Fri Jun 24, 2005  8:41 am

 Took a ride to the ocean on my urban non-assault
 vehicle. Packed a mini-cooler with goodies and  headed
 out of the 'hood.

 J

 First I need to get some air.

 Hmmm. If you buy gas to pollute the air and water  you
 get free water and air. If you don't it will cost  you
 50¢... and be quick about it. It won't last long.

 I leave the Mission and enter the Lower Haight, where
 the last known sighting of the mysterious Devayana
 beast has been documented. No sign of him today.

 Through the Panhandle the intoxicating scent of
 eucalyptus flares the nostrils. Golden Gate Park has
 some big changes since last I passed this way. 3/4  of
 the way through the park there is a concert. The
 people are tame and the music pretty lame but they do
 have a trapeze.

 I don't stay long.

 When I get to Ocean Beach I find an awesome spot in
 the dunes where I sink into the sand like an easy
 chair. Before me, the ocean and its soothing roar.
 Above, the sun and sky. I enjoy my picnic lunch. No
 one bothers me. I am in heaven.

 Then, the intrusive sound of a low-flying helicopter.
 No problem. We have a Tasmanian Devil Kite several
 times the size of the toy-like chopper. Taz ravenously
 devours the invasive contraption. Within seconds, the
 cacophony is gone and peace is restored.

 All is well.

 J

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