trip report / july fourth, twenty-fourteen

The main purpose of returning to margaritaville was to linger on their wifi and splurge for another bottled water. Lots of folks at m’ville today. I felt like turning around and going back but an empty table to the side looked safe so i claimed it.

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No wifi. A waitress said sometimes the signal goes in an out. Maybe. But that was my cue to move on. It was begining to feel like Ocean City NJ.

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Took my time reaching my goal getting to Travelers. It’s HOT so my pace is slow taking advantage of any small patch of shade I could find. Of course I took pictures along the way. Not really thinking about anything. just appreciating the sunshine, blue sky and the waves taunting me to my right.

I look to see the cranky fruit vendor at her table. She had more vegetables on display and although tempting, I couldn't walk over and give her a little business after the scene she caused the other day. But I made sure she saw me. She looked away and I continued walking.

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It was a peaceful stroll along the shore...until

A gentleman promoting a massage place approached me to ask if i would be interested in their services. I said “no” to everything he offered. When he got to the end of his list, he bid me a pleasant afternoon. I returned the same and took a few steps onward with my journey.

Just as I was about to take a picture of a lovely ocean scene as there were plenty that afternoon, a wiry, beach dwelling rasta faced me and loudly asked me

"What is it???? Are you afraid of Jamaicans or do you dislike or distrust Jamaicans? I see you walking alone everyday. You don’t talk to anybody. You don’t want anybody to talk to you. You always look angry and mean."

oh for heavens sake...scolded again??!?!!

He waved his arms like I was a hopeless case. Added how I like loneliness and being in a world full of people but living among them all alone.

"Go..." he roared and shooing me on..."Go continue on and enjoy your loneliness. Have lots of fun in your lonely world."

Okay, even if I did have my pepperspray tucked between my breasts, no matter how tempting it would have been to spritz him just to shut him up, I wouldn't because I guess I do look out of place walking that long stretch without a companion(s). The only people walking alone are moving vendors. But what I don’t understand is why being solo bothered him so much he went on a rant in like that in public.

I need shade and to compose myself. I needed the shade most of all.

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Well, you were enjoying your solitude before he came along....he just wanted your attention.
I've had plenty of folks approach and try to "read" me. Hey, I'm alone because I get along quite well with myself!

Nothing wrong with enjoying your own company. As goldilocks said, he was just probably wanting your attention although going about it the wrong way. Beautiful pictures!

I wouldn't want to buy anything either from the fruit lady.

the unwanted attention can be a buzzkill for sure . . . you can handle it!

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Originally Posted by goldilocks

Well, you were enjoying your solitude before he came along....he just wanted your attention.
I've had plenty of folks approach and try to "read" me. Hey, I'm alone because I get along quite well with myself!

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goldilocks,I hear you...most men who approach me feel I need company but the right one hasn't crossed my view yet. They think they are the one I've been holding out for so they give their skills a try. When I let them know my deal, they move on. This guy took my being alone as being anti-Jamaicans?? He didn't appear to want my attention.

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Originally Posted by Schuttzie

Nothing wrong with enjoying your own company. As goldilocks said, he was just probably wanting your attention although going about it the wrong way. Beautiful pictures!

I wouldn't want to buy anything either from the fruit lady.

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lol Schuttzie, I'm so glad she saw me and I saw her seeing me walk by. Her table was full...shame, but I do hope she did well that day. About the angry man, no it wasn't about getting my attention, I think it was personal. Perhaps he approached me in the past but I blew him off. His reaction was more pride motivated than attraction.

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Originally Posted by JitterBug

the unwanted attention can be a buzzkill for sure . . . you can handle it!

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buzzkill is RIGHT JitterBug. He pegged it right when he said I was mean... cuzzzzzz I was as I continued the walk.

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I begged the security guard to let me rest at a table. He said no problem. That surprised me. He came and sat beside me, that surprised me more. But he was concerned, not interested. I looked pretty ragged approaching him after walking in the sun + HEAT combined with the unexpected bashing so I can understand him being courteous but cautious.

I was still hot, but not angry.

"Do you want water?"
"No, I'm not thirsty. Just need to get my strength and wind back. But thanks for offereing."
"I saw that guy yell at you."
"Yeah?? I'm sure all of Westmoreland heard him. I didn't handle him right. I should have said something to defend myself. Where am I?"
"Cocolapalm" He pointed to the HUGE sign to my right. "Cocolapalm" he repeated in case I couldn't read.

"Nice beach set up."
Felt good sitting there and the small talk was cool as well, but I have to get moving or surrender to the elements and grab a taxi. No, I'm so near so I'll keep walking.

"Appreciate you letting me rest here, but I've got to get to where I'm going before someone else feels the need to berate me like a child."

He chuckled like he understood, like he was there as a spectator. OH my please don't let me find out the was there and didn't try to defuse that character Oh well

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