My Saturday

[Forestgal]

After the first 2 weeks of school I was exhausted and not moving very quickly. Usually I get up and get going, but not today. I'd wanted to go to the beach with Jed, my dog, and decided that later was better than not at all. It's about a 45 minute drive but well worth the effort. There's only one beach in L.A. county that allows dogs on it and it's absolutely beautiful. It's also a popular beach for surfing, and the folks on their boards are more than willing to share. Here are a couple of pictures of Jed in the water (I had a friend along with me -- no camera in the ocean for me!). He really enjoys it, and so do I. Just wish it wasn't so far away!

He loves to run in the water, preferably with a tennis ball in his mouth:


I don't mind getting wet, either!

[VickieP]

Jed looks so handsome in that beautiful blue water! Looks like yall had fun and well worth the 45 minute drive.

[Lotus]

Looks like a great time! Oh how I want to see the beach.....it's been too, too long! Thanks for sharing.

Lotus (Becky)

[mitch5252]

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What a grand time Jed is having mixing two of many dogs most favorite things - water and balls!

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[Nasoosie]

I love my mountains and my pond, but OH how I miss the ocean!

Thanks for the neat pics! I can smell the salt spray!

[mitch5252]

I love my mountains and my pond, but OH how I miss the ocean!

Thanks for the neat pics! I can smell the salt spray!

Gettin' so ya can't go anywhere or do anything with running the risk of something horrible!
Full story here: http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,549601,00.html?test=latestnews

Dangerous Staph Germs Found at West Coast Beaches
Saturday, September 12, 2009

SAN FRANCISCO — Dangerous staph bacteria have been found in sand and water for the first time at five public beaches along the coast of Washington, and scientists think the state is not the only one with this problem.

The germ is MRSA, or methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus — a hard-to-treat bug once rarely seen outside of hospitals but that increasingly is spreading in ordinary community settings such as schools, locker rooms and gyms.

The germ causes nasty skin infections as well as pneumonia and other life-threatening problems. It spreads mostly through human contact. Little is known about environmental sources that also may harbor the germ.

[BirdbyBird]

Germs get out of our way....to the beach, to the beach........ I love the sight of a happy dog doing what he loves best! You know that balance has come back into life..... take me to a beach and lets have some fun

[AlmostThere]

Jed was one happy camper, Mom!! What fun! Thanks for sharing!

Mitch, I heard that on the local news last night, only they wouldn't say what bacteria, nor which beaches.

[avalen]

what great pictures, definately looked like a fun afternoon, I can smell that salty spray too.

[sharon]

Hey laura, welcome! Nice to see Jed having such a great time! He's a great dog, for those of you who haven't met him. I'll be at Doheny Beach with my Jeep Club 20-25th...no dogs allowed on the beach there, but since Chewy isn't much of a water dog it's not a big deal.

[bluepinecones]

Now that looks like one happy dog. I miss the beach too. Glad the two of you got to go.

[Cedar518]

Hey laura, welcome! Nice to see Jed having such a great time!

Ahah! so it IS you, Laura. The pic of Jed was a dead givaway!

[Forestgal]

Ahah! so it IS you, Laura. The pic of Jed was a dead givaway!

Guilty. It's nice to be here.