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Wednesday, 21 January 2026
750000
Overnight the blog passed 750000 views.
Thanks to everyone who reads it.
So far today 258 read it.
Yesterday at close of play it was 2186 for the day.
Some day totals are around 1000 up to 6000 on a very good day.
Hopefully a Million views won't be too far away.
Thank you.
BEACH BUOY.
Paul.
Tuesday, 20 January 2026
20 JAN 2026 SEATON SANDS, HARTLEPOOL.
Surfin' U.K
Beach Buoy, Borrowed Dog and Another Dog had parked in Seaton Park.
As they had passed The Nine Anchors, Beach Buoy noticed what at first glance was a surf board.
In reality, it was an old ironing board that had been left out for the scrap man to collect.
It's an easy mistake to make as these two cards from the Tearoom archive clearly show.
Beach Buoy and the dogs headed to the Esplanade.
High tide had been at 4-40 a.m.
Low tide would be at 10-43 a.m.
The sunrise was at 8-13, it would set at 4-19.
It was overcast and mild.
There was a hint of spots of rain in the breeze from the south.
The tide was out far enough to give space to all that required it.
They headed south.
They crossed a puddled patterned beach to reach the wreck.
Beach Buoy had already collected five suitable stones.
The Seaton Carew Wreck.
Not Beach Buoy.
The other one.
A Small Green Ship headed out to sea.
Beach Buoy stopped to talk to the Sunderland supporter.
They discussed the origins and meanings of a number of words.
Beach Buoy and the dogs continued south.
He photographed the distant cliffs.
They sometimes can appear as one.
Today the light gave them depth and showed their differing positions.
They headed off to the low level route.
"Morning Mate."
It was 9-12.
Beach Buoy patted
THE
stone.
He added five more stones to Stubborn Dog Stack.
Correction.
He added six.
He had found a hagstone, you never know.
He had a sit and a thin on the driftwood seat with an elevated view.
A lady and her two dogs hurried along the beach below.
They were heading south.
He heard a flutter of wings.
The Crow was back.
"Stick around, l might come back to you."
Beach Buoy had stuck around and it did.
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It pleases Beach Buoy a great deal that the Crow uses the giant pencil as a perch.
Hopefully Kestrels and Owls do too at other, quieter times?
"See you Mate."
(Stubborn Dog.)
He scattered some seeds for the Crow before returning to the beach below.
Beach Buoy collected a beach-found tennis ball.
It would be donated to another beach regular when the need arose.
As they headed back, rays of light spread out along the river.
Two dogs ran up and down dunes edges then back to the dunes a final time to an unseen owner.
They continued back to the north.
It was becoming lighter by the minute.
The light reflected the clouds onto the wet sands.
It gave a Camera Obscura effect.
Beach Buoy had visited the Camera Obscura in Douglas, Isle of Man.
It was a tick on the bucket list.
A Lady sat on the rocks.
A sit and think moment.
A man had been stood by the wreck, taking photographs.
He had been standing with his legs spread out like a tripod.
A Bipod.
He began to return northwards.
The Sun became brighter and brighter.
The photographer kept stopping to look at the improving light.
He seemed tempted to return to the wreck but eventually he made the decision to leave the beach.
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"Come back." said the Sun.
Beach Buoy will.
He'll stick around.
One day he will be there forever.
Up at Stubborn Dog Stack.
Sticking around until a rough sea claims the stack and they all head out to sea.
That'll be OK too.
BEACH BUOY.
BEACH BUOY.
SEATON SNOOKS TEA ROOM OUT AND ABOUT CARD.
15, SEPTEMBER 2025.
THE OPTIMISTIC SUNRISE SEEKERS.
SEATON SANDS
HARTLEPOOL.
Beach Buoy.
SEATON SNOOKS TEA ROOM OUT AND ABOUT CARD.
2 JULY 2025.
THE CHEAP BEACH-FOUND FOOTBALL WAS ALMOST A BALLOON.
SEATON SANDS
HARTLEPOOL.
Beach Buoy.
Monday, 19 January 2026
SEATON SNOOKS TEA ROOM OUT AND ABOUT CARD.
3, JULY 2025.
THE BREEZE WAS AS NICE AS THE SUN.
SEATON SANDS
HARTLEPOOL.
Beach Buoy.
SEATON SNOOKS TEA ROOM OUT AND ABOUT CARD.
FOUR YEARS SINCE RUBY'S FIRST BEACH.
29 JULY 2025.
SEATON SANDS
HARTLEPOOL.
LIKE THE PLANE, THE YEARS HAVE FLOWN BY.
Beach Buoy.
SEATON SANDS, HARTLEPOOL. 19, JAN. 2026.
Beach Buoy, Borrowed Dog and Another Dog went to the beach.
They had parked in Seaton Park.
Mr.Gunn/Lunn's car was there.
He and Excellent Dog Alfie were on their walk.
It was a Monday morning.
Sunrise was 8-17.
Sunset was 4-17.
High tide had been at 4-05.
Low tide was 10-08.
They went from the front to the Esplanade.
They reached the beach at 8-28.
It was very mild.
There wasn't a whisper of a wind or a breeze.
There was an unusual glow beyond the Turbines.
A strange sunrise was taking place.
Partially veiled by mist.
Beach Buoy faffed with filters to try and capture the scene accurately.
Maybe this one was the closest to reality?
Beach Buoy and the dogs headed south.
He collected five suitable stones.
Out in the Bay, confused Wind Turbines stood idle.
A perfectly packed Parcel of Oyster Catchers discussed the days plans.
People and dogs were few and far between.
Th out going tide still had some way to go.
The wreck was already on show.
Lots of space for everyone.
They approached the wreck.
The wreck today.
Amy on the radio had said today was known as Blue Monday.
At Seaton Carew it was grey with a hint of peach.
A lady with a bright yellow coat and a green backpack led the way south.
As Beach Buoy and the dogs walked the low level route a bird sang.
It was up on the dune edge singing a song about spring.
9-05.
"Morning Mate."
Beach Buoy added the five suitable stones.
He patted
THE
stone.
No Crows today.
They must have all they need?
That's OK
Beach Buoy understands.
He can still sit and think about them when they aren't there.
As long as they are happy.
Beach Buoy had a sit and a think about Crows.
The bird song played alongside.
"See you mate."
They returned to the beach below.
They headed back to the north.
The lady who usually walks with two dogs, one white and one black walked the dune edge.
"Morning."
"Morning."
Her Black Labrador was one the beach waiting for her.
There paths crossed further north.
Still no white doog.
"Is your other dog ok?"The lady went on to explain that her dog was in season and was causing havoc with the male beach dogs.
"Thanks for asking."
Beach Buoy and the dogs continued north.
A mist was coming in.
The Headland was all but gone.
The Wind Turbines were just shadows of their former selves.
The man who once had four dogs passed by at distance with three.
Distant waves were shared.
As they left the beach, Beach Buoy noticed a man in a red coat with a small dog.
A cloud of Crows followed him as he scattered seed on to the beach.
The grass is always greener...
The Sand is always more yellow...
They had found another Beach Buoy.
They had the time of their lives.
Beach Buoy headed back to the Car Park with the dogs.
BEACH BUOY.
SEATON SNOOKS TEA ROOM OUT AND ABOUT CARD.
1 JULY 2025.
BEACH PARTY BEACH CLEAN.
SEATON SANDS
HARTLEPOOL.
Beach Buoy.
SEATON SNOOKS TEA ROOM OUT AND ABOUT CARD.
PIGGY IN THE MIDDLE.
11 AUGUST 2025.
SEATON SANDS
HARTLEPOOL.
Beach Buoy.
Sunday, 18 January 2026
SEATON SNOOKS TEA ROOM OUT AND ABOUT CARD.
8 AUGUST 2025.
THE DAY THAT SCRUFFY WANTED TO KEEP BEACH BUOY COMPANY.
SEATON SANDS
HARTLEPOOL.
Beach Buoy.
SEATON SNOOKS TEA ROOM OUT AND ABOUT CARD.
2 SEPTEMBER 2025.
CHATTING ABOUT THE SEATON CAREW WRECK.
SEATON SANDS
HARTLEPOOL.
Beach Buoy.
SEATON SNOOKS TEA ROOM OUT AND ABOUT CARD.
22 AUG 2025.
THE STORY OF THE "CARTOON" TOE.
SEATON SANDS
HARTLEPOOL.
Beach Buoy.
SEATON SNOOKS TEA ROOM OUT AND ABOUT CARD
THE UPRIGHT WOODEN POST.
28 JUNE 2025.
SEATON SANDS
HARTLEPOOL.
Beach Buoy.
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