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I have enjoyed so much paddling my 11-foot board in East Bay, chasing dolphins, watching ospreys and pelicans dive for fish, watching F-15s and F-22s banking overhead…

I love it, I love it, I love it! Exercising out in nature … as soon as I push-off, and the board glides away from the beach, I am on the bay, amidst nature, away from civilization, which I don’t see behind me.

I see mostly green water below and before me, and blue sky and white clouds above. The bay is so peaceful. I mean it’s a peaceful place to be, even if the water’s not calm. I rarely see a boat on the bay. Every second or third day that I’m on the water, airplanes are overhead: twin-turboprop planes laden with sensors, little Beech turboprop trainers, F-4s, F-15s, F-22s, T-38s, and/or F-18s. I certainly don’t mind them disturbing the peace; I love to watch them fly, often directly over my head. Many of the pilots fly touch-and-goes, landing, lifting off, then banking left to fly over East Bay (and me) or right to fly over the Gulf. Some days pilots are just returning from sorties and land immediately after approaching.

But many days I quietly enjoy the peaceful ‘wilderness.’ I watch cormorants duck under the water’s surface to swim and try to catch fish, I watch mullet jump again and again out of the water, and I see below me ‘puffer’ fish inflate themselves and swim away. Small- and medium size skates also swim away from my big white board and yellow-blade paddle. Standing on a board I can see so much in the water that I wouldn’t see if I were swimming.

Yesterday I saw a turtle swimming in shallow water. I hadn’t seen turtles or horseshoe crabs for months.

As I did when I was swimming, I admire pelicans gliding fast close to the surface of the bay, other pelicans orbiting twenty meters high, looking for fish then diving upon them … I see egrets or cranes walking slowly along shores, looking for fish in shallow water, and of course I see gulls wandering.

I really enjoy being out there on the water. Every day is different – waves, or lack of them, wind speed and direction, sky brightness and clouds, wildlife to watch, maybe boaters in the distance, maybe airplanes above …

another miscategorized, poorly-written PanamaCity.Craigslist.org ad:

Need a baby sitter? (Panama city, Fl)

Date: 2011-09-05, 11:17PM EDT
Reply to: job-rgewk-2____7@craigslist.org ^{[Errors when replying to ads?]}

I am a 19 yrs old female and love kids and great with babies I have a job but would like to make some extra cash I have a valid licenses and clean record. I can babysit anyday after 330. Pay is negotiable! Just give me a email if you are intrested thank you!

• Location: Panama city, Fl
• Compensation: negotiable

another miscategorized, poorly-written Panama City Craigslist ad, from someone who has seen too many Transporter movies:

discreet driver/ no questions asked (anywhere)

Date: 2011-08-31, 12:30PM EDT
Reply to: job-uwk______9@craigslist.org ^{[Errors when replying to ads?]}

I have 25 years of experience, I have driven all over the world, I ask no questions, as long as the money is good. I am a professional driver. I will transport anything w/o specifics. All I need to know is when and where the item is to be delivered. Serious inquiries only. I am retired Army looking for work. I have no problem in doing illegal shit.

another miscategorized Panama City Craigslist ad, from someone who is not skilled in writing:

Looking for Work (Lynn Haven)

Date: 2011-08-30, 12:15PM EDT
Reply to: job-mzcrp-257_____9@craigslist.org ^{[Errors when replying to ads?]}

I am a 22 year old student is taking one class online this fall before he graduates this fall. Just like the title says I am looking for work in the area. PT/FT, Temp, anything would help me to start doing something with myself. I have multiple skills; including advertising, writing, clerical, etc. If you are hiring please contact me with details about the position. This way I we can find out if maybe I can fulfill what you are looking for in an employee.

News of Hurricane Irene reminded me of a ‘client’ who came to my office a few months ago. Here’s what I wrote then:

[Rescue Mission's Day Center]

military veteran: no

felon: no

h.s. grad: yes

driving license: no

motor vehicle: no

bicycle: no

cellular phone; no

e-mail account: no

computer literacy: no

résumé: no

knowledge of local job market: no »→

On this date in 1992, Hurricane Andrew hit Florida‘s Atlantic Ocean coast and devastated Homestead.

Another miscategorized, poorly-written PanamaCity.Craigslist.org help-wanted ad:

Where is the poster “looking for a reliable and dependable person?”

   Six dollars per day? Telecommuting is okay?  “No phone calls about this job?”

(S)he wrote, “call me” then posted a telephone number.

Panama City Beach’s average air and water temperatures

another dumb PanamaCity.Craigslist.org ad

$23 per hour? Right …

Data Entry Clerk (Florida)

Date: 2011-08-17, 1:03PM EDT
Reply to: job-q______399@craigslist.org ^{[Errors when replying to ads?]}

Entering data information into specfic software database,also be responsible for light scanning, sorting and filing.
Qualified candidates should be computer savie and have over a 9,ooo keystroke with a high accurac. Interested candidates should reply and direct there resumes to Office Manager Compensation.

Location: Florida

Compensation: $23 per hour

Lieutenant Colonel Eric Smith, the first Air Force pilot qualified to fly the F-35, brings the first customer Lightning II to 33 Fighter Wing of Eglin Air Force Base.

Click this photograph and others to enlarge »→

roberts lawncare andscarpremovel (panmacity)

Date: 2011-08-15, 9:40AM EDT
Reply to: see below ^{[Errors when replying to ads?]}

i started my own bunines to do yard work and free scarp meatel removel small yards 25 TO 30 BIG YARDS 60 TO 80 HAVE ON LWN STUFF SO GIVE ME A call at 850 722 9680 or 850 ___ 1271

I went to church, I bought ‘back to school’ clothes and shoes, I ate lunch, I saw my nephews on Skype, and I’ve been reading, on the Internet, news of the nation and the world while I eagerly await the start of the IndyCar race in Loudon, New Hampshire on ABC television.  I hope to see Oriol Servia, James Hinchcliffe, and Tony Kanaan on the podium after the race.

another PanamaCity.Craigslist.org ad:

wood restoration / painting (Fort wal. – Panama city)

Date: 2011-08-12, 1:43PM EDT
Reply to: job-8_______49@craigslist.org ^{[Errors when replying to ads?]}

Construction / wood restoration and painting . Looking for a extra hand. The jobs are general located around the Fort Walton beach, destin an niceville areas. All of 30A included. Must be self motivated an have reliable transportation. Willing to pay by the hr. Location: Fort wal. – Panama city

• Compensation: 11-13$ Hr.

another PanamaCity.Craigslist.org advertisement:

Attic insulation installer (Panama city, surroundings)

Date: 2011-08-12, 11:14AM EDT
Reply to: job-5________75@craigslist.org ^{[Errors when replying to ads?]}

Looking for attic insulation installers. Must be able to do overnight and out of state travel. There will be transportation provided and travel expense will be covered. Looking for an installers that have done previous attic work before and that has a valid drivers license. Serious applicants only please-515-___-1170 Calvin

a dumb PanamaCity.Craigslist.org advertisement:

Customer Service Representatives

Date: 2011-08-12, 8:49AM EDT
Reply to: job-______488@craigslist.org ^{[Errors when replying to ads?]}

Customer Service Representatives needed ASAP!

No experience necessary, we provide training!!!!

Its 300$ a week or the commission!!!! ?

We need solid people so reply with your resume and contact number if this sounds like it’s for you.