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| Beach Buoy had been up ages. He and Stubborn Dog waited for what felt like a week for any sign of light. They eventually touched down in the almost dark Car Park at 7-47 a.m. There was only one other vehicle in the Car Park; a Blue VW Van. As Beach buoy locked up the van, another pulled up nearby. It was a Security Van. The Van deposited a Security Guard then drove off. 'Morning' 'Morning' as Beach Buoy passed the uniformed gentleman. It seemed a little odd. The Guard stood looking at the glow of a half promised Sunrise. Was he there for the Car Park Extension Cabins and Equipment or the view? Beach Buoy turned to check as he walked to the Promenade. He had vanished. |
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| The morning was mild with a slight breeze from the South West. The tide was half in / half out. The 7 a.m. club were passing back to the North. Mari; the large friendly Poodle either spotted a distant Beach Buoy in the dull morning light or picked up his scent on the mild breeze. Either way the Lovely Dog came bounding over, her flashing illuminated collar plotting her progress. Beach Buoy had his arms opened wide to welcome his Beach Pal. 'Did you have a nice Christmas?' as he gave the dog a neck scratch. The Dog stayed a while, had a sniff of Stubborn Dog and then then she was off . Her light faded slightly as she caught the 7 a.m. club up. Beach Buoy watched as other Dogs in the group with illuminated collars welcomed her back with a chase. The lights ran up and down from the water's edge and eventually disappeared completely. |
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| A Couple with their Dog were in Beach Buoy's tracks so he took the opportunity to take some stones up to the Dune stack, let them do their walk in peace. They turned at the Grey Rocks and headed back North. He gave them a while and did the same after pausing for a stand and think. |
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| The clouds were stunning in their own way. It looked like rain, but none came. |
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| Later in the day there was a Sunset glow across much of the Country. BEACH BUOY. |
