OCTOBER 7, 2026. SEATON SANDS, HARTLEPOOL. A SECOND VISIT BEFORE NOON.

 The rain had stopped. 

Beach Buoy and Another Dog headed to the beach.

They parked in Seaton Park, making use of the two hour disc zone.

It was 9-12 a.m.

They went down the beach access ramp that is situated near the colourful beach huts.

They headed south.

Beach Buoy collected five suitable stones.

An old man with a flat cap went from beach to dune.

A chilly breeze picked up from the north.

They walked the low level route.

Two sturdy stones this time were added to the sea defence.

"Morning Mate." 

It was 9-47.

Beach Buoy added the five suitable stones.

He patted

THE

stone.

He scattered more seed for the Crows and Magpies, maybe even a mouse too.

"See you mate " 

They returned to the beach.

The weather was beginning to brighten.

Beach Croquet.

A first for Beach Buoy.

A ex-workmate came along with his two dogs, they chatted.

Beach Buoy and Another Dog made their way to the Esplanade.

Beach Buoy made note of the Beach Hut signs.

BEACH BUOY.

OCTOBER 7, 2026. SEATON SANDS, HARTLEPOOL.

 

It was raining.

Beach Buoy went to the beach alone.

He arrived at 6-52 a.m.

He headed down the beach access ramp.

Beach Buoy collected five that were as wet as they were suitable.

Two hoods were up 

He headed south.

The Beachcombing Border Collie Couple overtook, leading the way south.

The tide was well out 

To the north, the Seaton Carew Wreck was visible. 

At least some of it was.

Beach Buoy walked the low level route.

It took advantage of being on his own.

He added twelve sturdy stones to the sea defence.

"Morning Mate " 

It was  7-16.

Beach Buoy added the five suitable stones.

He patted

THE

stone.

Someone... had written names on the reverse side of a Brakesy art work.

They had replaced it with names on show.

Beach Buoy put the wonderful artwork back on display.

"See you mate " 

Beach Buoy returned to the beach below.

He followed his own footprints back.

A bird seemed to fly almost directly at him at great speed.

At on point it was head on.

It had an usual look about it.

It's wings seem to be like a open and closed set of brackets as it sped past.

It flew out to sea 

It was then that Beach Buoy noticed a distant  flock of Geese heading south in their familiar Vee Shape.

They came in and out of view as various clouds claimed them temporarily.

Mr.Gunn/Lunn and a wet but Excellent Dog Alfie approached from the north 

They chatted.

Beach Buoy fussed wet Alfie.

They wished each other well before going their own way.

Three Large Birds headed inland.

Beach Buoy headed to the Seaton Carew Wreck.

Most of it was hidden by sand.

BEACH BUOY.

7, OCTOBER.

 

Two beach visits before Noon.

First visit was with rain and without Another Dog.

The second visit was with Another Dog but no rain.

Beach Buoy was absolutely delighted to see his first game of beach Croquet.

Beach Buoy.

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.