THE MAN WITH NO DOG BUT A POCKETFUL OF SWEETS.
6 DECEMBER 2025.
SEATON SANDS
HARTLEPOOL.
Beach Buoy.
Sunday, 7 December 2025
Saturday, 6 December 2025
SEATON SANDS, HARTLEPOOL..6 DECEMBER 2025.
Saturday morning.
It was 7-49.
It was good to arrive at the beach in full daylight.
As you can see, the tide was a canny way out.
One third of Team Mick Aston Jumper had just stepped onto the Esplanade.
It's an older gentleman and his little black pug.
"Morning."
said Beach Buoy as he went over to fuss over the little dog.
The man chuckled,
"Morning."
He looks a little like Santa Claus and Captain Birdseye once he had decided to retire.
He seems to be a happy soul?
Happier when more of Team Mick Aston Jumper are with him.
It is worth noting that one of the other thirds, the lady whose dogs wear Mick Aston Jumpers, hasn't been seen by Beach Buoy for a long time.
The Seaton Carew Wreck was on show once more.
How many more generations will it outlive?
Two regular Joggers.
They walk, talk and jog, did just that as they headed back north along the water's edge.
Team Muzzled Dog were already to the south.
The man with no dog but a pocketful as sweets was there too.
Beach Buoy collected five suitable stones as he and Another Dog headed south.
They were overtaken by the man who always looks like he is off to a hastily rearranged meeting.
Last minute e-mail again...
There was a mild breeze from the south west.
Two hoods were down.
Team One Black Ear were in the distance, back to the north.
Beach Buoy spotted the Sunderland Supporter who has shared his story and fight.
He and Another Dog went from strand-line to water's edge to chat and ask for an update.
They chatted before heading off in opposite directions.
They wandered over to the low level route as a Small Ship headed for the river.
It was 8-18.
Beach Buoy patted
THE
stone.
He added five stones.
Someone had been writing on some of the larger stones.
That is fine.
The Stack is not their making though.
It is Stubborn Dog Stack.
A special spot.
Few know why.
Geoff and his dog Bob have their own stone as Geoff had predicted when he was told how ill he was.
Beach Buoy stood a while thinking about things.
"See you Mate."
They returned to the low level route as the elusive small birds sang.
Sunrise was just a dull glow beyond the Pier.
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They headed back.
Others did too.
To the North, sea swimmers headed into the sea.
The wreck was still on show.
Seaton Carew.
As they passed the north end of the dunes, a Full Sun peeked over them.
They headed to the access ramp.
Back onto The Esplanade.
BEACH BUOY.
SEATON SNOOKS TEA ROOM OUT AND ABOUT CARD.
20 JUNE 2025.
TEAM ONE BLACK EAR GO FOR A PADDLE.
20 JUNE 2025.
SEATON SANDS.
HARTLEPOOL.
Beach Buoy.
Friday, 5 December 2025
SEATON SNOOKS TEA ROOM OUT AND ABOUT CARD.
THEY WERE BOTH NINE AGAIN.
5 DECEMBER 2025.
SEATON SANDS
HARTLEPOOL.
Beach Buoy.
5 DECEMBER 2025. SEATON SANDS, HARTLEPOOL.
Friday Morning.
Beach Buoy and Another Dog reached the beach car park at 6-54.
The Lone Overnight HGV Driver was checking his vehicle before setting off for the day
Lights flashed.
Horns beeped.
Beyond the car park the Moon looked amazing.
On the Esplanade a Jogger jogged.
An Esplanade Cyclist went by.
"Thank you, Morning."
They headed for the beach.
Beach Buoy used his torch to search for five suitable stones.
He realised that it was quite light anyway thanks to the brightest of moons.
It was so bright!
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Beach Buoy couldn't ever recall having Moonshine shadows leading the way
The Moon hung over Seaton Carew like a Sliver Sun.
Beach Buoy took too many photographs of the Moon.
A different light lay to the south.
The Sun was approaching.
It's light stretched across wet tidal sands.
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They continued south.
Beach Buoy paused time and time again.
It was a little magical.
They headed to the low level route.
Another Dog led the way up the small sandy slope that leads to Stubborn Dog Stack.
Beach Buoy thought that he could see a silhouette of a bird up on the stack.
He managed to grab a photograph of it before Another Dog disturbed it.
Was this one of the sweet singing but elusive birds?
"Morning Mate."
Under a Bright Moon, he added five suitable stones.
It was 7-21.
He patted
THE
stone.
The was like a Peter Kaye Hobnob biscuit being dipped.
"I'm going nowhere me !"
Beach Buoy had a stand and think.
Stubborn Dog Stack.
Others have made a claim to it.
It is Stubborn Dog Stack.
Always will be.
"See you mate."
They returned to the low level route.
Mr. Gunn/Lunn waved on the beach below from the other side of the grey rocks.
He waved his lit torch too.
Beach Buoy waved in return.
He waved with a lit torch too.
They were suddenly both nine years old once more
Excellent Dog Alfie was trotting along behind, red light flashing.
Beach Buoy called to the little dog.
"Alfie! Go catch your dad up!"
Beach Buoy and Another Dog walked the remainder of the low level route.
Again, that Moon.
Excellent Dog Alfie was in hot pursuit.
Mr. Gunn/Lunn and his little Alfie.
Out in the bay, The Sea Serpent decided to show.
So close to sunrise and there was the Moon still bright to light up the beach.
They returned to the north end.
The man with no dog but a pocketful of sweets headed south.
"Morning."
"Morning."
Beach Buoy was about to enquire about Midget Gems but he and his sweets had gone...
The Sun would rise soon.
Beach Buoy will be gone by then.
The Beachcombing Border Collie Couple headed south.
The man who once had four dogs, went by with three.
Distant waves and Mornings were shared.
They all wandered off into the distance.
It wouldn't be the last time that it was to happen that day...
Goodbye.
Team One Black Ear came from the north.
Hello.
They chatted before going their own ways.
The wreck from a distance.
Things seem different from a distance.
Gone.
They headed up the access ramp.
A Crow waited.
BEACH BUOY.
PAUL.
Thursday, 4 December 2025
SEATON SNOOKS TEA ROOM OUT AND ABOUT CARD.
RECALLING STINK BOMBS FROM THE MAGIC SHOP.
8 JUNE 2025.
SEATON SANDS
HARTLEPOOL.
Beach Buoy.
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