06, OCTOBER 2026. SEATON SANDS, HARTLEPOOL.

An evening visit. 

Beach Buoy and Another Dog reached the Car Park at 6-15.

Beach Buoy had to baby-carry Another Dog down to the sand.

She wasn't keen.

They headed south.

Another Dog was glad to be out, once on sand.

Beach Buoy collected five suitable stones.

The tide was well out.

The wreck was still at sea.

There was a light breeze from the east.

A small dog came over.

It was as small as a fox cub but as angry as a wolf.

Beach Buoy scooped Another Dog up.

The little dog was still causing a fuss, following them.

Beach Buoy headed to the dog's shouting owner.

The dog followed 

It was out on it's lead.

Beach Buoy made light of the situation.

They went their own ways.

To the north, the swinging arm man headed south.

Beach Buoy and Another Dog made their way to the low level route.

Beach Buoy added two sturdy stones to the sea defence.

Up the small slope.

"Evening Mate." 

It was 6-42.

Beach Buoy patted

THE 

stone.

He added the five suitable stones.

He topped up the wildlife water bowl.

He scattered some seeds.

"See you mate." 

They returned to the low level route.

Head back.

The man with swinging arms led the way.

A Beachcomber headed south in less than half-light.

Finds were placed into his clutched plastic bag.

It was dark by the time they left the beach behind.

Others were just starting their walks.

Silhouettes threw unseen balls for running flashing collars to chase.

Shadows become silhouettes when the light has gone.

People become ghosts.

BEACH BUOY.

JUST A BIKE RIDE. ( AND A VISIT TO MIDDLETON BEACH

 Like people, not all faces tell the truth. 

It was 8-25 a.m.

Seaton Sands.

Dramatic Clouds hung over the river mouth.

North along The Esplanade.

Middleton Beach.

Low tide.

Low cloud.

Looking north.

The Yellow Boat that goes out to the Wind Turbines.

A Yacht with an American Flag headed out to sea.

Back to Seaton Carew.

OCTOBER 6, 2026. SEATON SANDS, HARTLEPOOL.

 It was still dark when Beach Buoy and Another Dog arrived. 

It was 6-20 a.m.

The lady who once fell off her bike, walked south along the Esplanade with a torch and two fellow walkers for company.

The lady with headphones headed south, down to walk her car park perimeters.

Beach Buoy and Another Dog headed to the beach.

It was not as light as the photograph would have the viewer believe.

Torchlight shone to help find five suitable stones.

Distant Bird calls sounded like a plot.

The Gulls seemed to laugh at the situation.

They headed south.

By 6-45, the torch was turned off.

Light was increasing.

Eyes had adjusted.

Seal tracks.

Back to the safety of the sea.

They walked the low level route.

Beach Buoy collected and added two sturdy stones to the sea defence.

"Morning Mate." 

It was 6-55.

Beach Buoy added the five suitable stones.

He patted 

THE 

stone.

Beach Buoy added more painted stones at the request of others.

He topped up the wildlife water bowl.

He scattered some seeds.

"See you mate." 

They returned to the beach below.

The Beachcombing Border Collie Couple led the way back north.

In the distance, the random steel pipe looked like a Beachcombing Sea Glass Hunter too.

Back towards Seaton Carew.

Up ahead, Jasper the Brown Dog paused it's run to the sea.

He stood wagging his tail, looking at the sea.

His owner gave a distant wave which was returned.

Up on the Esplanade, Mr. Gunn/Lunn walked with Excellent Dog Alfie and Friday Basil.

It was Tuesday!

All was explained.

Basil has been in kennels last Friday.

He would be visiting the beach twice this week.

BEACH BUOY.

6, OCTOBER.

 

They saw a Brown Dog called Jasper wag his tail at the sight of the sea.

Later, Beach Buoy saw Geese high in the sky. 

Beach Buoy.

5, OCTOBER 2026. JUST A BIKE RIDE.

The Bus Station Clock Tower.

 

The Esplanade, heading North.

BEACH BUOY.

OCTOBER 5, 2026. SEATON SANDS, HARTLEPOOL.

 

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Beach Buoy and Another Dog headed to the beach.

They arrived at 7-11 a.m.

The Beachcombing Border Collie Couple were just leaving via the access ramp.

The Sun rose.

It was around 7-15.

Crows waited for seed.

Beach Buoy collected five suitable stones as they headed to the tidal sands.

Seaton Carew.

Cloud caught the Sun like a slowly bouncing ball.

Head south with Mr. Gunn/Lunn and Excellent Dog Alfie for company.

Just offshore, Yong Northern Gannets went into the sea at all angles.

They went their own way at the grey rocks.

Beach Buoy and Another Dog walked the low level route.

Beach Buoy selected two sturdy stones.

Through a dip he could see that birds were already up at Stubborn Dog Stack.

Three Magpies and a Crow were stood on the Giant Pencils that surrounded the stack of stones.

They took flight upon Beach Buoy's arrival.

They climbed the small slope to Stubborn Dog Stack.

"Morning Mate." 

Beach Buoy added five suitable stones and three additional special ones.

He patted 

THE 

stone.

Job done.

Three added and sprayed with varnish to protect them from the elements.

He topped up the wildlife water bowl.

He scattered some seeds.

Sit and think time.

Beach Buoy sat watching the Young Northern Gannets out in the Bay.

The Gentleman who sleeps rough was heading north on the beach below.

Back to the beach.

Beach Buoy chatted to the Gentleman who sleeps rough.

Young Northern Gannets put on a show.

Lovely to watch them drop into the sea.

Head back.

The Gentleman who sleeps rough was taking a break way to the north.

Beach Buoy and Another Dog reached the Car Park.

Rita the Meter Maid checked the parking machines for returned but unclaimed coins.

Beach Buoy.

5 OCTOBER.

 

Beach Buoy.