Saturday, October 29, 2011
Littlehampton - end of an era.
It's the end of British Summer Time, but more than that it is the end of an era.
Today we discovered that one of our regular haunts will be no more - at least not in the same way as now.
The Balaton is up for sale.
The family were due to close today for their long winter break.
Now it rather seems that they will not be in Littlehampton to open up again in February.
Two weeks ago we had eavesdropped as they were looking at property on websites....but, no, no, they said....nothing may come of it.
Already, they have some plans made.
Now, the new owners could merely take over and run a very similar style cafe, but it won't be the same - walking in and having people not know us and not know what we will be eating and drinking and how we like it, will feel disappointing.
So here are a couple of pictures of the place.
We have the £4.20 all day breakfast. Bill has coffee and I have hot water and a tea bag, from which I can make 3 cups of tea.
"Our" table is by the window on the left hand side - where the reflection of yacht masts can be seen.
But life will go on. The River Arun, like all river estuaries is full of life.
A small fishing boat stops at the steps below the fish stall.
Fresh fish for sale.
And I will continue to love being in Littlehampton after a hunting trip at Ford.
I bought well today.
Spent lots of money - what fun!
I'll photograph the things bought tomorrow.
Don't forget, UK folks....clocks fall back one hour tonight.
Today we discovered that one of our regular haunts will be no more - at least not in the same way as now.
The Balaton is up for sale.
The family were due to close today for their long winter break.
Now it rather seems that they will not be in Littlehampton to open up again in February.
Two weeks ago we had eavesdropped as they were looking at property on websites....but, no, no, they said....nothing may come of it.
Already, they have some plans made.
Now, the new owners could merely take over and run a very similar style cafe, but it won't be the same - walking in and having people not know us and not know what we will be eating and drinking and how we like it, will feel disappointing.
So here are a couple of pictures of the place.
We have the £4.20 all day breakfast. Bill has coffee and I have hot water and a tea bag, from which I can make 3 cups of tea.
But life will go on. The River Arun, like all river estuaries is full of life.
Fresh fish for sale.
I bought well today.
Spent lots of money - what fun!
I'll photograph the things bought tomorrow.
Don't forget, UK folks....clocks fall back one hour tonight.
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