Summer Time and the Livin' is Easy

AT THE SHORE:

Wind Speed: 5 knots
Wind Direction: SE
Condition: Waist high
Sea State: Moderate chop Ocean Temp: 77 F
Wave Height: 4 ft
UV Index: 9
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Yes, fish are jumping but we have no cotton so its not high.
But corn is high, and Jersey tomatoes, the finest in the world are red and ripe and delicious.

The dog days of late July and early August are upon us but it does not stop or deter those bent on trekking to the beaches for a day in the sun and surf. Beach people are a unique crowd and the water is life to them.

The bay is filled with sailors of all kinds, from inboards to sail boats to plain old boards with makeshift sails attached to them.


Old men are trapping crabs along the dock and children wade in the shallow bay squealing with delight when a small wave approaches them.

Their eyes open wide as the water approaches, then they squeal and turn and run for shore laughing and giggling , hands waving and wet hair flying behind them as they go.
Their eyes are fixed on Mommy. Is she watching me? Does she see how big I am running from that fast wave? She sees , smiles from under her floppy hat as she applies more sun block .

Mothers come to the bay in the morning laden down with baby and toddler equipment. They lay out their blankets and let the kids run loose until the high noon sun sends everyone under umbrellas or in their strollers under the big gazebos. 

Napping babies lie quietly dreaming under that cool shade while mommies read or talk quietly.

Rabbits along the bay have had their litters and now the babies are out of the hutches playing in the grass in the early evening cool.    Cygnets and baby ducks are getting larger and play in the bay also but in the more private coves where no one can reach them.
On lazy afternoons you can see the occasional otter or mink lazing by the side of salt ponds, snoozing peacefully.


Its a nice summer.