I hate going to the beach...
nooshinjohn
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Here I sit on Zuma beach. It is about 80 degrees right now, and the view is spectacular, but I hate coming here.
Today turned into a family deal, so my beautiful Jaguar XJ is loaded down with all the stuff for two boys, my wife and sister in law. So far no problem, except for the fact that nobody bothered to bring clean, dry clothes with them... just one towel, and my boy is covered in so much sun screen it will take a month to wash it all off.
My wife thinks I hate the beach because I burn so badly here that I need skin grafts to repair the damage. The truth is that coming here is such a production and the mess takes weeks to clean up. The drama is simply too much for the view, and the stupid sun block acts more like gorilla glue.
I hate the beach.
Today turned into a family deal, so my beautiful Jaguar XJ is loaded down with all the stuff for two boys, my wife and sister in law. So far no problem, except for the fact that nobody bothered to bring clean, dry clothes with them... just one towel, and my boy is covered in so much sun screen it will take a month to wash it all off.
My wife thinks I hate the beach because I burn so badly here that I need skin grafts to repair the damage. The truth is that coming here is such a production and the mess takes weeks to clean up. The drama is simply too much for the view, and the stupid sun block acts more like gorilla glue.
I hate the beach.
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“When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson
How many flies need to be buzzing a dead horse before you guys stop beating it?
“When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson
How many flies need to be buzzing a dead horse before you guys stop beating it?
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You need a Suburban..
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Get a more practical auto for family fun outings and enjoy your activities with them. Win win for everyone.
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The vehicle would not make a differenceThe Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2800 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD
“When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson
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Such first world problems......sun block on my XJ.
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Seat covers. Take them off, wash, store until next trip.
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Dump the family, man. It's not worth losing the beach over.I disabled signatures.
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Quit being a beach!!!
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something about sunscreen and sand has never quite appealed to me.
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From a shirt I bought in Siesta Key:
"If your lucky enough to be on the beach then you're lucky enough."
Now, quit your beachin' and go clean your car.
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Try adding a sandy, wet pug and those nasty, invisible bugs that bite you 200 times a minute at nearly every beach in Florida. Siesta Beach on Siesta Key was the only beach I visited that wasn't infested with those carnivorous sand fleas.
And a wife that has to bring every object she owns that isn't nailed down. "Why don't you just build a garage at the beach? It would save all of this packing."
And if the mother-in-law is in Florida? Add alcohol and pungent old-lady perfume that is like a chainsaw on the olfactory lobes to the mix.
I can't wait for Monday so I can go back to work in the A/C under a nice, thick roof. -
Try adding a sandy, wet pug and those nasty, invisible bugs that bite you 200 times a minute at nearly every beach in Florida. Siesta Beach on Siesta Key was the only beach I visited that wasn't infested with those carnivorous sand fleas.
And a wife that has to bring every object she owns that isn't nailed down. "Why don't you just build a garage at the beach? It would save all of this packing."
And if the mother-in-law is in Florida? Add alcohol and pungent old-lady perfume that is like a chainsaw on the olfactory lobes to the mix.
I can't wait for Monday so I can go back to work in the A/C under a nice, thick roof.
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Suck it up cupcake, it's called being a parent.
learn to prepare better next time. 
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I can empathize to a degree, it helps if people are prepared for the trip. Being prepared also means having a fishing pole ready to go, so it doesn’t have to be all bad.
So, are you willing to put forth a little effort or are you happy sitting in your skeptical poo pile?
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I love the beach, anywhere, with any beach on Maui and Huntington Beach CA as my favorites. I would like to die on the beach when it is my time.Patriotism is the last refuge of a scoundrel…….Samuel Johnson
Since we don’t know where we are going we have to stick together in case someone gets there….Ken Kesey
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John at the beach.
Patriotism is the last refuge of a scoundrel…….Samuel Johnson
Since we don’t know where we are going we have to stick together in case someone gets there….Ken Kesey
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I thought getting your nice stuff trashed was part of the deal when you have kids.
Just wait til you find your speakers decorated to look like sunflowers with colored pencils poking out of the drivers like petals in an attempt to bring you some extra sunshine. Or, in passing, noticing your tonearm drooping at an awkward angle, only to realize it's been snapped off, but fixed up good as new with Laffy Taffy.I disabled signatures. -
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I see an SUV in John's future. A Jag isn't exactly a beach going vehicle, unless your single. That might add to the stress of going to the beach.
Ya need room for the cooler, towels tents toys umbrella stroller clean clothes diaper bag, etc. If your going to use a nice car and think your going to keep it clean....with kids, think again.HT SYSTEM-
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He may want to keep the Jag. I see a good chance of him being single someday, as he betches too much.
Patriotism is the last refuge of a scoundrel…….Samuel Johnson
Since we don’t know where we are going we have to stick together in case someone gets there….Ken Kesey
To learn who rules over you, simply find out who you are not allowed to criticize.
– Kevin Alfred Strom -
He lives in CA... The Judge won't let him keep the Jag.My New Year's resolution is 3840 × 2160
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^^I also see a moped in his future.Patriotism is the last refuge of a scoundrel…….Samuel Johnson
Since we don’t know where we are going we have to stick together in case someone gets there….Ken Kesey
To learn who rules over you, simply find out who you are not allowed to criticize.
– Kevin Alfred Strom -
Have to side with John on this. Going to the beach with little kids is a PITA. I'm not a beach lover to begin with, add to that the hour spent prepping just to get out the fargin' door and I'm one cranky SOB.
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After we got home, at nearly 11pm, the wife came to me and said she agreed with every reason I had for not going, said I was right and she was sorry for putting us through that debacle. I did not have time to fully put together my initial post, but the car was the least of my worries.
Number one on the list was the safety of my son. His skin and eyes are too important to risk in the a 90 degree day at the beach. Second was going with her family in the first place. Third was the traffic... took us two friggin hours to drive 12 miles, and made the day far longer than it had to be.
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“When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson
How many flies need to be buzzing a dead horse before you guys stop beating it? -
2 hours to drive 12 miles.....I'd of stayed home. Can't stand traffic like that.HT SYSTEM-
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All that and the water is too cold anyway...My New Year's resolution is 3840 × 2160
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^^even in the ghetto California, AKA Florida?
Don't get me wrong, I like FL. The Atlantic is warmer but the Pacific is beautiful.Patriotism is the last refuge of a scoundrel…….Samuel Johnson
Since we don’t know where we are going we have to stick together in case someone gets there….Ken Kesey
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– Kevin Alfred Strom -
88* hereMy New Year's resolution is 3840 × 2160
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I doubt that one day at the beach will ruin his skin or his eyes; you said he was covered in sunscreen right? And unless you're going to keep him in a monastery until he's 21, you live in Cali - he WILL find his way to the beach on his own, especially if he's got a 'Vette to drive there himself
So, are you willing to put forth a little effort or are you happy sitting in your skeptical poo pile?
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lol, Dave you're a cranky SOB anyway!Have to side with John on this. Going to the beach with little kids is a PITA. I'm not a beach lover to begin with, add to that the hour spent prepping just to get out the fargin' door and I'm one cranky SOB.
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