Mini Beach Vacay

A bit ago, the BF and I took a trip out to Ocean City, MD.  October starts the time of year when dogs are allowed on the beach, so we took Gypsy along.  And since I'm a federal employee and was essentially temporarily unemployed during the beginning of the government shutdown, the trip was a great way to get my mind off things. 

Recap/things I've learned from the trip:

-Gypsy does not like the ocean.  The waves freak her out.  She was ready to go home within minutes at the beach.
-The first week of October is a great time to go to the ocean (if there's not a hurricane in the forecast).  It was 80 degrees and the water was still relatively warm.  The only people in town were retirees, parents with small kids, a couple of other younger kidless couples and locals.  The BF and I are quiet folks.  We fit right in with the old people.
-Off season means special prices at restaurants.  The businesses still open want to keep people coming in so discounts and other specials are offered.  Heck yea!  I'm a fan of half off Mexican food!
-Gypsy will let you bury her in sand.  She was so chill on the beach (once she realized we weren't going to force her in the water anymore), she laid down and let us make her into a sand crab and sand mermaid.
-How well we fit in with retirees and those with AARP memberships....hmmm...