Coasting

One of the advantages of living by the coast is that, at the drop of a hat, you can stroll along the promenade and enjoy the seaside experience.

It was another fabulous day with temperatures in the mid-20s. The note went out among the Sonning Crew - walk along the prom and breakfast at the Lobster Pot? It would have been silly to say no - particularly as there was no football this morning. We had a quick coffee at home then headed out to meet with the others at the car park.

We took a leisurely stroll along the prom. Even before 10 there were plenty of families on the beach and children playing in the sea. As we strolled towards the restaurant we bumped into more neighbours heading in the same direction.

We had a bit of faffing about when we arrived at The Lobster Pot - it was so popular (even at that time) that most of the tables were taken. Eventually we sorted it out and managed a table for 8.

We ordered our various breakfasts, teas, and coffees and settled down to wait. We were early enough that it didn't take too long. (Later in the morning the wait would have stretched to 45 minutes or an hour). The coffee was delicious and the breakfast (bacon, sausage, egg, toast, tomato, and beans) was excellent and great value for money.

The view from the table was a little obscured, but it did mean that we could sit in the shade.

After breakfast we stopped for another coffee and continued to chat about all and sundry... Smart watches, kitchen fittings, LED lights, sausages and heaven's knows what else.

Eventually we had to leave as the stay in the car park would soon expire, otherwise the Gorse Fox is sure we would still be there.