Monday, November 10, 2014

I've not gone to the ocean for a while...stupid, really, because it's only 20 minutes away, and it's always different and always a pleasure.  So, I thought I'd take my mountain bike to the beach and ride it there on Friday instead of going to the YMCA gym.  When the tide is out, there is a lot of packed wet sand that's perfect for biking, and the knobby tires and rear fender are great for traction and avoiding splashed butt syndrome.  I rode a good long distance and came across the posts I photographed below.  I hadn't known they were there until that ride, and was eager to return with the camera the next day.  Here's one from that second visit.  (film)





4 comments:

DEH said...

Nice image. I believe the posts are remnants of a fishing pier that goes back to when Ponte Vedra was known as Mineral City (phosphate mining?). The area was a trailer park before becoming upscale residences.

John Voss said...

Thanks, D. There is no mention of this in the several articles about Ponte Vedra I've read so far. Someone on apug suggested it might have been part of a groyne (erosion control) as it has no parallel line of posts for a pier, but groynes are usually built in groups, so it may not be that either.

DEH said...

Since its right at the county line between Duval and St Johns, I wonder if it was a traffic barrier. Duval county banned vehicular traffic several decades ago whereas St Johns still permits autos on the beach.
Anyway, its a photogenic remnant of something.

John Voss said...

I'll bet that's it, D. It's terrific that you know so much lore about this area. If I can't google it, I can ask you! lol!!