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After our fabulous meal, we felt the need to walk off some of the calories.
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And took a stroll around the waterfront of downtown Bristol.
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Quiet on the off season, I’m sure the marina is full of pleasure craft in the summer.
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Along the edge is the Maritime Center. A one time armory built in 1894, it now houses public restrooms, showers and laundry facilities for boaters as well as a wi-fi lounge and a 4,000 square foot multi use hall displaying local artists.
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Though the marina was people free, the seagulls kept a close eye on us.
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And since we were roughly 20 miles from the wind tunnel that is Newport?
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A smile and a relatively in tact hairdo.
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Should we visit the area again, I would take more time to explore this lovely town.
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And perhaps bring the seagulls a treat.
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The gulls concur.
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As we were leaving I glanced over the side of the pier and saw…
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Eggs?
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They’re actually jellyfish, but tell me that doesn’t look like someone randomly cracked a few eggs in the harbor.
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As we made our way back to the car through the park, my husband made a friend.
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Who was a little reticent at first, but when he realized the strange man could push him higher than his mother?
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Was quickly and happily on board.
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River's world..... 
Aww! to the new little friend. Of course I had to look up the jellyfish and they indeed are called “fried egg jellyfish”.
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What do you know, I was spot on.
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Oh that’s a sweet picture of the hubs pushing that child on the swing. And it does look like eggs floating in the harbor, how odd. Newport looks like a lovely town, off season that is. That seagull looked like he was giving you the side eye, lol.
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Seagulls are smart cookies and always looking for an opportunity. I had one steal a sandwich right out of my hand years ago…
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Check out that big mean devil dog on the playground.
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Where…?
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Bringing a treat for gulls better be accompanied by an escape plan.
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Or a strong throwing arm, yes.
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You mean to throw the treats near someone else while you beat a hasty retreat? 😉
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Preferably someone with a broken leg… and cane.
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Those definitely looked like eggs!
I love your selfie. 💜
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Thanks!
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Thanks. Now I’m craving an omelette.
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Love these photos. It looks like such a beautiful place to live or visit.
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It was a fun visit, lots to do and see. But Newport is too crowded in the summer and too rich for my blood to live there.
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I could see that from your photos! I’m sure summers are crazy!
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Did you know that your husband pushed swingers before you met him? 🤣
That seagull’s face says a lot of what I’ve been thinking lately.
Look at you—-Hair Perfection with a side of Smile. 😉
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I was unaware of his swinger status pre marriage. But oddly enough, it hasn’t been an issue.
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That gull’s look says, “You! With the sandwich! You feeling lucky, punk?”
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Had there been a sandwich, the encounter would not have been as pleasant.
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How fun for your Husband and the little boy!
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I am going to assume seagulls are assholes no matter where there are at and if that is the case, learn from my experience as a kid and don’t feed the bloody things. I have a scar on my arm from a trip to Florida as a kid when my mom thought feeding them would be fun for us kids. It was, until the bread ran out and then they kept dive bombing us wanting more. So yeah, fun while the food holds out but make sure you are close to somewhere you can get and and keep them out. nasty little things
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I’ve lived by the water all my life so I’m very familiar. They are relentless, but I’ve never been attacked, or scarred. Yikes.
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