Sarfend Sunday

dewaltdisney · Post by **dewaltdisney** » Wed Oct 25, 2023 1:45 pm

We were in Southend on Sunday as my granddaughter was with a party of friends in the Adventure Island theme park. As My son and DIL were waiting for her we decided to go down and join them for a walk down the pier. Now considering the horrible weather last week Sunday was a beautiful day and walking down the pier was a delight. Not a breath of wind, the estuary was totally calm, and the sun was bright and warm. I could not remember having such perfect conditions on the pier walk when I have done it a few times over the years in the past. We finished up in Clarkes fish and chip restaurant which has been there since I was a boy and we had a lovely meal to cap the day off. It is not often it all comes together like that and it is worthy of a mention.

DWD

aeromech3 · Post by **aeromech3** » Wed Oct 25, 2023 2:18 pm

I have also enjoyed evenings out in Southend, whilst stationed at the former HeavyLift base (oblivious of bad happening being committed) and recent Boxing day breakfasts along the front.

dewaltdisney · Post by **dewaltdisney** » Wed Oct 25, 2023 2:33 pm

We probably visit a couple of times a year and I notice that there has been a lot of work to clean up the image as most of the seafront pubs have gone and there is a push to keep it family friendly. Quite a lot of Security around but it was peaceful, I do not know what it is like in the evenings now? I think the day coach trips, firms beanos, and down to see the lights are a thing of the past. The car park charges are enough to frighten off many at £2.60 an hour.

DWD