Winnie's first trip to the beach.

It's a quiet and cold Saturday at Port Melbourne beach.

This is Winnie's first trip to the beach with us.

Darcy is showing her how it's done. He's been chasing sticks in the sea and rolling in stinky things.

Poor Winnie is afraid to get her toes wet.

Si

A trip to Port Melbourne Beach for a bit of exercise and a paddle. Part three.

We're having a lovely stroll at Port Melbourne Beach.

Come on Daisy. Let's go under the Port Melbourne Yacht Club.
"Sure thing, Dad. Me first. I'll check it out."

"All clear, Dad. Come on in."

"But watch your head. It might be a bit low for you."
Yes, shall do.

... and out the other side. Hello Mr Darcy.
"Dad ! Come and chase seagulls with me, Dad !"

Sure thing.
"Dad, I'm having such fun !"
Jolly good.

Si the DogBlogger.

A trip to Port Melbourne Beach for a bit of exercise and a paddle. Part two.

It's lovely here at Port Melbourne Beach.
Darcy is having a think about going in.

Go on in, Darcy. Don't be a coward.
"It's a bit scary Dad. I'm not sure what all this water is."

It's called The Sea. Look at those two. They're not scared.
"OK, I'll risk it."
Good boy. Brave hound.
"Wow, it's a bit cold."

"OK, that will do. Time to chase seagulls."

Si the DogBlogger.

A trip to Port Melbourne Beach for a bit of exercise and a paddle. Part one.

It's sunny now, but forecast for rain this afternoon. Quick, let's head to the beach so I don't have to vacuum the house.

Daisy is in first.

How's the water, Daisy ?
"Oooh, a little chilly but not bad."

"La la la. Lovely little paddle."

"Brrr, it's cold now. That will do."

"It's lovely in, Dad. Thanks for bringing us here."
Jolly good Daisy-Mae, no problemo.

"In fact I think I'll go back in. La la la."

""Hmm, I wonder if there's any fishes to chase."

Si the DogBlogger.

Mr Darcy and Dad's first trip to The Beach - Port Melbourne Beach

I found these pics in my wife's phone. 

This was our first family outing to The Beach with Mr Darcy.

"Hurry up, Sir Dad. It's very exciting."

Coming, coming. Just hold your horses.

"Wow, look at all that sand and water. Wow."

Alrighty then. We're all organised. Let's go.

Come on Daisy, let's try to keep up with that silly mutt.

OK, who's going in for a paddle ?

"Not me Dad. It looks very scary."

Scary ? Piffle ! Daisy, you show Mr Darcy how it's done.

"Yes of course Dad. Just leave it to the senior dog around here."

"See, Mr Darcy ? Easy peasy. It's very refreshing on the toes and the belly."

Clever girl, Daisy. Senior dog ?
"Yes of course, Dad. I am The Boss Dog now."

Si the DogBlogger.

Worn out after our trip to The Beach.

We've just had a lovely day out at The Beach.

Now we're home and relaxing and it's time for a nap for tired doggies.

Are you right there, kiddies ?
"Yes Dad. Tired now."
"Yes Sir. It's been a lovely day, thank you."

*snort snort*
*stretchhhhhhhhhhh*

*Zzzzzzzzzzzzz*
*Zzzzzzzzzzzzz*

Lovely kiddies. They're such a treasure.

Si the DogBlogger.

Mr Darcy's first trip to Port Melbourne Beach.

It's another glorious Autumn day. Laura and I are both off work.
Beach ! Fish and chips !

Come on kiddies. Everybody on Mum's lap.
"Yay. The Beach."
"I say, this is very exciting."

Here we go, Mr Darcy. Port Melbourne Beach.
"Wow. What's all that ?"

"It's the sea, stupid."
Daisy, be nice.

"The sea, huh ? What do you do with it ?"

"Paddle your toes, is what you do with it. It's lovely and cool on the tummy too. Give him a push, Mum."
One push, coming up, Daisy. *nudge*

"Wow, this is nice. It's cool too. But...... it's all a bit scary for me."

"Silly mutt. You'll get used to it."
Daisy ! Just because you're old and wise.

Si the DogBlogger.

Down by the sea. More about The Sphinx. Port Melbourne Beach

We're down by the sea and I've made a Monty sandcastle.
Are you OK in there Monty ?
"Oh yes. Fine thanks Dad."

"Hello. You alright in there ?"
"Hello. Yes very comfy thank you."

"Here, you look like The Sphinx."
"Really ? Jolly good."

*sniff sniff* *pee pee*
"Oy, don't wee on me !"
Si the DogBlogger

Down by the sea. The Sphinx. Port Melbourne Beach

We're down by the sea on a lovely afternoon.
Monty ! Come here and we'll make a sandcastle.

Now hold still Monty.
"Ok Dad. Uh, this wasn't what I had in mind when you said we make a sandcastle."

Just relax and look decorative. A little more sand and we're done.
"Yes Dad. I'm comfy now so I might take a nap."

"Hello Monty. You look like The Sphinx."
"Do I really. Cool."

*pee pee*

"Daisy ! Did you just wee on me ?"
"Maybe."
Si the DogBlogger

Down by the sea. Port Melbourne Beach

We've managed to find a day off so we're down by the sea at Port Melbourne.
"It's very exciting, Dad."

Yes Daisy. You two go exploring.
"Yes Dad. We're going out here for a look."

Don't fall in Monty.

"There's lots of lovely smells, Dad."
Jolly good.

To be continued...
Si the DogBlogger

Salty Seadogs revisited. 3. Port Melbourne Beach

''Dad ! Watch me roll.''
Yes Daisy.

''See ?! Like this. It's great fun.''
Yes Daisy.

''Then like this to finish it off and get really sandy and stinky.''

Oh how nice.... And then shake it all off in my car ?
''Of course, Dad.''

Just lovely. One dirty stinky sandy dog.
Si the Dogblogger