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What is it about the beach

That makes the of aroma of dead fish smell good ?

scantily clad people and the aroma of sun tan oil? Not sure. I worked at a beach here in Maine during Summers for a long time. For me, what I loved was getting down early, buying a coffee and sitting out on a bench surf side before all the tourista's got up and out. That brief interlude of watching the sun creeping up off the horizon, and the sound of the surf is what was so hypnotizing for me. Not sure about others.

Teslin · M

@Freeranger That is something I would love to do!!

Jill1990 · 31-35, F

@Freeranger I love the run or walk on the beach and watch the sunrise. All the birds searching for food that has washed up overnight, and early rising people looking for that perfect shell. From first light until about 8:30 when the heat gets a bit much, then off for breakfast. In the evening after about 7 till dark thirty - feeling the breeze and hoping for a moonrise over the ocean.

Freeranger · M

@Jill1990 I could never not live near the sea. As it is, here in Maine, I live about 20 plus minutes away. I've swum in its ice cold currents until my lips were blue as a boy. The smell you mention....here, it's the smell of kelp washed up on the beach. It's like no other. Pungent...to the uninitiated...it "smells". For me, it's home.
There is a walkway that runs up over the hills opposite the beach....whenever we get an Atlantic storm in, I'm drawn to it. I have a particular bench I love to sit at and feel the power of the sea. It's nothing short of sensual and raw. Water the color of jade, and the spray lightly coats all who venture near. I'm so drawn to it.

Jill1990 · 31-35, F

@Pfuzylogic It’s nice when you have things to be thankful for. I’d love to visit Gulfport and Biloxi. Love coastal towns.

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Pfuzylogic · M

@Jill1990 Kessler Air Force base is huge for beginning training at Biloxi.
I lived at an apartment right by there to get away from the Navy.

Jill1990 · 31-35, F

@Pfuzylogic hmmm - I’ll ask him about it next time we chat.

Pfuzylogic · M

@Jill1990 I am sure that Kessler would provide very positive memories. Most of the Airmen there were in their younger 20s.

BiasForAction · M

i think it is the sound of seagulls that puts me in a beach mood.

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BiasForAction · M

@Jill1990 take a class? Talent requires coaching sometimes

Jill1990 · 31-35, F

@BiasForAction that’s not a bad idea

BiasForAction · M

@Jill1990 you’ll get some ideas and that’s all you’ll need to progress

Sujbftihe · F

Love it

melbeacher · 61-69, M

@Sujbftihe Me too. Central east coast of FL here.

Jill1990 · 31-35, F

Speaking of hurricanes - wonder what Larry is doing ?

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Pfuzylogic · M

@Jill1990 The Florida east coast does not need a hurricane!

Jill1990 · 31-35, F

@Pfuzylogic I feel so sorry for the folks in Louisiana too - what shitty luck.

Pfuzylogic · M

@Jill1990 I lived in Gulfport and Biloxi during the 80s. They will need to recover their mud beaches with sand. The Levees held though so it was much better than Andrew on fatalities!

SnowBlack · 18-21, F

Sometimes I see a solid line of dead fish 20 yards offshore. Let's go swimming!

Rambler · 61-69, M

I think it's that salt sea air

Jill1990 · 31-35, F

@Rambler haha - maybe

SW-User

Not sure I agree with that
Lol

Jill1990 · 31-35, F

@SW-User well, the smell anyway.

JohnnyNoir · 56-60, M

I love the aroma of fresh seafood in the markets

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Jill1990 · 31-35, F

@JohnnyNoir I’m going to have some soon. There is a place called Fishy Fishy here that we’re going to eat at - maybe tonight, but it could be the weekend.