Chinese New year January 2020 Saturday

Saturday

I got myself a quick breakfast at the train station and hopped on a train to Blackpool. It was straight through from Manchester which was fine.
I came in at Blackpool North station. Blackpool had changed quiet a bit since I had last been there. One of my best times out was when my friends had taken me out in Blackpool for my birthday. I rang Kate to find out where her hotel was.
After some minor problems with the phone I  found her hotel where she, Suki and another lady ,Anna who I  had met  briefly before were waiting.
After a drink the plan was to catch a tram to Fleetwood.
It was really cold and windy. On the front Anna, Kate, Suki and myself caught a tram. I
must admit the trams have had a big upgrade compared to the last time I was  in Blackpool.

After a bit of shopping in the free port area of Fleetwood, we caught a tram back to Blackpool.

I then caught a train back to Manchester. It had been a lovely afternoon with the girls.

Back in Manchester I met up with Diana and Ash. It was lovely to see them both, but I had a bit of a problem with the one venue which was packed and I felt at one point I was going to pass out. At that point I felt it would be better to call it a night.

Sunday

I woke feeling not to bad. I was disappointed with myself having to cut Saturday night short with Diana and Ash.

In the afternoon I went into Chinatown to see the Chinese New Year celebrations. It was very busy.  

 

       It's been nearly a year since I started this post and Covid 19 has swept the world. Lockdown after lockdown. People losing their lives to it. Job losses. I fear for the future. Vaccines are starting to be used to combat the virus. Personally my future has started to look more bleak with something else. I would love to get out again. When that might be I don't know. I guess this blog is it's final stages.

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January 2020 Chinese New Year Friday

Friday

I had a tiring train trip down the previous day. When I woke I felt good to be in Manchester. I thought it would be nice to take a trip to Leeds. I love shopping there. My plan was to see about getting a Pandora charm bracelet.

I got the train to Leeds which was fine although it took over an hour . There have been a lot of problems with the trains in Northern England with time tables and such. I got my bracelet and a couple of charms. I also bought a tan leather style jacket and a jumper. The sun was out but cold. I had a lovely day out.
It came time to head back to Manchester. Back at the hotel I decided to get my dinner. The café style restaurant was empty. I ordered a burger. Half way through my meal the place filled with older people attending a ceramics conference. The lady in charge spoke to me very concerned I was on my own. I had to explain that I was not part of the conference. They were all lovely and I did hear some ask 'why is that lady on her own', I didn't think it was me they were asking about. I had one more drink and then took a wander into the Village.
It was 'Manchester Minx' night,  a support group my friend Kate runs. They usually meet one Friday in the month at the On Bar, but tonight they had gone to Blackpool.
The Village was very quiet for a Friday and there weren't many in the On Bar.

I went for a couple of more drinks around The Village and then decided to call it a night.

I wore my new jacket which I was very pleased with.

In the morning I would take a trip to Blackpool to see Kate and Suki then later I would meet up with Diana and Ash.