Eight-by-Six

On Saturday we decided to make the most of the weather and headed off to Tankerton Slopes near Whitstable on the Kent coast. It's well worth a visit for the views a the top sof the slopes, the beautiful old (and new) beach huts, local shops and cafes. It has a shingle beach with timber groynes and sand and at low tide it is possible to walk out to sea on a natural causeway known as 'The Street'. At this state of tide there is a fair bit of sand and a few rock pools to explore. It was quite misty when we arrived and the tide was on the turn but we managed to walk The Street  strip of sand and Moss had a dip in the sea with a new friend he met. beach hut Whitstable and Tankerton Slopes are only a short drive from our house, about 25 mins. The beach allows dog walking up until May 1st, after that they have to remain on the lead at all times. I'm not too keen going there in the height of the season unless its very early in the morning before the crowds arrive. I...

Yesterday morning Moss had an appointment with the new vet for his surgery. I was nervous, worried and everything else in between. It was going to be a strange day if I'd let it so I decided I wanted to be in one of my favourite places for the morning, to chill out, relax and take my mind off the operation. I headed to Whitstable, just a ten minute or so drive from Faversham. I've spent many happy afternoons and evenings there with Jack when he was little with a picnic on the beach and with Ian for fish and chips or an Indian meal and beer from the Whitstable Brewery.We've even cycled there and back! Whitstable Beach Brian Haw memorial bench I sat in the Brian Haw memorial bench and looked out to sea, its a beautiful piece of work and a fitting tribute. I love the smell of the sea when you walk off the main high street in search of the long pebble beach. It's full of history and famous for it's oysters and oyster festival, not that I'v...