Sand Shovels

Now That Winter Has Arrived, It Would Be So Much Better Lying At The Beach

Bah humbug, winter has arrived. It is time to start freezing, try to keep the car from sliding along the road, and start getting in shape to shovel snow. This is what some people are saying. Others at this very moment of putting on the warmest coat, strapping the skis to the top of the car, and on their way to the slopes. Some of these people maybe experts headed to the black diamonds, while others prefer to stay on the bunny slope. Either way, they all have snow fever.

Personal safety and the safety of others is extremely important when skiing. People should always watch out for inexperienced skiers, those who are quite young, and the elderly. A lot of people are unaware that many ski areas now require the use of a ski helmet. Considering how many people have been injured because they were not wearing one, this seems to be an excellent idea.

Who has ever heard of a person skiing in their pajamas? It is true people come down the hill in the craziest outfits. Sleepwear, leather motorcycle gear, even people dressed like Santa clause or elves can all be seen coming down the hill on skis. Spring skiing is the most ridiculous, when you see people wearing bikinis. Anyone who has ever fallen down on ice or snow can imagine what these individuals look like after one fall.

Yes indeed, winter time can be joyful to many folks. Sledding, building snowmen, ice sculptures, drinking cocoa by the fire, and so much more make this a winter carnival.

Ah, but lying on the beach, under an umbrella, with a cool drink, what could be better? Kids playing Frisbee, and building sand castles. Just thinking about it makes one smell the salty ocean air, the fried clams, and the wonderful fragrance of cocoa butter. This is the place for the shorts and bikinis. Yes indeed, the good old summer time is the best.

Suddenly reality flashes back, as the radio announcer says, ‘well folks we can expect another six inches of snow by tomorrow morning’. Terrific, is this not what we have all been waiting for? Well, actually no. Looks like it is time get the shovels back out, bundle the kids up, start scraping ice, and pretend while looking at the new Ladybug baby bedding, that those ladybugs are real. One can almost feel the warm spring breeze.

Until winter is through, it will have to be a dream.

Waylon Jennings The Days of Sand and Shovels