Stuck in a Rut

Much to my chagrin, tractors and SUV's are common traffic on the beaches here. People use them to tow their boats to and from the water, to carry their fishing gear down to shore or just for joy rides. Here at Lang beach, the traffic seems to be confined to one end for boat launching. We were greatly entertained watching this group try to get the truck and boat trailer (on left of photo) out of a great rut. Lots of people came over to offer advice or throw their weight on the truck. No one thought to unhook the boat trailer to lighten the load on the truck. Then a young man with the tractor tried to tow them out. The first line he connected snapped in two. They finally got it going though. We wonder why they don't carry bits of carpet to throw under the wheels when ruts are forming. Experience driving in snow would come in handy here.

The houses on the hill are relatively new. When the development was first proposed people wondered why anyone would by a section on such steep terrain. Well some developer has made millions.