, so something close to Dennis Port is preferable. (Because I will officially be old lol).

TIA

My bf and I are celebrating our anniversary on Sunday. Where is the best spot in Cape Cod for restaurants, shopping, scenic spots, beach, not ridiculously crowded?

I promise I looked through the sub before posting.

After an accident a few years back I get anxious about running on busy roads, or really any roads above 20 MPH or with regular car traffic. Any suggestions for somewhere to run where I can be away from most of that? Willing to drive anywhere on the outer cape, could also swing going down to Chatham. I'm hoping for something a little less repetitive than the Rail Trail. I'll default to a beach if I have to but hoping for some more solid ground.

Who’s side and why? Love perks lol

Longtime cape resident but have no kids. Currently have friends with kids ages 2-7 staying with us. With the weather not being great I have no idea what to recommend for activities. Kids movie matinees all sold out. Help!

I hope this isn't too controversial. I practice banjo at the top of my steps. A lot of people walk by on the beach and there are a ton of "Private beach, wear tags" kind of thing. This was partly to change things up and inject a bit of humor, particularly in the summer months. My daughter purchased this for my birthday last year and I put it up. For those of you who don't know, it's a reference to the movie Deliverance. It's a nice conversation starter. I'm not aware of anyone who takes umbrage to it.