A Couple of Breaks Away. Bournemouth and Torquay from Wednesday

[Bingo88]

Hello Everyone I decided to take my almost 1 year old car on a bit of a trip to get used to it. After having a minor sensor problem on the 1st day. The car was a lovely drive down to Bournemouth. Pity the weather wasn't better. But the weather will be a lot better in Torquay on Wednesday until i come home on Sunday. Hope you all had a decent weekend and keeping as well as possible. The hill out of town here is too much for me. But I managed to do it after stopping 3 times after getting out of puff. Just thought I would show my developing technical skills and post a picture too. Brian

[Hidden]

Not been to those places for a long time!

[Bingo88 in reply to Hidden]

Was at both last year and also like Eastbourne. Was there a month ago and it's all on the flat there as well which helps. Brian

[Hidden in reply to Bingo88]

I like eastbourne as well and Brighton!

[Bingo88 in reply to Hidden]

Hello Yes have been to Brighton and probably haven't spent enough time there really but do love Eastbourne. Take care and hope you're keeping stable and well. Brian

[MELNEL]

Never heard of those places LOL 😋But I hope you have a lovely time away. Do be careful and take your time ☺️.

Best wishes 🌺🌺🌺

[Bingo88 in reply to MELNEL]

Yes I do thanks. I am ok on the flat and also going up to the 1st floor in the hotel . But gradual climbs just knock the puff out of me. So I just take a breather. Brian

[MELNEL in reply to Bingo88]

LOL same old same 😁😊 I would be the same. No ground room available to swap to? Enjoy your stay.

[Jaybird19 in reply to Bingo88]

Me too but it takes 20min to get back to my normal,! As I live in 3 storey house I get plenty of practice. Got a parking fine first time out when had to go to bank and didnt realise the time necessary to get back to car park at top of hill. It is not a hill by some standards but you don't realise until you have problems. Each time you stop you can do less next time.

[Bingo88 in reply to Jaybird19]

Yes I think its like all types of exercise once you haven't done it for a while. You do notice the difference next time

[Patk1]

Enjoy 🌞

[Bingo88 in reply to Patk1]

Thanks very much. That's what life and retirement is. Enjoy it while i am well enough too. Hope you're well as can be. Brian

[Patk1 in reply to Bingo88]

I love Torquay and do know it's sposed to be hot and sunny this week x

[Bingo88 in reply to Patk1]

Yes the weather is picking up from Wednesday. So looking forward to my break there

[sassy59]

How lovely for you Brian. Bournemouth is really nice and I love Torquay. Enjoy yourself. Xxxxx

[Bingo88 in reply to sassy59]

Yes I will thanks. Weather is supposed to be all Sunshine from Wednesday down Torquay and just a short walk from the hotel is a beautiful view across Torquay. Hope you're both well

[sassy59 in reply to Bingo88]

It’s such a lovely area. We’re fine thank you. Take care xxxx

[Bingo88 in reply to sassy59]

I am feeling good. The Relvar Elipta that I have been taking for 3 weeks now has helped with my morning cough a lot. And I shall be giving the Respiratory nurse a reminder in the morning that she wanted to see me in a few weeks to see how i was doing with it. And the blood test for Allergies and Asthma came back clear which is good

[sassy59 in reply to Bingo88]

That’s great news. Good for you xxxx

[CDPO16]

Enjoy your holiday.

[Bingo88 in reply to CDPO16]

Thanks love. Hope you're keeping as well as possible. And can enjoy the nice weather from mid week. Brian

[CDPO16 in reply to Bingo88]

Going to be a bit too warm for my liking Brian but glad you are doing well and able to get away. Many years since I was in Torquay and not been to Bournemouth since I was a child but can still remember it.

[Bingo88 in reply to CDPO16]

Yes I can understand that love i struggle sometimes because we have a conservatory but it gets the sun and it's too warm. I am very positive mainly and just keep going like my father. I do like Eastbourne because it's all flat and it makes it easier. I do puff a little bit on the flat but can keep walking and enjoying life. I Hope you can get a break soon. Because I think it makes you feel better to have a change of scenery. Hope you have a good day. Brian

[HungryHufflepuff]

That’s great. Thanks for the photo too 🏖

[Bingo88 in reply to HungryHufflepuff]

Your welcome. I am still learning with my camera don't usually take many photos. Hope you're keeping well too. HungryHufflepuff

[Caspiana]

Wonderful Brian. 😊👏👏👏 I hope Kitty 🐱 enjoyed it too. xx 🙋

[Bingo88 in reply to Caspiana]

Thanks Caspiana. So good to see you contributing to the group again and hope you're well. Brian

[Caspiana in reply to Bingo88]

I am doing okay thank you Brian. I go for my first Covid vaccination today. Fingers crossed 🤞.

[Bingo88 in reply to Caspiana]

Hope everything goes well Cas. Usually you just have a sore arm for a couple of days. A few people have not felt well after the vaccine. But it's a very low percentage. Take care and let us know how you are please xx

[ninelives in reply to Caspiana]

Good luck with vaccine.Am sure all will be well.

I didn't even feel mine!

[hypercat54]

There's a gala bingo hall in Torquay Bingo, in the middle of the town. I live in Torbay so if you wanted to meet up that would be great. x

[Bingo88 in reply to hypercat54]

That's a lovely suggestion. But I don't usually play bingo to be honest. Am in Torquay Wednesday until Sunday morning we go home. Brian

[Sops]

I am off on IOW ferry this morning, and cannot wait, I had my first meal out last night and it was well orchestrated and enjoyable, the freedom is exhilarating, walked along the marina in the sun yesterday in Lymington where I am staying, then leg gave way and had to catch a bus back, all new experiences after almost 2 years inside, enjoy your hols, i will wave across the water!

[Bingo88 in reply to Sops]

Thanks Sops. Enjoy the island. Had some lovely holidays there and the weather is nice from Wednesday. Take care. Brian

[Sops in reply to Bingo88]

You too Brian, and thank you for your good wishes.

[Jaybird19 in reply to Sops]

Lovely . did that a few years ago and coming back on ferry into Lymington through all the moored boats brought back memories of when i was much younger many years ago we bought a brand new sailing boat from makers in Newport and had to fetch it home on the trailer. All very exciting. Have a lovely time there.

[Sops in reply to Jaybird19]

How lovely, my partner was part of the Natwest sailing team and years ago took me to the club they used in East Cowes. The crossing was lovely today, and i am safely esconced in my room in a hotel, looking out to the sea, my friend is taking care of, my tomatoes!

[ninelives]

Your photo was a mini holiday for me,so beautiful thank you for posting.Well done you driving a new car and walking -am very envious at your success!

[Bingo88 in reply to ninelives]

Thanks ninelives. I do realise how fortunate I am. And would love to find people who i can help to at least have a day out and have a laugh and a nice meal and not have to worry about cooking and washing up. I do always think there's someone worse off than me. Take care. Always here if I can help in anyway. Was a driver for 30 plus years. Have wheels will travel is my moto. It keeps me going. Brian

[Izb1]

Enjoy your holiday Brian, the weather is about to turn as sunshine forecast. I haven't been to those parts for a long time. My mum loved Crantock in Newquay and we spent alot of summer holidays in a caravan park there. Its a lovely part of the world x

[Bingo88 in reply to Izb1]

Hello lzb1. Yes Newquay is very nice. But like a lot of places the town centres are getting dilapidated. Sadly a lot of us need to learn to just relax on holiday and sunbath. But it's not the way we keep going. Take care and hope you're day goes well. Brian

[Beachballs]

Lovely pic ! Would love to see the sea , but not possible now as on oxygen 24-7 and ambulatory Oxygen lasts up to 4 hours , which is not enough time , even with two of them as it evaporates . Enjoy your holiday!!

[Bingo88 in reply to Beachballs]

Good morning Beachballs. I am so sorry to hear that. It must be so Restricting for you. I just wish I could help you. Please take care. If I can cheer you up in any way. Just ask. My comfort is my music and memories i call it. Years of driving and only having music for company. Brian

[Beachballs in reply to Bingo88]

Ahhh! So kind ! I am fine . Just seize the moment, life can change in days , like mine did , no warning! At the start of the week just needed oxygen for stairs and ‘ the half hour walk’ , by the Saturday, I was on it 24-7 , so quick and now can’t get off it . Just enjoy your holiday, and do things while you can. 🌸

[Bingo88 in reply to Beachballs]

Yes I had the same shock. Was keeping an eye on my B.P. because of Chronic Kidney disease. All was ok until I had a cough and sore throat and after getting breathless found within a week I needed a pacemaker for a low heart beat and also had copd. So was a big shock to me

[ninelives in reply to Beachballs]

Can empathize with that.I feel very lucky when fellow lung buddies post pictures of their holidays ,gardens ,and pets -really lifts the day.

Stay safe and well.

[watergazer]

Enjoy your holiday in that lovely part of the world. I'm keeping my fingers crossed for good weather from Wednesday as I'm off to Lytham St Annes for a few days - a short jolly from my house x

[Bingo88 in reply to watergazer]

Good morning watergazer. Yes its nice at Lytham. A lot better than Blackpool. Hope it's nice for you from Wednesday onwards and enjoy your break and take care. Brian

[ninelives in reply to watergazer]

Enjoy!

[CaptainPugwash]

Enjoy Take Care Keep Safe 🖤🖤

[Bingo88 in reply to CaptainPugwash]

Yes certainly will CaptainPugwash. Hope you're keeping as well as possible too. Brian

[garshe]

Never been looks lovely though. Have been to Brighton, loved The Lanes.I am exempt from wearing a mask but totally agree it's too soon to discard them just yet. xxSheila 😷😷💕