At the beach, would you rather play in the sand or play in the water?

@cndn420 (2062)
Canada
February 17, 2009 5:57pm CST
Personally I love both water and sand! Playing in the sand brings back childhood memories of building sand castles and yes, covering up my brother with sand LOL those were some good times! But I would probably play more in the water with the waves, definitely a lot of fun! Water or sand for you?
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@playapal (894)
• United States
20 Feb 09
I'm with you cndn420, I love both the water and the sand. I still like to make sand castles and I love to pick up shells along the waters edge. I live on the Gulf of Mexico and the water is pretty warm all year round so I can go swimming even now in February! We don't have big waves here and I really like that, no undertow to worry about. I think the beach is very revitalizing.
@cndn420 (2062)
• Canada
28 Feb 09
ya its not the warmest here right now LOL today is -25 degrees celcius ... freezing! LOL id LOVE LOVE LOVE to book a trip to Mexico right now for a week but i can't afford it at the moment nor do i even have the time to go, its too busy for me at the moment hopefully in the next month or so!
@cndn420 (2062)
• Canada
21 Feb 09
i used to collect shells when i was younger, but that's over now LOL im jealous that you can go to the beach in February...im gonna plan a beach vacation with my boyfriend for sometime soon i could use the getaway no undertow to worry about is a huge bonus!
@playapal (894)
• United States
21 Feb 09
Maybe you should book your trip for Mexico! I know it's alot warmer than Canada right now! We have alot of Canadians in the area, the come down to get away from the cold for a week or two.
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@JenInTN (27514)
• United States
3 Mar 09
I like the water but I do spend more time in the sand. I like them both too. My cousin got stung by a jellyfish once on a family vacation and ever since I've been a little leary of the water..lol..working on that.
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@cndn420 (2062)
• Canada
5 Mar 09
Oh no! i can see how the jellyfish would make you want to stay on the beach more, i've always been weary of the jellyfish
28 Feb 09
Definately the sand! I love the feel of it between my toes! Must be dry sand though! I'm not much of a water baby... Plus when at the beach the sea water causes you to burn quicker! I burn easy enough as it is!
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@cndn420 (2062)
• Canada
5 Mar 09
apparently the sand is supossed to be a natural pedicure which is always nice! LOL
@ladym33 (10979)
• United States
3 Mar 09
Definately in the water. I have never been a sunbather, but I absalutely love playing in the ocean, jumping in to the waves and having them push me towards the shore. I really love doing that. I could do that for hours, unfortnately I don't live by any oceans so I only get to do that once every 1 or 2 years, depending on where we go on vacation. I just love the ocean though. Of course now that I have kids, I am constantly worried about them so I can't enjoy the ocean as much as I used to because I am constantly looking to make sure each of my kids is fine.
@cndn420 (2062)
• Canada
5 Mar 09
oh i love suntanning, but of course i always use sunscreen! like you, i also love jumping in the waves its so much fun! i don't get to do it a lot either only when i go on vacation
@jlamela (4897)
• Philippines
3 Mar 09
I play in the sand when I am in the beach rather with water. I love playing in the sand because I can do everything I want with the sand with different forms.
@cndn420 (2062)
• Canada
5 Mar 09
do you build sandcastles as well? and are you good at them? i wish i was good at making them, ive seen ones that people make and some of them are just incredible!
@moneymommy (3418)
• United States
23 Feb 09
I rather be in the water floating around. I also love to lay in the warm sand and catch a tan or just sit on the rocks and meditate. I love the beach!
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@cndn420 (2062)
• Canada
28 Feb 09
oh ya, tanning on the beach is wonderful because you also get the breeze from the ocean which cools you down!
@SHAMRACK (8576)
• India
21 Feb 09
Dear friend, I would play in water mostly. But at times very rarely I had played in mud and sand after that I would take a bath in the water. But mostly I like to play with the water.
@cndn420 (2062)
• Canada
5 Mar 09
i am like you, i play in the sand but i find the water a little bit more fun with all the waves
@modstar (9605)
• Philippines
18 Feb 09
I love playing in the water. Playing on sand or water gives me sunburn anyways so i'd rather play on the water which i think, for me personally, is more fun. I love swimming eventhough i can't swim deep enough like something that's over my height. Playing in the sand is kind of messy but it's fun too! I do want to be buried in the sand but nobody is up for it lol.
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@cndn420 (2062)
• Canada
18 Feb 09
haha beware if you do get buried in the sand you'll have to take a serious shower after to get the sand off every part of your body LOL
@cathya (704)
• Philippines
18 Feb 09
I enjoyed doing both. It brings different happiness and relaxation as well
@cndn420 (2062)
• Canada
18 Feb 09
thanks for your response cathya!
@Lindery (853)
• Latvia
18 Feb 09
When I was little I lobed to play in the sane, build sand castles and make sand cakes. Now I prefer playing in the water. When I go to the beach with my friends we usually go crazy in the water, splash each other and jump on the waves.
@cndn420 (2062)
• Canada
19 Feb 09
so much fun splashing around and jumping on and over the waves! good times!
@HansonFan (1653)
• United States
18 Feb 09
I am a fish - I want to be in the water jumping in the waves and splashing around. Its the funnest time and I like doing flips and stuff underwater. It seems like its been forever since I have been to the beach. I guess its been 4 or 5 years. I hate being in a state where there are no beaches and all of our lakes are dirty. Luckily my vacation next summer should take me to a nice sandy beach with clear blue water. I can't wait!
@cndn420 (2062)
• Canada
19 Feb 09
last time i was at the beach was in november...went to Cuba with my boyfriend but it seems like its been a lot longer LOL you're vacation is gonna be a nice getaway...where are you going?
@iansheila (175)
• Philippines
18 Feb 09
i would absolutely play in the water. i honestly dont know how to swim but i love the beach, the water specifically. and it would be more fun if you are with your family and most especially if you have your boyfriend around. hehhe.
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@cndn420 (2062)
• Canada
18 Feb 09
its all about playing in the water and with all the waves coming in! so im with you on playing in the water
• United States
18 Feb 09
I never liked to play in the sand. I hate getting all sandy, it's very icky.. I love the water, it feels a lot nicer. :) Lol.
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@cndn420 (2062)
• Canada
19 Feb 09
ya sand gets everywhere! but the water gets the majority of it, still gotta shower after LOL
• China
21 Feb 09
In the past,I think I would choose to play in the sand.when I was a child,I fell into the pond.So I'm afraid of water for a long time.If I play in the sand,I would draw and pick up many beautiful shells.But now I prefer to play in the water.Because the feeling surrounded by the waves is so cool.I can relax myslef absolutely.And I think it's a good way to contact with nature.Maybe I also can swim with the lovely fish.^^
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@cndn420 (2062)
• Canada
28 Feb 09
when i was younger i to loved to look for shells in the sand, found so many interesting ones but these days playing in the waves is a lot more fun!
@twoey68 (13627)
• United States
31 Aug 09
Definately both!! I love walking along the sand looking for things and building sandcastles but I also love playing in the water so I could have lots of fun doing either or both. [b]~~AT PEACE WITHIN~~ **STAND STRONG IN YOUR BELIEFS**[/b]
@lampar (7584)
• United States
22 Feb 09
I always played the sand first until i am all sandy, then i will play in the water, to make my visit to the beach an enjoyable trip.
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• Philippines
18 Feb 09
I would rather play in the water. Sand is not really my thing especially when you have to clean off every trace of sand after playing and it does get quite a bit itchy, so water it is for me.
@cndn420 (2062)
• Canada
18 Feb 09
HAHA ya we've all gotten sand in places they don't belong and it can get very itchy!
• Philippines
23 Feb 09
play in the water
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• United States
14 Nov 09
well the sand is dry, the water is wet. the sand hurts and is pokey. the water disolves tender things because it is salty. if you mix the two together they aren't extra irritable, but they are a natural thing. being on sand or water can make one sensitive to the sun more. and especially if you are salty the sun can dry you up. putting on too much suntan lotion can be confusing if you have dry hands. because suntan lotion isn't that good of a moisterizer. also, i try not to look at any skinny people so i have to control that. it can be difficult.