Inspired by some of the posts in the “Everyone should ______ once in their life” thread, it got me thinking, what are some of the things in your area you take for granted that other people seem to make a big deal over…
for example;
i live about 10 minutes from a few beaches, Short Sands, Long Sands, York Harbor, Wells Beach, Ogunquit Beach… you get the picture, i can understand the fascination for landlubbers, but don’t see what the big deal about “The Big Blue” is, it’s big, it’s blue, it has waves, and it’s pretty, what’s the big deal
maybe it’s because it’s essentially in my backyard, but i spend less time on the beach than i should, i figure it’s always there, what’s the hurry, it’ll be there if i need it, it’s not like it’s going anywhere…
(you get what i mean, right?)
when i lived in Vermont, did that every weekend i went skiing, this one i do sorta’ see the fascination with, being able to see miles and miles into the distance, yes, i know that New England mountains are actually smallish hills compared to “real” mountains, but the basic concept is the same…
maybe it’s because i live in New England, and foliage season happens every year like clockwork, but i really don’t see what the big deal with foliage season is, the leaves turn colors every year, what’s the big deal, why are so many people interested in looking at dying leaves
…and also the fact that leaf-peepers annoy the frell out of me by clogging the roads and driving at a crawl, just to gawk at dying leaves, if you want to look at the pretty leaves sans clorophyl, then pull over to the side of the frelling road and get out of the car, you can stare to your hearts content and not block traffic in the process…
…just make sure you avoid the zombie leaves that come out at night and hunger for fresh BRAAAIIINNNS!!
so, what local things do you take for granted and wonder what the big deal is over them?