Sunday 25 March 2018

Odd socks - and a bit of a Benji-Fest

March 21st was a day for wearing odd socks - and you can't get much odder than this pair.
WHY??? you ask.  I'll tell you later . . . .

 It was also a day for getting on to the beach - a bit cloudy, rather cool but with the sun trying to find a way through those clouds. This is the silhouette of St.George's Island just off the coast of Looe, as seen from Seaton Beach.

 Seaton Beach is always popular with dog-walkers as it is dog friendly all year round - and there are several good eateries to provide that snack and cappuccino after the walk.  So I decided to take photos of all the dogs that Benji met in the hour we were there. This first one was a Collie with boundless energy, but Benji had a go at keeping up with him - for about 6 seconds!!!

 This sleek greyhound could probably out-run every other dog on the beach, but he was on a short lead. What a shame, but maybe his owner thought he wouldn't come back when called. So Benji said a restrained, "Hello!" then went off to find more playful friends.

 However, this was one of three Irish Wolfhounds, absolute giants to little Benji and as he realised the size of them, he was a little wary and kept his distance until he determined that they were actually friendly.



 "Aha, this one is more my size!"

 And this submissive little puppy was even smaller - but wasn't ready to run around with Benji.

 The cloud seems to be breaking up now so hopefully we shall soon feel the warmth of the sun.  Lots of seaweed has been washed up by recent stormy weather and further along the beach there are huge drifts of pebbles which weren't there previously.


 I'm glad there was a blue sky to prove I haven't got my camera set on Monochrome - but these two aren't helping, are they? 

 Zooming in on the ship making its way across the horizon, although it's many miles away.


Benji, I don't think this elderly Labrador really wants to run round with you!

 Late afternoon now, so the blue sky has disappeared and temperatures have dropped: time to head home methinks.


Oh - the odd socks? They were in support of World Down Syndrome Day.
As stated on Wikipedia - 'World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD) is observed on March 21. On this day, people with Down syndrome and those who live and work with them throughout the world organize and participate in activities and events to raise public awareness and create a single global voice for advocating for the rights, inclusion and well being of people with Down syndrome.'

9 comments:

  1. That is one changed dog! He looks so happy and (almost) svelte!

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  2. Thank you, Mary. Another 7 - 10 lbs still to lose, I reckon.

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  3. Benji had such fun didn't he!

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  4. Benji sure had fun with his new friends.

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  5. Oh Benji is loving life it is clear to see!

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  6. Looks like Benji was having a whole load of fun there - it's good to see dogs enjoying themselves :)

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  7. Sounds like a lovely afternoon for both of you. That last picture is especially beautiful.

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  8. Looks like fun was had on the beach, lovely to see your photographs.

    All the best Jan

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