Do you remember running from the waves?

[Lex]

Taken yesterday at Topsail Island NC:



What does a 3 year old think when the whole ocean is before him?

[CaliforniaPeggy]

1. My dear Lex!

I do remember doing that!

In fact........I still do it! :yoiks:

Your little guy is very cute...

I can absolutely feel his wonder at all that water!

:hi:

[RushIsRot]

2. What I remember most when I was first confronted with such a vast

expanse of water on the Galveston Gulf Shore was looking down and picking up sea shell after sea shell. I was wonder-ment personified.

I probably played tag with the waves a little as well, just like your little one.

[ashling]

3. I lived in Galveston from age 5 - 8

I used to jump over the waves as they came in.

[RushIsRot]

5. I suppose colorful shells appeal to only a few, but I was fascinated!

I brought back large numbers of periwinkles that were still alive at the time. They did not remain so. Did I mention that I also brought back quite a stench?

My parents would...:-)

[ashling]

8. I loved looking for shells

especially sand dollars

[RushIsRot]

10. You betcha, but it's nicer if they've been abandoned. Whew!

[ashling]

11. I'm going down to Corpus Christi in March

going to see if I can find some sand Euros . . .
they are worth more
:rofl:

[RushIsRot]

13. Do Not Pay Dollars For Them! Enjoy your trip.

[Skittles]

4. oh, F*** no - I was EVIL

I would scramble into the water of the North Sea, let all the air out of my lungs and stay underwater and swim really fast as long and as far as possible to drive parents or grandparents INSANE. :D

[Maraya1969]

6. I'd say you were a handful.

This is long overdue :spank:

[Skittles]

7. I could hear them screaming even when I was underwater

I always feigned innocence when I emerged :D

[ashling]

9. I guess that's easier than feigning

death!
:)

[Callalily]

12. Oh gawd yes!

What fun! Thanks for a lovely memory.

And btw, your pics are great. Certainly captures the moment!

[Inchworm]

14. I am with Skittles on this one

Well, except I was above water practically being pushed by my dad. I lived in the surf for several years as a kid. I miss the ocean :(

:hi: