The Beach

Summer on Long Island is the beach season. For those true sun worshipers there was no place better than the south shore, particularly the area by the Fire Island lighthouse. To add to the fun of the area is the fact that there is a section of National Seashore right by the lighthouse and this meant that nude sunbathing was allowed. Other sections of nearby beach may be slightly crowded but this area was almost always full. Nudists flocked to this part of the beach and so did many voyeurs and the curious.
When I go there I look for a place away from the middle of the crowd, more on the periphery where people would relax and mingle without much interference. It is a great spot for natural freedom.
One time I went during the week when it was less crowded and found a nice place for my towel midway between the water’s edge and the dunes. I could hear the surf and smell the sea while watching people walk along the breaking waves as well as those heading down to the water from farther back on the beach. People were friendly and there was plenty of light conversation.
As I was walking back from the water I met a fellow a bit older than me, early fifties I imagine, well-tanned and fit, and we spoke for a minute or so in passing. A little while later he stopped by my towel and we chatted some more. He was nice enough and had a friendly smile. He mentioned that he wouldn’t mind some company if I felt like moving farther back and pointed out where he had set up his wind protectors and blanket. I told him that I might take him up on his offer once I went for a swim and dried off.
The breeze picked up and there was some sand blowing around so I decided to take my things and go visit my new friend. It doesn’t hurt to have some protection from the wind when you put on suntan oil and a little company could be interesting as well. Bob welcomed me and showed that he had ample room behind his wind barrier where I could arrange my towel and place my supplies. Before long Bob and I were talking like old friends and sharing some life stories.