Aaaaaaah, weekend. :)
We headed down to the Farmers Market today and picked up some yummy fresh spinach & cukes to start off a salad for tonight. (We also got a fresh baked cheddar garlic loaf... yum!!) We're going to hard-boil some eggs we had, then add some red onion and bacon bits. (I want a little carrot in mine, too!) And we got some creamy light cheddar we're going to cube on top ... salad with bread & cheese & fresh cold brew iced tea! YUM!!!! That's a light summer meal right there. :D
Summer ... brings me to my next thoughts that have been bungling around in my head for a while.
Summer in a southern coastal town inevitably means one thing - TOURISTS. AUGH. I have a love/hate relationship with them. Mostly hate. I love it because of the uber business they bring to all our awesome, really original & tasty local eateries and venues, as it helps keep them going through the non-tourist seasons. But I hate them...
... clogging up our roads ...
... taking all our parking spots ...
... oh yeah, good luck finding a parking spot near the beach from May to September! ...
... driving real slow, looking at things (lost again? yeesh) ...
Yeah yeah, I shouldn't complain; everyone has the right to go to the beach in the summertime. I love the beach!, that's why I live here. But, UGH. Sometimes I want to make a sticker, and put it on my car, that says, "I LIVE HERE!"; I think it would make me feel better about being local and paying taxes year round, only to sit in traffic for triple the time just to go to my favorite restaurant during tourist season.
I live here, so why do I drive around for an hour looking for a parking spot at the beach? Because of TOURISTS. D: Aaaagrhgahrgahra. I will continue to hiss at out of state plates in my mind! :O Sssssssss~
But I heart my little beach town, tourist season or not!! :D
2 comments:
Having lived in areas that attract tourists I can so relate to what you are saying. I know they are good for the local economy but it does make getting around in the summer almost impossible.
Welcome to the blogging community, it is a lot of fun here. Come over and take a look at mine when you get a chance.
SQ
PS, I love the title of your blog.
I heart the beach as well.
And glad you fixed your comments. ^_^
*hugs*
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