(If you're in Florida, you know that good beach weather doesn't exactly end on Labor Day--you've got 3 more months to enjoy 80 degrees before it chills down to 70 for a few weeks.)
Here's what is totally NOT cool on the beach...
- Pulling your obnoxious boat so close to the beach that you nearly run over 3 swimming children, then turning your music up so loud that you're probably disturbing the same whales affected by the Navy's sonar.
- Okay, let me back up. ANY music on the beach is pretty annoying if others can hear it. I know you may debate me on this point, but what if I don't like your crappy tunes? Soooo inconsiderate.
- Taking your drinks in the water and burying the cans in the sand instead of throwing them away. "Um, I can't BELIEVE you just did that," was my exact thought. When we saw this happen, Husband went in the water, retrieved them through some careful toe-sand connections and heaved them back on the beach blanket belonging to the offender. Can't believe we didn't get killed, but we did head for the car in a few mins.
- Heaving yourself on passing manatees like they are floatation devices. Yes, we have actually seen entire crowds of people doing this. It's not only not anti-beach etiquette, but it's against the freaking law!!! Stay off our threatened and endangered wildlife people. If manatees had teeth, they would kick the daylights out of any Hollywood produced Jaws scene.
I feel like good manners are common sense. If you're doing something that is disturbing others or causing harm, for the love of Pete, STOP IT.
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At Myakka a couple dressed in full cycling gear rode their bicycles all the way out on the bird walk forcing the walkers to hug the railings. Then they leaned their bikes against the only bench in shade to keep the seats cool.
A State Park etiquette posting is needed. Those bikers!!!
Oh! Poor manatees! I can't believe people actually do that! Idiots!
Love this! Mind if I link to it on etiquette bitch?
Etiquette Bitch, it would truly be our honor!
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