But Bellis knows my weakness: "Would Boz like a day at the beach?" she asked.
Boz doesn't have as much energy as he used to, but he's still a dog. Dogs love routine, but they also love novelty (go figure). When I spend all that time at the computer, he naps in his sunny spot. He gets walks, he gets playdates, but he doesn't often get novelty. And he loves the beach.
Who doesn't love the beach?
Huntington dog beach is pooch paradise. Thank you, Bellis, and Abby, too. If I'd gotten a better picture this shot would've had two happy dogs in it.
Update: Kalei's Best Friend sent this fascinating link about the 1960's oil boom at Huntington Beach.
What a perfect day for Boz and for you.
ReplyDeleteYay! Every Sunday should be a Bozday.
ReplyDeleteHe sure looks happy, Petrea; maybe just proud that he's outrun the tide, a surfer and an oil platform (nice composition there, by the way).
looks fabulous! ...adding "beach trip" to calendar.... thanks for the reminder
ReplyDeleteHow lovely! I'm glad Bellis knew the magic carrot to dangle ~ such a beautiful way to re-charge your batteries and give Boz some salt sea air in his fur. Happy Sunday, Petrea.
ReplyDeleteLovely photo and I bet a lovely day for both of you
ReplyDeleteGood for you and Boz..btw did he let the water touch his paws??
ReplyDeleteDid you go for a swim?
ReplyDeleteWe all got wet but I wouldn't call it swimming. Boz likes to go in up to his tummy. The water was cold at first, but you get used to it. It felt good, and I love the salty, fishy smell. The dogs would have loved to have stayed all day.
ReplyDeleteHuntington Beach is the original "Surf City."
Does anyone know how long the oil platforms have been there?
They've been there about 6 million years. Oh wait, no, that's the rocks - the platforms were started in the early '60s. It's called the Jones pool. I'm jonesing for a little crude. Sorry, not enough sleep.
ReplyDeleteAw.......!
ReplyDeleteI could swear that oil rig is moving closer and closer to the shore.
ReplyDeleteJames, you're making me laugh!
ReplyDeleteA lot of oil pumping away in that part of the LA sprawl.
It does look like it's moving when you're there, Bellis. Seems like a ship instead of a platform, doesn't it?
Boz really does look happy. Nothing better than a day at the beach to escape the inland heat.
ReplyDeleteKelly's looking over my shoulder wishing she could meet Boz and play in the great big lake!!!
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@Petrea: here's a link
ReplyDeletehttp://1x57.com/2011/11/02/huntington-beach-oil-rush-from-1919-to-2010/
Susan, your dogs would love it, too.
ReplyDeleteBring Kelly next time, Chieftess!
KBF! Oh my! I'm going to put that in the post, that is amazing! Thank you.
such boundless energy - I'm feeling tired just looking!
ReplyDeleteGerald, after we got home Boz slept for the rest of the day, and all day Saturday, too. The beach wore him out!
ReplyDeleteI love me some Boz. What a great portrait!
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So glad you and Boz got out to the beach. I'm sure he was in "doggy rapture" there. And sounds like it was just what you needed to unwind.
ReplyDeleteIt was just what the veterinarian ordered. And the doctor, too.
ReplyDeleteLulu, dogs may not be humans but they are definitely people.
Shallow dog wake in the mornin'.
ReplyDeleteDelightful photo! What's not to love about a day at the beach.
ReplyDeleteGreat shot, I can almost feel the sea breeze!
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad this one's popular. The more I look at it, the more I like it. Thank you all.
ReplyDeleteWell, I wonder what Scout would think. She hates water, but it might intrigue her.
ReplyDeleteBoz doesn't go for swimming pools or sprinklers or hoses, but the ocean has a whole different stink to it. Scout might like it.
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