750000

 

Overnight the blog passed 750000 views.

Thanks to everyone who reads it.

So far today 258 read it.

Yesterday at close of play it was 2186 for the day.

Some day totals are around 1000 up to 6000 on a very good day.

Hopefully a Million views won't be too far away.

Thank you.

BEACH BUOY.

Paul.

20 JAN 2026. SEATON SANDS, HARTLEPOOL.

 Blog update in progress...

20 JAN 2026 SEATON SANDS, HARTLEPOOL.

Beach Buoy, Borrows Dog and Another Dog had parked in Seaton Park.

As they had  passed The Nine Anchors, Beach Buoy noticed  

From a distance

 Blog writing in progress.

SEATON SNOOKS TEA ROOM OUT AND ABOUT CARD.

 

15, SEPTEMBER 2025.

THE OPTIMISTIC SUNRISE SEEKERS.

SEATON SANDS 

HARTLEPOOL.

Beach Buoy.

SEATON SNOOKS TEA ROOM OUT AND ABOUT CARD.

 

2 JULY 2025.

THE CHEAP BEACH-FOUND FOOTBALL WAS ALMOST A BALLOON.

SEATON SANDS 

HARTLEPOOL.

Beach Buoy.

SEATON SNOOKS TEA ROOM OUT AND ABOUT CARD.

 

3, JULY 2025.

THE BREEZE WAS AS NICE AS THE SUN.

SEATON SANDS 

HARTLEPOOL.

Beach Buoy.

SEATON SNOOKS TEA ROOM OUT AND ABOUT CARD.

 

FOUR YEARS SINCE RUBY'S FIRST BEACH.

29 JULY 2025.

SEATON SANDS 

HARTLEPOOL.

LIKE THE PLANE, THE YEARS HAVE FLOWN BY.

Beach Buoy.

SEATON SANDS, HARTLEPOOL. 19, JAN. 2026.

 Beach Buoy, Borrowed Dog and Another Dog went to the beach.

They had parked in Seaton Park.

Mr.Gunn/Lunn's car was there.

He and Excellent Dog Alfie were on their walk.

It was a Monday morning.

Sunrise was 8-17.

Sunset was 4-17.

High tide had been at 4-05.

Low tide was 10-08.

They went from the front to the Esplanade.

They reached the beach at 8-28.

It was very mild.

There wasn't a whisper of a wind or a breeze.

There was an unusual glow beyond the Turbines.

A strange sunrise was taking place.

Partially veiled by mist.

Beach Buoy faffed with filters to try and capture the scene accurately.

Maybe this one was the closest to reality?

Beach Buoy and the dogs headed south.

He collected five suitable stones.

Out in the Bay, confused Wind Turbines stood idle.

A perfectly packed Parcel of Oyster Catchers discussed the days plans.

People and dogs were few and far between.

Th out going tide still had some way to go.

The wreck was already on show.

Lots of space for everyone.

They approached the wreck.

The wreck today.

Amy on the radio had said today was known as Blue Monday.

At Seaton Carew it was grey with a hint of peach.

A lady with a bright yellow coat and a green backpack led the way south.

As Beach Buoy and the dogs walked the low level route a bird sang.

It was up on the dune edge singing a song about spring.

9-05.

"Morning Mate."

Beach Buoy added the five suitable stones.

He patted

THE

stone.

No Crows today.

They must have all they need?

That's OK

Beach Buoy understands.

He can still sit and think about them when they aren't there.

As long as they are happy.

Beach Buoy had a sit and a think about Crows.

The bird song played alongside.

"See you mate."

They returned to the beach below.

They headed back to the north.

The lady who usually walks with two dogs, one white and one black walked the dune edge.

"Morning."

"Morning."

Her Black Labrador was one the beach waiting for her.

There paths crossed further north.

Still no white doog.

"Is your other dog ok?"The lady went on to explain that her dog was in season and was causing havoc with the male beach dogs.

"Thanks for asking."

Beach Buoy and the dogs continued north.

A mist was coming in.

The Headland was all but gone.

The Wind Turbines were just shadows of their former selves.

The man who once had four dogs passed by at distance with three.

Distant waves were shared.

As they left the beach, Beach Buoy noticed a man in a red coat with a small dog.

A cloud of Crows followed him as he scattered seed on to the beach.

The grass is always greener...

The Sand is always more yellow...

They had found another Beach Buoy.

They had the time of their lives.

Beach Buoy headed back to the Car Park with the dogs.

BEACH BUOY.

SEATON SNOOKS TEA ROOM OUT AND ABOUT CARD.

 

1 JULY 2025.

BEACH PARTY BEACH CLEAN.

SEATON SANDS 

HARTLEPOOL.

Beach Buoy.

SEATON SNOOKS TEA ROOM OUT AND ABOUT CARD.

 

PIGGY IN THE MIDDLE.

11 AUGUST 2025.

SEATON SANDS 

HARTLEPOOL.

Beach Buoy.

SEATON SNOOKS TEA ROOM OUT AND ABOUT CARD.

 

8 AUGUST 2025.

THE DAY THAT SCRUFFY WANTED TO KEEP BEACH BUOY COMPANY.

SEATON SANDS 

HARTLEPOOL.

Beach Buoy.

SEATON SNOOKS TEA ROOM OUT AND ABOUT CARD.

 

2 SEPTEMBER 2025.

CHATTING ABOUT THE SEATON CAREW WRECK.

SEATON SANDS 

HARTLEPOOL.

Beach Buoy.

SEATON SNOOKS TEA ROOM OUT AND ABOUT CARD.

 

22 AUG 2025.

THE STORY OF THE "CARTOON" TOE.

SEATON SANDS 

HARTLEPOOL.

Beach Buoy.

SEATON SNOOKS TEA ROOM OUT AND ABOUT CARD

 

THE UPRIGHT WOODEN POST.

28 JUNE 2025.

SEATON SANDS 

HARTLEPOOL.

Beach Buoy.

SEATON SNOOKS TEA ROOM OUT AND ABOUT CARD.

 

SAT AT STUBBORN DOG STACK WHALE WATCHING.

26 JUNE 2025.

SEATON SANDS 

HARTLEPOOL.

Beach Buoy.

SEATON SNOOKS TEA ROOM OUT AND ABOUT CARD.

DUNE GRASS AND HAY FEVER SIT AND THINK.

25, JUNE 2025.

SEATON SANDS 

HARTLEPOOL.

Beach Buoy.

SEATON SNOOKS TEA ROOM OUT AND ABOUT CARD.

 

A WABBIT ON THE DUNE EDGE.

6 AUGUST 2025.

SEATON SANDS 

HARTLEPOOL.

Beach Buoy.

SEATON SANDS, HARTLEPOOL. 18, JAN. 2026.

 Still only 5-22 at time of writing.

If it were Summer we would head for the beach.

It isn't so...

Today in Hartlepool the Sun rises at 8-15 and sets at 4-15.

Eight hours of sun/daylight.

High tide was at 3-29 a.m.

Low tide will be 9-32 a.m.

The plan is to walk to the beach as daylight approaches.

Lets see how that works out...

They did walk to the beach.

As they set off, the Village Church Bella rang out for 7-45.

Plenty of sniff stops on the way meant they reached the beach as those same bells rang for 8.

It was a little foggy.

More so, out over towards the Wind Turbines.

They were just ghosts today.

The fog buzzer buzzed.

Beach Buoy much prefers a fog horn.

The deepness of the horn sounds like a hug.

"It's foggy out there.

Be careful."

The buzzer is more a prodding finger.

"Well l did say it was foggy.

It's your own fault if anything happens."

It was very mild.

No wind, not even a breeze.

They walked to the wreck.

Five suitable stones had already been bagged.

Two couples seemed to exchange places.

North to south.

South to North.

The Beachcombing Border Collie were heading back.

They were tempted further north than usual by a large scatter of shingle.

Beach Buoy and Another Dog headed south.

It was too mild for two hoods up.

It was almost too mild for a woollen hat.

The Sunderland Supporter was up ahead with his dog.

Beach Buoy went over.

They had a chat.

Beach Buoy and Another Dog reached Stubborn Dog Stack at 8-36.

Beach Buoy added the five suitable stones.

He patted

THE

stone.

No Crows today.

Beach Buoy had a sit and a think on a damp driftwood seat with an elevated view.

Ruby sat too.

"See you mate."

As Beach Buoy scattered some seed some Crows circled nearby.

Beach Buoy  and Another Dog returned to the low level route.

They didn't hang around to see if any Crows arrived.

They headed back.

They stopped to chat to Mr.Gunn/Lunn.

Beach Buoy made a fuss of Excellent Dog Alfie.

Beach Buoy photographed the Wreck Information Board.

It was to help with a drawing later.

You can see the wreck to the left of the sign.

BEACH BUOY.