Thread: Little Lagoon Pass Construction

Originally Posted by chillinfish

I thought you used a pillar to sleep on.

Nope, that's a "pillow".
In the south we call them "pillers" ;-) LOL

pillar - definition of pillar by the Free Online Dictionary, Thesaurus and Encyclopedia.

pil·lar(pĭl′ər)n.1.a. A slender, freestanding, vertical support; a column.
b. Such a structure or one similar to it used for decoration.


2. One who occupies a central or responsible position: a pillar of the state.

...As in part of a pier (or bridge)
pier - definition of pier by the Free Online Dictionary, Thesaurus and Encyclopedia.

pier(pîr)n.1.a. A platform extending from a shore over water and supported by piles or pillars, used to secure, protect, and provide access to ships or boats.
b. Such a structure used predominantly for entertainment.

2. A supporting structure at the junction of connecting spans of a bridge.
3. Architecture Any of various vertical supporting structures, especially:a. A pillar, generally rectangular in cross section, supporting an arch or roof.
b. The portion of a wall between windows, doors, or other openings.


c. A reinforcing structure that projects from a wall; a buttress.

I have to laugh about all this so I don't get angry, because it will likely be 18+ months before we get to fish in this area again!

I talked to a guy yesterday who was "run off" by the guard at the shack for trying to park in the temporary parking lot.

When I was very young I listened to a sermon about someone turning into a pillar of salt. I thought that would be odd to sleep on a "pillar" made of salt. I wonder if there will be a way to access this area on weekends when the construction workers aren't there? I was counting on snagging a few live shrimp and finger mullet for bait there at night.