Tuesday, October 21, 2014

Wind and waves at MacDonald Hill

Last weekend Hurricane Gonzalo passed by us far out to sea, giving us some strong on-shore winds and higher than usual waves.

MacDonald Hill is a marvellous spot to look out over the Ocean or down at Lawrencetown's Stoney Beach.

The Kite Surfers were out in full force.  I counted eleven of them at one point.
It's also a terrific spot to walk a couple of happy dogs.


Sooki sometimes acts first, and thinks second.  Here she is rolling around, itching her back along the edge of the steep hill...




The expression on her face is priceless as she seems to suddenly realize her folly.

And "no", she did not fall down the hill.
But the wind !  Oh the wind was marvellous !   And of course Wendy enjoyed chasing the ball and Sooki rolled down the hill.   Here, let me show you.

I hope you remembered to turn up the sound on your computer.  You really need to to get the a good idea of the wind.


And then of course there were the Kite Surfers: I wasn't the only one who guessed that they'd be out enjoying the waves on Sunday.   And while you're looking at THIS noisy video of the Kite Surfers, check out Wendy poking around in the waves at the water's edge.


Did I mention that this beach is 25 minutes from my house ?

When you come to visit, I'll be sure to take you there.



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  1. Love it! The pair of them look like they're having a total blast, completely unfazed by the wind.

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    1. You are so right. If anything, the winds amp them up !

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  2. Love the videos - kite surfing looks like it is gaining in popularity. Such a beautiful, windswept landscape you have there, Sybil. Looking forward to you taking me there some day!

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    1. You betcha Barbara. I am looking forward to it.

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  3. Wonderful day and double doggy fun for sure!!

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    1. Oh Ron you KNOW it's lots of fun at MacDonald Hill. Never a dull moment even when "nothing" is happening.

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  4. I watched the video and you are not joking about the wind velocity. Very noisy. The dogs looked so happy. The kites were interesting. All manner of sizes and shapes. I'm glad the hurricane stayed out to sea. You live in such a lovely area.

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    1. Thanks so much. I love watching those kite surfers. Sometimes they are zipping by in water that is only inches deep.

      The dogs love MacDonald Hill. Wendy escapes down the hill to the sea when she gets too tired and just lies down in the foam. She does get upset when she realizes it's salt water and she can't drink it !

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  5. I just love the doggy expressions in this post!!

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    1. Wendy's happy smile and Sooki's rather astonished "OMG I'm gonna roll of this hill" looks ! lol

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  6. I am so impressed that you know how to upload a YouTube video! It was fabulous to watch. Am also smiling about our tendency (I mean Sooki's) to act first and think second. Yep, been there, done that!

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    1. YouTube videos are pretty darn easy to upload ...

      You be careful about rolling around along the tops of cliffs ...OK ?

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  7. I'm generally up for adventure, but I think I prefer watching kite surfers, and not being one.

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    1. I'm with you Les. Though there is a lovely flat salt water bay on the other side of the road that is just waiting for your kayak.

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