Defunct Smoke Stacks from the South Pier

I understand I have a love affair with the urban waterfront that is best saved for drunks, fishermen, and the homeless.  I am rarely "on" the water and that doesn't do all that much for me.  I can enjoy it for periods of time- like hours of an event....but the effort to get smaller boats to the water; or the upkeep and expense of anything larger- the effort just isn't worth the amount of enjoyment I get out of being "On the water"

"In the water"- Cabbage Can't Swim- is a joke my friends won't let die.

Technically - I think I can swim.  Physically probably not for all that long- so I could swim- I just haven't often seen the need.

But being near the water - all types.  And usually I am in LOVE LOVE LOVE- with isolated places with pristine water and scenery.  But there is an allure to me about the contrast between man made objects and the natural world- and how industry abuts it here so closely.

This was inspired by a very nice walk with Winnie this summer.