Was at the waterfront recently trying to secretly eat a small nachos from Taco Bell. Yes, I made a run to the border and wanted to do a scenic and sly eating session of my modest meal. I went to "kid beach" a nice cove near the beach with ample parking and well ample seagulls apparently. This spot is great for watching boats of all sizes go by and yes of course birds of all sizes too. Since it was a wintry day here in semi-socal (below 70) and winds over 10mph, I opted to dine "in." That is, "in" my car. I parked, took off seatbelt and tuned into a great radio station. Ah, I'm now ready to savour my nuclear cheesy nachos. I'm comfy and thinking "this is so much better than in tv tray and tv eating." I barely get to dip my first chip into the frommage when out of the clear blue, six seagulls appear. I've only got my window open an inch and frankly thought it coincidental. I then dip and induldge and to my amazement now find four more seagull cousins appear. I'm surrounded by them. One is on the hood of my "escape". "Escape" is what I'm about to do if they don't leave. I honk once, then again. Not a flinch from these winged beings. I did, however startle the one other person in the parking lot. These seagulls apparently are familiar with Taco Bell and wanted some generosity from me. Oh heck no!!!! I will not share. I'm outta here. I felt their persistence and figured I was not going to win or be able to eat non-discretely. I started up my "thank goodness it's white" Escape and fled. With cheese in right hand and steering wheel in left, I figured it okay without a seat belt for a few blocks (to a hopefully well fed bird beach). I didn't have time to even think about puting the lid on the cheese. Still want to have it hot, etc. I went around the corner to Silver Strand. No birds were in sight and I was able to savour the gastronomical moment. I still think the "Coast Rules" but will have to flow and follow the Coast Rules.
