Not every sea gull has moved south to bask in the glorious sunshine and to skip through the sand and warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico. But enough of them have. That distinctive Jersey accent can be heard from one coast of Florida to the other, and even in between. Many gulls hang out in Ocala and even The Villages, but the Gulf beaches are their favorite address. That's why as I tried today to capture a representative image of Tampa, this fine looking fellow caught my eye and ear. It was kind of gray and overcast. It happens, OK? He wanted to know: Where's da sun? I'll head back up ta Jurzee and Elizabeth and home on da docks if you don't make da sun shine. Bright! Now! I couldn't argue with a transplant...a Snow Bird...a Jurzee native. (He hadn't even changed out the DMV plate on his tail.) Just look at that steely gaze. The tilt of his head. He's a serious dude. Would YOU argue with him? I promised to make the sun shine. What else could I do?
You took the easy way out. I mean, whaddaya gonna do? If it ain't sunny in Floreeda now, it will be in a couple of minutes...jeez!
ReplyDeleteA well taken shot; I'm trying to learn my American accent from the Sopranos.
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ReplyDelete@B Squared - The sun's back out so I know how far north TS Ida is by now. It looked pretty nasty up on the beaches as the rain and winds hit the panhandle. It's been another lucky year for all of us along the Gulf Coast (and east coast!) of Florida.
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@ John - My wife's relatives from northern Jersey watched all of the Sopranos with delight. They knew the locations of every house, store, diner and gas station used in the show's filming. Folks up there actually liked the state's portrayal...go figure!! (The women really look like that and many sound like the Sopranos, too.)
ReplyDeleteStick with YOUR accent.
That is the cutest sea gull I have ever seen and that's saying something for me. I normally don't like them--too pushy!
ReplyDeleteI would treat that gull with respect, he's got that look in his eye and a sharp beak. Great shot Frank
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