Ocean City for Labor Day

One of many impressive examples of "sand castle" art along the boardwalk
One of many impressive examples of "sand castle" art along the boardwalk

Despite taking the family on a rim-to-rim hike of the Grand Canyon and two weeks in Alaska, I was informed that I was a failure because we didn’t visit the beach all Summer.  Frankly, I’m not a huge fan of the beach, but the next thing I knew we were spending a huge wad of cash to visit Ocean City for the long weekend.

Candy and me being lifted into the air
Candy and me being lifted into the air

A highlight of the weekend was a spur-of-the-moment parasailing adventure.

Sam and Tom going airborne
Sam and Tom going airborne

We also bought tickets for all we could play miniature golf.  Over the four and a half courses we played, we had a record 20 holes in one!

Masters of Miniature Golf ca. 1814 (or perhaps 2014)
Masters of Miniature Golf ca. 1914 (or perhaps 2014)
Chips off the old blocks
Chips off the old blocks
Larry, Moe, and Curly
Larry, Moe, and Curly

We spent both evenings walking up and down the boardwalk, had some nice meals, and generally had a good time.  Considering this is the last big weekend of Summer at the beach, the crowds weren’t nearly as bad as I expected.  It was a nice way to spend the weekend.

Ugh!
Ugh!