 The ocean was rough yesterday- the guards appreciated the extra help :)Â
Ideal weather and water temperatures-Â enjoy the weekend!
P.S. Heard praises today for the actions of the lifeguards last week. 2 different tenants commented on the quick response to rip tides and rough water.  The 1st case- the children didn’t even sense they were in trouble, but a guard saw them drifting out and created a chain to pull them back in. The second incident was an adult swimmer who grabbed on to a boogie board of a nearby swimmer because she felt the tug of the tide. Within seconds, a guard was at her side to help her back in.
I see the young men and women on the stands and admire their willingness to take on such responsibility . Obviously, they are well trained and conscientious about their job.
 So many great pictures from our son’s wedding in June- this one is especially fitting for my blog!
 Cool north east winds,  low humidity, and a rough ocean- it looks and feels more like September than July.   
 The seashore bride and groom. So very sweet 🙂
Summer Sights
The Jersey Shore attracts a variety of visitors from all over.   We turn our heads when we hear a foreign language or see a fancy car. But the vacationing Amish families create a different level of fascination.
The other day, 2 young women in their “plain” dresses passed me on roller blades. I knew it would be disrespectful to take a picture- but it was tempting!
The Amish enjoy an ordinary seashore experience – going to the beach, eating at a local deli, and riding bikes around the island. We only notice because their clothes and hairstyles are different.
I find it reassuring that a simple way of life still exists (not that our life at the beach is so complicated ;)Â Â And, it’s a positive reminder to appreciate other cultures and their traditions.