Sunday – Fifty-Two Views of the Gulf #JusJoJan

January 10, 2016 · by John W. Howell · in Fifty-two Views of the Gulf · 48 Comments

As you can see the weather is a little more sane. This shot shows a couple of things. 1. The sun is out and has left a little glare in the camera lens. 2. The walkover is gone and in addition, the left-hand side of the dune has been carved out to make room for the walkway. You can see the tracks of the front loader. That stake in the middle marks the middle of the new walkway. The next photo was taken a couple of days ago showing the walkway gone.

This was before the front loader work on the dune. You can see what a front loader does to a vinyl walkover, though.

Now you have an idea of the work done by the frontloader. Way on the left is the original walkover site.

Last week’s photo.

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48 comments

Hugh's Views and News · January 10, 2016 - 4:58 am ·

Looks like you have an orb in that first picture. I’ve been reading lots about them recently.

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1. John W. Howell · January 10, 2016 - 8:04 am ·
  
  Yes it is a “glare orb.” Totally an illusion. Thanks,
  
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teagan geneviene · January 10, 2016 - 5:28 am ·

Happy Sunday John. It’s interesting to see their progress. You mentioned the “original” location. Will the new one be in a different spot? Those loaders are powerful machines. Suddenly I have happy visions of chasing a couple of people (who shall remain nameless) with one. 😈 😀
Mega hugs!

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1. John W. Howell · January 10, 2016 - 8:02 am ·
  
  The walkway will start out at the furthest part from the Gulf at the original location and then take a jog to avoid cutting the dune. It will come out on the beach near the original location but will also have a ramp to the right.
  
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Jan Hawke · January 10, 2016 - 6:49 am ·

Wow! Demolition is always impressive, but… Man! lol Hopefully Mother Nature will take some action in softening the ‘flat earth’ concept pretty soon, to help blend in the new walkway when they start work on it 😀

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1. John W. Howell · January 10, 2016 - 7:59 am ·
  
  This dune in man made and the first line of defense. There is another behind it. The flat Earth and walkway will blend into the scene. The walkway will be natural wood. (BTW I couldn’t comment on the SA post this AM. Is there a comment section I missed?
  
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Charles Yallowitz · January 10, 2016 - 7:34 am ·

Funny how this was going to be about how the one spot changes over the course of a year and this happens. Kind of makes one think about human influence on the environment versus that of nature. So the new walkway is going to be longer?

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1. John W. Howell · January 10, 2016 - 7:53 am ·
  
  Longer, wider, higher. It will be an Edifice Rex.
  
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  1. Charles Yallowitz · January 10, 2016 - 7:59 am ·
    
    Wow. There’s actually a minor superhero in Marvel comics with the new Edifice Rex. Did not expect that.
    
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    1. John W. Howell · January 10, 2016 - 8:39 am ·
      
      I was using a play on words meaning kingly building.
      
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    2. Charles Yallowitz · January 10, 2016 - 9:29 am ·
      
      I was thinking of Oedipus. Though I was wondering if it was an actual thing that you saw online.
      
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    3. John W. Howell · January 10, 2016 - 4:59 pm ·
      
      No I just made it up.
      
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    4. Charles Yallowitz · January 10, 2016 - 5:10 pm ·
      
      We’ll give you credit. Funnier your way.
      
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The Hook · January 10, 2016 - 7:38 am ·

You never disappoint, John.

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1. John W. Howell · January 10, 2016 - 7:51 am ·
  
  Thanks.
  
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Eric Klingenberg · January 10, 2016 - 7:58 am ·

I want to live there.

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1. John W. Howell · January 10, 2016 - 8:40 am ·
  
  Thanks Eric. I do too. Oh wait……
  
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Dan Antion · January 10, 2016 - 9:12 am ·

The machine made short work of that walk – what a difference.

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1. John W. Howell · January 10, 2016 - 5:00 pm ·
  
  Yes it did. Thanks.
  
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2. John W. Howell · January 10, 2016 - 5:04 pm ·
  
  Yes it did not tale long
  
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LindaGHill · January 10, 2016 - 9:22 am ·

Your picture with the sun over the water is beautiful! Thanks again for the prompt, John! 😀

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1. John W. Howell · January 10, 2016 - 5:00 pm ·
  
  Thank you. I forgot to put my link on your pot.
  
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Pit · January 10, 2016 - 9:37 am ·

That first picture is gorgeous!
Have a wonderful Sunday,
Pit

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1. John W. Howell · January 10, 2016 - 4:59 pm ·
  
  Thanks Pit. You as well.
  
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Debbie · January 10, 2016 - 10:07 am ·

Ah, for sunshine like that! We’re grey with spitting snow and howling winds — a good day for staying inside. How long do they anticipate this remodel will take, John?

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1. John W. Howell · January 10, 2016 - 4:58 pm ·
  
  I think it will be about six weeks or so. Real hard to get to the water so I hope its earlier.
  
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guyportman · January 10, 2016 - 11:20 am ·

The blue sky in the first 3 photos is enticing. It must be great living by the sea John.

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1. John W. Howell · January 10, 2016 - 4:57 pm ·
  
  The sky is really beautiful and the stars at night are stunning. Thanks Guy
  
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Jill Weatherholt · January 10, 2016 - 11:31 am ·

When all is said and done, I think the improvements will be wonderful. How blessed you are to live in such a beautiful area, John. Your photos are stunning.

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1. John W. Howell · January 10, 2016 - 4:56 pm ·
  
  Thanks Jill. Sure beats several places I have lived.
  
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Aladdin Sane (#JusJoJan) | The Sound of One Hand Typing · January 10, 2016 - 5:07 pm ·

[…] W. Howell supplied today’s prompt, “sane.” You can visit him at his blog, Fiction Favorites. Just Jot It January is brought to you by the lovely and talented Linda Hill. Be sure and visit […]

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Sunday Photo Fiction and JustJoJan Day 10 – What does it take to be sane? | This Thing Called Life One Word at a Time · January 10, 2016 - 6:43 pm ·

[…] The rules for Sunday Photo Fiction are to write around 200 words in either poetry or story form based on the photo prompt. I also chose to combine Just Jot It January where the prompt today was “sane” brought to us by John W. Howell at Fiction Favorites. […]

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patriciaruthsusan · January 11, 2016 - 3:51 am ·

The new walkway should be lovely in natural wood. 🙂 — Suzanne

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1. John W. Howell · January 11, 2016 - 7:57 am ·
  
  I think so. It will have a dark hue since it needs to be protected with weather resistant stain.
  
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macjam47 · January 11, 2016 - 3:20 pm ·

Gorgeous morning. When will the walkway be completed?

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1. John W. Howell · January 11, 2016 - 4:54 pm ·
  
  About six weeks
  
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  1. macjam47 · January 11, 2016 - 6:46 pm ·
    
    It will be so nice for you to be able to go down to the beach via the walkway again.
    
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    1. John W. Howell · January 11, 2016 - 8:15 pm ·
      
      We actually will be able to go over in a golf cart.
      
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    2. John W. Howell · January 11, 2016 - 8:16 pm ·
      
      It will . Thanks
      
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    3. John W. Howell · January 11, 2016 - 8:16 pm ·
      
      It will Thanks
      
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aFrankAngle · January 13, 2016 - 6:52 am ·

Love the first picture … a little late because I’ve been contemplating much the past few days (and nope – not avoiding you). 😉 … You know that on Sunday I told you that there is a lot of blame to go around, so yesterday afternoon I started writing to throw a post together. It’s up.

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1. John W. Howell · January 13, 2016 - 7:26 am ·
  
  Will check it out
  
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  1. aFrankAngle · January 14, 2016 - 8:22 am ·
    
    Thanks for coming over. This entire incident still festers in my mind – as it does to many in this city – but much more deeply than just playing a game of pointing fingers to the other guy. Thanks for your generosity.
    
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    1. John W. Howell · January 14, 2016 - 12:38 pm ·
      
      Yes. Serious problems need some serious solutions.
      
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    2. aFrankAngle · January 14, 2016 - 2:41 pm ·
      
      I’m having a difficult time with a one who thinks the city, franchise, and fans in this city be punished.
      
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    3. John W. Howell · January 14, 2016 - 6:10 pm ·
      
      Yeah. You have ignore those types. What is needed is a serious NFL executive to lay down the rules and what will happen if they are violated by players and coaches. The NFL commissioner is a lackey for the owners.
      
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    4. aFrankAngle · January 14, 2016 - 7:05 pm ·
      
      No kidding about the Commissioner, which is true in all sports. Meanwhile, the commenter thinks the city should be punished by forcing the Bengals to play two home games in an empty stadium.
      
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    5. John W. Howell · January 14, 2016 - 8:33 pm ·
      
      Ha ha ha . That is rich.
      
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