Life's A Beach. The Driftwood Lectures...
Tuesday, 4 August 2026
Monday, 3 August 2026
3, AUG. 2026. SEATON SANDS, HARTLEPOOL.
Beach Buoy and Another Dog arrived at Sandy Car Park.
It was 6-16 a.m.
Two Sea Swimmers were back at their car.
Swim done.
Only a few Little Terns were vocal this morning..
Another Dog was reluctant to start the walk as usual.
The lady who once fell off her bike headed to the south end of the Esplanade with two companions.
Eventually they headed to the sea.
Beach Buoy collected five suitable stones along the way.
Up on the dunes heights, a metal detectorist scanned the sandy slopes for other people's misfortune.
A Small Ship headed towards the River Tees.
The tide was well in.
A man walked the water's edge too.
He walked as if he was using invisible hiking poles.
He walked as far as the grey rocks.
He chose a suitable rock before sitting and watching the sea.
They made their way south.
There was a mild breeze from east.
They crossed over to the low level route.
Beach Buoy selected two Sturdy Stones.
They were added to the small sea defence.
Up the small slope.
"Morning Mate."
It was 6-50 .
Beach Buoy added the five suitable stones.
He patted
THE
stone.
He sat on the driftwood seat with an elevated view.
He watched the sea birds go south to north,
others north to south.
He stood.
He topped up the wildlife water bowl.
He scattered seeds for the Crows and Magpies.
"See you mate."
A fisherman headed along North Gare Pier.
Others had already picked their spots.
A Crow spotted Beach Buoy and Another Dog leaving the stack.
It went to see what was for breakfast.
To the north, Team Muzzled Dog and the Council Tractor were heading south.
Beach Buoy and Team Muzzled Dog shared half distant waves as they passed.
The Council Tractor trundled along
The Surf Rake was in the down position.
It left a smooth walkway behind it.
No tyre tracks to walk today.
They walked northwards along the raked sand.
Dylan the Dog and owner were too.
"Morning."
"Morning."
Paul.
Sunday, 2 August 2026
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