Vic - I would have liked a better sky, i.e. some nice clouds, but you have to go with what nature gives you on the day
If I had to do it again I'd roll up my trousers and wear flip-flops before setting up for the shot - I got my Doc Martens wet!
I'm going to steal your BL one liner
Pete/Paul - I'd been waiting 90 mins, standing off to one side on a higher area of sand as the sea was washing over the key shooting spot every few minutes. This guy turns up with his tripod, completely ignores me standing there with tripod/camera ready to go - and just starts setting up to take the key spot with 10 mins till sunset. I had to wander over and have a quiet word - then when he got chased off by a big wave, I moved in to take poll position and decided that I'd just stay put and get wet if required. He had a slight ***** that he'd 'missed his shot' - I mentioned that he should have got here 90 mins earlier if he was that fussed.
Unfortunately there's only the one spot to place the camera, and a few moments when the sun is right.
I left before any weapons play...
I did have SWMBO with me, and she could have taken him down with a swift strike if required!