Sayville Carnival Prizes

Sayville Carnival Prizes, originally uploaded by Chris S Thorpe.
What kind of a summer would it be without the required neighborhood carnival?

Fire Island Girl

Fire Island Girl, originally uploaded by Chris S Thorpe.
SUMMER!....and the beach days are back!

Wildwood Days

Wildwood Days, originally uploaded by Chris S Thorpe.
The Jersey Shore is Back!!! Not so sure that the shore is "stronger than the storm" but it certainly is resilient! Welcome Back boardwalks....

Sunset Sail

Sunset Sail, originally uploaded by Chris S Thorpe.
Still magical...sunset on the Great South Bay!

Flying Scott

Flying Scott , originally uploaded by Chris S Thorpe.
After a never ending winter and a soaking wet spring....finally we sail into summer!

Fox Close

Fox Close, originally uploaded by Chris S Thorpe.
It happens every year 'round this time.....The Fox family has Fire Island's natural areas all to themselves. Then those boats filled with beach goers show up and pretty much ruin the peace and quiet until the fall.

Montauk Light Park

Montauk Light Park, originally uploaded by Chris S Thorpe.
YES...a sunny weekend on Long Island. (We shall ignore the forecast for Sunday night).

Great South Bay Sailing

Great South Bay Sailing, originally uploaded by Chris S Thorpe.
Looks like more rain on the horizon...saturated Long Island will see more street flooding today. Weatherman is calling for three more inches of rain today, it was a joy to briefly see the sun yesterday!

Wash Day

Wash Day, originally uploaded by Chris S Thorpe.
Laundry Day in Tavirna, Portugal. No such opportunity to hang out clothes to dry on Long Island! We are headed for the rainiest June on record and it's not even the middle of the month!

Winner

Winner, originally uploaded by Chris S Thorpe.
For sure, some folks were happier than others yesterday at the Belmont Stakes!

Taking The Lead

The Belmont, originally uploaded by Chris S Thorpe.
It's Belmont's turn to shine. The track promises to be wet and interesting after yesterday's torrential rains,

Blue Heron

Blue Heron, originally uploaded by Chris S Thorpe.
My mother would say.."Stand up straight!"...

Carnival Magic

Carnival Magic, originally uploaded by Chris S Thorpe.
Something magical about watching these behemoths leave port. It's also like watching unwelcome company leave if you happen to be staying in port!