Although we have loads of gardening to do, mainly planting all the plants I've grown from seed, Dh and I decided to go out Wednesday afternoon. I really didn't want to go far, so we just decided a walk on the front promenade would be good, trusting we'd find a parking space. Living in a holiday seaside town, it can be very difficult to park with a view of the sea.
But as luck would have it, there was a space right by our favourite pavement kiosk, Booths, good coffee and seats with a view of the sea. In fact you can see across the Bristol Channel to Cornwell!
But first the walk, we walked back towards the pier, but oh my gosh were my legs aching, so I only walked half way and we turned back and it was such relief to sit down. Dh offered me an ice cream, well it would have been very ungrateful to refuse, so we had a vanilla one each, just a small cone. It was delicious, then we had a coffee, it was a perfect afternoon. People watching, although I look at all the dogs!
Then to my surprise there was a lady coming towards us with a wheeler just like mine, my Rhet Butler!
I raised my hand and called out 'Snap.' She came to where we were sitting and was very proud to say, she'd bought it from a charity shop for £5!! She went in with her old 3 wheeler and came out with a spanking new 4 wheeler just like mine! I tell everyone I meet she said, it was only £5 it was such a bargain!
We chatted for quite a while, they were just visiting the town and taking in the sea air!
How extraordinary I've never seen someone with a walker like mine before. I paid a lot more than £5 but its worth it, as I can walk further with it and feel secure. In fact yesterday morning I walked the length of our main street, but I'll admit it wasn't easy..and the ice cream didn't show at SW because I lost 1.5 pounds!
Chrisxx
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And we can see across the channel to Wales! Perhaps we could wave to each other, lol.
The connections we make in passing are often pleasurable and memorable.
That's a sturdy seat too, for when you want to stop and look at something.
Sounds like you had a nice outing
That's some fancy walker you have. We all need a little ice cream treat from time to time. :)
I am amazed every time you post about being by the sea. I enjoyed the photo collage. And your walk, that was deserving of a vanilla. The prize was losing more weight. Have a great weekend.
Quite the deal for that walker. We always enjoy a chat on our walks as well! Have a great weekend!
Thank you for your comment about Bug. Also, how neat that you met up with someone with the same as yours. Very cool. Cheers, Ivy.
I like that walker, very handy! And way to go with the weight loss. It's not easy, I know.
I would so love to sit by the sea and watch people. What a joy that must be. We are hours and hours from the ocean.
That sure is a nice walker!!!
Sounds like a lovely afternoon.
It's always nice to chat to people you meet out on walks.
Well done on your weight-loss.
All the best Jan
That is such a good sturdy walker and the seat very useful. Lovely to meet someone with the same style one as yours and have a quick chat.
I'm glad you enjoyed your ice cream and even better clearly had no calories that day either. Well done with the weight loss.
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