I love the water but I don't like water I can't see in. I keep my eyes open under water, always have, but I don't like murky water and in the ocean I don't like deep water.
New Smyrna beach back when you were born to 5 years old or so (I've not been in years so may have changed) was awesome as a result. You had to walk out far to get to waist deep water and it was perfectly clear and pristine water and the sand was a lighter color too which was great, everything stood out.
That was always my beach of choice, plus at low tide you just parked on the beach and had your lawn chairs, cooler and everything else right there and just did your sunning behind your car...
My daughter is your age (exactly) and I used to bring her playpen with us and cover it for her naps / quiet time. Lol...
But I totally understand your concern for sharks - I'm someone with the same concerns. But for me that extends to any water.
I've been face to face with a water moccasin before from skinny dipping at the rock quarry as a teen (DUMB!) Seen my fare share of snapping turtles in ponds, of course going down the St. John's River in Florida at sundown in an air boat and then shine a light over the water - when it looks like Christmas lights covering the water that's how many alligator eyes are looking at you - scary shit.. lol. I've had my toes nibbled on by curious catfish, which can get huge ..
So I want to see in any water I'm in, and see clearly... Lol
Sorry if I gave you more fears...
New Smyrna beach back when you were born to 5 years old or so (I've not been in years so may have changed) was awesome as a result. You had to walk out far to get to waist deep water and it was perfectly clear and pristine water and the sand was a lighter color too which was great, everything stood out.
That was always my beach of choice, plus at low tide you just parked on the beach and had your lawn chairs, cooler and everything else right there and just did your sunning behind your car...
My daughter is your age (exactly) and I used to bring her playpen with us and cover it for her naps / quiet time. Lol...
But I totally understand your concern for sharks - I'm someone with the same concerns. But for me that extends to any water.
I've been face to face with a water moccasin before from skinny dipping at the rock quarry as a teen (DUMB!) Seen my fare share of snapping turtles in ponds, of course going down the St. John's River in Florida at sundown in an air boat and then shine a light over the water - when it looks like Christmas lights covering the water that's how many alligator eyes are looking at you - scary shit.. lol. I've had my toes nibbled on by curious catfish, which can get huge ..
So I want to see in any water I'm in, and see clearly... Lol
Sorry if I gave you more fears...
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