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August 18, 2006
back to reality
Tonight I will meet up with Rusty and a few other gurls from DC for a last hurrah here on Cape Cod. I had never expected to vacation here, but when an offer for a cheap(ish) holiday is given during the manic days of spring, I will jump at the opportunity. At the moment I cannot say that Provincetown has been a life-changing experience as it is for so many, but it is certainly another dimension entirely, and I've had lots of fun. More on my feelings later when I've had time to think about gay culture and vacation and the nature of Provincetown itself.
Today I administered basic first aid to a 8-lesbian bike pile-up on the dunes trail. One woman had a bump on her head, and I told her friends to keep an eye on her, don't let her nap for the day, and watch out for yammering (more than normal). And if she pukes, it's a concussion for sure. Yesterday and the day before a juvenile (1st or 2nd year) American Bald Eagle was spotted just off the road where people park their bikes for the beach trek. Its large hooked sea-eagle beak and menacing talons were unmistakeable, but most people around me thought it was a crow or a buzzard due to its dark coloring. Bald Eagles don't develop their classic white plumage on the head and tail until their 4th and 5th years. From the platform at the visitor center I rode to today I spotted a small pod of humpback whales.
I hope for an effortless trip back to DC tomorrow, and I've worried about my basement spiders, who I'm sure missed me while I was gone. I imagine they will all wave to me when I come home, with at least three or four of their legs: "Hi Jimbo! We missed you!!!"
Posted by jimbo at August 18, 2006 1:49 PM
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"Humpback? People?"
"Whales, Scotty. Whales."
Ugh, I'm such a dork....
Posted by: Jeffrey at August 18, 2006 3:36 PM
"More on my feelings later when I've had time to think about gay culture and vacation and the nature of Provincetown itself."
Jimbo....I'd love to hear your thoughts. I have not been to PTown in more than 15 years (and only then as a day tripper))...but have recently felt inclined to get back in the loop.
But... all the natural beauty aside...have I really been missing anything?
Posted by: Joe at August 21, 2006 1:36 PM
When I walk up and down Commercial St., I always feel like I'm in a gay theme park.... P-Town is Gay Disneyland.
When I was flying out P-Town a few weekends back, the pilot took this hard tight over the Bay. At first I was freaked, until she pointed out a few whales. She circled several times before continuing onto Logan Airport. Very cool.
Posted by: JD at August 22, 2006 2:19 PM