I was riding around last night thinking about all of the interesting things we see out here on the beach. People are very predictable...
When starting out each night, the beach is usually very crowded. Folks are sitting on large blankets or in fancy chairs. There is usually a bunch of young children running around and everyone is very nice.
At around 10pm the mood of the beach starts to change a bit. The familys are gone and the beach is taken over by lovers and walkers. People encountered are usually friendly and often wonder what I am doing out there. I have often been offered sandwiches, a cold beer, or even a nice glass of wine near an (illegal) fire.
By 2AM all of the bars have closed in Palm Beach County and I guess everyone comes to the beach! The smell of cigarettes and alcohol are abundant. These people are very friendly and will often chase the ATV like a crazed puppy!
A wierd thing happens by about 5am. Most everyone has gone to bed, but a new crowd takes over the beach. These are "the walkers". I imagine these guys wake up and wish to start the day with a little excersise and watch the sunrise. What I don't understand is why they seem so unhappy?? They are the most unfriendly people I encounter each night. They never stop me, wave, or even say good morning. Not a good way to start the morning or for me to end the night....
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i am one of the early walkers, of course i don't get there until 5:30, 6:00 this time of year. I always wave and smile and i even
flagged Kelly down a few times last
year, i really appreciate the job
you guys are doing and hope to see
you soon, so we all are not unhappy, i can't wait to get out there in the morning, it is always a wonderful way to start the day, so don't put me in with those others.
Perhaps all those people are not very happy about the day ahead, pushing paper around and logging into computers. They probably envy you out there in the fresh air. Could I make a request please, would it be possible to put a map of the area you patrol, on your project log. I live in England and have little idea of the area you and Kelly cover. I love reading about your leatherbacks, just wish there were a few more about.
Well, I guess I was a little harsh this AM. I had several emails about my post! Forgot to mention that there were no leatherbacks.
I was actually planning on putting a map of our survey area on the website this evening. Check back later.
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