we made it back into the water. the waves were still big. the concrete platform we used to dive from is broken and nearly submerged. it's still good for walking him down and setting him between the waves. he bobs up and down and the waves slurp over his face. he reaches for me like he did when he was younger, but as soon as i hold his paws he starts swimming on. other than this i'm rather listless. i'm glad we're still in the swim of things.