The Rude Hamptons - Tales of People Behaving Badly In Long Island’s Summer Playground

When leaving the beach one sunny weekend afternoon, I saw a toddler girl traveling the width of the beach, headed with determination toward the parking lot. It became apparent that no adult was with or watching her.

Couple A was leaving the beach at the same time. They noticed the girl, as well. I commented that perhaps the girl was headed toward couple B in the parking lot…’no’, couple A said, ‘They’re friends of ours and the child doesn’t belong to them.’

At this point, couple B hollers to couple A: ‘forget it. She’s not your responsibility…’

And couple A proceeded to the parking lot.

I didn’t dare pick up the toddler to prevent her from wandering all the way up to Hill Street. Instead, I dropped my arms full of beach ’stuff,’ ran down to water’s edge, described the child to several groups sprawled on blankets…

Finally, one group of 40-something mommies said ‘my god, SUSIE, that’s YOUR daughter!!!’ At this, mom sprang to her feet and caught up with the child who was now in the parking lot.

Not a word of thanks to me, of course. When I said THANK YOU to the mom as she loaded the girl into the car, she said (get ready, dear reader…): “Three nannies for three kids and this is what happens. They’re fired.’

What about mom’s responsibility????
 

Sincerely,

Halsey Neck Beach Goer

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On the Jitney to East Hampton yesterday, a lady thought it would be a great idea to walk up to the front of the bus while the driver is trying to cross traffic on 27 and ask if she could sit in the front row.

She scared the driver almost half dead.

You might think this wasn’t too bad, but she crouched down right behind her, the driver didn’t see her coming in the rear view mirror. Then she asked her question.

Signed,

The Weekly Commuter

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