San Diego Bonfires

I arrived at La Jolla Shores today at 10:00am. The parking lot was already full of "parking lot vultures" of which I soon became one. I found the perfect spot and unloaded my gear for the day. Carefully searching for "just the right fire pit" I wandered the sandy shore, my wheeled bag in tow. One smoldering pit seemed available and I approached the people nearby. Indeed they had been using it to keep warm in the foggy morning hours but no longer needed it. Success! I had secured a pit and set up my umbrella for my day-long vigil. You see, I was saving the fire pit for my daughter and her friends. They were all ticket-takers at the San Diego Fair and wanted to celebrate their "last day of the fair" with a bonfire at the beach. Now, doesn't that sound like fun? Of course! The only challenge was that they all had to work until 10:00pm and had no way of saving a fire pit. That's where I came in. I was delighted to do it for them and marked the pit in bright yellow duct tape "Saved For San Diego Fair Ticket Takers." The day was warm, sunny, relaxing and enjoyable. I read for hours, made acquaintance with my fellow beach bums, shared stories and sang some songs before the "gang" arrived. After teaching them how to make S'mores (the young Irish men had never heard of them, can you believe that?) I high-tailed it home for a much needed rest from the elements. The fair workers were very appreciative and enjoyed their bonfire until 1:00am. You just gotta love San Diego!