No school in Fosta-Glosta this day

Under Salty's Gaze

Under Salty's Gaze 01A lifeguard dory under "Salty's" vending and restaurant at Roger Wheeler State Beach, Narragansett, Rhode Island

In Narragansett, where the summer's grand,
We find a dory on the sandy land.
A lifeguard's vessel, weathered and worn,
Like a guardian of the ocean, it's been reborn.

Beneath Salty's caring and watchful sight,
This dory stands tall, ready for any plight.
With echoes in the air, a gentle command,
"Brush your teeth and say your prayers," the demand.

The sun shines down, and the waves roll in,
While the dory waits for adventures to begin.
"No school, Fosta-Glosta," it assures,
On this summer day, amidst all the cures.

The children play, building castles so high,
With laughter and joy, they reach for the sky.
And Salty, with his salty, briny grin,
Watches them closely, protecting from within.

The dory, a symbol of summers gone by,
With memories of sailors and seagulls that fly.
Through storms and calm seas, it sails so true,
A steadfast companion for the ocean's view.

Bringing hope and safety, it stands with pride,
As Salty guides us with the changing tide.
In Narragansett, where memories are made,
The weathered dory stands, never to fade.

So let us cherish this summer's delight,
The dory, Salty's presence, a beautiful sight.
For in this haven, on the sandy shore,
The dory and Salty promise forevermore.

For Rhode Islanders of a certain age, Salty Brine was a beloved DJ and announcer. His admonishment to children at the close of the "Salty's Shack" television show was to, "Brush your teeth and say your prayers." In the winter, we awaited his radio announcement that school was closed. Foster-Glocester was always the first to close, and Salty would announce in a distinctive manner, "No school Fosta-Glosta". He resided very close to this beach and the contiguous beach to the west bears his name. 

Under Salty's Gaze 01A lifeguard dory under "Salty's" vending and restaurant at Roger Wheeler State Beach, Narragansett, Rhode Island Under Salty's Gaze 02A lifeguard dory under "Salty's" vending and restaurant at Roger Wheeler State Beach, Narragansett, Rhode Island Under Salty's Gaze 03A lifeguard dory under "Salty's" vending and restaurant at Roger Wheeler State Beach, Narragansett, Rhode Island Under Salty's Gaze 04A lifeguard dory under "Salty's" vending and restaurant at Roger Wheeler State Beach, Narragansett, Rhode Island

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