Johndoe Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 What's this fascination people have with the sea ? I don't get it. It's just water with salt in it. If that's all you see then I feel sorry for you. The fascination for most, is being beside the sea as illustrated by Stacey's post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freckleface Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 What's this fascination people have with the sea ? I don't get it. It's just water with salt in it. Studies have shown that bodies of water, especially the ocean, have a calming affect on the brain which helps create a sense of general wellbeing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JockinTas Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 I have always loved being near water be it a river, a lake or the ocean. I like to stand on the shore near the house and look out over the sea and think - not another human for 285 miles. We are a lot further away from the mainland than England is from France. I love island living! :cute: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramot Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 I am lucky enough to live next to a lake, wake up every morning to a lovely view, lifts my heart, and then towards sunset the reflection on the lake is beautiful, would be a strange person who wouldn't enjoy this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jumpingjellybean Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 Studies have shown that bodies of water, especially the ocean, have a calming affect on the brain which helps create a sense of general wellbeing. Really. I didn't know they had studied it. I find being near the beach very relaxing. I love the "sea air" it smells great, gives me a good appetite and helps me sleep well. I can see the beach from my street (awesome sunsets and rises) - extremely beautiful scenery which I find calming and relaxing. But best of all, walking barefoot along the beach and paddling in the waves, puts me into a sort of super relaxing meditation state. Best way to de-stress there is I reckon. I never really enjoyed walking on the beach in the UK. Too cold. Too many pebbles. Too much donkey poo. But walking in the sun along an Australian beach and maybe having a cheeky ale or wine afterwards is the bees-knees for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jumpingjellybean Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 I don't get it. It's just water with salt in it. Goodness - how unimaginative you are! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VERYSTORMY Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 Really. I didn't know they had studied it. I find being near the beach very relaxing. I love the "sea air" it smells great, gives me a good appetite and helps me sleep well. I can see the beach from my street (awesome sunsets and rises) - extremely beautiful scenery which I find calming and relaxing. But best of all, walking barefoot along the beach and paddling in the waves, puts me into a sort of super relaxing meditation state. Best way to de-stress there is I reckon. I never really enjoyed walking on the beach in the UK. Too cold. Too many pebbles. Too much donkey poo. But walking in the sun along an Australian beach and maybe having a cheeky ale or wine afterwards is the bees-knees for me. you really need to visit better UK beaches. There are beaches in the UK that would rival or beat Australian beaches. Personally i I can live without it. We live meters from the beach. My boundary back wall is the boundary of a lake. I am also less than 200m from the beach. I can hear the waves as I lay in bed. But, I spend less than 6 hours per year at the beach - other than walking the dog. The only reason I walk the dog there is to give him a run that is both legal and not as likely to be bitten by a snake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARYROSE02 Posted October 9, 2015 Author Share Posted October 9, 2015 If that's all you see then I feel sorry for you. The fascination for most, is being beside the sea as illustrated by Stacey's post. It does not matter where you go whether in OZ or UK, you can find seats with little plaques on them that tell you about someone who loved to sit there. Lakes and rivers work just as well. I find that any blues I have lift when I go to a beach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristolman Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 you really need to visit better UK beaches. There are beaches in the UK that would rival or beat Australian beaches. Personally i I can live without it. We live meters from the beach. My boundary back wall is the boundary of a lake. I am also less than 200m from the beach. I can hear the waves as I lay in bed. But, I spend less than 6 hours per year at the beach - other than walking the dog. The only reason I walk the dog there is to give him a run that is both legal and not as likely to be bitten by a snake. Absolutely, I'm not a beach person but this ridiculous idea they are all pebbley is naive at best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest51810 Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 Christ. Even my beach comment can start some sort of aus vs UK thing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristolman Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 Christ. Even my beach comment can start some sort of aus vs UK thing Yes, it would appear so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johndoe Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 Absolutely, I'm not a beach person but this ridiculous idea they are all pebbley is naive at best. Care to illustrate where and who quoted that they were all pebbley? One poster who likely is referring to their local beach in the UK and you chip in supporting an Oz v's UK post Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 Great beaches in both, but as I like swimming, the UK beaches are wasted on me and a pain to get to from where I have worked. Pebble beaches can be nice though, crystal clear water on some pebbly beaches I swam at in Ibiza this summer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johndoe Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 Great beaches in both, but as I like swimming, the UK beaches are wasted on me and a pain to get to from where I have worked. Pebble beaches can be nice though, crystal clear water on some pebbly beaches I swam at in Ibiza this summer Yes, I was amazed at how clean the water was at Brighton when we visited...............me coming from Blackpool 'n all LC5A7786 by Kevin Dickinson, on Flickr LC5A7746 by Kevin Dickinson, on Flickr IMG_2005 by Kevin Dickinson, on Flickr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 Great pics, Loving the guy lying down, can't be comfortable! Cylinder beach on stradbroke island is one of my favourite beaches for sand and clear water. Good pub nearby too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 I would kill to be by the sea right now with a nice drink May want to give surf clubs a go. Cheap drinks with ocean views, can't go wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JockinTas Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 (edited) Hyams Beach south of Sydney - lovely white sand. Edited October 9, 2015 by JockinTas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest51810 Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 Hyams Beach south of Sydney - lovely white sand. [ATTACH=CONFIG]31509[/ATTACH] oh wow, that looks lovely. I can remember the first time I found out we have beaches a bit like that up the north of Scotland. I didn't realise lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JockinTas Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 oh wow, that looks lovely. I can remember the first time I found out we have beaches a bit like that up the north of Scotland. I didn't realise lol The beaches on Harris are gorgeous Stacey but the water is a wee bit too chilly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest51810 Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 Yeah I wouldn't go in but I want to go up there. I just like sitting or walking on a beach but I probably won't even really go in the water in Australia either. Can't swim and I'll just worry that I'm shark food. There looks a cool outdoor pool in Sydney but I can't remember where it is, might splash around that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JockinTas Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 Yeah I wouldn't go in but I want to go up there. I just like sitting or walking on a beach but I probably won't even really go in the water in Australia either. Can't swim and I'll just worry that I'm shark food. There looks a cool outdoor pool in Sydney but I can't remember where it is, might splash around that My favourite outdoor pool in Sydney is the one at North Sydney next to Luna Park. Great view of the bridge and the city. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freckleface Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 Yeah I wouldn't go in but I want to go up there. I just like sitting or walking on a beach but I probably won't even really go in the water in Australia either. Can't swim and I'll just worry that I'm shark food. There looks a cool outdoor pool in Sydney but I can't remember where it is, might splash around that If you go to a patrolled beach you will be safe Stace. The lovely lifesavers won't let you drown (although you could pretend to if you want to get up close and personal) and the shark spotting planes should ensure you don't get munched Go to Hyams beach if you get the chance. It was listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as having the whitest sand in the world. It is also very soft and feels lovely to walk on. It is also really safe as it's a bay beach rather than a surf beach. Actually all the beaches in Jervis Bay are gorgeous and there are lots of different types of accommodation for all budgets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest51810 Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 Haha life guards.. Now there's a thought I'll probably go up to my knees but that's about it I think. HH put up a pic the other day about a shark where she was. The planes were out!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARYROSE02 Posted October 9, 2015 Author Share Posted October 9, 2015 you really need to visit better UK beaches. There are beaches in the UK that would rival or beat Australian beaches. Personally i I can live without it. We live meters from the beach. My boundary back wall is the boundary of a lake. I am also less than 200m from the beach. I can hear the waves as I lay in bed. But, I spend less than 6 hours per year at the beach - other than walking the dog. The only reason I walk the dog there is to give him a run that is both legal and not as likely to be bitten by a snake. Yes there are nice beaches in England but many of them do have stones including my favourite beaches at Lepe and Calshot in Hants. Most Aussie beaches have sand rather than stones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristolman Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 Yes there are nice beaches in England but many of them do have stones including my favourite beaches at Lepe and Calshot in Hants. Most Aussie beaches have sand rather than stones. Most of the nicest beaches in this country are sand just like anywhere else in the world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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