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Not this train, but the one before it:
Helen has gone to Rome to visit her father. I joked that she was going to roam...all round the coast of West Wales, but that wasn't really very funny. She caught the 5:20 AM train and of course I couldn't sleep after that, so I took Dan for a walk. This is what the beach looked like at about 6AM:
I rather like it like this, all empty. And empty is what the house is going to be for the next week, but it's fine as I have lots to do.
Cheers, Tom.
catsInVienna
SeasideMan
Pro 3 hours on the train, then a flight from Birmingham to Rome.She's there for a week. I've never been to Rome.
catsInVienna
Oh that is a not a long trip by train. It is a lovely city, with fantastic old architecture. I think some Italian are living in Germany, Austria and Great Britain but only a few British people are living in Rome. It is difficult to make holidays when you have pets.
SeasideMan
Pro If I'd gone as well, we would have needed someone to look after our dog, cat and rabbit. It does make things a little more difficult.
catsInVienna
I have also someone who look after my cats. They do not like it very much when I am not at home. Emily is very sad when I am away from home. Poor, little cat girl! smile
SeasideMan
Pro You've just reminded me - my Molly is still outside!!
catsInVienna
Oh poor kitty. Maybe she is hungry!
la_spice
Aw - absence and all that ..... 
SeasideMan
Pro Absence give you more free time?
brokendownangel
Pro I love Rome, shame you didn't go with her, you would have got some fabulous photos there.
I too love the beach when it is empty even when it is bleak as long as it isn't pouring with rain it is my favourite time to be there - no umbrellas or sunbeds, no sunburnt fat arsed people either - bliss!
Hope you get done what needs to be done x
SeasideMan
Pro I'll go next time. I like the beach empty like that, and I don't even mind if it's raining. That's what waterproofs are for!
nice pictures, will she ring, look after your self
and enjoy the next few days looks like we have some sunshine on the way.
SeasideMan
Pro Thanks, I will take good care of myself. Some sunshine would be really nice!
catsInVienna
Lovely picture! I can remember on the British trains. Is it cheaper to go by train or Helen does not like planes?
sparkles101
aaawwwh she'll be back soon beautiful piccies today, love the empty beach XXX
SeasideMan
Pro Aye, true. I'm very fond of the empty beach!
LittleBop
the colours on the beach are lovely.
i really really would love to go to rome. its somewhere that i desperately want to visit. im rather jealous 
one day!!
SeasideMan
Pro I'm jealous too now she's gone!
arctictern
I used to go to the Holderness coast in winter. Loved being alone on the beach with the dog. Wind blowing soft sand from the dunes, whipping the white horses to a froth, rippling the trapped water between sandbanks, dried kelp rearing up from time to time. I had really long hair at the time and the feeling of the wind in my hair was tremendous. Luckily, hairwise, I can still re-create the scenario.
SeasideMan
Pro Your description sounds great - I love all that myself.
arctictern
Yes, this was at a time when many of my "mates" were experimenting with "chemistry". Some said I was a loner but I've turned out ok.
Miza-T
Lovely pic of the beach
I like it!
Good voyage to Helen, and enjoy your "me" time
xx
SeasideMan
Pro Thanks, I will :-)
Plenty time for you to 'roam' no doubt...
SeasideMan
Pro Yup, with camera and dog in tow!
jenray
Pro Are you feeling better now? How's your cough? Like the beach photo...very blue...LOL...Hope Helen has a lovely time...that's why we didn't have any more animals when we moved here...couldn't imagine going alone anywhere abroad now... GBHs...XXX
SeasideMan
Pro I'm much better now, thanks. The cough is diminishing day by day but is still there.
jenray
Pro Well, make sure you take care of yourself with Helen away... Don't get chilled otherwise your cough will linger on for ages...
GBHs...XXX
SeasideMan
Pro Will do, thanks for the advice :-)
I'm cooking an extra hot curry at the moment because I can...
barneyrulz
I hope she has fun in Rome. I'm sure she'll miss you as much as you miss her.
This post is kind of why I get a bit sad in the mornings at the train station. There's all these people leaving, and even though where they're are going is probably exciting the leaving part is still sad.
The beach looks beautiful early in the morning x
SeasideMan
Pro Thanks very much, BR. You can see leavings as sad, or as joyous, depending on the circumstances...
jollyweez
A woman is the life of the house. You will miss her, especially on cold nights, and when you want to show her something that you found, or saw.
Write it all down while you remember it, for when Helen returns.
Helen is such a beautiful name. I wish I had been named that. Either Helen or Heather.
I do hope Helen has a wonderful time and brings you home a nice present. JW xx
SeasideMan
Pro She'll have a great time but whether she'll bring me a present back is another matter!
WyrdSeeker
Pro Love the picture of the empty beach!
Having animals to look after does make things a bit tricky. Hope one day you do manage to get to Rome. Last year I visited the city and really enjoyed it (even though I came down with a stomach bug on the flight over!!).
SeasideMan
Pro I will get there next time, hopefully without any illness!
Rosiebud
How is your cough? Last time Helen went away you got really ill so please take care of yourself.
Your candle is dwindling each night, is your cough?
Love the pics. 
Time alone is time for reflection not always reacting I find it quite nice till I get bored lol!
XXX
SeasideMan
Pro My cough is dwindling nicely, thanks. I woke up at 6AM this morning with a massive coughing fit, but that was the first one for about 24 hours. It's looking good, thanks Rosie!
I'm pretty good at keeping myself entertained so I'm sure I'll be fine.
Tom.
WildWitch
I love that second photograph, wish i could be there right now. I think i need a break.
SeasideMan
Pro You deserve a break after a day like that.
WildWitch
maybe tomorrow i will get outdoors, do some photography, even if its just down to the local park.
SeasideMan
Pro Yay - go for it! (weather permitting)
dancetotheradio
I love that last photo! So beautiful.
SeasideMan
Pro Thanks, I like that it's so empty.
MarikaSunSeeker
When I clicked on this post, I thought that I was going to get a song - will have to youtube it instead. I like the train picture. Hope Helen has a good visit and you don't miss her too much.
SeasideMan
Pro Sorry, I really should have linked to the song - that's unlike me!
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To Rome it is far way from Britain. How long does she go by train. Rome is lovely!