Danielle and Earl

Long Island is experiencing a "High Surf Advisory" as distant Hurricanes Earl and Danielle churn in the Atlantic. Long Islanders will keep a nervous eye on Earl which is expected to pass perilously close to Fire Island by the end of the week.

Summer Reflections

Just looked at my calendar....Can that really be Labor Day Weekend on my radar??

Honey Do

The fruit of those who had a buy summer!

Shed Treasure

Old sheds, dusty and dark can be treasure troves of long forgotten items of gardens past. Something about shed aromas as well, earthy and refreshingly dank with just a hint of old soil and fertilizer. Sort of an attic for the garden....and well worth exploring once a summer! :-)

Belle Of Fire Island

It's the only real "ride" in town and Ocean Beach's main connection to the motorized world across the bay. Life is good!

August In Ocean Beach

Fire Island's "Main Street", busy on a weekday in August will be empty weekdays after Labor Day. But while it lasts, the area has a festive and carefree atmosphere of ice cream and tee shirt shops. Summer to be savored... :-)

Relax

Life is short. The summer is much shorter! :-)

Stand Out

There's always one in every group! :-)

(better in large view)

Feeling Jumpy

Out by the Peconic River yesterday where this nervous guy sat still just long enough.... :-)

Read The Rules!

Click on the image to see the larger version and to be better able to read the law of the land. Ocean Beach, aka the land of "NO" may be a local media joke but these folks are very serious. It's hard to imagine too many former communist countries where eating a sandwich or riding a bike could land you in jail (seriously!!). So, visit if you dare but don't bring snacks and leave that bike at home on the weekends!

Ocean Beach Express

An iconic Fire Island image as the ferry arrives at Ocean Beach. The total absence of cars and highways adds to the charm of Fire Island!

Afternoon Marsh

Looking East towards Fire Island's "Wilderness Area" the view is miles of undeveloped wetlands, dunes and beachfront. (Large view is best)

Hazy Sail

A perfect sea breeze makes an otherwise muggy evening a delightful time for a sail on the Breat South Bay! Life is Good. :-)

Pouting

Just where do they learn to pout? Is it a process of natural selection or are clandestine lessons in pouting given during the commercials in those kid shows? Pouting: somewhat of a useless social skill but hey, help yourself. We'll still love ya! (From the proud grandpa series)

Bay Clouds

A cloudy afternoon on the Great South Bay with a promise of some much needed rain for all of our parched lawns and gardens!

Along for the Ride

Much too late for a change of heart....

Seaside Fashion

Summer....gotta love it!

Late Shift

WTC site construction is a 24 hour a day project.

Fine Dining

The original and landmark Nathan's maintains it original atmosphere. No stuffy pretense here....!

Mother Nature

She's just every where this summer, doing what's natural.

Ants

Macro summer subjects are often overlooked! ( best in large format)

Wave Runner

Summer visit with the grandkids, plenty to see and do! It's a cliche' and a fact: the do indeed grow much too fast. :-)