Willow wilson 891 Posted May 19, 2021 Report Share Posted May 19, 2021 Have a good hol Catfan, hope you have good weather, maybe get yer little toes in that North Sea, it'll do you a world of good. And make friends with the locals (cats) they know y'know, and word gets around. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nonnaB 4,893 Posted May 20, 2021 Report Share Posted May 20, 2021 Lizzie we had our honeymoon in Scarborough. I remember it from when we were kids at Cayton Bay and having a chalet. Lots of beach combing learnt from my grandfather Gary. ( His name was John Henry so dont know how it became Gary) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mary1947 2,071 Posted May 20, 2021 Report Share Posted May 20, 2021 Oh !!! nonnaB you have just jogged my memory my grandson when young went on holiday to Scarborough. Each time we ask what was his favorit holiday place he would say SCCCCCAARRRBOROUGH it was his part piece. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mary1947 2,071 Posted May 20, 2021 Report Share Posted May 20, 2021 On 5/19/2021 at 11:18 AM, Alpha said: Situated, as Skegness is, on the edge of the cold North Sea, no thanks. How old must that portly fisherman be? Is he on something? Just sorry to say but that fisherman is called The Jolly Fisherman and if you go to the over 50s Bowls week and win as well as prize money you will also get a Jolly Fisherman statue. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mary1947 2,071 Posted May 20, 2021 Report Share Posted May 20, 2021 Butlins I worked in the medical center there it was amazing what people we would get in, I can say a little about this as it was in the 70s. One day a chap came in with his little child and the child had a splinter in her/his finger, at the top of his voice the man wanted a doctor to have a look at the childs finger. The doctor had finished half an before so only myself and the nurse were there. The doctor has finished now till 5 00 I said but the nurse is free, "Now look here I want her to see a doctor not a ?? nurse" Our nurse came out of her room and told the gent that she would look at his childs finger "Don't bother said the gent I will take her to A'n E" with that he went out slaming the door. Best thing was you could not see any splinter in the childs finger, but thats not to say their was'nt one. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
radfordred 6,284 Posted May 20, 2021 Report Share Posted May 20, 2021 Right @ the clocktower on the front @mary1947 almost same shot as one up taken 5 years ago. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mary1947 2,071 Posted May 20, 2021 Report Share Posted May 20, 2021 The greens that are used when we play at Skegness are behind the "Sun Castle" there are 3 greens and seeing as the bowling year starts with over 50s on the 17th June i am sure these are not the greens we will use. If you go right at the clock tower it will take you to the south green which is more than likley the photo. These greens were sold off to an hotel chain about 2 years ago. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Willow wilson 891 Posted May 21, 2021 Report Share Posted May 21, 2021 Union flag, St George, stiff upper lip, pot of tea in a crowded steamed up cafe. Can't beat it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,269 Posted May 21, 2021 Report Share Posted May 21, 2021 Don't forget the knotted hanky sunhat and rolled up trousers, Willow! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
radfordred 6,284 Posted May 21, 2021 Report Share Posted May 21, 2021 Brought a stab proof vest off that Fantasy Island Ingoldmells market, I looked the business in The Beacon 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
carni 10,094 Posted May 21, 2021 Report Share Posted May 21, 2021 Wish we were at Skeggy Catfan. I know you and Sue always enjoy your times there. We were booked in for the 14th-28th at The Royal Oak site at Winthorpe, carried forward from cancelled Covid associated hols from last year. We have recently had to cancel the hols again on Docs orders. Very disappointed but know the Doc is right. We love Skeggy, as you all know, hubbs and I met there in 1964, We had a Boxing Day wedding and we honeymooned there in the spring of 1967. We have no interest in foreign travel, plenty of Great Britain left for us to explore. Have fun both, I'm sure you will. 5 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,089 Posted May 21, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2021 I’ve just been to Skegness in virtual reality on Google. I’ve walked along the seafront and down Lumley Rd. and fail to see the attraction of the place. It’s a bit better at the southern, less commercial end, towards Gibraltar Point. I remember once sinking into the sands there, nearly up to my knees and my wife having to pull me out. I think she still regrets having done that! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IAN FINN 792 Posted May 21, 2021 Report Share Posted May 21, 2021 My dad ex RAF instrument mechanic looked after the Clock Tower on the sea front for many years in the 50s and 60s. 2 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catfan 14,793 Posted May 25, 2021 Report Share Posted May 25, 2021 On 5/21/2021 at 10:39 AM, carni said: Wish we were at Skeggy Catfan. I know you and Sue always enjoy your times there. We were booked in for the 14th-28th at The Royal Oak site at Winthorpe, carried forward from cancelled Covid associated hols from last year. We have recently had to cancel the hols again on Docs orders. Very disappointed but know the Doc is right. We love Skeggy, as you all know, hubbs and I met there in 1964, We had a Boxing Day wedding and we honeymooned there in the spring of 1967. We have no interest in foreign travel, plenty of Great Britain left for us to explore. Have fun both, I'm sure you will. Sue & I also honeymooned in Skeg too Carni ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
carni 10,094 Posted May 25, 2021 Report Share Posted May 25, 2021 We know what's good for us aye Catfan. We had a week in my Aunts caravan on Greenfields site for our Honeymoon. I know the weather hasn't been brilliant, but hope you both had a good time on your hols. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catfan 14,793 Posted May 25, 2021 Report Share Posted May 25, 2021 We spent our wedding night in a B&B in Skeg then a week in my brother's caravan at Mabo. Weather was not too bad really now the chippy's & pubs are open again ! We had the "Deluxe" room this time £7 a night extra for a king size four poster bed. No expense spared. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,118 Posted June 6, 2021 Report Share Posted June 6, 2021 Early family outing to Skegness....Uncles Aunts Grandparents cousins..all went for the day by train..about 1950........ Me with my Grandad and Uncle Sonny riding pillion........ 12 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IAN FINN 792 Posted June 6, 2021 Report Share Posted June 6, 2021 Did you forget the girlfriend ben? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LizzieM 9,497 Posted June 6, 2021 Report Share Posted June 6, 2021 Ben, I can so tell that’s you! Brilliant and fun photo. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MargieH 7,594 Posted June 6, 2021 Report Share Posted June 6, 2021 Even at the tender age of 5, you were a lovely little chap Ben... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
radfordred 6,284 Posted July 18, 2021 Report Share Posted July 18, 2021 Early morning view from room 18 of the Savoy Hotel “It’s so blazing” 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,118 Posted December 26, 2022 Report Share Posted December 26, 2022 When Skegness was busy and people dressed properly.............note...Double breasted same as me Dad............about 1949 6 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,089 Posted December 26, 2022 Author Report Share Posted December 26, 2022 Our next door neighbour used to wash his car out on the road wearing a double breasted suit! (predictive text said 'breastfed') 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,435 Posted December 26, 2022 Report Share Posted December 26, 2022 13 minutes ago, benjamin1945 said: When Skegness was busy and people dressed properly.............note...Double breasted same as me Dad............about 1949 ....and turning round eyeing up the ladies, even back then. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IAN FINN 792 Posted December 26, 2022 Report Share Posted December 26, 2022 My parents and grandparents would dress casual for going to the beach and staying in the beach chalet for mashing and rainy days but would go back to the boarding house mid afternoon to get dressed up for the evening dinner. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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