You sneezed and coughed your way through your early morning sick call to the office and were just getting comfortable on your brand new beach towel...

Yes, that's exactly when the ABC, CBS, NBC or News12NJ "TV Studio on Wheels" pulls up and a perky reporter just dying to interview anyone in sight hops out! 

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7. Losing Keys

An irrational fear at best, it happens very rarely if one or more of these easy precautions are taken: 

• Don't toss them on the towel only to be shaken off later;

• Use a large easily visible key chain that floats and/or one with a big plastic hook that you can attach to the strap of the beach bag so they won't fall out;

• Keep them in a suit pocket that has a reliable zipper or Velcro closure;

• Instead of searching for an empty metered parking space, use a valet parking lot.

If they do disappear, each beach has at least two people with metal detectors wandering around - ask for help (and tip them when they save the day!).

We've all seen someone the color of a cooked lobster with pale white skin peeking out from under a shifting bathing suit - yes it looks comical, but burning is a very serious concern and should be judiciously avoided with proper cover-up, sun blocks and a sensible amount of exposure. Be especially careful to reapply high SPF lotions to the kids every time they come out of the water.  SkinStore

Don't worry, this could never happen! There are water fountains everywhere, "watering holes" every few miles, as well as concession stands with soft drinks and lemonade at most every corner.