Another blazing start on the beach.
Socks with sandals are very much in evidence, it is great that people are more concerned with personal comfort than the opinions of the fashion Nazis. I eagerly await my first sighting of a knotted handkerchief to prove that Swanage is indeed the archetypical old fashioned seaside town. It is the last link in the chain. Sadly there are still a lot of inconsiderate people around who leave a lot of mess,  I am often approached by people who are shocked at the amount of rubbish left. They usually comment on what a good job we do.  I don't think I have ever had a job where people show their appreciation so much.

Noticed a car parked nearly all day in the clearway on Shore Road. Is there no justice? he had no tax and parked all day using a disabled badge, even though there is no exemption on that stretch of road. I publish the photos in an attempt to name and shame.

 Sadly the ubiquitous baseball cap seems to hold sway these days. I should point out that nobody over the age of five should wear one back to front.
some excitement when a poser in a small sports boat persisted in driving it too close to the beach, putting swimmers at great risk of injury. A polite request from the beach wardens was ignored so the big guns went in and escorted him to a more suitable area, along with a lot of abuse and threats and "Do you know who I ams"

The pillock in the sports boat, note how close to shore he is

 The day was rounded off with a session with the rowing club and a fully dressed swim which was absolutely gorgeous, the long hot days have finally brought the water in the bay up to a sensible temperature.

Today's Stats are: 18362 steps, 7.82  miles

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