Once again, just a bike ride.
Seaton Carew to Hartlepool Marina and back.
North along the Esplanade.
3 x 9 is 27.
The Bay's Wind Turbines.
Back to Seaton Carew.
BEACH BUOY.
Wednesday, 21 October 2026
OCTOBER 21, 2026. SEATON SANDS, HARTLEPOOL.
Beach Buoy went to the beach alone.
It was 7 a.m.
A two torch start to the day.
Beach Buoy collected five suitable stones.
There was one torch lit to the north, another to the south.
The tide was well out.
Oyster Catchers whistled in the almost half light.
He walked the low level route.
He added six sturdy stones to the sea defence.
Just because.
Up the small slope.
"Morning Mate."
It was 7-22.
Beach Buoy added the five suitable stones.
He patted
THE
stone.
He scattered some seeds for the Crows.
He topped up the wildlife water bowl.
He had a stand and a think.
"See you mate."
He returned to the beach.
Three Crows flew to Stubborn Dog Stack.
He walked the water's edge.
He caught up with Team One Black Ear.
They chatted.
A lady headed south.
"Morning."
"Morning."
"Morning."
Beach Buoy noticed that the lady gave a little dance as she continued south.
Perhaps accompanied by music if not by people?
He gave a wave to the lady with a red coat and a brown dog called Jasper.
Mr.Gunn/Lunn came along with Excellent Dog Alfie.
They chatted.
Beach Buoy gave Excellent Dog Alfie a neck scratch.
He found
THE
spot.
The little dog tilted its head, leaning into the scratching.
Beach Buoy made his way to the Seaton Carew Wreck.
Dottie Dog ran by the sea.
Distant waves wére shared with her owner.
Back to the north, towards the wreck's location.
The wreck today.
Dylan Dog headed south, as did a Jogger.
Others headed south too.
It seemed to be a busy spot this morning.
BEACH BUOY.
Tuesday, 20 October 2026
OCTOBER 20, 2026. SEATON CAREW, HARTLEPOOL. AN AFTERNOON WALK TO THE BEACH.
Beach Buoy and Another Dog walked to the beach.
Well, to be more accurate Another Dog was carried much of the way
The passengers on the Middlesbrough Bus thought it was funny as did the sitters in the car park.
Beach Buoy placed Another Dog on the beach access ramp wall.
It was 4 p.m.
They had words...
It felt like Another Dog had to be presented to the beach.
Perhaps Beach Buoy should supply a Ribbon and some Scissors for Another Dog to "Open" the ramp each visit?
They headed to the tidal sand.
Beach Buoy collected five suitable stones.
They headed south.
An afternoon regular heads back north.
They walked the low level route.
Beach Buoy added six sturdy stones to the sea defence, just because.
"Afternoon Mate."
It was 4-36.
He patted
THE
stone.
He added the five suitable stones.
He scattered some seeds.
He topped up the wildlife water bowl.
Skye's harness had been brought to the stack after the Border Collie had passed away.
Another Dog noticed the recent addition and went onto the stack to have a sniff.
Beach Buoy had a sit and think.
He watched the sea.
"See you mate."
Back to the beach.
It was theirs.
The Wreck today.
A little more exposed than of late.
Back to the Esplanade.
BEACH BUOY.
OCTOBER 20, 2026. JUST A BIKE RIDE.
As usual, Seaton Carew to Hartlepool Marina and back.
Bus Station Clock Tower at 9-03 a.m.
Three sides of the clock show the correct time.
The Piers ...
Head back.
It was indeed, just a bike ride.
BEACH BUOY.
OCTOBER 20, SEATON SANDS, HARTLEPOOL.
Beach Buoy and Another Dog headed to the beach.
They arrived at 7-30.
It was 12 degrees.
He collected five suitable stones.
It was a grey but beautiful morning.
They headed south.
Team One Black Ear were heading back north.
No Milo the Borrowed Dog today.
He had gone home on Friday.
A glimpse of the sunrise.
On this beach at least, the Sun will soon rise behind the Piers, then overland.
It will rise from the Sea again sometime in February.
The waiting Crow.
(One of the usual three.)
Driftwood Crow.
An unusual bird sped by.
If pushed, Beach Buoy would guess that it was a Hobby.
Then again bird identification is not his strong point.
In fact he is still searching for his strong point.
A Jogger headed back to the Village.
Gorgeous Glow.
Lifebuoy on the Pier.
They walked the low level route.
Beach Buoy added two sturdy stones to the sea defence.
Up the small slope.
"Morning Mate."
It was 8-01.
Beach Buoy added the five suitable stones.
He patted
THE
stone.
He scattered some seeds.
He topped up the wildlife water bowl.
Sit and a think.
"See you mate."
They returned to the beach.
Back to the north.
A tailwind helped them along.
A ship headed to the River.
Another followed shortly afterwards.
Dog walkers head back north.
Back to the Car Park .
BEACH BUOY.
Monday, 19 October 2026
OCTOBER 19, 2026. JUST A BIKE RIDE.
Just a bike ride.
Seaton Carew to Middleton and back.
New building going on.
Middleton Pier.
The sea was quite rough.
On the way back Beach Buoy passed the lady who did the Pottery tuition.
"Morning."
"Morning."
BEACH BUOY.
OCTOBER 19, 2026. SEATON SANDS, HARTLEPOOL.
Beach Buoy arrived at Sandy Car Park
at 7 a.m.
The Beach Access Ramp was a bit of a wind tunnel.
Beach Buoy collected five suitable stones.
There was plenty to choose from.
There was a strong but fairly mild wind blowing in off the sea to the east.
Ghost fishing gear.
Placed in Beach Bag.
It would be going in the bin.
There was no one on the beach to the North.
Beach Buoy headed south.
He walked the water's edge.
The tide was a canny way out but the wreck was still hidden by the sea and possibly sand too?
A man overtook up on the Strand-line.
He had a unusual walk.
It looked a little like one of those fake Big Foot films.
Thankfully, he went beyond the low level route, towards the North Gare Pier.
Artificial light lit sea front windows.
The Sun had yet to shine.
Once again, three Crows were monitoring Beach Buoy's progress.
Again, one chose the driftwood lookout point.
He walked the low level route.
He added two sturdy stones to the sea defence.
Up the small slope.
"Morning Mate."
Beach Buoy added five suitable stones.
He patted
THE
stone.
He scattered some seeds.
He topped up the wildlife water bowl.
He had a stand and a think.
"See you mate."
As expected, the Crows flew to Stubborn Dog Stack.
Beach Buoy found a fishing boat tag
It is from Salcombe, Devon which is odd.
Things usually come down from the north.
He had even found a message in a bottle from Shetland.
This somehow has arrived from way down south.
He Googled the Boat.
It is bright red in colour.
He headed back north.
The tide was coming in.
Back to the Car Park.
Not Not Beach Buoy led the way.
BEACH BUOY.
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