I Do Like To Be Beside The Seaside...

Well, I haven't had a real holiday for perhaps 15 years though I did manage a little holiday to Blackpool in perhaps 2010 with Mum and her last remaining sister. Both have since passed away. Well, all being well I find myself on holiday again near to Blackpool in August Mon-Fri but as we travel there on the Monday and come home on the Friday its more like a three day break. I have a big heavy case that was used by Mum and Dad, too much for me. Then again that had clothes for two people. I am not planning on bringing much back with me, if at all. Those I am going with I think will do some shopping. They always do...

So I have treated myself to a medium sized soft sided case. It has numerous zipped compartments, its expandable, two handles, an extending trolley type handle that has two settings and wheels. All for £21 which I did not think was a bad price. And if it is never used again I don't feel I have wasted too much money.

The larger size was £24(13 litre) and a smaller one that might be classed as an airline bag(same design is £18 for 7 litre)so I think that 10 litre capacity is ideal for me. I hope that it is. In reality we often take more than we need when packing a suitcase. You can usually get two to three days out of a combination of T-shirts, shirts, a couple of pairs of trousers, a jumper, coat, hat, gloves and underwear.

But you have an idea what the weather is likely to be and on this trip we will probably be in the hotel at night as after the evening meal you have entertainment on the premises. A TV in your room and I'll probably take a radio and there are tea making facilities.

 

I was tempted to get the airline case too but cannot justify the cost. I do have a holdall that will still be ok for trips away even though it doesn't match...I can remember how much I was able to put into it when on holidays with my parents. It doesn't have wheels or an extending handle though. But does have a shoulder strap. I say that I cannot justify buying it and yet a decent shop on food or a night out would be the same cost.

I had another win on the bingo tonight(£6)so it was a free night or I was £1.40 in pocket but its like getting the luggage for free with the recent wins of late.

I was talking over the new music club I have found out about and may have others interested in coming along for a change from the bingo. Especially, if it falls on a different night.

I was going to have something for supper when I came in but I'll wait until tomorrow now. Health permitting I shall take it easy tomorrow and then on Saturday its the campaign to keep the NHS out of private hands again and some more train spotting.

Perhaps if I am careful with money maybe I can start to think about having a few weekends away or go on some of those coach trips that seem good value if not this year, next year. The other idea is to find a guest house on spec and stay perhaps overnight or for a couple of nights which would work for me if I was wanting to visit locations in Northumberland or Yorkshire.

I have had some tomato, lettuce and spring onion rolls since writing the above. My milk has turned sour so have had to use powdered milk but now I think about it, I do think I have some long life milk downstairs so I have an alternative.