Yesterday, we nixed our chiropractic visits (no appointment necessary) at the eleventh hour and took the dog to the beach – a stroke of spontaneity for which my husband is famous and I am not. The Jersey shore in March is not always where you want to be, but yesterday was a gem of a day after a week of overcast skies and frigid temperatures. Dogs are allowed on the beaches through March 31, so our chances for a threesome beach day were dwindling with each passing weekend.
Tossing a blanket, water bottle, and bowl in the car we headed out. I was excited to see how our middle-aged Ollie would embrace a new environment that was the backdrop of so many of my summer vacations years ago. In less than an hour, we were there.
Picture perfect, we were solitary beachcombers enveloped by a cobalt blue sky. Collecting shells and romping about, we walked, touching the chilly surf and warm white sand. Eventually we sat on a beach log, soaking in the salt air, the sun, the time together.
I had thought about going, and had mentioned it weeks ago, but would have stuck to my Saturday plans; I’m a planner after all. He is my fly-by-the-seat-of-his-pants guy, the one who tosses a Saturday schedule aside with ease to embrace something unknown, instead.
A big stretch for me, this trip was an easy reach for him.
A beach reach.
A day to remember.
Just Sifting 
What a fun spontaneous day! Your photos look so happy and filled with warming sunshine.
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Thank you! It amazes me that our state is so crowded in some spots, but then you can go to this – a deserted beach in less than an hour. Best of both worlds 🙂
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I love your word choice- fly by the seat and beach reach-sounds like a great day to remember. Sometimes plans are meant to be changed and the beach off season sounds perfect!
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A smart reach because we do still need to grab the nice days when they appear on our doorstep! Great post!
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Great title. I cannot help but see some symbolism in the edge of the land, looking out to sea. Our long winter is ending, and now we look out at the coming spring. But that interpretation may be a reach of its own…
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I like it – I’ll take it 🙂
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A perfect day! So glad you ditched your plan and flew by the seat of your pants!
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Love the photos with this piece! A very different beach from my ice filled walking today!
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