Cleethorpes seafront.

 On a rare sunny day we managed to have a drive down to our seafront at Cleethorpes.  I got out of the car occasionally to take a few photo's.

Cleethorpes isn't known for it's big waves or surf, I'm no expert but I think these
are paddle boards. They're very popular here.

Part of our illuminations, not on the scale of Blackpool!

Work on the beach for the new RNLI lifeboat station.

Always a few dog walkers on a sunny day.

Looking along our main seafront road, guest houses, pubs and cafes on the right
and the gardens and beach to the left.

This café is always popular, I used to call in for a cup of tea ans some toast
when I was working for BT. 

Cleethorpes Pier.

The tide on it's way in, not really suitable for surfing although we do get some 
really big waves and dangerous seas during the winter storms.

Amusements on the beach.

The "Mermaid Café" at the raliway station, built in Victorian times.

The station clock above the café, it wasn't working for a number of years but underwent 
extensive repairs quite recently.

Fish & chips on the seafront.

Olympus EM1 Mk2 + 12 - 40 Pro lens.

A few pics taken at home.

 At present I'm finding it difficult to get out due to us both having a few health problems, but today I had a few minutes in our garden to get some flower pics.

Gardening may be a problem for me this year but there's always something popping up from the perennial things so no problem just yet.

I'm hoping to squeeze the occasional post in  but will still follow your posts.

One of our Wood Pigeons, we get a lot since I began feeding them.

Just a general view from our patio.

Looking along the road from our front garden.
(Boring, I know!)

Daffs.

Drumstick Primulas I raised from seed three years ago, 

   

Panasonic Lumix TZ100 compact camera.

Popcorn update.

 The new puppy is taking up a lot of our time, I've posted a few pics of Popcorn in his "shaggy puppy" state plus one taken today after his first full grooming session.

Taken on mobile phone.

Taking a break

 I'm having a short break from the blog. We have many things taking up our time so I'm unable to get out to take any new photo's. I don't want to raid my archive, I hope to continue commenting on your blogs.

Back ASAP.

One of the reasons our time is being taken up, our new puppy Poodle in a rare moment of

relaxation between more manic periods!

Taken on my mobile 'phone.

Town & Countryside.

 Just a few pictures from a walk in the countryside and in the town.

I should have moved our car.

On a different day, with different lighting.

Panasonic TZ100 compact camera.

Suggets Lane, Railway Footbridge.

Suggets lane in Cleethorpes had a level crossing to allow residents to cross the railway line and gain access to the beach there.  Several years ago Network Rail decided to close it as there had been several near misses with people taking risks with oncoming trains.  After protests it was decided to replace the level pedestrian crossing with a new footbridge that accommodated, pedestrians, people in wheelchairs or pushchairs and cyclists.  The bridge was constructed off site and erected in sections, it was completed and opened in March of this year (2022).

(I took these pictures in late 2022)

The new footbridge over the railway line into Cleethorpes, in pristine condition.
I hope it remains that way.

This ramp is for cyclists, wheelchair & pushchair users.  

This young man came past with what looked like twins in a pushchair, easier than the steps.

His wife/partner took the stairs.

Here he is on the opposite side.  
(They did give me permission to use the photo's)

From the top of the bridge there's a view towards Grimsby dock and commercial vessels.

The large white building is a cold store on Grimsby Fishdock. 

Down below is the way onto the bankside footpath that goes along the Humber Estuary.

A favourite place for locals and dog walkers.

Two ships just outside Grimsby Dock.

I took the ramp for the return trip.

A cyclist came by and gave me a wave.

Another view from the top of the bridge.

Looking inland from the bridge is Chapmans Pond, a place I used to fish at when I was
a lad.  Closed many years ago despite several attempts to get it re-opened.  The large tower
is the water tower for the supply of water to Cleethorpes.  I don't know if it's still in use but
it remains and it is festooned with various aerials.

Pelham Road just around the corner, the water tower looms above the houses.

Olympus EM1 Mk2 + 12-100 Pro lens.