FLOATING

Have you ever felt like floating?

Well, today was one of those days!

SAND ~ SEAWEED & ROSES

The unusual

the 'out of the norm'

the splendidly colourful

is what we found on the beach recently ~

laying scattered all over the sand.

Mr. Orangie was most intrigued

checking out these roses 

snuggled up with the seaweed and rocks.

The ocean was persistent

pushing more and more waves

onto the sand and rocks

leaving the roses smothered in bubbles.

How they got here is anybody's guess, really.

What do you think caused the invasion of the pink/red roses
on this blue/grey day?
Dean Martin will serenade you as you figure this one out.
ENJOY !!

CLAM HARBOUR BEACH PT 2

Oh HI there!

You finally caught up to me

just a moment while I dig this hole to New Zealand !!

Winks for Jean!
(go check her out my friends!!!)

Yes, we are continuing our stroll on Clam Harbour Beach ~

 not Crab Harbour Beach in the least.

Jim has me exercising like a fool,

must be because it's so flat and I really need a workout.

 Mr. Orangie will never get lost in the fog

while I have my DOODLE EYES on him.

Jim seems to be in good humour

no doubt Ron said something so funny

Jim just couldn't contain himself ..... or NOT!!

These little fellers were strewn all over the sand.

Sea Gooseberries are a familiar sight 

on the beaches this time of year.

Click to read info about these amazing creatures

Not only do we find those little gems 

looking like jellied diamonds all over the beach but ~~

as I discovered very unexpectedly that life can turn the other way very quickly

Daddy Jim is pointing at a carcass behind him

and which I am heading over to sniff.

YIKES!!
A seal offered up by the ocean

and without a moment's thought we scooped each other up

and departed from this area.

I know folks what you are thinking

but guess what I did not sniff it,

I left it alone.

Aren't you proud of me?

Such is the way of life and death on a beach.

I have witnessed so many things as I saunter along our sandy beaches,

but today was a milestone

because I left the beach without a whiff of a scent of seal on my coat.

Years ago I would have dove onto it.

Does that mean I'm growing up?

Me thinks so!

CLAM HARBOUR BEACH PT 1

JOY seems to follow me everywhere I go!

While on our way to Clam Harbour Beach, 

as we walked along their boardwalk,

this 10 week old Golden Doodle came out of the woods and attacked us.

I saved the guys and we continued on ~~~

Jim, Hey Jim!

We are waiting for you.

Don't pay any attention to the sign below,OK !!

  I didn't!

But for Pete's sake,

HURRY!

This way to a new beach for me 

but a familiar one for the guys

because sand castle contests are held here.

The sand is perfect for constructing and 

attracting many people in August for the event.

But today the signs are all we can see in the fog I might add.

But that doesn't stop me in the least.

Beaches are made for running and hopping!

Correcto-mondo!

HURRY!

Phew, Jim made it to the beach!

Now let's get going!

Don't mind the fog because I didn't.

~~~

To be continued !!

IN THE MOMENT

Whether on the shore or on a wave

we understand our parts

~

focused and patient 

~

as nature carries our hearts!

KEEPING THE TRINITY TIGHT

Our dune grasses are feeling the effects of the North Atlantic offshore breezes,

as Jim and I trudge along the soft sands near the out of sight river.

I manage to keep Mr. O in check, always!

(The video will show you)

OK Ron!

What's with you hanging out over here?

You know I have to round you up

every time we get separated.

I've got Mr. O,

so everything is A O K !

Now fall into place 

and get yourself back over here.

Do you see Jim waving 

just in case you can't see us?

Always something to distract.

Yes it is a beautiful white rock,

but distance is unacceptable.

I'm coming to round you up again!!

Waves for Auntie Elaine

Today is a big day for my Auntie Elaine

who lives on the other side of the country.

 She is starting rounds of chemotherapy.

(Ron and I went to the beach today

and we made this video)

As I mentioned  HERE  I was very concerned for her 

and told her that I loved her.

I hope these waves give you renewed energy

and help you over this hurdle thrown up in front of you.

Keep strong!

Peace!

t'other side......! cont'd

 OK...you twisted my arm paw...!
I'll show you!

Here's Jim walking down the path which I already swooped down sec's earlier!

 Looks like someone is heading out, even if it's foggy.

Here's a tiny little beach we found last year hidden in the park and rarely used...

 except for us now!

Finally, I was able to dunk myself with Mr. Orangie.

 With all those boats over there and a new house being built...I had this whole area to myself.

Fine with me....this is my secret and now it's yours!

 Psst...the guys go snakey over blue sea glass...even big one's like this!

 Up the hill and heading toward the car...this view is to the left and

 this view is to the right....look who's calm now...

and sleeping like a log all night.

Hope you liked our short sojourn to "t'other side" of the park.

I'll take you there, again, when the sun is shining

and it is actually doing that right now...finally!!!