When I was growing up, that place was less visited and simpiler, still remember all the clam chowder and beer I had at the Tides not that long ago, but nothing ever lasts. People it seems have discovered it. Still is a scenic and "salty" place, and Goat Rock was the place I went to when I had a major decision to make ( like joining the the army or going back to school), and I needed to think (even thought I'd like my ashes dumped there at one time) and having those many family weekends on the beach serf fishing on the Sonoma coast; but, over the years, to many people have discovered that area and I had to move north to Point Arena, Elk and Manchester SB and now Westport Landing SB, the Lost Coast and the Oregon coast-usually less people and more primative beaches! But all in all, it was nice to see my old stomping grounds around Bodega Bay-thanks for taking us along-it brought back those memories when times were simpiler (or where they) and many good memories!
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