A "Gulluva" Day

When the combination of ocean, beach and sky are all in harmony all appears well.  I love the sound of the ocean and as I listen to the crashing of the waves I often wonder where this water has been.  As a child I patiently waited for my parents to say, "We're going to the beach today."  That was a time when the beach was without dunes and the Atlantic City piers were still in existence.  Being near the pilings of the piers made the sound of crashing waves against a firm structure.  I can listen to and enjoy the waterfall from my backyard fish pond or listen to the water as it travels down stream in the near by rivers, but it is the sound and smell of the ocean that I enjoy the most.  As long as I can remember there is another sound, the sound of the boisterous seagull that adds to the charm of the shore.  It would be difficult to imagine what the shore would be without the busyness of the gulls as they soar in flight searching for scraps of food.

A resting seagull is a sign all is well.

When does the next cruise take place?

After a gourmet dinner, a water break is necessary.

My reflection shows no ruffled feathers and everything is cool.  Looking good!

May the ocean waves provide a bounty of food for the gulls.  Or perhaps their human friends will provide a tasty snack.

If you are the last one to reach the beach buffet --- sorry about your bad luck.

This certainly is a "gulluva day."  A gull's view indicates all is well.

Time to make way for Mighty Gull.

The sun will soon be setting and so it appears another day has come and gone.