There was a segment on The Today Show this morning about staying safe on vacation.
The statement that caught my attention- “parents let down their guard, and don’t always enforce the same rules that apply at home”. Unfortunately, very true.
Two recent examples that I observed: bike riders (including several adults with their kids in the attached buggy) out during the height of the severe thunder storm Sunday-  hopefully they were rushing home, but it was hard to tell; and a young girl at the beach by herself in the early morning hours to collect shells- I’ve seen her each morning this week- no adult in sight. Noticed her walking off the beach and she is staying 2 blocks back.Â
We may feel that we live in “Utopia”, but the shore is still part of the real world (thankfully a modified version).Â
 I didn’t believe the weather forecast (I prefer to live in denial) – and made plans for some time on the beach after work this afternoon. The heavy rain caused minor flooding along Dune Drive, and our visitors to run for cover! Messy afternoon- but the sky is looking brighter.
 This artistic sand sculpture remained intact over night. The beach cleaner was kind enough to circle around it, so it could be admired for another day.
 Crows on the wire.
 Incredible- this is the view from 11th Street looking north toward the jetty. The north end beach replenishment was completed just before the 4th of July. The Borough of Avalon officials deserve high praise for expediting this project.
          
     
No Gas Worries Here
This morning, the bay was completely still.  It was an equilibrium challenging combination- the reflection of the clouds and houses on the bay, plus a light mist. A great way to start the day 🙂