People along the southeastern shoreline were taking in every last ounce of summer Monday, whether soaking up the sun, going for a swim or getting their favorite shoreline treat.
Especially since heavy rain from the remnants of Hurricane Florence are expected Tuesday.
“We’re trying to hold onto it as long as we can,” said Stacy Mayo, of Pomfret.
Since her kids are home schooled, Mayo thought she’d give them a break from the books to enjoy the sand and the sun at Rocky Neck State Park.
That’s how Ryan Kempton is spending his day off, too.
“Trying to get some sun. Trying to get a little more tan before it all goes away,” Kempton said.
The South Windsor local collected rocks to bring home. He loves to skip them with his kids.
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Mark Harlow and his daughter took full advantage of the water, especially after he saw next week’s forecast is cooler and more fall-like.
“I came in from Colorado two days ago so it’s nice to be on the water. There’s no ocean in Colorado,” Harlow said.
Over in Old Lyme, shoreline businesses like Black Hall Outfitters are still seeing many people rent paddleboards, kayaks and canoes.
“It’s post Labor Day, the kids are back in school, but we’ve had some really beautiful weather here,” said manager Sean McMahon.
On Sunday, his parking lot was packed.
“We’ll continue to send people out (on the water) as long as there are sunny days to be had. So the longer that happens, the longer we’re open for business,” McMahon said.
But all good things must come to an end. A.C. Petersen Drive-In down the road is closing for the season next Wednesday, Sept. 26. They too are seeing a lot of people come by, trying to get that last taste of summer.
“We get the calls, ‘You guys open?’ ‘Yeah, we’re open. Come get your ice cream!’ You know, that’s like the late-night treat for everyone,” manager Dante James said.
