A soothed Coastie

My Coastie has been soothed. At the least for a short while. His reluctance to return home at night was a sure sign of it. I am confident he would have stayed all night if I allowed him to do so.

We enjoyed our typical activities; walking the beach and shopping the stores. 

While visiting a small marina, a very energetic young boy ran along the docks. The docks were narrow at this place. He did not think it necessary to slow his departure as he passed us. He rushed past my Coastie with no more than a brush of his coat. Passing me seemed more difficult.

I am not large yet the boy seemed to find difficulty to pass me cleanly though he did accomplish his passing with only a stumble. I did not fare as well. Since I had moved far to the side of the dock, I had no more place to put my foot. After a small collision, I fell into the water.

The water being shallow I could stand with my head above water, but only just. My 
Coastie did not garner any affections since he only stood and laughed. The boy fared
 better since he could not cease from apologizing and had a serious look to his face. Both assisted me to climb the ladder. The young boy continued his apologies. My Coastie continued his laughter.

I pushed him into the water. He was correct. It was funny to see someone fall into the water.