I Spent One Day on the Beach This Year and All I Got Was a Sunburn and a Bloody Foot

Once a year, I find myself out in the sun for a day at the beach. I'm not fond of the sun...I can't stay out for long periods of time without burning to a crisp and/or ending up with a headache...I must not have had enough water to drink as a child or maybe it was because the air conditioners were on all the time and I never learned how to deal with heat. No mom...this is not a criticism.

Anyway, this year I spent my day on the beach for my office outing and much fun was had by all, much good food was consumed, and as always injuries were sustained. Someone always seems to get hurt at this outing; we have it every year around the same time. We've seen pulled muscles, bruises, frisbees to the face, bee stings, and even once had a case of whiplash. All in the name of fun! This year it was my turn (actually, the first year I think I pulled a muscle playing frisbee). I won't tell you how it happened because there's much debate on that subject, but here is the damage...look away if you're squemish.

In case you can't tell...and I know you can't...that's the outside of my left foot. And here's my sunburn.

OUCH! And today's public service message...don't forget to RE-apply sunscreen.