Friday, May 22, 2009

Under my thumb

Mommy calls this photo her ode to the Rolling Stones.



We've had such nasty weather the past week - it's been 8 days since my last romp on the beach. But fortunately, the weather cleared and we got one last beach walk in this morning. We got to the beach at 9:50 a.m. which was kind of a problem since the rules for dogs on the beach change today. Dogs are only allowed before 10:00 am and after 5:00 between the Friday before Memorial Day and Labor Day. We ran past the lifeguard stands and once we were out of range, Mommy let me off the leash for a good tear down the sand. Boy, it's going to be funny to be back on the sidewalks of Manhattan tomorrow. (And in our two room apartment instead of a 3-bedroom house.)

Well, one island is as good as the next, right? See you back in New York!

24 comments:

NAK and The Residents of The Khottage Now With KhattleDog! said...

Isn't 8 days a week a Beatles song?


HaRoooo!

Sorry your weather was nasty - khome north my khute little pal - it is 'wonderful' here - if woo like it in the mid 80's!

Safe travels!

Woo have been missed!

Hugz&Khysses,
Khyra

Sally said...

Oh sweet Petey - we are sorry you have to go home - we love our holidays and walks on the beach too. But not those stupid beach rules!

We know all about blustery beach walks - D says they are very invigorating - I am not so sure...

Lots of licks
Sally and paddy

Hamish Westie said...

Hi Petey
We have some stupid rules on the city beach here in Aberdeen. Which is totally unfair as 90% of the year, the only creatures who use the beach are dogs and their owners! We too are occasionally 'flexible' in our interpretation of the rules!
Have a good trip home.
Cheers! Hamish.

Martha said...

Hi Petey
Some beaches in the UK are blue flag and that usually means restrictions on dogs.
As you know it is the humans that dont pick up that are the problem!
Sorry your weather hasn't been so great - we were nearly blown away on Skye when we were on holiday - at least you dont have the same problem with your ears!
Eric has suggested headscarfs like the Queen wears so we are investigating those.
We expect once you return home you will have a few suggestions for us.
Oh how we have missed our favourite nephew - safe journey.
love you lots
Aunties Martha & Bailey xxx

AB clan said...

Hi Petey

Nice to romp in the beach one more time, you will like NY better then,

ViVi & AB

The Black and Tans. said...

Petey

That is a shame the weather went pear shaped but good you managed to sneak in one final run along the beach.

Safe jouney home.

Molly and Taffy

Noah the Airedale said...

I for one would love to be on the sidewalk of Manhattan. The beach is good but I think NYC is pretty good too, even though I've never been.
Glad you got to have a good run on the beach Petey.

tailwags
Noah

Checkers & Chess said...

glad you got one last romp - we're going to Daufuskie in July - I hope I can be on the beach with no restrictions.....that would be cool

Dexter said...

Maybe waiting to go to the beach makes it more fun? NOT! I am sure you found other amusements.

Slobbers,
Mango

Jake of Florida said...

Since our parents were on the sidewalks of Manhattan not too long ago, and observed all the urban dogs, we know what you're saying.

But there are lots of treasures too. By the way, they left something for you with Asta -- don't forget to claim it!! Sorry we missed you.

Safe trip back!!

Jake and Just Harry

Abby said...

Hi, Petey...

Sorry the weather kept you away from the beach...The beach is the best thing ever...

Have a safe trip home...We'll see you back on the Streets of New York...

Abby xxxooo

Bijou said...

Hi Petey,

I'm sad you are leaving the beach. I enjoyed seeing what odd things you found there. But I'm sure the other island will be good too!

Wags & wiggles,
Bijou

Lorenza said...

Hi, Petey!
Beach rules! Hmmm.... not fun!
Have nice and safe trip to home!
Kisses and hugs
Lorenza

Scruffy, Lacie and Stanley's Place said...

Now Petey....I'm thinkin' of poppin' up to New York to see ya....how the heck are ya, sweet Boy??????

We know you'll miss the beach....we envy you those long walkies!!!

Love ya lots!

Laciegirlie

Gus said...

Oh Petey. I'll bet you will be glad to be home with Mica and at the run with Astarooni again.

Hugs to all
Hope the plane ride goes well


gussie d

Clive said...

Hi Petey
Have a safe trip home to NY - rules are there to be broken!!

lots of woofs
Clive & gang

Persephone and Buster said...

hi petey... ahhhhhh...the beach.....heeheeee you faked out the lifeguards dude!!! very good! with all that rain down that way they probably enjoyed the fact there was someone/somedog on the beach.. sorry you have to leave but going back home is always a nice thing.. enjoy your manhatten streets.
theBUSTER, Ms. Blue & Ms. Persephone

TwoSpecialWires said...

It'll be good to get home. All your familiar things (and friends) will be there. We're glad you got turned around on the beach. Last time we saw you you were running south. (We wish WE could run free on the beach, but we might end up in Mexico. We don't know how to stop or come to our names quite yet!)

Glad you had a great time. It did look like a GREAT time!

Jake and Fergi (beach bound in just a few weeks!)

Suzuki said...

Hi Petey!
I'm just stopping by to let you know that Scooby & Lady have set a date fur their wedding. Stop by my blog to see how to RSVP if you would like to attend.
Big licks to you
Suzuki
xxx

Eric said...

Petey, Next time you are in Carolina you should get a job as a lifeguard- Lacie can help you with the training. Hope you are happy to be home with Mica and Mommy.

Wiry wags, Eric xx

Joe Stains said...

Have a safe trip guys!

♥♥ The OP Pack ♥♥ said...

Too bad about the weather and too bad you have to leave such a peaceful place. Have a safe trip.

Woos, the OP Pack

Hero said...

I hate beach rules too. Pretty soon I won't be allowed on the beach closest to where I live so I'm bummed about that. Glad to know that you had fun on your last day at the beach and I hope you have a safe trip home!

the many Bs said...

hey Petey! we're glad you had a bunch of fun at the beach. we bet you will be happy to be back in your own home though.

woofs.