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Rest A While Tea Garden, 7 Coastguard Houses Hawkers Cove, Padstow (2026)

05/11/2026

Remember, Remember, the 5th of November, (more on that in a minute).....
A Very Good Thursday Moaning Everyone, and welcome to today's 'Long Winded Boring Drivel' from Totland Bay, on the Isle of Wight, on Thursday 5th November 2026..........

Not too much to tell you, about yesterday...........
We set off, from Hawkers Cove, at about 10.20am, heading for England, and had an uneventful journey, although I started dozing off, between Honiton and Dorchester...........
No problem with that, you might think, except that I was driving at the time!
So, at the insistence of 'her indoors', I pulled into the next lay by and we swapped over.............
I was then able to safely carry on with my dozing, and woke up, when we were on the Southampton road, with not too far to go............

We arrived at the ferry, in plenty of time and I took Alfie for a walk around the circumference of the parking area, where he was able to uncross his legs, before we boarded the (very busy) ferry, for the most expensive water crossing, in the world!

Loads of people looking for seats and a few entitled couples, spread out on tables for four, with plenty of space around them, and not giving a damn, about anyone else..........
They were obviously better than the rest of us...........
Dawn and I had already found a seat, sharing a table, with a single lady, or I would have jumped in between one of the said couples, for some of the available spacious seats.
The snotty couple on the next table, obviously owned the ferry company, (or thought they did), and took up enough room for six, whilst concentrating on their respective phones, totally oblivious to the many mere mortals, trying to find a seat, and too polite to ask them to move over...........
Made my blood boil..........
Rant over!

It was quite windy and it was a bit choppy, in the Solent, and despite the signs, advising drivers to disable their alarms, lots of car alarms were going off, during the (noisy) half hour crossing, but we arrived safely at Yarmouth............
I was, (and am) surprised at how many drivers, (including Dawn), don't know how to disable the vehicle alarm.
Normally you just have to press the 'lock button', on the remote key, twice in quick succession, although some vehicles, (including my new van), are very slightly more complicated...........

You'll be pleased to know that my working horn wasn't one of the noise polluting vehicles.........
Nothing worse than having a horn when you don't need it!

So on to today.......... and some info regarding 'Bonfire Night'...........
If it's something that you find long winded and boring, I have marked the beginning and end of it, so you can skip past, to the (not very exciting), weather and tides etc. if you so wish........

START......

It's November 5th..........
Remember, remember the 5th of November etc etc.

The famous traditional English poem commemorates the failure of the 1605 Gunpowder Plot to blow up King James I and the English Parliament.

The full poem........

Remember, remember, the 5th of November,
Gunpowder, treason and plot.
I see no reason
Why gunpowder treason
Should ever be forgot.
Guy Fawkes, Guy Fawkes, 'twas his intent
To blow up the King and the Parliament.
Three score barrels of powder below
Poor old England to overthrow.
By God's providence he was catch'd
With a dark lantern and burning match.
Holler boys, holler boys, let the bells ring.
Holler boys, holler boys,
God save the King!

History and Meaning.........

The Event: On November 5, 1605, Guy Fawkes and a group of provincial English Catholics were arrested while guarding explosives placed in the cellars beneath the House of Lords.

The Tradition: The verse evolved over centuries from early anti-Catholic celebratory chants into a traditional Bonfire Night rhyme recited alongside fireworks and the burning of Guy Fawkes effigies

That's my quick summary, but there's lots of info on t'internet if you want to know more.........

FINISH......

So back to today.........
Today's forecast, for Padstow, is similar to yesterday, but with more cloud, a moderate breeze, and still a zero percent chance of rain and a temperature of between 9°C and 11°C...........

Low tide is at 8.31, this morning, and 9.06 this evening, and high tide is at 2.28, this afternoon.

The difference between high and low tide is increasing, each day, as we head towards the next New Moon (no moon) next Sunday or Monday (8th to the 10th), when the tides will be at their highest, (and lowest), during this monthly phase.......... the difference between the tides, today, is about 4.92 metres......

The moon is now in its waning crescent phase, and just under a quarter of it will be visible, from 2.54am, tonight, (clouds permitting), until 3.03, tomorrow afternoon........

Sunrise was at 7.15 this morning, and sunset is at 4.50, this evening, so another three minutes less daylight, than yesterday...........

Alfie took me for a quick walk, down the road last night, at about 10.35 and I did notice the temperature drop, but not much wind, and boringly, I'm afraid, nothing to report............

One lady did comment that she had never been to the Isle of Wight and was wondering what it was like..........
I replied (as I had only seen someone say it on TV two days previously)......... 'If you want to know what the Isle of Wight was like, back in the sixties, go there now'........... lol.

Today's pics, from my bedroom window, were taken during the summer, looking across to Polzeath, Trebetherick and Daymer Bay, to remind you of some of our glorious sunrises.............
Also a couple of pics of Hawkers Cove, the tea garden and surrounding area.........
Now a distant memory, but something to look forward to for next year.........

Still a good day for a walk, today, anywhere in Cornwall, while the weather's dry, but wrap up warm, as it's a cold wind!

See you soon!
Lots of love from Hawkers Cove (and the Isle of Wight) ###

04/11/2026

Another quick one today........... (said the actress) again
A Very Good Wednesday Moaning My Beauties, and welcome to today's Nonsense on Wednesday 4th November 2026..........

Got to be quick, again as I've got to load up the car, for our impending journey through England, and travelling back through time, to the Isle of Wight....... lol..........

You'll be pleased to know that I now have working horn!
Nothing worse than no horn when you need it!

I haven't got too much to tell you regarding yesterday........
We dropped the car in to Duncan, at St Merryn Garage, to sort out the horn, and headed to Truro.
The new van was booked in at Vospers to have the reversing camera replaced, as it had been very blurry, since I bought it.
So I left Dawn, shopping, in the city centre, and sat in the comfortable waiting area, at Vospers, at Threemilestone, with Alfie, whilst the offending camera was replaced........... (free of charge).
Once done, I picked Dawn up, and we then drove to Newquay where we met up with my brother and sister in law, and proceeded to the Great Western, where we had a lovely meal, (Dawn had Scampi, and I had a very good Mixed Grill), before heading home at about 7.30pm.
Thoroughly recommend it for excellent 'pub food'.
Nice surroundings, a good menu choice, well presented, and hot!

No time to waffle, so on to today..........

Today's forecast is cooler than yesterday, with lots of cloud, possible sunny intervals, a moderate Easterly breeze, but a zero percent chance of rain and a slightly lower temperature of about 10°C.
It did feel very chilly last night, when we got home...........

Low tide was at 7.28, this morning, and 8.12 this evening, and high tide is at 1.28, this afternoon.

The difference between high and low tide is increasing, each day, as we head towards the next New Moon (no moon) next Monday (7th), when the tides will be at their highest, (and lowest), during this monthly phase.......... the difference between the tides, today, is just over 4.2 metres......

The moon is now in its waning crescent phase, and about a quarter of it will be visible, from 1.36, tonight, (clouds permitting), until 2.50pm, tomorrow afternoon........

Sunrise was at 7.14 this morning, and sunset is at 4.52, this evening, so another three minutes less daylight, than yesterday...........

Alfie took me round the block, last night, when we got home, at about 7.35 and I did notice the temperature drop, and a strong breeze, but once again, we didn't see any wildlife of any description, so boringly, I'm afraid, nothing to report............

Today's pic, from my bedroom window, at 7.25am, looking across to Polzeath, Trebetherick and Daymer Bay, at low tide, is not as nice as recently.............
Not so blue sea, grey sky, blowing a hoolie, and blooming cold...........
I think the shorts will be going into hibernation, and it's time for long trousers, with socks and proper shoes..........
It must be cold!

Still a good day for a walk, today, anywhere in Cornwall, while the weather's dry, but wrap up warm, as winter is almost here!
I'll hopefully be in touch, tomorrow morning from foreign climes, (the Isle of Wight)......... (if I can find somewhere with electricity)....... lol

See you soon!
Lots of love from Hawkers Cove ###

03/11/2026

Just a quick one today........... (said the actress)
A Very Good Tuesday Moaning Lovely People, and welcome to today's short Drivel on Tuesday 3rd November 2026..........
Got to be quick as the car's got to go to the garage in a minute to have its horn fixed, before we travel to the Isle of Wight, tomorrow........
Nothing worse than no horn when you need it!

Fantastic weather today but cooler, again.
Beautiful, if samey, pic from the bedroom window at 7.30.
Not a cloud in the sky..........

I haven't got too much to tell you regarding yesterday........
I did get the two freezers defrosted and sorted, which I'm pleased about as it's always a pain......... and put away our decking furniture and barbecue, for the winter........

Today's forecast is very similar to yesterday, with light cloud, sunny intervals, a moderate breeze, a zero percent chance of rain and a temperature of about 12°C.

High tide is at 12.10 this afternoon and low tide is at 7.02, this evening.

The difference between high and low tide will be increasing, each day, from today, as we head towards the next New Moon (no moon) next Monday (7th), when the tides will be at their highest, (and lowest), during this monthly phase..........

The moon is now in its last quarter phase, and about a third of it will be visible, from 12.36, tonight, (clouds permitting), until 2.36pm, tomorrow afternoon........

Sunrise was at 7.12 this morning, and sunset is at 4.53, this evening, so another four minutes less daylight, than yesterday...........

Alfie took me round the block, last night, at midnight and once again, we didn't see any wildlife of any description, so boringly, I'm afraid, nothing to report............

Today's pic, from my bedroom window, at 7.30am, looking across, from Pentire Point to Polzeath, Trebetherick and Daymer Bay, is again beautiful.........
Blue sea, blue sky, and bright and sunny............. although, once again, it did feel a bit nippy when I opened the window, in my un**es........ lol (try not to give that too much thought)........

Lovely day for a walk, again, anywhere in Cornwall, so make the effort, while the weather's good, but wrap up warm, as winter will soon be here!

See you soon!
Lots of love from Hawkers Cove ###

02/11/2026

A Very Good Monday Moaning My Beauties, and welcome to today's Nonsense on Monday 2nd November 2026..........

Due to the fantastic weather, we added an extra day, yesterday, after our planned, and well advertised, closing date, which was Saturday 31st October......... and we opened at 11.00am, and my happy helpers were here to welcome anyone who showed up at the window...........

Nobody did!

We hardly saw anyone, despite the lovely weather, and didn't cover costs......... so it was definitely the wrong decision!
I have been telling everyone, for weeks, that we were closing on the Saturday, so changing my mind, at the last minute, obviously wasn't a good idea.........
Never mind.
Live and learn......... lol

Lovely weather and dry all day, and we opened up at 11.00am, and saw hardly anyone, at the window, through till closing at 3.00pm.
Amongst the very few happy smiling faces, that we did see, and not embarrassed to admit to reading this rubbish, were Jane and Bill, who left me a note.......
No info, other than Bill is a new reader, of my 'Long Winded Boring Drivel'..........
I'm sorry, but I don't know where they're from, where they're staying......... I know nothing!
Perhaps they'll read this nonsense and leave me a comment.........

I also met Shawn and Julie, from Trevone, who had walked round with their dogs, Denzil and Daisy..........
Shawn is the man behind 'Trevone Electrical and Technology', so give him a shout if you need any work doing, locally.........
I will definitely, be contacting him, in the near future, to come and sort out my WiFi, and all my gadgets and toys.........
I'll let you know how I get on...........
They also have an Air B&B, which, I think is open, all year round, so if you fancy staying in the heart of Trevone, let me know and I'll get some contact details...........

Finally, just before we closed, the two lovely ladies, Isabel and Lotz, originally from Germany, but now living in Manchester, who I met on Saturday, turned up, as they previously said they would............
As I told you yesterday, they, with their three dogs, are regular visitors to Tregirls Farm, a stones throw, from us, where they have one of the cottages for the next few days..........
They have now checked in and it is lovely.........

As always, it was lovely to see anyone and have a chat, so don't forget to say hello, if you get to visit us when we reopen from Easter (hopefully) next year...........
I do love to put faces to names.........

So, on to today.......
I'm still in bed!

Today's forecast is very similar to yesterday, with less cloud, sunny intervals, a moderate breeze, a zero percent chance of rain and a slightly lower temperature of about 11°C.

High tide is at 10.46 this morning and low tide is at 5.36, this afternoon.

The difference between high and low tide is still decreasing, each day, following last Monday's full moon......... so the tides won't go out as far, at low tide, or come in as far, at high tide..........
The difference today is less than three metres........
This will all change again this week, and the difference will start increasing, again as we head towards the next New Moon (no moon) in about a week's time, on Monday (9th), when the tides will be at their highest, (and lowest), during this monthly phase..........

The moon is in its waning gibbous phase, and just under half of it will be visible, from midnight, tonight, (clouds permitting), until 2.19pm, tomorrow afternoon........

Sunrise was at 7.10 this morning, and sunset is at 4.55, this evening, so another three minutes less daylight, than yesterday...........

Alfie took me round the block, last night, at about 10.30pm, and once again, we didn't see any wildlife of any description, although he was still sniffing at every twig, bush, or blade of grass, for what seemed like forever, but boringly, I'm afraid, nothing to report............
What is there to smell?

No baking today, but I do have to defrost a couple of freezers and sort out loads of shelves and storage, so no rest for the wicked, (just yet)...........

Today's pic, from my bedroom window, at 9.00am, looking across as far as Pentire Point, and back to Polzeath, Trebetherick and Daymer Bay, is beautiful.........
Blue sea, blue sky, and bright and sunny............. although it did feel a bit nippy when I opened the window, in my un**es........ lol

Lovely day for a walk, today, anywhere in Cornwall, so make the effort, while the weather's good, but wrap up warm, as winter will soon be here!

See you soon!
Lots of love from Hawkers Cove ###

01/11/2026

Sunday!
A Pinch and a Punch etc etc.........

A Very Good Sunday Moaning My Lovelies, and welcome to today's 'Long Winded Boring Drivel' on Sunday 1st November 2026..........
Due to the fantastic weather, we have added an extra day, after our planned, and well advertised, closing date, (yesterday)......... and will be opening today at 11.00am, with my happy helpers here to welcome anyone who shows up at the window...........

Yesterday was another good day, weather wise, although not as busy as we were hoping, so we shall have to see whether I have made the right decision, regarding opening today..........

Our wasp invasion appears to have subsided, somewhat, thankfully, although Gwyn, and a customer, told me that they had been stung, on the lip, on Friday, (not whilst visiting the tea garden), after taking a drink from a can............ Gwyn also got stung on her toe by a wasp, hiding in her slippers...........

Lovely weather and dry all day, and we opened up at 11.00am, and saw a steady stream of happy smiling faces, at the window, through till closing at 3.00pm.

Amongst those happy smiling faces, and not embarrassed to admit to reading this nonsense, were Jane and Graham, who live north of Brighton........... They stay for a couple of days with their daughter, Alice, who lives at Blisland, on the edge of the moor, then a week in an Air B&B, at Rock, before staying with Alice again, on the way home...........
They were followed by Mel and Clive, with Benny, the dog, from near Bridgewater, in Somerset, who are also staying at Rock.........

Finally, just before we closed, I met two lovely ladies, Isabel and Lotz, originally from Germany, but now living in Manchester.
They, with their three dogs, are regular visitors to Tregirls Farm, a stones throw, from us, where they have one of the cottages for the next few days.......... and thoroughly recommend it.
Now that they know we are opening for the extra day, they will probably be back today........
As always, it was lovely to see everyone and have a chat, so don't forget to say hello, if you ever get to visit.......

If you were here yesterday, and I missed you, please let me know, by commenting today, after reading this nonsense............
I do love to put faces to names.........

So, on to today....... which is DEFINITELY our last day of trading, for 2026............

Sorry for the repetition, but in case you missed it yesterday, it's Sod's Law that we're having an Indian Summer, with glorious weather and, under normal circumstances, if I hadn't already made detailed plans for closing up, getting everything necessary, into storage and booking travel, and going to England, I would have taken advantage of the good weather and remained open for another few days...........

However, my happy helpers have volunteered to come in, today, to look after everyone, and we will be opening for one extra day, so please take advantage of the forecast glorious weather and come and see us............

Amazing weather again today, and less windy, than recently and even better through to next weekend!
So absolutely no excuses, for not getting out and about, while you can, anywhere in Cornwall, but especially to visit us at Hawkers Cove, before we close up for the winter, at 3.00pm, this afternoon.......

Today's forecast is very similar to yesterday, with light cloud, sunny intervals, a moderate breeze, a zero percent chance of rain and a temperature of about 13°C.

The (still high) high tide is at 9.30 this morning and low tide is at 4.09, this afternoon, so you probably won't be able to access Hawkers Cove, across the beach, until later in the day, after we've closed.
Mind you, I said that yesterday and was totally wrong........... as you could get to us across the beach. ..........
What do I know. I've only lived here for 29 years.........

The difference between high and low tide is decreasing, each day, following last Monday's full moon......... so the tides won't go out as far, at low tide, or come in as far, at high tide..........
The difference today is only about 3.4 metres........
This will all change again next week, and the difference will start increasing, again as we head towards the next New Moon (no moon) on Sunday(6th), or Monday (7th), when the tides will be at their highest, (and lowest), during this monthly phase..........

The moon is in its waning gibbous phase, and half of it will be visible, from 10.52, this evening, (clouds permitting), until 1.58, tomorrow afternoon........

Sunrise was at 7.09 this morning, and sunset is at 4.57, this evening, so another four minutes less daylight, than yesterday...........

Alfie took me round the block, last night, at about 8.30pm, and once again, we didn't see any wildlife of any description, although he was sniffing at every twig, bush, or blade of grass, for what seemed like forever, but boringly, I'm afraid, nothing to report............

Scones and Quiches, will be going into the oven shortly, for the last time this year, and we still have our full menu, (almost), on offer, with curry, chilli, soups etc. if you want something warm, and our usual variety of sweet treats, and we will be here to look after you, from 11.00am today.
We're looking forward to seeing everyone who can make it, for our last day.............

If you do get here, make sure to say hello and introduce yourselves, as you know how nosey I am, and make sure to comment, after tomorrow's nonsense.........
You might bump into me on the Coast Path, or round in the car park, as I will be taking down signs and moving garden furniture etc.......

Today's pic, from my bedroom window, was a bit early, at 6.30am, way before sunrise, and probably too dark, looking across to Polzeath, Trebetherick and Daymer Bay, is a bit grainy, due to the lack of light, but does show the lovely colour in the sky.
I went back to bed, after that, for an hour, so had better get a move on now, with the baking..........

Lovely day for a walk, today, so don't miss out, but remember, (sorry for the repetition), that, as the tea garden is North facing, it is in the shade for most of the day, at this time of year, so even on a bright sunny day, it can still be cold out there, because the sun is blocked by the houses.........
So bring an extra layer with you.........

We're closing at 3.00pm, for the winter and will hopefully be opening just before Easter, 2027, depending on the weather........
Make the effort, today, while the weather's good as we're looking forward to seeing as many of you, as possible, before we close.........

I will endeavour to keep up with the daily nonsense, but don't start worrying if it's not here as early as we're used to........
I might well be having a lie in, tomorrow!

Lots of love from Hawkers Cove ###

31/10/2026

Saturday!

A Very Good Saturday Moaning My Beauties, and welcome to today's Ramblings on Saturday 31st October 2026........

Yesterday was another good day, although not as busy as Thursday..........
Not as many wasps either, thankfully............

Lovely weather and dry all day, and we opened up at 11.00am, and saw a steady stream of happy smiling faces, at the window, through till closing at 3.00pm.
Amongst those happy smiling faces, and not embarrassed to admit to reading this nonsense, were locals, Sue and Neil, from Probus, who wanted to visit, again, before we close for the winter......... followed by Caroline and Pete, with Lexi and Sophia, who are staying at Retalick, which is handy for Pete, as he enjoys a bit of coarse fishing........

Then we saw a large party of regulars, including Julie, Sue, Will and John (and Polly and Truffle, the dogs), who were accompanied by our famous TV Sports Presenter, Rob Curling, from Padstow, who's on the BBC, Sky Sports, Eurosport etc etc, although he says no one is employing him now, since I gave him a big mention on here, a couple of months back.......... lol
Finally it was again, nice to see Carol and Martin (good name), from Kelly Bray, near Callington, who had come all the way down to see us, before we close up........

As always, it was lovely to see everyone and have a chat, so don't forget to say hello, if you ever get to visit.......
If you were here yesterday, and I've missed you, please let me know, by commenting today, after reading this rubbish............
Also, if you call in today, and I'm not at the window, tell whoever serves you to give me a shout, and I'll come in to say hello and have a chat..........
I do love to put faces to names.........

So, on to today....... which is supposed to be our last day of trading, for 2026............
Sod's Law that we're having an Indian Summer, with glorious weather and, under normal circumstances, if I hadn't already made detailed plans for closing up, getting everything necessary, into storage and booking travel, going to England, I would have taken advantage of the good weather and remained open for another few days...........
However, my happy helpers have volunteered to come in, tomorrow, to look after everyone, and so we will be opening for one extra day, so please take advantage of the forecast glorious weather and come and see us............

Amazing weather again today, and less windy, than recently and even better through next week!
So absolutely no excuses, for not getting out and about, while you can, anywhere in Cornwall, but especially to visit us at Hawkers Cove, before we close up for the winter! (Tomorrow)

Today's forecast is very similar to yesterday, with light cloud, sunny intervals, a gentle breeze, a zero percent chance of rain and a temperature of about 15°C.

The (still high) high tide is at 8.30 this morning and 9.04 this evening, and low tide is at 3.03, this afternoon, so you probably won't be able to access Hawkers Cove, across the beach, until later in the day, after we've closed..............

The difference between high and low tide is decreasing, each day, following Monday's full moon......... so the tides won't go out as far, at low tide, or come in as far, at high tide..........
The difference today is about 4.3 metres........
This will all change again next week, and the difference will start increasing, again as we head towards the next New Moon (no moon) on Sunday(6th), or Monday (7th), when the tides will be at their highest, (and lowest), during this monthly phase..........

The moon is in its waning gibbous phase, so just over half of it will be visible, from 9.26, this evening, (clouds permitting), until 1.29, tomorrow afternoon........

Sunrise was at 7.07 this morning, and sunset is at 4.59, this evening, so another three minutes less daylight, than yesterday...........

Alfie took me round the block, last night, at about 11.00pm, after watching Traitors and falling asleep in my chair, and once again, we didn't see any wildlife of any description, so boringly, I'm afraid, nothing to report............
It was however an exceptionally clear sky, and with almost no light pollution, at the cove, I had an amazing view of the moon and stars.
So I did grab one, very quck, freehand photo of the moon,, showing the shade, from the top right hand side.........
Apologies for the poor quality, but it was one very quick shot, hand held, on my phone.

Scones and Quiches, will be going into the oven shortly, and we still have our full menu, (almost), on offer, with curry, chilli, soups etc. if you want something warm, and our usual variety of sweet treats, and we will be here to look after you, from 11.00am today.
We're looking forward to seeing everyone who can make it, for our last day, (but one)..............

If you do get here, make sure to say hello and introduce yourselves, as you know how nosey I am, and make sure to comment, after tomorrow's nonsense.........

Today's pics, from my bedroom window, at 7.07am, just on sunrise, are the same view, at different magnifications looking across to Pentire Point, Polzeath, Trebetherick and Daymer Bay, and is again lovely and clear and bright, with only a tiny bit of mist.
Sorry that the pics are all very 'samey', (is that a word), but that is the view, from my window......... (Basil Fawlty springs to mind........ What do you expect to see......... herds of wildebeest, majestically sweeping across the plains, from a Torquay bedroom window), or words to that effect..........
Also included last night's samey pic of the moon.........

Lovely day for a walk, today, so don't miss out, but remember, (sorry for the repetition), that, as the tea garden is North facing, it is in the shade for most of the day, at this time of year, so even on a bright sunny day, it can still be cold out there, because the sun is blocked by the houses.........
So bring an extra layer with you.........

We're now going to be closing tomorrow, at 3.00pm, for the winter and will hopefully be opening just before Easter, 2027, depending on the weather........
Make the effort, today, while the weather's good as we're looking forward to seeing as many of you, as possible, today and tomorrow, before we close.........
I know I said that yesterday, but tomorrow is definite......... lol

Some comments yesterday, that you are going to miss my daily Ramblings, during the winter.......
You should be so lucky!
I am hoping to keep the 'Long Winded Boring Drivel' going, most days, through the winter, although invariably, the photos won't always be from my bedroom window......... hopefully from somewhere much more exotic!
Wishful thinking!
I'll have to see how I'm getting on, health wise, as to where I can travel........ but you'll be the first to know.........

Lots of love from Hawkers Cove ###

30/10/2026

Our Penultimate Day!

A Very Good Friday Moaning Lovely People, and welcome to today's 'Long Winded Boring Drivel' on Friday 30th October 2026........

Yesterday was a good day, although slightly more breezy than I was expecting, but dry all day, and we opened up at 11.00am, and saw a steady stream of happy smiling faces, at the window, and were reasonably busy........... (almost like summer).
Amongst those happy smiling faces, and not embarrassed to admit to reading this nonsense, was Karen, from Goonhavern, with Olive, the CockerPoo..........
She had walked across the beach, from Padstow, but left her other half in a rival establishment, as he didn't fancy the walk............ (I'll have to have a word, next time I see him)....... lol.

Then I met Mandy and Jason, from (near) Chichester, in West Sussex, who are staying right in the middle of Padstow.........
I also had a nice chat with Suzanne and Kate, from Stockport, currently staying with family, at St Issey.........
Sandra and Robert, were next, from Whitney, in Oxfordshire who are also staying in Padstow and finally, Julie and Mike from Warwickshire, (with Saffie, the Cocker Spaniel), who have a lodge at Padstow Holiday Village........

As always, it was lovely to see everyone and have a chat, so don't forget to say hello, if you ever get to visit.......
If you were here yesterday, and I missed you, please let me know, by commenting today, after reading this rubbish............
Also, if you call in today and I'm not at the window, tell whoever serves you to give me a shout, and I'll come in to say hello and have a chat..........
I do love to put faces to names.........

Some unwanted visitors, recently are the hoards of wasps who have suddenly appeared, much later in the year, than normal............
We didn't have a problem with them during the summer, but they are making up for it now!
If you can try to ignore them, they aren't usually aggressive, but they are attracted to the jam jars, and any soft drinks cans..........
I apologise for the invasion, but there's not much I can do about it at this late stage of the season.........
I will try putting jars on some of the fence posts, to try to attract them away from the tables..........

So, after we closed up, yesterday, Dawn and I went on an expedition, up to England........
We crossed the Tamar Ocean, into Devon, (wash my mouth out), to see the 'Jeff Wayne's War of the World's Concert Experience', at the Plymouth Arena, with an amazing live orchestra, singers and performers, and had a wonderful evening, although we couldn't get a table at the restaurant, that I wanted to take Dawn to, and ended up having a 'Burger King' deal, before the performance.........
I've said it before........ She's a lucky girl!

So, on to today.......

Amazing weather again today, and hopefully less windy, than yesterday and continuing through to next week!
So absolutely no excuses, for not getting out and about, while you can, anywhere in Cornwall, but especially to visit us at Hawkers Cove, before we close up, tomorrow, for the winter!

Today's forecast is for light cloud, sunny intervals, a gentle breeze, a zero percent chance of rain and a temperature of about 15°C.

The (still high) high tide was at 7.39 this morning and is at 8.09 this evening, and low tide is at 2.11pm, so you should be able to access Hawkers Cove, across the beach, soon after midday.............. (ish)

The difference between high and low tide is decreasing, each day, following the full moon......... so the tides won't go out as far, at low tide, or come in as far, at high tide..........

The moon is in its waning gibbous phase, so about two thirds of it will be visible, from 8.02, this evening, (clouds permitting), until 12.46, tomorrow lunchtime........

Sunrise was at 7.05 this morning, and sunset is at 5.00, this evening, so another three minutes less daylight, than yesterday...........

Alfie took me round the block, last night, at about 11.00pm, after we got home, and once again, we didn't see any wildlife of any description............
Everything has disappeared!

Scones and Quiches, will be going into the oven shortly, and we still have our full menu, (almost), on offer, with curry, chilli, soups etc. if you want something warm, and our usual variety of sweet treats, and we will be here to look after you, from 11.00am today.

We're looking forward to seeing everyone who can make it, for our last day, but one..............

If you do get here, make sure to say hello and introduce yourselves, as you know how nosey I am, and make sure to comment, after tomorrow's nonsense.........

Today's pic, from my bedroom window, at 8.55am, looking across to Polzeath, Trebetherick and Daymer Bay is again lovely and bright, with very light cloud.......

Lovely day for a walk, today, so don't miss out, but remember, (sorry for the repetition), that, as the tea garden is North facing, it is in the shade for most of the day, at this time of year, so even on a bright sunny day, it can still be cold out there, because the sun is blocked by the houses.........
So bring an extra layer with you.........

We're closing tomorrow, at 3.00pm, for the winter and will hopefully be opening just before Easter, 2027, depending on the weather........

Make the effort, today, while the weather's good as we're looking forward to seeing as many of you, as possible, today and tomorrow, before we close.........

I'm off to finish the baking and have my fortnightly shower, whether I need it or not!

Lots of love from Hawkers Cove ###