The Prime Minister said it would be Ok to lessen restrictions because the public would use their common sense. I did think that was optimistic and I now have the proof we didn't need.
For the first time I can remember Bournemouth and Poole have declared a major emergency due to the unprecedented number of people coming down to the beaches on what is the hottest day of the year. It is 30 degrees here and humid so I get the appeal of the beach BUT for goodness sake, we are in the midst of a pandemic, it is NOT safe out there and the beaches were so very very very crowded. Not 1m apart let alone 2m. The result of people not at work and the children not at school and I wonder how many of these people wouldn't send their kids to school because it was unsafe but were prepared to pack them like sardines on a beach. But it is not just the sheer numbers that are the issue. The people are behaving like anti social animals. The beaches are full of rubbish they can't be bothered to deal with, they are defecating and urinating behind beach huts when toilets are open and available, they have parked on grass verges, double yellow lines, over driveways because a £30 parking fine still makes it a cheap day out. The sandbanks ferry was unable to unload it's cars last night because sandbanks was in utter gridlock and there was nowhere for the cars to go. There have been dozens of people camping on the beaches - illegal and all of this in the throes of a pandemic that is STILL OUT THERE. I get people have been trapped inside for so long. I get they have needed to have some respite. I get that the sea is desirable for all. But that does not entitle them to behave so badly, cause so many problems and treat an area with total disregard and contempt. Roads into the town are being closed, signs say we are full and still they come and still they leave their mess behind.I wouldn't mind betting taha if you polled the hordes on the beach today you wouldn't find more than a handful of local. We are staying well away from the madness. I just hope their rubbish is the only thing they leave behind.
Personally I think make the fine £500 per parking offence or tow the cars away and use the money to clean up the mess they leave. These pictures sadden me
Bournemouth Beach yesterday - apparently busier today!!!
These are pavements and double yellow lines
The beach at 4.30 am this morning ... lovely and clean
yes - camping is illegal
and a way to treat a world heritage site
OK I need pretty things to calm down.
This was a new release from Chunlin designs this week and yes - the picture is me!
and this collection by Kathryn Estry was perfect for my Mr Fix It
Today I am thankful for
- calming down a little
- fans (it is oppresively hot and there is no air anywhere)
- ice lollies (bet we can't buy any tomorrow)
and some bizarre pictures from tinternet!
perhaps not the best design
crazy socks
um?????
seriously!!!
what !!!!!
wow
This must be the portal to hell
Fiki used to be a tick magnet. Never ever thought of looking here
and finally some amazing designs
I totally agree,Yes it is utter madness! Those people packed on the beaches,and parking anywhere they feel like! And the litter they leave behind. At the beginning of the lockdown people were more considerate of others,but not now,in fact they feel they have a right to do just whatever they feel like.lots of people have changed and not for the better it would seem.
After I had been looking at your posts yesterday and thinking what a beautiful area you have at your doorstep.now being ruined by those ?. I don’t even know what name fits to describe them!
Posted by: Mary Drysdale | June 25, 2020 at 07:02 PM
Unbelievable and disgraceful. It appears some people are turning feral. I really worry for our country 😒
Posted by: Jan | June 25, 2020 at 07:43 PM
I've decided the whole world is going to h.e.l.l. No one seems to be civilized anymore. I say with the greatest of empathy, I thought it was just my country! I thought it all started in the USA 3 years ago with the man who was put in charge of our government. Could his behavior have been considered acceptable all over the world? It sickens me that so many people lack compassion for others (you know, walk a mile in my shoes?) Where is the kindness? The thoughfulness? I don't know if we can ever get ourselves back to where we should be, Karen. All I can do is cry and pray. I definitely have days that I feel hopeless.
The photos you put on your blog today are so frightening, and I know this type of recklessness is happening all over God's earth. :'-(
Posted by: Barb in AK | June 26, 2020 at 07:09 AM
How can people be so stupid? How can they even enjoy sitting in all those crowds?
We haven’t had such a problem up here as we still have a five mile limit on travel and most of the beaches are still closed but I’m dreading when it is lifted next month.
Posted by: Lesley Anthony | June 26, 2020 at 08:33 AM