Mildly moist down on the coast....

[Fab Foodie]

Currently down in the holiday-camp-fest that is Dawlish warren. Got the timing of the days weather spectacularly wrong as now the wind has dropped, the sun’s come out and the tide also will be low. But this morning was quite a different story. All was well until we left the van and started walking, the first raindrops appeared and was pelting down by the time we reached the sea-front, the high tide meant sea-spray added to the moistness. After a while @Hill Wimp and the Whippet retreated and I carried-on along the sea wall towards Dawlish. Getting all the way was impossible without being swept away, but I went as far as I dared. Bracing stuff!!
Almost sodden I stopped for a pint on the way back leaving a significant puddle on the floor, and consumed a pasty from the Spar shop. In 16 weeks time the whole area will be heaving as the holiday machine cranks into life. Today it was all mine 😊

 

[Rocky]

If it's any consolation, it's absolutely tipping it down here in Oxford. If I went over to Port Meadow, I'd be on my own......but I'd need a set of waders or a boat as it is a tad wet. Enjoy Dawlish.

 

[Rocky]

Younger son is currently on a beach somewhere in Indonesia......he sent me this photo. I'm not jealous

 

[mudsticks]

Waves from across the estuary.. And along east a little bit.

It's all blue skies, and golden sunshine on this side of the water..

Oh, OK this was actually Sunday, but you could have timed your visit a little better

Sure it's very bracing all the same, I love that train trip.. When the weather is nicerer.

 

[welsh dragon]

Have you been taking lessons from @Drago regarding all things damp.and moist?

 

[GM]

I bet you're still wearing shorts!

 

[cyberknight]

Currently down in the holiday-camp-fest that is Dawlish warren. Got the timing of the days weather spectacularly wrong as now the wind has dropped, the sun’s come out and the tide also will be low. But this morning was quite a different story. All was well until we left the van and started walking, the first raindrops appeared and was pelting down by the time we reached the sea-front, the high tide meant sea-spray added to the moistness. After a while @Hill Wimp and the Whippet retreated and I carried-on along the sea wall towards Dawlish. Getting all the way was impossible without being swept away, but I went as far as I dared. Bracing stuff!!
Almost sodden I stopped for a pint on the way back leaving a significant puddle on the floor, and consumed a pasty from the Spar shop. In 16 weeks time the whole area will be heaving as the holiday machine cranks into life. Today it was all mine 😊

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One of my favourite holiday places, started off as a kid going to self catering flats in dawlish then moved over to the warren .Kids love welcome holiday park and we are there next year .

 

[Milkfloat]

Just checking - is it sea water on the pub floor or incontinence?

 

[Threevok]

It's been 35+ years since I was down there. We used to stay at a camp site called Cofton Farm.

I loved that walk down the sea front from Starcross to Dawlish

 

[Fab Foodie]

Have you been taking lessons from @Drago regarding all things damp.and moist?

Eew....

 

[Fab Foodie]

Waves from across the estuary.. And along east a little bit.

It's all blue skies, and golden sunshine on this side of the water..

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Oh, OK this was actually Sunday, but you could have timed your visit a little better

Sure it's very bracing all the same, I love that train trip.. When the weather is nicerer.

Sunday was...

 

[Fab Foodie]

I bet you're still wearing shorts!

Of course...no point getting trousers wet....

 

[mudsticks]

Sunday was...

A classic bit of Haytor

Twas windy though huh?

 

[Fab Foodie]

It's been 35+ years since I was down there. We used to stay at a camp site called Cofton Farm.

I loved that walk down the sea front from Starcross to Dawlish

Cofton is still here. Never done the walk from Starcross though despite born and raised in Exeter for 20 years.

 

[mudsticks]

Of course...no point getting trousers wet....

We're you a postman in a previous life by any chance??

Our mob are still at the leg baring in December.. Nutters..