Dog days and winter beaches

Can we just take a moment on this meant-to-be-stormy day and appreciate that sun? And then, another moment to appreciate dogs on the beach in said winter sun? Nothing makes me happier than seeing this pup legging it across the sand and seaweed, stretching his legs and going absolutely mental at the freedom of it all. And the sand between his paws. He sleeps so sounds after and wears a silly grin the entire time. I didn't realise how much I missed having a dog in the home til we got him.
NB: the dog he's chasing in the first photo was a friend's dog ;)