Highlights of 2023!

The truth is more important than the facts - Frank Lloyd Wright

Happy New Year everyone 🎇

Just a quick update on how 2023 went for me.

The Best of 2023 

My older son became a Councillor and started at University.

I too, became a Councillor on two Parish Councils

The sequins made appearance....

My youngest son turned 18!

(Even better is I won't have to see my ex-plum any more \o/)

 We visited Blackpool twice \o/

We visited Bobby Ball's statue↓

We visited Les Dawson's grave↓

&

Keith Harris's grave↓

I came first in a Macmillan Bake Off in aid of my lovely friend who passed away in September.

The minion collection is growing...↓

Third Anniversary of cutting off both of my brothers \o/

The Worst of 2023

We stopped in two hotels and after staying there,we won't be going back again. :(

My lovely friend of 30 years passed away in September :'(

My hubby's brother cut contact with my hubby \o/

Their inheritance was paid out, no contact with hubby for two and half months until after Christmas. When hubby had got badly written message from his brother, asking where the £600 payment from a plan their dad took out for his  brother's kids was?

(Hubby didn't realise there was time limit!)

 Hubby's brother had wanted a huge games machine that hubby  got rid off while clearing out their dad's house.

(Hubby's brother couldn't fit it in his car when he came down on the Sunday after their dad had died, when he grabbed the new 2 week old microwave, and coffee maker from their dad's house)

I hope Hubby's brother enjoys his inheritance!

At least my Hubby is paying for a nice new Gravestone for his  late dad and the 5 family members in the family plot. It should be ready in April just in time for his late dad's Birthday.

We went to see Madness in concert before Christmas.

Oh dear, they only played two old hits in 40 minutes. They played their new album, which we couldn't stand. After 40 minutes we walked out of the concert. At least the DJ before Madness came out played some great tunes!

Now to see in the New Year...

 

More Sunshine, More Exploring....

 I have a large seashell collection, which I keep scattered on beaches all over the world. Maybe you've seen it? - Steven Wright

Welcome to my Hump of the Week in Blackpool

Up early for a early brew.

Dressed.

Breakfast.

Then out to get a tram...

Once we got off the tram, 

We get the bus to Lytham...

Once we get off, time to look around the Charity Shops. Loads of bargains.

We have a coffee, halfway round.

Back onto looking about..

 I overheard a conversation in one Charity Shop.

Customer to Sales Assistant:

"My husband pays £300 for a pair of trainers, and £100 for a new t-shirt..."

The Sales Assistant replied:

"Have you thought of visiting Charity Shops?"

Customer repiled:"Yes I do, but that Designer Charity Shop down the road was charging £10 for a second hand t-shirt, someone has already wore it"

I just shook my head and left the shop.

Now to walk to the park to have our lunch.

I'm glad we found some shade, as it was getting well warm.

Bobby Ball.

Now for a walk down the front...

We walks back to the bus stop.

We missed one bus back to Blackpool.

We caught the Stagecoach bus and we got into Blackpool in record time.

Now to get the tram...

We gets off at our tram stop.

We goes back to the B&B to unpack all our good things we got from Lytham.

We had our tea.

Back out for another walk about...

Back to the B&B to chill.....

Now to use that comfy bed...