Friday, February 17, 2012

Only in winter...

...can we dog people bring our canine companions down to walk the beaches.
The winter has been so mild, I'm taking advantage of every good walking day...







"It is an interesting biological fact that all of us have in our veins the exact same percentage of salt in our blood that exists in the ocean, and therefore, we have salt in our blood, in our sweat, in our tears.


We are tied to the ocean. And when we go back to the sea--whether it is to sail or to watch it--we are going back from whence we came."


- John F. Kennedy
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26 comments:

  1. andyFebruary 17, 2012 at 2:45 PM

    Love the pics. Everybody loves the ocean in some way. The most peacefully sound there is!! Wow Ben looks so big

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  2. A Whole Lotta MagicFebruary 17, 2012 at 3:08 PM

    Interesting. I know I'm drawn to it.

    S
    xo

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  3. CheyenneFebruary 17, 2012 at 3:36 PM

    Ah, what a blessing it must be to live near that big expanse of blue. So many folks where I live have NEVER seen the ocean...and it's been so many years since I have, too.

    I love your first photo of the big pooch!

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  4. Denise at Autumn SkyFebruary 17, 2012 at 3:49 PM

    I like your photos. We are connected to the ocean and there are lots of thoughts as to why. I like the quote you've included here.

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  5. ValFebruary 17, 2012 at 3:57 PM

    I adore the ocean. It brings me to such a peaceful place. I love the new header look.

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  6. JemsmomFebruary 17, 2012 at 4:02 PM

    That quote is awesome! I may have to print it out and frame it for our new house in Minnesota. We should have been at the beach all winter long this year, but just have gotten busy. I told Jemma we were going to go at least once a week until the big move! Glad you got to spend time there with your four legger!

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  7. TexWisGirlFebruary 17, 2012 at 4:59 PM

    the first shot made me laugh. does this car make my butt look big? :)

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  8. SusanFebruary 17, 2012 at 5:01 PM

    I love the ocean. It's where I really relax.

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  9. Mama SueFebruary 17, 2012 at 5:56 PM

    So peaceful! I wish I lived near the ocean. I don't live near the ocean or the mountains for that matter. Only prairie as far as you can see.

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  10. Brenda PruittFebruary 17, 2012 at 6:11 PM

    Wow! That's so interesting. And what gorgeous pics!
    Brenda

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  11. DeseraeFebruary 17, 2012 at 6:21 PM

    I have never seen the ocean but it is on my "list" of things to do!!! I never knew that little tidbit either...very interesting!
    ~Des

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  12. Cait ThroopFebruary 17, 2012 at 6:40 PM

    Oh yeah, I totally agree...can hear the gentle lapping of those waves from here! :) Your photos allow me to take a deep breath.

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  13. Ms. AFebruary 17, 2012 at 6:42 PM

    I love the beach and it's been way too long since I've been! (and it's only 50 miles away)

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  14. SallyFebruary 17, 2012 at 7:16 PM

    Beautiful photo's. :)

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  15. HilaryFebruary 17, 2012 at 8:01 PM

    Never heard that quote, but I like it. A lot.

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  16. Blondie's JournalFebruary 17, 2012 at 8:40 PM

    How lucky you are to take advantage of the beach and warm weather. I would love it!

    Wonderful quote!

    XO,
    Jane

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  17. UnknownFebruary 17, 2012 at 11:22 PM

    Love the photos and the quote. And look at that good puppy sitting nicely on his dog towel....

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  18. Ocean Breezes and Country SneezesFebruary 18, 2012 at 12:16 AM

    Love the ocean, can't wait to get to it tomorrow!!!

    Also, that quote is my favorite Kennedy quote!

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  19. NanaDianaFebruary 18, 2012 at 1:56 AM

    I am at the hem of the ocean tonight. We got here after dark so I am waiting for dawn's light to see it. I think I have sea water in my veins because the ocean keeps calling me home. xo Diana

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  20. CarolinaFebruary 18, 2012 at 2:51 AM

    Well, if you believe in Evolution, we all come from the fish ;-)

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  21. bichonpawzFebruary 18, 2012 at 4:40 AM

    I am missing the ocean something awful right now!!! Ben looks quite at home in the back of that Jeep! hahaha "Does this Jeep make my butt look big??" That Kennedy guy was a smart character! We often saw him while on my Uncle's boat...spent all my summers at the Cape!

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  22. johnnyboyFebruary 18, 2012 at 6:55 AM

    Yikes! That is a romantic quote from JFK, but totally incorrect! Blood is 0.9% salt, the fluid used to replace it in the health care biz is called Normal Saline. Seawater is about 3.5% salt, give or take a little, more than three times as salty. That would not be "compatible with life" to be polite!

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  23. AnonymousFebruary 18, 2012 at 7:58 AM

    I've never seen the ocean in person, and prolly never will -- so I am enjoying your photos so much, Karen. Looks like you and Ben had a wonderful walk. :)

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  24. DeborahFebruary 18, 2012 at 8:45 AM

    So lovely!

    I am always so envious! I really want to move in with y'all. Is this a problem? :)

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  25. "Cottage By The Sea"February 18, 2012 at 10:52 PM

    Beautiful saying, adorable pup pic. Great post today as always. Blessings!

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  26. From Beyond My Kitchen WindowFebruary 19, 2012 at 8:25 AM

    I didn't know JFK said that qoute. I am always drawn to the sea.

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