Beach Etiquette

There's truly nothing like a day at the beach. Sun, balmy ocean breeze, clean seawater, good food, and good companions. Life is good. That is until those without good beach etiquette arrive and feel the need to sqaut right on top of you. What is it about people who feel the need to sit so close you can feel the heat radiate off their skin? There's tons of space, but you want to snuggle with me? Move the hell over!

I always get to the beach hours before anyone and in doing so can enjoy the peace and quiet that the beach and sea can offer. I love watching the sun come up over the water; it glistens so pretty. When it's this early you can hear the gulls as they chatter among themselves. Peaceful. Relaxing. I sit near the inlet so I can watch the boats come and go. There's nothing like it.

And then they arrive. All one million rude beach goers that want to sit right on top of me. They move in with all their unnessary beach stuff. None of them know how to put up and umbrella so it stays put. None of them understand that sand should remain on the beach and not flying randomly about as they shake out their towels or run by you at 60mph. None of them understand that there are designated smoking areas. None of them understand that we don't throw the trash around. And finally while we are outside, we really do not have to shout at each other. Quiet indoor voices work well.

So come and enjoy the beach, just be aware that there are certain rules you should follow.