Arielle was rather sad.
We went on one of our favorite rides and we saw that it had changed.
The "lookout" point of Point Lookout has been fenced off since the last time we visited. My fence-climbing days have passed; I figure that if I won't do it to help save the planet or some such thing, I won't do it to go and sit on some rocks (concrete slabs, actually) that jut into the water. Plus, I learned in no uncertain terms that I'm not welcome.
As many times as I've ridden here, I don't make a very convincing resident. For one thing, it seems that the locals--if they ride--ride beach cruisers. Plus, my income falls short by a digit or two for living in the village of Point Lookout.
I assured Arielle that nothing is her fault; she wasn't upset with me for going on a ride I couldn't complete. Yes, I rode home--64 miles in all--but I don't consider it a complete ride.
I'd like to hope that the park will be open again in the spring. If not, well, what can I say? Over the past few years, I've begun a new chapter in my life, which includes having found new riding buddies. I guess it's also time for me to find new places to ride locally.
We went on one of our favorite rides and we saw that it had changed.
The "lookout" point of Point Lookout has been fenced off since the last time we visited. My fence-climbing days have passed; I figure that if I won't do it to help save the planet or some such thing, I won't do it to go and sit on some rocks (concrete slabs, actually) that jut into the water. Plus, I learned in no uncertain terms that I'm not welcome.
As many times as I've ridden here, I don't make a very convincing resident. For one thing, it seems that the locals--if they ride--ride beach cruisers. Plus, my income falls short by a digit or two for living in the village of Point Lookout.
I assured Arielle that nothing is her fault; she wasn't upset with me for going on a ride I couldn't complete. Yes, I rode home--64 miles in all--but I don't consider it a complete ride.
I'd like to hope that the park will be open again in the spring. If not, well, what can I say? Over the past few years, I've begun a new chapter in my life, which includes having found new riding buddies. I guess it's also time for me to find new places to ride locally.
Aww! Not fair!
ReplyDeleteThese types of things are one reason I'm happy I'm now in Oregon. Connecticut was full of parks and beaches "For Residents Only". In Oregon they don't care. In fact, Governor Oswald West 100 years ago made it law that all--ALL--coastal beaches in Oregon are public. I love that!
ReplyDeleteadly few of the free and open places of my youth are as beautiful as they were. People seeing them for the first time are always blown away but... Places just being closed are a real pain!.
ReplyDeleteColine, Adventure and Anon--The beach reopened and I've ridden to it any number of times since.
ReplyDeleteWell, that's good to hear!
DeleteUrban--Thanks! I'm glad, too, as that's a favorite ride.
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