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Winter Day

It was Florida cold last Friday when I had a trip planned to Clearwater Beach.
Fortunately, I was meeting a friend for lunch, not planning to sit on the beach in my bathing suit soaking up some sun.

The Gulf was a gloomy grey and clouds covered the sky while the wind howled.

There was a lifeguard patrolling the empty beach --  dressed in what I would consider appropriate wear for Alaska, not an inch of exposed skin.

The sand is so fluffy and white it did remind me of a freshly fallen snow.

I took some pictures and scurried inside. I can't say I wasn't disappointed to drive that distance and not be able to enjoy a long walk on this gorgeous beach, but the company was good and the lunch was delicious. 

No day is wasted.

Comments

  1. Margaret (Peggy or Peg too)February 25, 2020 at 9:32 AM

    Still sounds like a better day than I had yesterday! But the weather here is not bad - 55 and raining. It could be snow. I am not complaining. I like rain for a few days that is. Enjoy your Tuesday!

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  2. gigi-hawaiiFebruary 25, 2020 at 11:05 AM

    The sand does look like snow. You live in a beautiful state. Glad you enjoyed your lunch. What? No photos of the food????

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    1. OlgaFebruary 27, 2020 at 7:04 AM

      Ha! I was hungry and tucked right in before thinking of a camera.

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  3. TaborFebruary 25, 2020 at 1:03 PM

    You never seem to waste days. Such beautiful photos. Empty beaches are far more inviting even with storm clouds.

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  4. Arkansas PattiFebruary 25, 2020 at 1:11 PM

    Always nice to have a successful plan B. There is always another day for beach walking.

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  5. MaebemeFebruary 25, 2020 at 6:22 PM

    I was in Fort Lauderdale last February for a couple of days after a cruise. It wasn't cold, but the wind was whipping up the sand so the lifeguards were busy taking up the chairs and putting away equipment. I kept walking because I wanted to catch some photos of the cruise ship leaving port...I'm pretty sure they thought I was nuts.

    Sounds like you had a nice day meeting your friend and enjoying a meal together,

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  6. KayFebruary 25, 2020 at 9:26 PM

    I hear snow is expected in Illinois too. I wonder what it’s like to walk on an uncrowded freezing beach.

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  7. BarbaraFebruary 26, 2020 at 7:52 PM

    I remember those gray days. I think beach walking is one of my most favorite past times. It is such good exercise for your legs and bottom and so much fun kicking the sand along as you march.

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