[STARWISE]

Just beautiful work, Mama!! Summer is the symphony of flowers blooming everywhere, the breathtaking sight of boats cutting through the splashing waves of the lake, the blueness of the sky, and NO snow, shivering, or gray skies.

But, since moving to the midwest, when I think of summer, I think of days on the beaches on the Atlantic ... the ocean air, the salt on my skin, the fishy breezes, the delicious tanning lotion aromas (like coconut), finding the surpise perfect shell, the soothing waves ..really strong sense memories, and my summer faves.

[LadyX]

"Just beautiful work, Mama!!"

Oh, STARWISE - I was just going to wax enthusiastically over Mama_Bear's *always* wonderful and thorough presentations, and point out this one is truly

*OUTSTANDING!*

I, too, enjoy summer - ours this year, like last, rather mild - and usually COOLER than the entire northern tier of states!!

Where did you live/visit on the East Coast?
Adding to your memories of the beaches wading barefooted in the warm, foamy surf to watch the sun rise, coffee in hand....spotting a shark's tooth in addition to the 'lovely' shells..:))

[I still have paper bags full of treasures from my last visits - lol- now and then give one to a grandchild..:))]

Ah, Mama_Bear - just Sunday, I purchased 6 limes and am enjoying a pitcher of limeade!!

Here's some for you and Dinky Applebuns..:))

[Mama_Bear]

Oh, you and I think alike when it comes to summer. Great memories! When I was in high school I lived on the east coast, within walking distance of the old Ocean View Amusement Park on the beach in Norfolk, Virginia. From what I hear, it was torn down many years ago. But what wonderful memories of summer my senior year there!

You mentioned the fragrance of suntan lotion. The smell of "Sea and Ski" (which I don't even know if they make now) takes me instantly back to the beach.

Thanks for sharing your summers with us. No matter what time of year it is, it will always be "summer" in our memories. :-)

[summer]

Summer is the symphony of flowers blooming everywhere, the breathtaking sight of boats cutting through the splashing waves of the lake, the blueness of the sky, and NO snow, shivering, or gray skies.

But, since moving to the midwest, when I think of summer, I think of days on the beaches on the Atlantic ... the ocean air, the salt on my skin, the fishy breezes, the delicious tanning lotion aromas (like coconut), finding the surpise perfect shell, the soothing waves ..really strong sense memories, and my summer faves.

Why, thank you! summer :)