Patrick, I'm sorry to hear that area was vandalized. I hate it when it happens almost anywhere (the Berlin Wall was one place that vandalism certainly fit) and I really hate it along our shores. Now I don't want to guess who may have done this slander to you (I really don't know) or what was even said, but chalk this up as an unfortunate incident and move on.
I think we've all seen how the Internet can foster ill intent and retribution for previous misdeeds. I also know that you've tweaked people before, wether they deserved it or not (often not <img src="/Images/Tounge_Wink_Face.gif"><!--e5-->). Sometimes this happens as a result. Uncool but it happens. You've been a decent fellow here which is why you don't get alot of flack and I'd like to see it stay that way...
Not knowing what was done, can the damage be repaired or cleaned?? Drop me an e-mail, OK?
BTW, I'll be down there this coming weekend fishing the Bluefish Tourney by boat but I might try to get out one night with some eels...
John