Yesterday we decided to spend a day at the beach - we took a picnic, the beach chairs, our books - we were well prepared for a do nothing day. Arrived at 9:00am and the place was almost deserted - where should we sit - decisions, decisions??? Seriously there were very few people around and it was not really that early - a welcome surprise though - nice and quiet.
The metal detecting guys are usually out in the morning but the smart guys go in the evening just before it gets dark and as folks are leaving for the day. I have not seen one of these guys jumping up and down as if they have found the mother load - perhaps they are all very reserved fellows - or they just don't find anything of value. They certainly do a lot of arm swinging but not much scooping - maybe it is a new excersise fad.
Ah! this is where all the people are - in the park just behind us - old folks aerobics. Too bad we are too young to join - maybe next year.
The slow economy is tough on a lot of folks but it looks like this fellow has found his spot in paradise and is making the most of his situation. Shhh!!! please don't wake him up.
In town later a noisy crowd had gathered to protest that their employer would not allow them to belong to a union. No not the wonderful ABC stores but a hotel further along the block. The press, TV and police were there and although there was a lot of shouting and placard waving, it was a non violent event. There were as many folks watching the protestors as there were protesting and a carnival like atmosphere prevailed.
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