Sunday 12 August 2018

On the Beach


If there's one thing that really makes the summer for me then it's time spent at the beach. Long, lazy days, the warmth of the sun, and a gentle sea breeze. The soft scent of sun cream, sand between my toes, the time to relax and unwind.
At this time of year we spend a lot of our time at the beach. Our bag and picnic rug are always at the ready for a sunny day, and fortunately we have enjoyed so many of those recently. Just a picnic to throw together, grab the bucket and spade and we are out of the door.




There is something so soothing that comes from sitting on the sand, watching the waves and breathing in the salty sea air. And Lily is happy to while away her time pootling about on the beach, making sandcastles, collecting shells and poking around in rock pools. Some days we make sandcastles and sometimes sandpizzas with shells, pebbles and seaweed as toppings.
A paddle in the sea and jumping over the waves as they lap against the shore usually means getting more wet than originally intended but we soon dry off in the hot sun.






As the day comes to a close the air is cooler, the heat of the sun on our skin is replaced by our sweatshirts and we return home with salty skin, windswept hair, and sandy toes, but more importantly, happy memories of another summer day.
J. X

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  1. It sounds like you've enjoyed some wonderful time together on the beach this summer. I wish I lived closer to the coast, I don't visit the beach as much as I'd like.

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    1. It's been really lovely Jo. I think most people enjoy time spent at the seaside. X

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  2. SO lovely. I bet you slept well.
    xxx

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    1. You can't beat some fresh sea air to help with a good night's sleep. X

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  3. Oh Jules,
    Your photographs are just brilliant …
    But to me these words just sum your post up beautifully …

    "but more importantly, happy memories of another Summer day."

    All the best Jan

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    1. Thank you Jan. Simple days out are our favourite. X

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  4. My happy place is always the seashore even on Christmas Day. I love the therapeutic effect on my soul. And you have the lovely Lily with all her young enthusiasm to make it even bette4. Happy summer days.

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    1. You have summed it up perfectly, Catriona. It's restorative and calming. And I do love a beach walk on a cold Winters day too. Enjoy the rest of your Summer. X

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  5. Sounds like a wonderful time at the beach, Jules. I'm so glad that you are having nice, sunny weather in which to do all these fun outdoor things with Lily. The beaches here are too crowded for my liking, and too hot!

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    1. The weather has been beautiful Bless, but I've sensed a change in the air this last week and the nights are getting cooler. X

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  6. Your photos are beautiful as always.

    I love going to the beach. But beaches here are so crowded, especially in the summer. And I don't enjoy being in crowds.
    I love how quiet and deserted your beach is. It's so peaceful.

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    1. Thank you Nil. I don't like crowded places either so we're lucky this beach is nice and quiet. X

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  7. Nothing better than living close to the sea especially with children. Your photos are lovely and your beach certainly looks wonderfully empty. Enjoy the rest of the holidays, hopefully the weather will hold. B x

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    1. Thank you Barbara. Lily loves being on the beach, and it's a great place for her to burn off some energy. There are always other people around, but it never gets busy. X

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  8. Such lovely photos and words. Nothing beats spending time on the beach, one of life's simple pleasures.

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    1. Simple pleasures are definitely the best Eileen. I hope Annie has been able to enjoy some beach walks or are they out of bounds to dogs during the Summer months? X

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  9. Beautiful photographs of another idyllic day on the beach, creating memories that will last a lifetime. Such a special time.

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    1. Thank you. We've been able to sped more time than usual at the beach thanks to the beautiful weather this year. X

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  10. Childhood memories are made of days like this. Fabulous :) xx

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    1. Hours of fun with a bucket and spade. X

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  11. WOW! Amazing shot of the sky. Nice to spend time on beach. I love to enjoy the time on beach. Playing on water, sand, shell etc...

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    1. It's surprising how time flies when you're relaxing by the sea. X

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  12. Jules your photos are always amazing...would you mind sharing your camera make with us? They are so vivid and just like you want to step into them. No beach day today...soggy showers...even water in the extension...oops! xx

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    1. It's been showery here today too Jackie, but the gardens are glad of it. I hope your extension is soon sorted and you are cosy and water tight in time for the colder months ahead.
      Thank you, but I don't use a camera for my photographs, they are just taken on my phone. X

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    2. Then you are one very talented lady! x

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  13. You’re so lucky to have the sea so close. What a wonderful summer holiday for Lily xx

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    1. It's great CT, we're having a lovely Summer. The weather has been fabulous, and not once have I regretted not booking a holiday away this year. X

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  14. I love the beach too :) its great that you and Lily are enjoying your summer the way its supposed to be :)

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    1. Time spent by the sea at any time of year is great, but I especially love it in the Summer. I hope Evie is enjoying her time off school. X

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  15. I'd love to be able to grab a bag and a blanket and head to the beach. I love the seaside.
    Hugs-x-

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    1. It makes for a great day Sheila. I hope you were able to take Ruby. X

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  16. You should try your hand at writing short stories, you certainly have a way with words. Lots of lovely memories.

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    1. I don't know about that Tania but I hope this blog is something Lily is able to look back on in years to come. X

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  17. The sea draws us in and there is something about it, above all things, that brings peace to the heart and mind. What a beautiful day you and Lilly had.

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    1. You've put it into words beautifully Arleen. I could sit and look at it all day. X

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  18. Super photos! I totally agree with you, I love to be on the beach and my daughter once asked me why we live so far inland when I love to be beside the sea so much. x

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    1. But it will make the days you do spend by the sea all the more special to you. X

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  19. I just love the wholesome simplicity of your life Jules and how you find the beauty in everything. We really don't need very much to make happy memories do we? I've made plenty of sandcastles but never a sandpizza :) Really hope we can get together at some point before summer/caravan season is over. xx

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    1. That's a lovely thing to say, thank you Suzanne. I'm so fortunate in that Lily is very much like me, and is happy being outdoors having fun. Fingers crossed we find some time and I can show you just how a sandpizza is made :)
      Congratulations to Amy on her results. She must be getting very excited for university now. X

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  20. ..."salty skin, windswept hair, and sandy toes"...it sounds almost poetic. I love the picture it conjours up. I feel like Mrs Tiggywinkle above - why DO we live so far from the sea when we love it so much? Lovely photos as ever.

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    1. There is usually much more than just sandy toes Eloise. Last time, on our return, I put my hand in my pockets and got a shock at how much sand I had brought back home with me! X

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  21. Beautiful beach photos. I've spent hardly any time at the beach this summer, now it's not so hot I hope to find myself there more often.

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    1. Thank you TO. I always love the photographs you post of the beach and pier. X

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  22. Hi,Beautiful photos.I couldn't live anywhere else,must have the sound of the Ocean and be able to go to the Beach even in Winter,just Love it so much.Wonderful memories to keep.We have been so lucky this year,having a proper summmer,great for the kids in the Holidays.xx

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    1. Thank you Lee. Yes, the gorgoeus weather has made such a difference this year. X

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  23. It looks and sounds like you've had some great times at the beach and I just love that second shot, it's stunning :) :)

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    1. Thank you Eunice. We've enjoyed some wonderful days there. I'm glad you like the second photograph - it was taken from a bench! :)

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