J_B's blog

The morning was met with quite a surprise as a huge valley was formed overnight down at the pier. Joggers were rerouted and dog walkers were posed with some entertaining obstacles.

JACKSONVILLE BEACH: From a recent photo shoot at the beach. Relaxing and fun after a rain shower passed through

When was the last time you went to the beach and actually felt the cool sand in your toes or heard the waves washing up or the gulls doing what they do? Oh too often I see many travellers sit at the edge of the dunes or the boardwalk, looking, but never venturing out. The beach was meant to be experienced, not just observed. So, kick off those flipflops (but be mindful where you leave them- I'll save that for a different blog)and head on down to the waters edge. Dip your feet in, breath in the air, listen to the sounds and look at the sights. You will walk away a different person...

I find it hard to believe that the theives that are stealing bikes along the fence off of 5th at Fletcher High have not been caught yet. My son has had not one, but two bikes stolen this school season. His only crime? Leaving his bike chained to the fence overnight. The police claim they are too busy to check this out. All it would take would be to bait the crooks with a bike and nab them when they come to steal it. The police could find out where the rest of the bikes are and arrest them.

For their sake, I hope the police catch them before an upset parent or student does.

Lessons learned, don't leave your bike chained up securely on the fence, because nothing is secure anymore.

What a wonderful day to be up early and taking in the sights

Funny how a few old hot dog buns can call a seagull for miles. Monday night at the pier

This morning was a great morning to be walking in the surf. 72deg @ 7:00 am. It was a bit more difficult, avoiding the floating trash and debris. More than usual. We should all be considerate of each other and pick up after ourselves. I saw one surfer picking up arm fulls of junk before heading out into the surf. It wasn't the usual beer bottles and cans. It was water bottles and soda cans and food containers. Trash containers are everywhere, use them, please...

There is nothing better than being able to experience the view from the pier. $1.00 is well worth the experience.

I love the way the sky is ever changing. Reminds me that we are alive. It never ceases to amaze me, the kind, friendly conversations and salutations that are exchanged first thing in the morning at the waters edge. How ironic is it that the people I have been seeing over the past 20+ some years are for the most part the same people I still see in the early am? I thought about that and at first was wishing that everyone would get up early and get their day started like I did. Then I thought it is a choice we all have to make, sleep in or experience life's amazing sights? Hint...(you can always take a power nap after lunch)