Yesterday I was outside waiting for my daughter to pick me up to take me to Blackpool for a walk along the beach and fish and chips for tea Mother's day treat when I saw my neighbour who's mother died only a week ago. I asked how she was doing.... 'not bad but I will feel better when today is over'. I know that feeling well and remember the first Mother's day without mum, the joy at being a mum and the sadness at loosing my mum. I suppose that's life, Joy and Sadness being opposite sides of the coin.
Now on to Blackpool..... has anyone been to Blackpool lately? I know they are trying to put Blackpool back on the map but honestly..... its Blackpool for goodness sake! Did you know they have a 'Wedding Chapel' on the front by the North Pier across from Harry Ramsey's. what is all that about? It's not Los Vegas its Blackpool.....
I loved Blackpool as a child and we had many a happy holiday there but it is so .... I am lost for words at what I want to say without being rude to the resort. Tacky is a much used word and not one I really like to use but I just cannot think of anything else in this case. Old and new buildings clash side by side - empty property is in much evidence and the smell of burgers is everywhere.
One thing that I did notice is the beach is much cleaner than it was and we did have a lovely walk along the beach with the dog (yes we did pick up after him) and the tower is still a magnificent structure its just all this modern art and buildings that seem to clash.
Oh well maybe in the summer with the sun shining and the hoards of hen and stag parties roaming the prom things will look as they once where.....
Anyone for candyfloss?
Beverley xx
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