Tuesday, April 27, 2010

This Was a Ten

The other day I was feeling a little ho-hum. I looked at Devo and through telepathy, he suggested that I take him to the beach.

A couple of summers ago, Jay and his sister invented a Mickey Mouse voice for Devo and a numbering system where he would rate his experiences. For example. We leave him at home while we go out to dinner and perhaps close the door to our bedroom so he can't lie on our pillows. "Hey guys, this is a two". We take Devo to play frisbee at the park. "Guys, that was a nine"!

We drove to Half Moon Bay and stopped at a farm stand for a pint of strawberries. Then it was off to Pelican Point, a place I've been coming to since college, where my friends Susie and Marnie and I would escape to during (ahem, I mean after) classes.

I love running on the sand. Devo and I ran down to the end of this beach and then we went exploring.

Doesn't this look like a bouquet? Very nice arrangement, mussels!


The sand at this beach was nice. It was the kind that falls off of you really easily. I picked some up and rubbed it on my arms and legs and then easily brushed it off. Instant spa.

I like these sea grasses.

We sat down for awhile with the cliffs overhead.


After a couple of hours I felt so happy. When we were leaving, Devo said, "That was a ten".

14 comments:

Steve said...

great post jamie — this made me smile.

Paulo Ribeiro said...

Fantastic pictures, Jamie.

Jessica Nichols said...

Yes the beach does fix everything. I need to get to the beach. I am in love with that sand image. Wow Jamie. That is one amazing photograph. Looks like you've been making good friends with your little camera. :)

jenna said...

So, so refreshing. Love those doggie feet!

Growling Gecko said...

Yep we have two toy poodles that rule our lives too! They are known as "Those who must be obeyed!"
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jonas said...

Nice little story & beautiful pics!

Steve PP said...

Says it all Jamie! Lovely post!

Joe C. said...

And this was a 10, too! Tell Devo that Reyes says, "Hey!"

Clare said...

I agree with everyone. Such an amazing post. I agree with Jess, the sand picture is awesome. Did you set the camera down on the sand and then take the picture? (or is that giving away trade secrets - hehe)

Bill said...

I love that sand too.....

BEGT said...

What a fun post! I felt like I went exploring with ya'll!

ashley said...

love the pics, what a cool beach!

Toddy from EBNY said...

Wow. Incredible.
I love these.
Super simple.

Anonymous said...

Ah yeah. P-Luv always givin the NorCal luv. Used to walk that beach quite a bit.

BTW- I ws down in Mainland Mexico. So rad!

Good day-