Man, what a day! I swear, Bude’s got a way of throwin’ curveballs. I’m a lifeguard, right? So, you know, danger’s kinda my jam. But today? Today was somethin’ else.
Started off chillin’ at the beach, Summerleaze Beach to be exact. The sun was out, waves were crashin’, and I was feelin’ like a king. I mean, who wouldn’t wanna be at the beach? But then, outta nowhere, this kid starts yellin’. I look over, and he’s flailin’ like a fish outta water. Panic mode activated! I sprint over, dodgin’ sunbathers and their weird tan lines.
Turns out, he just got stung by a jellyfish. A freakin’ jellyfish! I’m like, “Dude, chill! It’s not the end of the world!” But he’s cryin’ like he just lost his favorite toy. I grab some vinegar from the first aid kit. Who knew vinegar could be a hero? I mean, it’s not just for chips, right?
So, I’m treatin’ this kid, and I can’t help but think about how Bude’s got some of the best beaches in the UK. Like, have you seen the cliffs at Crooklets? They’re insane! But back to the kid. He’s finally calmin’ down, and I’m feelin’ like a rockstar.
Then, just as I’m about to take a breather, I hear this loud crash. I turn, and there’s this dude on a surfboard, totally wipeout style, crashin’ into a beach hut. I’m like, “Bro, you good?” He just laughs it off, but I’m thinkin’, “Man, Bude’s not a stunt show!”
After that, I decide to grab a bite. Head over to the local fish and chips place on the Strand. Best chips ever, no joke. I’m munchin’ away, thinkin’ life’s good, when I see this seagull swoop down and snatch a chip right outta my hand! I’m like, “Oi! That was mine!” But the seagull just gives me this look like, “Sorry, mate, I’m hungry too.”
So, I’m sittin’ there, half-laughin’, half-fumin’. Bude’s got these cheeky seagulls, I swear. They’re like the local gangsters of the beach.
Then, I get a call. It’s my mate, Tom. He’s like, “You won’t believe what just happened!” Apparently, he was at the Bude Canal, and some bloke tried to fish out a bike. A bike! Who even does that? I’m laughin’ so hard, I nearly choke on my chips.
But then, I get this weird feeling. Like, what if that bike belonged to someone? I mean, Bude’s a small town, and everyone knows everyone. So, I tell Tom to check it out. Turns out, it was just some old rust bucket. Phew!
By now, it’s gettin’ late, and I’m headin’ home. I walk down the High Street, and it’s all lit up. The shops are buzzin’, and there’s this vibe in the air. I love Bude, man. It’s got character.
But then, I see this old lady tryin’ to cross the road. She’s takin’ her sweet time, and I’m thinkin’, “C’mon, love, we ain’t got all day!” But then I see her struggle, and I rush over to help. Turns out, she’s got a wicked sense of humor. She says, “I’m not slow, just enjoyin’ the view!”
I laugh, and we chat for a bit. She tells me about the old days in Bude, how it used to be a quiet little town. I can’t help but feel a bit nostalgic.
Finally, I get home, and I’m knackered. But man, what a day! Bude’s wild, but it’s my kinda wild. I wouldn’t trade it for anything. Just another day in the life of a lifeguard in this crazy little town.