'Bing bing bong, this is Radio Butlin'. Yes, it really happened. We used to go on holiday to Butlins in the seventies, and always had a brilliant time. I'll tell you about it someday, as well as posting more of my surprisingly extensive Butlins postcard collection. Bet you can't wait. But you'll have to, as I'm now on holiday for a bit. Reheating a soufflé is a pretty tricky operation.
This 1970s promtional film made by the Dunar tourist board (and lightly altered later) might interest you and your readers. made me laugh anyway. Those were the days!
ReplyDeletehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d4pe4-AYFjo
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Edit: Dunbar, not Dunar.
DeletePaul, this is Jay Crawford and I used to follow you at island of terror several years ago when I had more time. I'm the former air crash survival trainer and also a defensive tactics and firearms instructor who would sometimes offer informed commentary on your postings that involved my past area of expertise...and (IIRC) you once said that I was the person you would contact if the world ever fell into the Apocalypse! I have found my time in the last 6 years taken over completely by the disabled woman for whom I care.
ReplyDeleteIn any instance, I remembered your blog a few minutes ago and I checked only to find that you haven't updated much in the last year. Sir, your work has been very intellectually engaging and I most sincerely hope that you are well. Please let me know that you are all right and that the same is true for your family. You have my very best wishes, Paul and, as an ordained deacon, you will also be in my prayers this evening.
Sincerely, Jay