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It's tough to decide where to post, here or in the Crime In Cape Cod thread, either way it's a depressing reality for me. I've been fortunate to have the use of property in W. Dennis that's been in the family since the late 1860's. My mother's about as tried and true a Cape Codder as I've ever known (deep, deep roots), my father thinks he is and could easily pass any test proving one's love, devotion and knowledge of the Cape. There's never been a year that I didn't spend Thanksgiving, spring break, my entire summer or most of my vacation time there. There was never any question that my folks would retire there as I someday hope to, in part because they constantly share their experiences growing up on the Cape, in part because I have my own likes and memories, and it's like a lure saying, "Why would you want to be anywhere else?". My father also keeps his slide and 8mm movie projectors in working order, in addition to an extensive collection of pictures, articles and other print memorabelia, we've been known to go from dusk til almost dawn keeping Old Cape Cod alive while he recollects each scene in vivid detail. But I've noticed more often when we talk, there's mention of a robbery, drug bust or murder, or other violent crime that occurred that never entered our conversations previously, certainly not as close to them as happens now. I honestly fear that in trying to live their simple, retired life on a fixed income, enjoying what's left of their Cape Cod, they will unintentionally and unexpectedly cross paths with the growing menace. I just don't know what that trend holds for my wife and me.
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