
Beach Blanket Beautiful day! The sun was above the horizon, bright and warm, as we pulled into the parking lot. Only a few cars were parked, meaning the beach was still virtually deserted. Just the way we liked it. Monday’s were always the best day to come to the beach because it was always void of visitors and it looked like today was going to be the same. This was our favorite beach, the one I’ve written about in previous stories (see The Beach, Summer 2019). The beauty of the beach and flora, combined with the thrill of unknown adventures (you know what I mean) made this a fun place to visit. Jeff jumped out of the car and grabbed as much of our gear as he could carry. We always brought too much as far as I was concerned but Jeff loved being comfortable and prepared. “Hey babe, what if we get hungry or thirsty or it rains or we get stranded?” he asked. He was such a worrier but always prepared. Probably part of the reason I loved him so much. So, we brou...