It is hot, I am restless. I can't settle on anything. I've done a bit of my thesis, some docs for work, spread my first batch of compost, watered the vegies. We decided to give into the poodles' requests and went down the beach.
We hadn't bothered to look for a wave this morning because we knew it was onshore and looked like this. It has looked this way for months. While local potato farmers upstream, environmentalists and various interest groups argue it out, the inlet struggles. Another Western opening and a very wet winter have destroyed the usual beautiful aqua water and much anticipated sand banks that should be forming at this time of year.
I'll admit I went out in this a few days ago. But we jagged a small wave in the corner that day and it was offshore. But with relentless onshore North Easterlies and no swell, this is what we will probably have for weeks yet. The holiday season is upon us and there will be many disappointed visitors. Even though I kind of don't mind really, because they just clog up the local break, I actually feel sorry for them.
Oh well, back to the SUP (stand-up paddle-board) on the river for now I guess.
6 comments:
Feckin' easterly! No fishing for whiting tonight either.
You know the stoush between the fishermen and the potato farmers is an old one. It's called the fish and chip wars.
That's funny! I would be a bit more sympathetic to the potato farmers if they didn't use such toxic practices for growing their produce.
And this is near where you live? Wow. no wonder you resent the holiday makers. Such tranquillity, and preferably not to be disturbed.
Yes Elisabeth. This is 6.5 kms down the road from where we live under the tall karris. I don't mind the steady dribble of tourists that come through all year, it's just en masse it is horendous for us locals.
We drove by your place on Friday, MF, but no-one was home. Shall be in Albany @ Xmas and hope to catch up then. xx b
Sorry we missed you. We weren't far away. I'll e-mail you our phone numbers so you can give us a ring next time.
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