My husband is not much of a beach guy. He doesn’t like the sand. Given a choice between the pool and the beach, he’ll pick the pool any day of the week. And, the pool is easier with kids than the beach. But, given the very real possibility that at any day oil could destroy our beautiful beaches, we’ve been spending more time in the sand lately. We hit the beach this morning – and no oil!
The only thing washing up on this beach today was lots of green algae. I hesitate to call it gross because I know it could be worse. Much worse. (But, it was kind of gross.)
Algae or no, the kids had a great time. She walked up and down the water line, carrying and emptying buckets. He filled said buckets. Fill, carry, dump. Repeat. They could do it all day.
Alicia
June 12, 2010I’m so happy to hear that. Beautiful pics too. We were just in Destin over spring break and the thought of what could happen makes me feel sick.
Corrie
June 12, 2010Beautiful pics! I’ve never been to the Gulf Coast to admire the beaches and I fear what effects this oil spill is going to have on them. I’m so glad you got to enjoy the beauty of the beach with your family and I pray something stops this oil & soon!
becca
June 12, 2010We have a place booked the last week of August, but I’m not sure we’ll keep it:( Would be great to see you guys, but we really want the kids to be able to play on the beach.
I hope you can still come! Not only because it would be fun to see you, but because it I sincerely hope the water is save for swimming all summer. It will be (even more) horrible for the local economy if the beaches close.
Karen R
June 13, 2010The beach is beautiful. I hope the oil is contained soon.
Jan A
June 15, 2010My heart breaks for the residents–animal and human–of the gulf coast. We need to shake our dependence on oil, and to pray for a quick solution to this crisis.
Jessica
June 15, 2010We live on the Gulf Coast too. I am not too far from you on Panama City Beach. We heard reports that the oil would arrive this week. We live right on the beach so hopefully the oil does not invade our yard. The kids love swimming in the ocean. We love visiting Destin the kids have so much at Destin Commons.