More at the Beach

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The first picture is the group at Ocean Beach, Maryland, in 1958. The second picture is the same group minus one, in 2008, at our 50th high school reunion. We're all in the same order.

Speaking of beaches, as we were, it's Crane Beach in Ipswich, MA, not Crane's. And my sister informs me that CNN reported that it was one of five beaches closed on this hot day. Here's the news from the Andover Tribune:

"All Ipswich beaches were ordered closed yesterday because of concerns about bacterial contamination.

"The town's wastewater treatment plant was discharging higher-than-normal levels of coliform bacteria earlier this week, and the health department closed town beaches and clam beds yesterday afternoon as a precaution."

"Monday's mechanical failure at the wastewater treatment plant, which caused the increased levels of bacteria, has been fixed, said Tim Henry, director of Ipswich's Utilities Department."

My sunburn continues to feel like sunburn 48 hours from the burn!