Relaxing with Seagulls and Ocean Tides
By Nelda Hoxie
@NeldaHoxie (1381)
United States
October 18, 2015 8:16am CST
My 88 year-old mom can't drive any more, so she relies on me for transportation. Yesterday afternoon she called and asked if we could get her some ginger ale this morning. I didn't want her to be thirsty all night, so we went right away.
After we went shopping, I suggested we stop by the beach for a few minutes. It was very relaxing for both of us to watch the tide come in. There were lots of people walking their dogs and hanging out on the beach. We ended up staying for about an hour. It was very cold so it was nice that we could stay in the car and watch.
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@arthurchappell (44941)
• Preston, England
18 Oct 15
I love beachcombing and just sitting by water watching gulls and waves - sounds like a perfect day out
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@RasmaSandra (97908)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
18 Oct 15
@NeldaHoxie Oh, you are so lucky to be near the beach. I love the sea but we live pretty far from the shore. I get to hear and see gulls on the Daugava River that divides Riga into two banks and I enjoy that.
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@NeldaHoxie (1381)
• United States
18 Oct 15
It was a really nice break from writing. However it drove home the fact that it's getting really cold out. I wished I had on a heavier jacket.
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@NeldaHoxie (1381)
• United States
18 Oct 15
Hanging out with my mom is easy. We do have a lot of fun!
@scheng1 (24649)
• Singapore
18 Oct 15
I think your mother is fortunate that she can call on you to do things for her, and drive her around.
Over her in Singapore, most of us travel by public transportation, so not having to drive is not a big issue.
The public transport is reliable, but not cheap.
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@NeldaHoxie (1381)
• United States
18 Oct 15
My mom would not be able to jump on and off a bus, so she wouldn't be able to use it. While I could bring her home the drink, I think it's important that she get out and do things.
@NeldaHoxie (1381)
• United States
18 Oct 15
I grew up near the ocean and it always feels wrong when I am away from it. It makes me very claustrophobic.
