Loons on Surfboards
At first I thought they were black loons treading water offshore like seagulls do. I even briefly considered sharks, but I knew that would be highly unlikely. As I got closer, I saw that they were surfers, about 8 of them. Two of them had banana yellow surfboards, one had a bright blue-green board, and all of them were wearing wetsuits.
Every time I walk the Hull beach, I see something interesting. This past summer is was a bride with her white gown and veil flapping in the sea air. Today, while walking back from watching the surfers, I came across a couple walking 3 completley white dogs. Two of them were little poodles attached together by a 4 foot leash. They ran as if they had one mind, and then began jumping up on me. How do they coordinate their movements so well, I wondered?
“They must be twins,” I said to their owners who had come to rescue me from their over-enthusiasm. By now I was charmed and laughing at their antics.
“They’re all white!” I commented
The blonde woman in a blue windbreaker and turquoise sneakers answered, “Yes, and now even our black couch is white!”
I had to think about that.
November 1st, 2005 10:45 am
Walking along a beach.. so wonderful.
November 1st, 2005 12:56 pm
Having three Ragdoll cats in our house, I understand completely the concept of a black couch now being all white. Routinely, my dad will get out of the car at church only to have my mom tell him there is long cat fur on his back. Maggie hasn’t been in their car for over a year and still her prior presence is noticeable.
November 1st, 2005 5:14 pm
This was fun. Thanks for the upper. I hope when I retire I can write about what I see each day as beautifully as you do. I need to sharpen my minds eye!
November 1st, 2005 8:14 pm
I hope your father has had a good day and that you enjoyed the November walk on the beach. My wife and I have both enjoyed reading through your archives. Just a wonderful site. We are dealing with a recent loss, which makes much of what you write very close to our own thoughts and feelings. It’s also nice to hear what is happening just up the road and up the mountain.
November 2nd, 2005 1:10 am
It’s good to know you have the time to walk along the beach. I hope Dad is doing well.
November 2nd, 2005 1:10 am
It’s good to know you have the time to walk along the beach. I hope Dad is doing well.
November 2nd, 2005 7:11 am
I miss being near a beach!
November 2nd, 2005 7:38 am
The beach sounds wonderful right now. You guys are still in my thoughts/prayers. I don’t know if my dad has done it yet, but he’s been meaning to call your mom. He’s been worried too. Send our love to everyone in MA!
November 4th, 2005 1:50 am
Love to the folks in MA from here, too. Those beach walks are magical.