Fire Island Dune Grass

Fire Island Dune Grass, a photo by Alida's Photos on Flickr.

The best time of year on Fire Island: Too chilly to invite the sun-bathers, but it's a haven for the nature lovers!

Barrett Beach

Barrett Beach, originally uploaded by Alida's Photos.

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The autumn in here and it is just beginning to feel that way.

The photo above is Barrett Beach, as seen from the dock in the Great South Bay.

Clouds and the wind bring the need to wear a jacket but it is just as beautiful as ever, maybe even better than summer.

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Walking on Fire Island to the Pines

Another photo of people walking on the beach.
I don't show their faces. Why?
Well, they are walking to the Pines and I like to give people their privacy.
We all need our privacy, don't we?
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Hot days at the beach

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You know those hot, hazy, humid days of summer?

Well, they're here!

We've spent the last few days at the beach, on Fire Island, where it was cool and uncrowded, yet somewhat hazy.

The water was perfect for swimming and cooling off. PERFECT!

The waves were gentle, not large or rough, the water was clear and a "Caribbean" blue, with comfortable temperatures.

It was probably the best few ocean days at the beach all summer.

It doesn't get better than this!

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Day at the Beach

Beautiful weather and dramatic sky......a day at the beach on Fire Island.
My sister was visting from "out of town" and we got to enjoy the beach with family.
What could be better?
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Fire Island

Just another day at the beach!

We've been having beautiful weather and a wonderful time at the beach.

Fire Island National Seashore

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Click on the photo to see the larger version!

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No, that is not my husband in the photo above.

It is just another Long Islander who knows how to enjoy the ocean and all that Long Island has to offer.

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surfer and dog, Fire Island

This dog was amazing.

He sat on the beach quietly, in one spot, the entire time his master was surfing!

....another great day at the beach!

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Fire Island and the Gulls

We went to the beach yesterday.

Fire Island National Seashore, my favorite beach....

The water was crystal clear blue/green, the sky was a perfectly clear blue, the sand was solid and white/pink.

The gulls were lined up, and I would think, they also appreciated the beauty!

Every once in awhile, a gull would fly over a wave and pull something from the sea to eat.

...a perfect beach day at the end of May!

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school's out for Memorial Day

Went to the beach this week and saw the Fire Island School Bus riding along the beach.

This is the beach road for all vehicles....police cars, utility trucks and even a school bus!

Memorial Day weekend is here and the beach will look very different.

Bring on the summer fun!

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Barrett Beach Sand Dunes

Late afternoon at Barrett Beach...

Barrett Beach on Fire Island

There has been much planning and discussion about a new ferry service to Barret Beach. If you don't know, Barrett is about half-way between the Pines and Davis Park.
The dock was built to ferry specifications, the concession building and restrooms were constructed, picnic tables and the buoys are ready, but nothing is happening.

Right now, there is no ferry service and it is not in the plan for this summer, 2007.

I'm not upset. In fact, I like it just the way it is. I get to go to a beautiful beach that is never over-crowded. The only access to the beach, is by private boat or by walking a mile or two on the beach from the communities that have ferry service, the Pines or Water Island and Davis Park.

The concession building is empty and there is no life-guard service. Swim at your own risk!

I don't know what will happen in the next year or two. When I do hear of more current information, I will keep you updated.

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Windswept Beach, Barrett on Fire Island

We went to the beach today, by boat. Barrett Beach.

We were there just the other day, Sunday, and saw lots of wood and debris from the nor'easter that hit Fire Island last week.

Wood and plastics were all over the sand on Sunday.

Today everything on the beach was covered with sand. It looked like the water had come up all the way to the dunes. The wood was still there, but covered.

The sand gave the beach a mystical look.

On a positive note...

It was a beautiful day, warm, calm and sunny. For April 24th it was like a summer day.

I couldn't swim though. The water was very, very cold.