Monthly Archives: October 2011

That summer afternoon the surf was rough,leaving swimming out of the question.I had finished my chores at Mr. Geddes estate,returned the riding lawn mower to the gardeners shed. It was for all accounts a splendid afternoon, little did I know that a decision to ride my bicycle down a country road I had yet to explore., was about to change my life forever.

My blue pugeot ten speed bicycle was my pride and joy, I kept it so that the spokes would reflect the sun bright and carefree.Then the road began to narrow, the privet hedge was now feet tall, as tall as any tree nearby. My first sense was that of a coolness from the great shade of privet some 30 feet in height. It was customary for me to ride hands free, sitting well balanced on my ten speed.

My balance was lost my footing as well, my sneaker was lodged between the pavement and the bicycle pedal,it was my first glance at the peaks of this mansion.Struggling to regain my balance , my only thought was to regain my posture and try to understand what I have just discovered.

It was vintage Grey Gardens, just exactly as this photo shows. If you look carefully you will see a person sitting on a lawn chair,it is Mrs .Beale .

Georgica Beach Edie sits here during her youth.The beach was walking distance from Grey Gardens. We both had swam in the same surf days during the filming. The dusk of the day when the light was rich with blues of high clouds, sea birds would swoop and sound there call. I always found it a delight to sit with Mrs.Beale late just as true night fall would cover the mansion. Just being in the company on such a diverse person who had such a rich heritage of the human experience. These days were the most magical days of my life. I owe these memories to Mrs.Beale & her daughter Edie Beale.

Simply the finest human beings I have known,your devoted Marble Faun