Simply Portland...Utterly Devine

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THIS….this is what I’m talking about. Pure Kid Fun. I got such a kick out of watching them do what I used to do withy my brother. For some reason he loved being covered with sand.

[sammyb]

AWWW the innocence of youth!

Portland is OH SO BEAUTIFUL

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And if it wasn't for you, Sammy, I would have never known just how beautiful it is. Thanking you for the hundredth time

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The guys tell me they are ready to eat. I send them inside to order their food.

Me, I’m chllin on the concrete bench enjoying (what else) a red stripe. Listening to a mixture of R&B and Reggae I am definitely in my zone and not even thinking of leaving anytime soon.

They return a few minutes later. “Did you see something you wanted?”

“Yes. Cheeseburgers.”
“Okay. How much?”
“We didn’t order them.”
“Why not???”
“Because when we went in, the man started screaming at us telling us to get out.”
“He did what!!??”
“He cussed us and told us to get out of the shop.”

Oh MAN now I gotta disconnect from my peaceful moment and go play the infuriated aunt role.

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“Excuse me.”

The cook comes to the counter.

“Did you just berate two boys?”
“Yes.” He responded calmly. “They came into the shop. They aren’t supposed to be in the kitchen area.

They simply didn’t know they weren’t supposed to enter that area. This wasn’t their first time at the beach, but their first time getting food there. This was a treat for them and this guy almost ruined the experience for them.

I let him have it. He didn’t have to yell at them and he definitely should not have cussed them out. He let me rant until I was satisfied. He sincerely apologized and I ordered the burgers.

Because I was still a little angry, I only took a couple of pictures of the inside.

Sent the guys back to pay for the food and receive an apology.

[JitterBug]

the jamaican folks can be rough rough at times . . .

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Jitterbug, normally I would have made my point calmly, but I had to come real with this. How he treated them was soooo uncalled for. He knew it as well. He just didn't know me. Does now...lol

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15 minutes later the cook comes out with their plate on a tray. I gave him a tip and he again apologized to the guys.

They LOVED the burgers.

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Back to people watching and chillin.

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I had a great time with the guys. They liked hanging with me. Tried to teach me patois. That was hilarious. Told me I need plenty more lessons.

Another shameless plug for those potato stixx.





The guy's moms were calling for them so we had to packit up and leave. What a delightul day that was. The location is excellent to where I stay and the vibe was friendly and fun.

Shan Shy Beach another reason to continue my love affair with Portland...I can't wait to get back there...me and the guys.