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Back To Beach
(Shower)
For
those who don't know, I live in New England - Plymouth, Massachusetts to
be exact. For eight to nine months out of the year, we experience what
is arguably some of the least desirable weather in which the human
animal can live. However, when the calendar moves to summer, this part
of the world becomes God's country.
From the beaches
to the mountains, sailboats to fresh lobster, New England is the place
to be in the summer. Here on Cape Cod, you're never too far from sand,
sea and great weather. As a result, most folks pretty much move
outdoors for the months of June, July and August. One of my favorite
outdoor "summer places" is our outdoor shower.
If you have an
outdoor shower, you know that it's a bit like having your own tropic
waterfall attached to your home or summer cottage. The funny thing is
that no two outdoor showers seem to be the same. For example, in ours,
we decided an oversize, rainfall shower head was imperative. Twelve
inches of pouring water cascades down from two feet above one's head.
Next came the layout,
which we felt needed to include, not only space to shower, but a dry
area for clothes and changing. This way we can slip into the shower
after the beach or pool and emerge dressed for the next adventure.
The inner walls
are lined with antique, summer oriented tin signs that call from ice
cream shops, seafood shacks and other seasonal haunts. All of these are
augmented with tropical license plates, old oars and seashells from our
beach. Cool slate plate-stones guard the foot from the crushed stone
that allows wash water to trickle to its new home.
Finally, the
rustic wood that grants personal privacy, is buttressed by colorful
hydrangeas - a flowering plant that is particularly popular here on Cape
Cod. If you've got the space, I'd say build one of these great
structures. If you do, maybe you too will find yourself shutting off
the water to your indoor version as we do.
Cheers!
Your Cyber Sales Rep
