Still mobile.

Locally at least. Southport sea wall.

[newlands]

I love Southport have friends there stayed every summer after my husband died haven’t been now for about 5years

Take Care

Dorothy x

[Tilantoe]

Lovely. Glad your still moving. Southport is my birth town. Enjoy

[moogle in reply to Tilantoe]

Same here.

[Hidden in reply to moogle]

My born and bred town.

[joyce74 in reply to Hidden]

I like Southport in fact we spent our honeymoon there in 1961. Just a 2night stay. We have stayed there often since.

[lizzyw]

We had many happy family days out in Southport and in local Churchtown with the botanic gardens . Looks like Midge is ready to drive home 😊

[Katinka46 in reply to lizzyw]

Well spotted. I had to go back and peer in the window. K

[Hidden in reply to Katinka46]

What are you doing up at this late/early hour?

[Katinka46 in reply to Hidden]

Likewise? Can’t manage more than three or four hours of sleep at a time. So may drop off again in a moment. Just had hot apple juice, mulled wine sachet, honey and the last dribbles of a bottle of Glen Livet found in the cupboard.

What about you?

Kate xxx

[Hidden in reply to Katinka46]

Same thing, wake up unable to get air in or out of my lungs until I shift some of the sticky stuff. 🙄

[skischool]

I wouldn't p on Blackpool but Southport is luvverly.enjoy the sunset Master Po.

Ski's and a stay at home cat.

[Hidden in reply to skischool]

Blackpool is an acquired taste I must admit, but the illuminations which are on now until 4th November are well worth a vist.

[chubby2x22]

Clever Don. I'm trying to upload a picture. Help.jane

[Hidden in reply to chubby2x22]

You need stone-UK to the rescue, I used my iPhone but I think it's depends on how you are accessing the site.

[HungryHufflepuff in reply to chubby2x22]

Also I think you can't upload a picture in a reply, you have to start a whole new post.

[Hidden in reply to HungryHufflepuff]

That’s right, I think Jane was trying to include a photo in her message. I tend to do those things without thinking about how, then can’t explain to others how I did it. Like running down stairs, if you started thinking about how you did it (or used to) you would stubble all over the place. 🤔

[HungryHufflepuff in reply to Hidden]

Explaining things to other people can be tricky. I know what I mean in my head but not everyone else does 😁

[jabber]

Lovely photo Don. Glad you're out and about. I love Southport too. We were there in our motorhome a few days ago, pitched up and just about fitting on our son's short drive, trying not to lower the tone of the area. His neighbours are very forgiving though, and we don't stay long. Highlight of this trip was Martin Mere, a favourite destination of 3 year old grandson. Lovely place. We all fed the ducks, but then passed on handling the enormous tarantula and the snakes, though daughter-in-law bravely took on the gecko to inspire her son. Like me, he was unimpressed. His favourite treat is to ride on nanny's lap on the mobility scooter, especially through puddles. We had a great time.

[Hidden in reply to jabber]

I visit Martin Mere frequently having been a member for years. Glad you enjoyed it.

[Lizzie34 in reply to jabber]

are you talking about Southport in Gold Coast Qld?

[Hidden in reply to Lizzie34]

No Lizzie, unless something really dramatic has happened in the last few seconds.

This is Southport in the county of Merseyside, formerly Lancashire, England, UK.

[Hacienda]

Loved going to Southport when little. When a Teenager I was a Mod, My Mum wouldn't allow me to go with all the Mods on their Vespas to the Meetings at Southport Beach, I did though. rebellious Young Lass. So many Happy Memories. Thanks Don. xxx

[Hidden]

They still have those Scooter Meets on their Vespas etc around the pierhead, as they do motorcycle meets. But I don't think they call themsleves mods and rockers anymore and they certainly don't cause any trouble.

[Hacienda in reply to Hidden]

Hi Don, I Left Liverpool many many Years ago, But, my memories are still vivid of my era, Mods, Rockers, Beatles, The Who etc., Being part of the Mersey Sound was Huge, now my Grandchildren ask me to tell them stories of the 60's, when their Nana was a Mod and a Screaming Beatle Fan...You can Take the Girl out of Liverpool, But you can't take Liverpool out of the Girl...Peace Don, Peace. xxxxx

[Caspiana]

What a beautiful picture Don. I hope you and the lovely Midge are having a good time. xx 👍😃

[Katinka46]

Lovely photo. Now head away from coast, over the hills for S&K pudd....

[Hidden]

I’m working on it. 😉. My confidence took a real battering this time.

[Izb1]

Thanks for the photo Don it looks a lovely sunset, Midge is one lucky dog getting out and about to lovely places x

[Hidden in reply to Izb1]

It’s not easy being an old man’s dog. She sometimes has to remind me that she hasn’t had her dinner, needs to go out for a pee, time to go to bed or get up out of bed. In fact she remembers much more of our routine than I do these days.

[Izb1 in reply to Hidden]

Aye, but she keeps you young at heart and what a companion, loads of love and cuddles.

Hope you dont mind me asking, why did your confidence take a battering? x

[Hidden in reply to Izb1]

I was caught out with an asthma attack whilst in the campervan a long way from home.

[Izb1 in reply to Hidden]

Oh no, no wonder it knocked your confidence, scary problem, hopefully you will build that confidence back up and travel around again x

[Hidden in reply to Izb1]

It was my own fault. I go on these trips enjoying myself so much that I forget (or can't be bothered) to take my meds or follow the procedures that I need to keep my chest clear. I got away with it until a recent deterioration.

[Sandyeggo in reply to Hidden]

Ahh, it’s not easy being an old mans dog? That’s nice that you put it that way but I don’t think Midge knows or cares how young or old you are she just wants to love and take care of you as you do her. That’s one of the coolest things about our creatures, they don’t care if we’ve brushed our teeth or showered. Put on make up or dressed up . Although I must say when they see me put on my pajamas I think they get a little sense of relief like they’re thinking” oh good she’s in for the night” oh what a wonderful life

[Ergendl]

Love the little Midge face in the driving seat. And the beautiful sunset beyond.

[MoyB]

Glad to see you're out and about, Don! Lovely photo. xx Moy

[watergazer]

lovely photo Don- enjoy your getting out and about as long as you can. We were at Southport a few weeks ago with the grandchildren. Great to see there's a good fair there again. Southport used to be our annual day out for our wedding anniversary until a few years ago -

[Hidden in reply to watergazer]

There’s been a lot of changes over the years. We’ve lost a lot of our “ 7 miles of golden sands” to mud from the river estuaries. Good for the wild fowl but bad for buckets and spades.😢

[Shirleyj]

Looks lovely x x

[Hacienda]

Hope your feeling Stronger Today Don ? Thinking of you and Midge, Clever little Darling, looking after her Dad. xxxxxx

[Hidden in reply to Hacienda]

I had a bad night last night. Now I need to keep awake all day or I'll have trouble again tonight. It's like living on a rollercaoster as a lot of others here must feel. I'm in a better position than a lot of much younger people here, I realise that.

[peege]

Lovely photo Don and nice to see Midge peeping out from the driving seat!

Don't you get cold sleeping in the van at night?

[Hidden in reply to peege]

It's quite cosy in the campervan at night. When I'm plugged into mains electric I have an oil-filled radiator and the van has gas central heating at other times. Don't tell Scruffy, but Midge has a pet's 12v heated matress for very cold nights. I bought it for her when she was very ill a couple of years back.

[peege in reply to Hidden]

Haha, good for Midge. I'd do the same for my Lola although she has more hair to keep her warm. When my kids were small I had a VW camper, great adventures driving to the Dolomites where their dad worked 3 times a year, Xmas, Easter & summer hols. Xmas & Easter were usually snowy & very cold. We snuggled under a down duvet with hot water bottles in the mountains. I'd dearly love a modern-ish camper, my son lives near Marseille so Lolls & I drive down alternate years for a few weeks.

[Kristicats]

Enjoy! See midge is doing the driving again!

[helenlw7]

I love Southport too, and your sunset. We’re in a caravan site by he Shropshire Union canal in Cheshire. The weather is a great improvement on Storm Ali last week!