August Orchestra

August arrived early this weekend. With temperatures in the low 90's the only place to be was the beach.

Waves methodically pounding against the sand, and seagulls shrieking overhead are the sounds that first come to mind when the beach is mentioned.

But there's a whole orchestra of supporting sounds to go along with waves and gulls.

The metallic clang of beach chairs banging together as folks trek across the sand, umbrellas fluttering in the wind, rubber flip flops slapping against the soles of feet, the hiss of soda cans being popped open, shrieks in the upper octaves from folks braving the chilly waters, lifeguard whistles trilling at absent minded swimmers, kite tails rattling in the wind.

Yes, the August orchestra was in full swing these past two days,