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Beach Etiquette - some people need to learn

Disneylandfan — Sat, 16 Aug 2014 20:13:00 GMT

Yesterday at the beach we encountered a women with no beach sense. She was there with her two boys, they looked to be around 5. They had brought a hard ball and were kicking the ball all around (mom included) where people were sitting.

They hit several people while they were sleeping. Knocked over some kids sand castles. Just annoying all around.

I was sitting closer to the water with my daughter while she built a sand castle and my husband was up by our stuff sleeping. We weren't that far from each other. But there was lots of space between us and the surf or huge open areas behind where most people were seated.

The kids and mom started kicking the ball again all around where people were sitting. They got really close to my husband so I finally told her they better not hit my husband. She laughed. I told her I wasn't joking and she should teach her kids some beach etiquette and either go play ball down by the water or up in the open area and not where people were sitting.

She walks down towards the water and kicks the ball towards me and my daughter (like she was on a soccer field kick) it would have nailed my daughter in the head BUT her son jumped in front of the kick and it hit so hard you could hear it. He screamed and doubled over.

Soon after they left.

I love the beach but some people can just be complete idiots. I'd bet others have stories.

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LizAnne_1 — Sat, 16 Aug 2014 20:21:51 GMT

I always love it when some nincompoop stands to shake out his/her beach towel sending sand flying all around.

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Disneylandfan — Sat, 16 Aug 2014 20:32:10 GMT

On 8/16/2014 BuckleBunny said:
I always love it when some nincompoop stands to shake out his/her beach towel sending sand flying all around.

Yes! I need a like button.

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wildcherry — Sat, 16 Aug 2014 20:37:32 GMT

I know the feeling. I always hated kids throwing frisbees around and having them land on my blanket. I told some young boys once that if it landed on my blanket one more time, I would keep it. Beach personnel should outlaw these types of things on the beach.

If you want to play ball, go to a park. Bathers and sun worshipers and sand castle builders want to enjoy in peace.

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MickD — Sat, 16 Aug 2014 20:43:20 GMT

I have not had this problem....but would think to tell the lifeguard if this situation happens again. My family always hangs near a lifeguard tower....away from the slugs, the insane and the stupid...

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Disneylandfan — Sat, 16 Aug 2014 20:44:15 GMT

Had they been playing with a beach ball it would have still been annoying hitting people but it wouldn't have hurt anyone. Why they would bring a hard ball i to kick around people is beyond me.

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Disneylandfan — Sat, 16 Aug 2014 20:49:41 GMT

On 8/16/2014 MickD said: I have not had this problem....but would think to tell the lifeguard if this situation happens again. My family always hangs near a lifeguard tower....away from the slugs, the insane and the stupid...

Yesterday the life guards were busy because of the strong undercurrent. but even if it had been calm I don't know that I would have thought to tell them. I should keep that in mind if it ever happens again. I tend to just tell someone if it bugs me long enough.

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bells4me — Sat, 16 Aug 2014 20:51:23 GMT

Three things bother me at the beach:

1..people who shake their blankets & towels on you.

2..people that walk across my blanket.

3..people that pack up and leave their trash.

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JustJazzmom — Sat, 16 Aug 2014 20:51:38 GMT

So her son got the ball hit into him?? I'm sorry but I do have to laugh at that-- what goes around comes around.

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QueenDanceALot — Sat, 16 Aug 2014 20:52:48 GMT

When I lived on Long Island I would drive all the way out to find the least crowded beach just to have as much of it to myself as I could get.

I'm not fond of crowded beaches.

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jeanlake — Sat, 16 Aug 2014 21:11:16 GMT

Disney, where do these people come from? I like the idea of hanging near the lifeguard tower. I'll start doing this. Good idea. Do you think the same folks who misbehave at the beach, misbehave at stadium parking lots while tailgating? My grandson almost got knocked down when a guy holding a beer ran to catch a football. Some people were raised by wolves...

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TheKingsMistress — Sat, 16 Aug 2014 21:20:12 GMT

Sense of entitlement. They think they own the beach.

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JustJazzmom — Sat, 16 Aug 2014 21:20:57 GMT

On 8/16/2014 ury said:
Disney, where do these people come from? I like the idea of hanging near the lifeguard tower. I'll start doing this. Good idea. Do you think the same folks who misbehave at the beach, misbehave at stadium parking lots while tailgating? My grandson almost got knocked down when a guy holding a beer ran to catch a football. Some people were raised by wolves...

I think wolves behave better than some humans.

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Disneylandfan — Sat, 16 Aug 2014 21:26:19 GMT

Yes, the little boy got his by the ball. Could have been worse if it hit my daughter in the head.

If I were guessing I would say this family behaves this way no matter where they are. So yes, if they're obnoxious at the beach they probably are the same at a tailgater.

I love Newport beach but Huntington is so much easier to park and unload when you have kids. by myself I would drive on to Newport or over to Laguna.

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jeanlake — Sat, 16 Aug 2014 21:32:58 GMT

On 8/16/2014 JustJazzmom said:
On 8/16/2014 ury said:
Disney, where do these people come from? I like the idea of hanging near the lifeguard tower. I'll start doing this. Good idea. Do you think the same folks who misbehave at the beach, misbehave at stadium parking lots while tailgating? My grandson almost got knocked down when a guy holding a beer ran to catch a football. Some people were raised by wolves...

I think wolves behave better than some humans.

I'm howling in agreement!

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Preds — Sat, 16 Aug 2014 21:33:14 GMT

Some people get to the beach once in their lifetime. They don't know the rules, but they know what they see on tv or the internet. They try to emulate and experience everything at one time. Yes, they make mistakes. Yes, they don't know the rules. Yes, they can be rude if you are rude to them. Instead of screaming at them, you might want to help them understand what is the correct way to enjoy what you get to enjoy more often. Some of us know this, but some don't. Try to respect that fact just like you expect them to respect you.

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JustJazzmom — Sat, 16 Aug 2014 21:34:00 GMT

On 8/16/2014 ury said:
On 8/16/2014 JustJazzmom said:
On 8/16/2014 ury said:
Disney, where do these people come from? I like the idea of hanging near the lifeguard tower. I'll start doing this. Good idea. Do you think the same folks who misbehave at the beach, misbehave at stadium parking lots while tailgating? My grandson almost got knocked down when a guy holding a beer ran to catch a football. Some people were raised by wolves...

I think wolves behave better than some humans.

I'm howling in agreement!

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hckynut — Sat, 16 Aug 2014 21:42:30 GMT

If a ball hit me? I would do the same thing I do when at the ice rink and kids are playing with rubber balls or rubber pucks. Should they hit me with one I will put it in my pocket or some other place for safe keeping. At the rink I give it to the attendant and let her/him make sure to keep it until the offenders are leaving the premises.

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JustJazzmom — Sat, 16 Aug 2014 21:44:41 GMT

On 8/16/2014 hckynut said:
If a ball hit me? I would do the same thing I do when at the ice rink and kids are playing with rubber balls or rubber pucks. Should they hit me with one I will put it in my pocket or some other place for safe keeping. At the rink I give it to the attendant and let her/him make sure to keep it until the offenders are leaving the premises.

I don't think this is going to fly at the beach!!

""Now I'm keeping it""

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colliegirls — Sat, 16 Aug 2014 22:43:50 GMT

I don't worry about sports at the beach, but I do wonder how some people think they can ride a bike on the sand during high tide when it is wall to wall people with no extra room.