Booked a Twixmas Break for just me in local hotel on impulse

World not works …

Really pleased to hear you had a good time and well done for re booking. The works is your oyster 🦪

BA Blackpool brought back happy memories of my childhood . When my dad his car we went to Blackpool every year to see the lights . Went for the day and after dinner changed into our pjs and dressing gowns . We had pillows and blankets on the back seat . Dad would drive down on side then the other so we could see all the lights . And then mom would make my brother and me a bed on the back seat no seat belts in those days and we would sleep on the 3 hour journey home .
When we had our own children took them from babies but only for a few years because my health got worse . But you saying about going to Blackpool brought all those happy memories back thank you.

I hope you are having a lovely time .

Went to Blackpool looking for an Indian restaurant. The policeman we asked laughed. Not for me but know you will have a fabulous adventure. When my mum was very ill I travelled a long way to help her and she put me in the Orwell hotel in Felixstowe. I was alone but made to feel very welcome.

Hope you holiday is going well BA69. I have never been to Blackpool despite only living about a couple of hours away. Look forward to hearing how you got on.

BA69, good for you, and I'm looking forward to your report back.

You should be at the hotel now BA. Hope it’s friendly, warm and comfy and you enjoy your break. I havnt been to Blackpool so look forward to your report.

When my oldest grandson saw Judith , he held out his little arms and said "Nanny"

My mum was cross, because she couldn't stand her!

MissAdventure

Yes, we want a Judith Chalmers type report.
Enjoy yourself.

Oooh I loved her and the travel show she did! Takes me right back

Fabulous! Go, be free and do absolutely anything and everything you feel like or nothing if that’s what you want.

Embrace it all

Yes, we want a Judith Chalmers type report.
Enjoy yourself.

Thank you all for your nice messages and good wishes. I am just getting ready to go on my break now, feeling a bit nervous but I'll be ok when I get there I'm sure. I'll let you know how I got on Monday.

Well done. I hope you a lovely time.

Have a brilliant time BA69

Hope you have a good time.

DH and I have often stayed in a seaside hotel for New Year. There are usually several ladies on their own. We always make a point of talking to them as do other guests and they are seated together if they wish. Go with an open mind and you’ll enjoy the break.

Great idea, have a lovely time. I grew up in Blackpool and when I was a student I worked during the holidays, in a midsized/large hotel on Central Prom.
The Christmas holidays were always fun, didn’t feel like work, and by the time the festivities were over everyone knew everyone else staying there for the Christmas period and it became like family.
People from all walks of life, some solo, some couples, some in friendship/family groups- all had one thing in common, to enjoy their time and let others spoil them.
Hopefully you’ll find similar and will have a great few days away. x

Have a nice little break and enjoy yourself mingle and get to know like minded people. It could be a new tradition you start for yourself when you have a quiet time come back to us and chat away🎄

Well done BA69 for booking yourself a short holiday. 👍

My friend who has now been a widow for 20 years has booked holidays on her own from the very start. She has stayed in caravans, small hotels, Premier Inns. Then she has visited places of interest in the locality.

She eats out at lunchtime then takes a picnic to her bedroom in the evening and watches the tv.

You are part of a trend of resilient women.

Great choice BA69, get out there and live for the moment. Have a lovely time x

Have a great time BA69. I would do the same in your shoes too. Look forward to hearing all about it.

BA69 you will soon get friendly with people and find others doing it for the same reasons you are . Your husband would be proud of you . While you miss your other half of yourself you still have a life to live and he wouldn't want you to be alone over Christmas. So have a ball and make new friends and raise a glass or 2 to the love of your life and wish him happy Christmas. 🎄🥂

I hope you have great time 👍

Brilliant! I would possibly do the same if I was on my own.

what a great idea! I will do that next year