Cherie's Place » Blueberry Muffin http://www.cheriesplace.me.uk/blog Random thoughts and photos of my journey through life… Sat, 02 May 2026 22:45:58 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 My Afternoon Off http://www.cheriesplace.me.uk/blog/index.php/2010/05/27/my-afternoon-off/ http://www.cheriesplace.me.uk/blog/index.php/2010/05/27/my-afternoon-off/#comments Thu, 27 May 2010 18:34:56 +0000 CherryPie http://www.cheriesplace.me.uk/blog/?p=3326 From a DistanceOn the half day that I had free between the two conferences I decided to visit the Royal Pavilion.  To save time I asked for directions at the hotel reception and found my way there quite easily although it was further than I thought.  The pavilion looked rather packed so I decided just to enjoy the garden which was free.  It was lunch time so before looking round the garden I nipped to the nearest baker and bought a blueberry muffin, which looked a lot more appetising than the rather gooey looking sandwiches.  I then made my way back to the garden and sat on a bench to eat it  The bag the muffin had been in made a bid for freedom and whilst I was trying to rescue it a small piece of blueberry muffin dropped on the floor next to my feet.

A few minutes later I was assailed by a rather large seagull who was weighing up the options of doing a duck and dive at the crumb.   I had visions of my feet being skewered by his beak and he refused to be shooed away! Then I saw a squirrel running towards me, but luckily he had something else on his mind and he carried on past me without stopping. Eventually I moved to the other end of the bench so I could finish eating in peace.  And yes the seagull did then dive for the crumb.

Just as I was finishing eating a youth with a beer can plonked himself next to me on the bench.  Thankfully he was dragged away by his friends who told him ‘don’t annoy the lady’.  There was a bit of back chat but he followed them anyway.  Just when I thought I was going to get some peace and quiet at long last, I was approached by a Jehovah’s Witness…

Gardens in Brighton are not at all what I am used to!

It was more relaxing along the seafront (despite the traffic) when I took my sunset photos later in the day.

With my Beady Eye

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