Editor:
Thanks for your excellent editorial on dog poop in Tsawwassen (Optimist, Jan. 27).
I’m happily retired, have travelled much of the planet, and absolutely enjoy my daily early morning walk from Hunter Road to Centennial Beach. The sunrise, waves, eagles, herons and pleasant folk with wonderful dogs on the dyke (I’m looking at you, Rufus!) make for a spectacular start to the day in one of the sweetest spots on earth.
For the past year or so, however, we have been greeted most days on the 12 Avenue dyke with a prominent pile of light brown dog poo. Sadly, a few seniors have stopped walking there because of this disgusting display. To the entitled dog owner, I can only say we’re here to see the birds, not the turds.
Speaking of birds, myself and other morning dyke walkers have almost been hit in the crosswalk by cars illegally turning where 12 Ave meets Boundary Bay and Beach Grove Roads. In one case, the entitled driver with a child in the vehicle, possibly going to Beach Grove Elementary, chose to flip the bird at the pedestrian who had merely pointed to the large sign indicating that such a turn was illegal.
These are minor, first world problems with simple solutions. It’s important to remember that Tsawwassen life is grand and we should enjoy our time outside in this very special part of the world.
Tom Gies
