As the mainland was tornado-struck today, so East Cowes’ summer came to an end with the closure of the Shoreside Cafe; no more mug of tea and scone for Wighteye. It’s a pity, because the uncommercialised sea front is a real joy, even out of season, though I understand that it can’t be a commercial [...]
Archive for September, 2007
Season’s end
Posted in General, tagged East Cowes, Isle of Wight, Shoreside Cafe on September 24, 2007 | No Comments »
Tories in meltdown?
Posted in Uncategorized on September 22, 2007 | No Comments »
First we hear Cameron is losing the battle for public support on the national scene, then we hear of the resignations from the local cabinet of Sutton, Joyce and Swan - just what is going on? Are we safe with the new pair of hands? For those of a certain age, I’m sure they’ll recall [...]
Think positive
Posted in General on September 19, 2007 | No Comments »
After recent therapy concentrated on balancing every negative thought with a positive, here are 10 positive points about the Isle of Wight:
1. Sandown is bearable outside the period mid-July to end of August
2. Shanklin has shops for Island residents
3. There is a growing music scene here, attracting ‘known’ artists and encouraging local wannabees
4. Everyone knows [...]
The green answer
Posted in General on September 15, 2007 | 1 Comment »
It’s just struck me - the answer to our problems. Envisage the scene, sitting out at the cafe enjoying a scone and a mug of tea, only problem is, it smells like someone’s dropped one. Looking around, we’re alone apart from Mary and she’s too nice for that. Mrs Wighteye doesn’t produce that kind of [...]
A final farewell to QE2
Posted in General on September 15, 2007 | No Comments »
There were actually more than two people at the end of East Cowes seafront this evening, a veritable throng had gathered to witness the passing of the QE2. Not being a royalist, I think we should have replaced her long ago, she’s outdated and after all, who voted for her?
There were a few waves, even [...]
