Friday, May 25, 2007

Welcome my friends, to the "fun" side

Step right up, and enjoy the carnival.
Warning: the following is totally G-rated. (I sense my scant readership scurrying to another site.)
Today's host of the Carnival of the Mundane is that ever-amusing young man from sunny southern California, Michael C.
He asked people to test the waters with him and have some fun writing in a mundane way about summer. And/or the beach.
"Summertime, and the livin' is easy..."

Summer is OK, except for the heat and humidity. I can't take too much of it. The sun is nice, but exposure to it can kill you.

It's easy to see I'm not one for the beach. It's hot and sandy. And the sun beats down on you mercilessly. And those darn screeching seagulls are everywhere. And that seaweed.
And those waves keep crashing onto shore. They just won't stop. I wish they would at least slow down. After a while the monotony of the natural cycle gets me crazy.

But so much for what I don't like.
I do like The Beach Boys. Now there's a group that really brings back some memories. And those "Fun, Fun, Fun" memories lead to "Good Vibrations." (Attempt at cuteness is failing dismally.)
"Wouldn't it be nice if we were older, and we didn't have to wait so long..."

I was very young when that Beach Boys' song was popular. At the time I'm sure I wouldn't have minded being older. Now, I don't want to get any older than I am today. You fellow boomers can relate, I trust.

So don't go looking for me at a beach along the Connecticut shoreline (Long Island Sound) any time soon. If I ever am in the vicinity, I'll be in the shade, wearing sunblock. And shades. You won't even know it's me.
But then again, you wouldn't recognize me anyway. "God Only Knows."

16 comments:

Odat said...

Hey...Happy Carnival!!!!lol.
Actually I love the beach. It gives me peace. But I've also learned to hide from the sun, under the umbrella, shades, lots of lotion! But you will find me there in the summer.
Peace

Patti said...

Hi Odat! thanks for visiting.
I may have exaggerated a trifle....

I hope your summer is sparkling.

Michael C said...

Perfect! Thanks. Perhaps I should skip work today and hit the beach ;-)

Patti said...

Now you go to work young man!

Lynn said...

Next time I am at the beach, I will be sure to look out for the seagulls...they love to 'dive-bomb' bags, looking for food. As you can tell from my picture...I love the beach...just don't love the sand.

Karl said...

I tan like a lobster myself, so I can relate. Here from the Carnival.

Patti said...

Lynn: sorry, but I do like the concept of summer and the beach. And I do like lemonade and fried clams and lobster rolls...

Karl: Lobsters unite! Thanks for visiting. Happy carnival day to you.

allegra said...

i love the beach! we should go... ;)

armalicious said...

I'm not a beach fan. I don't like salt water or the sand. I prefer bright blue pools with that wonderful chlorine smell, which is my indication that summer is here.

The only exception was the beach I went to in Greece. Aside from the salt water, it almost looked like a pool.

Patti said...

ooh Greece - sounds beautiful

Lizza said...

Dropping by from the Carnival. Very interesting to read the views of a beach non-fan. :-) I love the beach, but just staying in the shade is so relaxing. Have a great weekend!

magickat said...

Yay! I came here for the Carnival. I love the way you write!

Patti said...

Lizza and Kat: nice to meet you both.
Nothing like a good carnival to bring folks together, right?
And Mundanity is just the icing on the cake.

Joan said...

Oooo...I hate the beach...gritty sand getting between your toes, slimy salt water on your skin. Icky!!

Patti said...

the water is pretty to look at though, right?

Glamourpuss said...

Am I the only person who thought the Beach Boys were certifiable? Sure they were fun, but also mad a box of frogs.

Puss