P and I nearly always go to Southend-on-Sea on Easter Saturday - and this year was no exception. P goes to have a look at the Chess Congress (not so good this year, I gather) and I go to have a wander round the charity shops (also not quite so good this year!) Then we meet up and have lunch (definitely not so good this year as my choice from any menu is severely limited.) Despite all the 'not so goods' we had a lovely relaxing day out in the sun.
The tide was most definitely out
But the crowds on the beach were most definitely in - I don't think I've ever seen Southend so busy.
I did find a couple of things in the charity shops - most usefully two unopened packs of Sloggi knickers in my new size for £3.50 per pack rather than £24.99. Bargain, and extremely gratefully found - I'm getting a bit fed up with having to keep hoiking up my undergarments as they're a tad voluminous these days!!
For 75p I also found this little framed embroidery of blue tits - I love the sugared-almond-y colours that were used. I bought it originally thinking I could take the frame off and use the embroidery in a sewing project but, having go it home, I'm rather liking it as is.
Oh, I wish I'd known you were coming to my neck of the woods - especially as I was volunteering in one of the charity shops this past Saturday !
Posted by: Ponytail | 04/26/2011 at 03:27 PM
a 'tad voluminous' Lol...I love it (and I know the feeling!!).
Always nice to get a bargain.
Sue xx
Posted by: Sue | 04/26/2011 at 06:07 PM
I loved seeing these pics of Southend because, as you know, I have relatives in that area. It looked lovely and we are glad that you both had a 'good' day out.
Wendy x
Posted by: Wendy | 04/26/2011 at 08:41 PM