15 JULY 2024. SEATON SANDS, HARTLEPOOL.

 Beach Buoy locked the front door at 6-20 a.m.

Voices.

The Beachcombing Border Collie Couple were heading to the beach on foot.

Beach Buoy set off in the van.

As he drove into the car park he waved to Purdy and Mam 

They were heading to the beach too.

Outside the van, Beach Buoy took off his outer coat 

It was mild today.

On the beach, Purdy and Mam caught up.

They were moving house today.

They walked and talked a short while.

The 7 a.m. club were heading back.

"Morning Angela."

"Morning Geoff."

"Morning Paul."

"Morning Geoff."

They chatted a brief chat.

Beach Buoy and Another Dog carried on southwards , together and alone.

Fast- walking Beachcombing Border Collie Couple arrived and overtook Beach Buoy.

It was mild but misty.

The Wind Turbines gradually came into view as they progressed southwards.

Some turned as slowly as possible for a Wind Turbine to turn.

Other Turbines just stood and watched.

7-01 a.m.

"Morning Mate."

Beach Buoy added some stones.

He patted 

THE

stone.

He sat on the driftwood wedge about a metre long. 

He drank fizzy water.

The man who once had four dogs passed by on the beach below with the three following behind.

They are lovely dogs.

The man waved.

The dogs barked before taking turns at rolling in the wet sand.

Beach Buoy sat watching the waves as some would watch the flames of a fire.

"See you mate."

They headed off. 

Back along the "easy" route.

A slow walk back.

Distant Waves were shared with Team Muzzled Dog.

Ten Pebbles with legs scampered as one along the water's edge.

Invisible Little Terns filled the air.

BEACH BUOY.