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In light of our last entry, I’d like to stay in the “heat” of the moment, so to speak.
Our out-of-the-ordinary February weather really is something to stop and take a minute to talk about. And I’d like to let you know where I plan to be this Saturday with that in mind.
The beach, of course! It occurs to me that I have not stepped foot on the sand in much longer than I care to think about. I mean, I lived in Gainesville -- an hour from the beach no matter which way you go -- and still didn’t make it there. So I can only imagine all those poor people…bundled and booted and beach-less.
But since I’m not beach-less (very far from it), not taking advantage of this ideal location is just ridiculous. Shame on me!
So Saturday, which the weathermen and women out there are touting as the warmest (high of 79 degrees) day before “chilling temperatures” in the 50s and 60s Sunday and Monday (I can practically hear the Northerners snickering), is the perfect beach day.
And I will be on Deerfield Beach, a straight shot down Hillsboro Blvd. for me, soaking up some much-needed rays. I can see it now…towel, sunscreen, some tunes and some snacks, the traditional 7-Eleven slurpee that accompanied every high school beachy half-day…
And maybe I’ll even introduce some new traditions into my day. Deerfield Beach has changed quite a bit from my pre-college days, and there are some additions I need to check out. JB’s on the Beach, perhaps, which I’ve actually eaten at once and just adored…or maybe The Pink Moon Bar (part of Ristorante Luna Rosa) for some outdoor cocktails.
It’s an intermingling of old and new that I am greatly looking forward to. I can hear the beach calling my name!
I urge anyone else who can take advantage of our sublime sun, sand, and surf to do so…whether it means hopping on a plane, into your car, or just right out your front door. After all, not many people can say they spent a February Saturday on the shore, but I know I sure can…and will.
Our out-of-the-ordinary February weather really is something to stop and take a minute to talk about. And I’d like to let you know where I plan to be this Saturday with that in mind.
The beach, of course! It occurs to me that I have not stepped foot on the sand in much longer than I care to think about. I mean, I lived in Gainesville -- an hour from the beach no matter which way you go -- and still didn’t make it there. So I can only imagine all those poor people…bundled and booted and beach-less.
But since I’m not beach-less (very far from it), not taking advantage of this ideal location is just ridiculous. Shame on me!
So Saturday, which the weathermen and women out there are touting as the warmest (high of 79 degrees) day before “chilling temperatures” in the 50s and 60s Sunday and Monday (I can practically hear the Northerners snickering), is the perfect beach day.
And I will be on Deerfield Beach, a straight shot down Hillsboro Blvd. for me, soaking up some much-needed rays. I can see it now…towel, sunscreen, some tunes and some snacks, the traditional 7-Eleven slurpee that accompanied every high school beachy half-day…
And maybe I’ll even introduce some new traditions into my day. Deerfield Beach has changed quite a bit from my pre-college days, and there are some additions I need to check out. JB’s on the Beach, perhaps, which I’ve actually eaten at once and just adored…or maybe The Pink Moon Bar (part of Ristorante Luna Rosa) for some outdoor cocktails.
It’s an intermingling of old and new that I am greatly looking forward to. I can hear the beach calling my name!
I urge anyone else who can take advantage of our sublime sun, sand, and surf to do so…whether it means hopping on a plane, into your car, or just right out your front door. After all, not many people can say they spent a February Saturday on the shore, but I know I sure can…and will.
posted by ALYG8R at 11:24 AM
It's so true...you don't know how lucky you are until you don't have a beach nearby anymore. I used to live in Fort Lauderdale and have moved to Indiana. I definitely find time to come back and visit though. The beaches are great.
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