Hate the beach, love the beach?

Nishi621 · Aug 29th, 2008, 11:08 AM

Personally, I hate the beach. I see no point in going there. What is so nice about sitting around in the hot sun with dirt all around you? And, it is work! you have to lug chairs, blankets, food, drink, etc. Then, lug it all back home and when you get home-you are all filthy with sand and shells everywhere and then you end up having to clean your house. I just hate it! i don't understand people who say, "oh, it's nice to go to the beach on a hot day, it's so cool and relaxing here" Yeah, well, its cool and relaxing in my air conditioned home too!

Anyway, hubby loves the beach and thinks I am nuts for feeling the way I do. So, what say you all? Love or hate it. Am i alone here?

Veelyn · Aug 29th, 2008, 11:14 AM

LOVE the beach!

Jill · Aug 29th, 2008, 11:17 AM

LOVE LOVE LOVE the BEach!!!!!!!...hehe!.....

print*model · Aug 29th, 2008, 11:28 AM

I have very strong emotional attachments, not to things, but to places for some reason and I LOVE going to the beach. I literally cry when it's time to leave. But not just any beach. I love the beaches in LA and Miami but I'm not a fan of beaches on the east coast like those in MD, DE and NJ. Pretty much any Carribean beach is fine with me. My DREAM trip is to Bora Bora and I do believe that if I ever got the chance to go, I would seriously drop dead right there in the sand. LOL!

I get incredibly overwhelmed by sunsets and the sound of the ocean. Nishi, if you ever muster up the courage, try this: Skinny-dip in a beautiful ocean just once. It is one of the most incredible feelings you will ever experience. LOL! I'm serious.

xsavagex · Aug 29th, 2008, 11:28 AM

Loooove the beach. My fave part of summer. I dont go to all the effort all i take is a towel and i walk to the beach and walk home and run to the shower, so i dont find it work.

THe sand irritates me sometimes but the water makes up for it lol

Nishi621 · Aug 29th, 2008, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by print*model

I have very strong emotional attachments, not to things, but to places for some reason and I LOVE going to the beach. I literally cry when it's time to leave. But not just any beach. I love the beaches in LA and Miami but I'm not a fan of beaches on the east coast like those in MD, DE and NJ. Pretty much any Carribean beach is fine with me. My DREAM trip is to Bora Bora and I do believe that if I ever got the chance to go, I would seriously drop dead right there in the sand. LOL!

I get incredibly overwhelmed by sunsets and the sound of the ocean. Nishi, if you ever muster up the courage, try this: Skinny-dip in a beautiful ocean just once. It is one of the most incredible feelings you will ever experience. LOL! I'm serious.

I would never do that because, 1) I am fat and 2) I don't swim. LOL

I guess the third thing would be to find a beautiful ocean-I would have to not be in NY :)

print*model · Aug 29th, 2008, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Nishi621

I would never do that because, 1) I am fat and 2) I don't swim. LOL

!!!

1) No one will notice if you do it at night and 2) make sure your feet can always touch the bottom. LOL!

hlfinn · Aug 29th, 2008, 11:38 AM

i hate the beach. hate sand getting everywhere. not a fan of going in the ocean (though i love looking at it). i am a pool person. LOVE a pool. i think it's NY nishi. i like the ocean better when i can see the bottom- like in the bahamas or bermuda, etc. but still not a fan.

Nishi621 · Aug 29th, 2008, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by hlfinn

i hate the beach. hate sand getting everywhere. not a fan of going in the ocean (though i love looking at it). i am a pool person. LOVE a pool. i think it's NY nishi. i like the ocean better when i can see the bottom- like in the bahamas or bermuda, etc. but still not a fan.

Oh man-heather, you and I need to be buds! I feel exactly the same way! give me a pool anyday! When we were in Cancun, I liked the beach so much better-still not a huge fan-but, i didn't hate it like I do here. I think it's a NY thing too.

hlfinn · Aug 29th, 2008, 12:01 PM

i went to fire island last weekend and it was beautiful but i seriously liked the ferry part best. lol. the beach was ok but i still was unhappy with all the sand! lol.

one of my friends just called me about going to the beach this weekend and my response was "um, ok.... i guess...." i wish there was a pool i could reccomend instead.

xsavagex · Aug 29th, 2008, 12:02 PM

I can totally understand why people would hate the beach though. I think the only reason i love it so much is coz ive been going since i was a baby and have been confident in the ocean since i was a toddler and all that. If i was a bit iffy around the ocean then id hate the beach too.

MJDaisy · Aug 29th, 2008, 12:05 PM

i have a love hate relationship. i HATE to go lay on the beach all day. absolutely loathe doing that. i like going when i want to...i'm just as happy not going though. i hate the sand after you get wet, eww.

Nishi621 · Aug 29th, 2008, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by hlfinn

i went to fire island last weekend and it was beautiful but i seriously liked the ferry part best. lol. the beach was ok but i still was unhappy with all the sand! lol.

one of my friends just called me about going to the beach this weekend and my response was "um, ok.... i guess...." i wish there was a pool i could reccomend instead.

There is a great private pool club in Queens that my SIL belongs to that we used to go to almost every single weekend. We have recently had a falling out with SIL, so, we have been avoiding going there. You should look into joining!

bagaholic85 · Aug 29th, 2008, 12:14 PM

LOVE the beach. but im not the kinda person that can sit there for a whole day. just a few hours is good enough to me. luckily i live right by the ocean :)

Dawn · Aug 29th, 2008, 12:33 PM

i absolutely love the beach but i have a very hard time just laying out in the sun. i like to walk and hike and swim and stroll and snorkel and play.

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Aug 29th, 2008, 11:08 AM	#1
Nishi621 Member	Hate the beach, love the beach? Personally, I hate the beach. I see no point in going there. What is so nice about sitting around in the hot sun with dirt all around you? And, it is work! you have to lug chairs, blankets, food, drink, etc. Then, lug it all back home and when you get home-you are all filthy with sand and shells everywhere and then you end up having to clean your house. I just hate it! i don't understand people who say, "oh, it's nice to go to the beach on a hot day, it's so cool and relaxing here" Yeah, well, its cool and relaxing in my air conditioned home too! Anyway, hubby loves the beach and thinks I am nuts for feeling the way I do. So, what say you all? Love or hate it. Am i alone here? __________________

Aug 29th, 2008, 11:14 AM	#2
Veelyn ♥LONDON♥ Location: The Zou!	LOVE the beach! __________________ ANIMAL CRUELTY IS NEVER ACCEPTABLE!! *PLEASE HELP GET JUSTICE FOR KARLEY!* *SIGN THE PETITION TODAY!* http://justice4karley.com/upcoming_events_3.html

Aug 29th, 2008, 11:28 AM	#5
xsavagex Member Location: Newport + Bathurst	Loooove the beach. My fave part of summer. I dont go to all the effort all i take is a towel and i walk to the beach and walk home and run to the shower, so i dont find it work. THe sand irritates me sometimes but the water makes up for it lol __________________ "A girl should be two things: classy and fabulous." - Coco Chanel

Aug 29th, 2008, 11:38 AM	#8
hlfinn runner in training	i hate the beach. hate sand getting everywhere. not a fan of going in the ocean (though i love looking at it). i am a pool person. LOVE a pool. i think it's NY nishi. i like the ocean better when i can see the bottom- like in the bahamas or bermuda, etc. but still not a fan. __________________ I really like some other people's signatures. I may be too old for facebook but check me out, I'm blogging! http://atruthballinsearchofgoof.blogspot.com/

Aug 29th, 2008, 11:17 AM	#3
Jill	LOVE LOVE LOVE the BEach!!!!!!!...hehe!.....

Aug 29th, 2008, 11:28 AM	#4
print*model Member	I have very strong emotional attachments, not to things, but to places for some reason and I LOVE going to the beach. I literally cry when it's time to leave. But not just any beach. I love the beaches in LA and Miami but I'm not a fan of beaches on the east coast like those in MD, DE and NJ. Pretty much any Carribean beach is fine with me. My DREAM trip is to Bora Bora and I do believe that if I ever got the chance to go, I would seriously drop dead right there in the sand. LOL! I get incredibly overwhelmed by sunsets and the sound of the ocean. Nishi, if you ever muster up the courage, try this: Skinny-dip in a beautiful ocean just once. It is one of the most incredible feelings you will ever experience. LOL! I'm serious.

Aug 29th, 2008, 12:01 PM	#10
hlfinn runner in training	i went to fire island last weekend and it was beautiful but i seriously liked the ferry part best. lol. the beach was ok but i still was unhappy with all the sand! lol. one of my friends just called me about going to the beach this weekend and my response was "um, ok.... i guess...." i wish there was a pool i could reccomend instead. __________________ I really like some other people's signatures. I may be too old for facebook but check me out, I'm blogging! http://atruthballinsearchofgoof.blogspot.com/

Aug 29th, 2008, 12:02 PM	#11
xsavagex Member Location: Newport + Bathurst	I can totally understand why people would hate the beach though. I think the only reason i love it so much is coz ive been going since i was a baby and have been confident in the ocean since i was a toddler and all that. If i was a bit iffy around the ocean then id hate the beach too. __________________ "A girl should be two things: classy and fabulous." - Coco Chanel

Aug 29th, 2008, 12:05 PM	#12
MJDaisy "I'm Chuck Bass" Location: Planet Zetor	i have a love hate relationship. i HATE to go lay on the beach all day. absolutely loathe doing that. i like going when i want to...i'm just as happy not going though. i hate the sand after you get wet, eww. __________________ enjoying my lovelies

Aug 29th, 2008, 12:14 PM	#14
bagaholic85 Member Location: i <3 ny	LOVE the beach. but im not the kinda person that can sit there for a whole day. just a few hours is good enough to me. luckily i live right by the ocean :)

Aug 29th, 2008, 12:33 PM	#15
Dawn Seriously? Location: Northern Virginia	i absolutely love the beach but i have a very hard time just laying out in the sun. i like to walk and hike and swim and stroll and snorkel and play. __________________ Grateful and content with what I have...no more wish list! Slow and steady wins the race! Check my progress every Monday!