Holland On Sea and beyond

This morning Ralph and I walked along the sea front in Holland on Sea - in the opposite direction from yesterday's walk to Clacton pier - until we arrived at his Dad's beach hut where we had a cup of tea and paddled in the freezing North Sea  - something I haven't done since childhood.  Intermittent cloud meant it kept changing from breezy and cold to almost uncomfortably hot and sunny - especially so on the sheltered beach.  Walking back made a round trip of just over 3 miles when we collected his Dad (Frank) and went for fish and chips.  Doesn't get more Brit-by-the-sea than that.  Loved it. 

Today would have been my Dad's 86th birthday and in view of how I spent the day, have chosen as an 'extra', this pic of him in or around 1935 - I think it is the beach at Margate, but am not sure.  Love you Dad,  and miss you every day.  Happy Birthday. xxx