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Kitchenbattle · 07/08/2025 20:49

I have moved back to my hometown…I went for a walk after dinner and I just fell in love all over again.
I walked out of my estate and made my way down to the end section of town, past the main hotel and b&b’s. There was a coach of people arriving at the hotel and the smell of dinner was in the air. The hustle and bustle was lovely.
I then passed through a mix of restaurants with more wonderful smells, all full with people sitting inside and out. It smelled amazing!!
Next was the amusement park and arcades, the music, the chiming sounds, the people laughing etc, the smell of cotton candy, and chocolate donuts.
Down along the prom where I passed lots of families some local and others on holiday, some eating fish and chips, others out for a walk, walking with families and their dogs etc.
the beach had people walking too, further out was a large group of people on a surf lesson.
…at the end of the prom there’s a row of cafes, restaurants and shops. People were sitting having a coffee, others coming back from a swim and dressed in dry robes.
The skate park was full of kids out practicing and having fun.
Up next was the mobile home holiday park, lots of families sitting out and kids out on their bikes and in the park.
After that was a long stretch that looked out over the strand and across to the next headland covered in fields. It was just beautiful 🙌
Back up around and to my estate. Just perfect!
I know it’s not everyone’s cup of tea but I just felt so happy looking at everyone and everything around me, I thought it would be nice to have an appreciation thread. There’s enough negativity around at the moment.
please share your joys big or small 🥰

OP posts:
Dox9 · 07/08/2025 22:53

Tramore?

Cherryicecreamx · 07/08/2025 22:52

Newquay? 😅 Sounds so vibrant. People and children playing out and about, businesses booming. How it should be!

There's a Gregg's opening at the top of the road which I'm more excited about than I should be 🤣

Kitchenbattle · 07/08/2025 22:37

Splendour45 · 07/08/2025 22:28

Bundoran?

In Ireland yes.

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ZiggyZowie · 07/08/2025 22:34

I love my village, it's by the sea and the village has lots of listed buildings , i.e. 16th and 17th century. There's walks by the sea and also round fields and we have a great ice cream shop that people come for miles to taste. The queues are regularly up the street for the ice cream .
We have 6 cafes and restaurants,an old harbour that has been in a TV drama too .
It's a friendly place, I love it .

Brunettesmorefun · 07/08/2025 22:28

Bobbyelvis4ever · 07/08/2025 22:13

Westward Ho!?

Westward Ho is not very nice.

Splendour45 · 07/08/2025 22:28

Bundoran?

Kitchenbattle · 07/08/2025 22:26

Not uk.

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Splendour45 · 07/08/2025 22:26

North or south?

Kitchenbattle · 07/08/2025 22:26

Londonismyjam · 07/08/2025 21:56

This reads like the OP has had some help from AI…..

That’s funny because I didn’t…

OP posts:
Abhannmor · 07/08/2025 22:26

usersame · 07/08/2025 21:23

Is it Skegness? Or Margate?

I was thinking Margate or nearby funny enough

Whatadayyyyyyy · 07/08/2025 22:18

Londonismyjam · 07/08/2025 21:56

This reads like the OP has had some help from AI…..

Hahaha!!!

Corrag · 07/08/2025 22:15

I love where I live too. No immediate neighbours, croft land all round us. Look out over a sea loch from the front of the house, mountain and waterfall behind us. Lovely views in all directions. I love watching the weather come in across the sea. Wildlife galore. Baby rabbit in the garden this morning, half a dozen deer at the back this evening. Often get dolphins in the loch, occasionally a minke whale. Wouldn't suit everyone as it's miles away from anything but for us it's heaven.

Bobbyelvis4ever · 07/08/2025 22:13

Westward Ho!?

carly2803 · 07/08/2025 22:10

blackpool isnt it?
😂

thebraveryofbeingoutofrange · 07/08/2025 22:07

ExitPursuedByABare · 07/08/2025 22:07

Beat me to it @Hepzibar

And me!

ExitPursuedByABare · 07/08/2025 22:07

Beat me to it @Hepzibar

qwertyasdfgzxcv · 07/08/2025 22:06

I think you might be near Cromer...

qwertyasdfgzxcv · 07/08/2025 22:06

@Kitchenbattle you have to tell us where!

Frecklebaby · 07/08/2025 22:05

I'm guessing Devon, because of the surfing lessons. (I'm in the south west and went to PGL in Devon many years ago now.)

Chompingatthebeat · 07/08/2025 22:01

Scunthorpe

VintageMarket · 07/08/2025 21:57

Is it PortStewart?

Treesandsheepeverywhere · 07/08/2025 21:57

Eastbourne?

Glad you're happy OP, takes a lot to appreciate what's right in front of us.

I love where I live too, although I've loved all the different places I've lived in except one.

Londonismyjam · 07/08/2025 21:56

This reads like the OP has had some help from AI…..

Yellowbirdcage · 07/08/2025 21:45

Sounds like it’s what means home to you. Did you have a happy childhood? I don’t think I would love to be back in my home town although I’m always a bit surprised when I go there and see it moved on without me!

I do love where I live now though. Even though it’s got a reputation for being a shite hole!

HelloHattie · 07/08/2025 21:40

Norfolk!

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