A day at the beach, or to be more accurate, several hours. The flotilla, consisting of three boats, small, medium and large, left the dock at approximately 8 o'clock. There were 25 of us also, small, medium and large or more delicately put, young, not so young and then there was me. The morning was just beautiful, visibility great and a calm sea.

The breakfast consisted of eggs, quiche, bagels, doughnuts and all kinds of good things including fresh coffee and juice. Rev. Gordon said a prayer then we all sat down and prepared to make piggies of ourselves. After finishing, we cleaned up and headed for the ocean. Everybody went into the surf except a few timid souls, myself included. However, I did venture out up to my knees and watched the others having a wonderful time.

Too soon it was time to go and we headed back to the boats. As you walk on the boardwalk leaving the ocean and heading toward the bay, you can see in the distance the steeple of our church. It never fails to inspire me. We arrived back in Center Moriches around 11 O'clock all very happy and grateful for some special time spent with members of our church family.

--- Viola Pomeroy

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