Day At The Seaside

This could be a rather long post, as it seemed part of a rather long dream.

Was It In a Dream?

I’m not even sure it was a dream, as it carried on for a while after I had woken in the morning, that time when you’re not quite awake, but, you’re not asleep either. It started with me being a small boy, probably aged around 6 years old. I was feeling very excited as the whole family were taking a coach ride to the beach for the day. When I say the whole family, I mean everyone. Parents, Brother, Grandparents, Uncles, Aunts, Cousins, Great Uncles and Aunts, so you can see why it seemed a little exciting. A real magical mystery tour.

Day Tripper

I can’t recall boarding the coach, I just remember sitting somewhere in the middle and wherever I looked I could see family. They were all smiling, chatting and sharing boiled sweets. I don’t think I have ever felt so happy in my life. After what seemed a short journey, probably because I was so excited, we arrived in the seaside town of Margate. A beautiful, sunny day with no wind and not a cloud in sight. I also had that overwhelming secure feeling you get when you’re with loved ones.

Down On The Beach

Everyone made the short walk from the coach to the beach, finding their own space there. Wherever I looked, all I could see were family members, relatives who have long since left us. Being quite a shy person by nature, I parked myself down at the back of the beach, next to the huge wall that rises up to street level. Bucket and spade in hand together with a small packet of flags, one for each of the home nations, England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

I Do Like To Be Beside The Seaside

The men had a football and even though some of them were getting on, they all wanted to play, ‘have a knock around’ as they called it. I was asked if I’d like to join in, but it just wasn’t me. I was far too interested in building my simple sandcastle. All the time I was there, music from the local organist at the nearby Lido was playing constantly, the same tune on the Wurlitzer, ‘Oh I Do Like To Be Beside The Seaside.’ It didn’t bother me, it was at the right level and a reminder of how life used to be.

Cousins

Close to where the sea meets the beach, I could see two of my cousins, Cathy and Cynthia, busily making their own sandcastle. It was a huge affair with lots of towers and shells. I was impressed at their imagination, unlike my single turret sandcastle with its solitary Welsh flag on top. Not far away my cousin Ellie-May was sat on a deckchair, deeply engrossed in a book. I couldn’t see the title, but it was obviously grabbing her attention.

The First Goodbyes

As the day wore on, something strange was happening, not just to me, but to everyone else. I was growing older. Certainly, by lunchtime, I was in my mid-twenties. My Grandparents were the first to come over to me and say goodbye. They said they were getting a little tired, had enjoyed the day so far, but decided to go and rest on the coach. We hugged and off they went. Lunch was a picnic type affair and I remember my mother giving me a pork pie which was always my favourite snack.

All Aboard

The organist continued playing ‘Oh I Do Like To Be Beside The Seaside’ as the day continued. Cathy and Cynthia’s castle was now a huge affair with a moat and double garage. Ellie-May was still reading, but it was a different book and beside her was a huge pile of different books. The men were still playing football, but as I looked, there were fewer of them. My brother was there and I asked him where Uncle Bryan and Uncle Melvyn were? He said they had got tired and went to sit on the coach. Not long after, he went to the coach too followed closely by my Father.

More Goodbyes

The day progressed and I continued to get older. My castle was still there, Ellie-May was still reading and Cathy and Cynthia were still adding to their castle. More Aunts and Uncles were retiring to the warmth and the comfort of the coach. It must have been around tea time and I asked my Mother where everyone had gone. ‘Oh, they’re all on the coach, and now I’m going to join them. I’ll catch you later’ and off she went. This was all very strange, no one spoke, we were all getting older and so many had left the beach to sit on the coach.

The Only Ones Left

The drone of ‘Oh I Do Like To Be Beside The Seaside’ continued on into the evening. As I stood up and looked around me, the only people left beside me were Ellie-May and Cathy and Cynthia. I could see the coach, still parked at the roadside, its windows all misted because I suppose all the people sat on there talking. I wanted to leave and join everyone on the coach, but there was a guard at the entrance to the beach who was gesturing that I couldn’t leave yet. Without opening his mouth, he managed to explain that the coach wouldn’t leave without any of us so we might as well make the most of it and enjoy our time at the seaside.

Dream On

Dreams and where they come from, I have no idea. I did enjoy this one as everyone was happy going on a family adventure together. Not everyone gets the opportunity to go away for the day with the WHOLE FAMILY. A happy day and a happy dream. I suppose one day I’ll have to get on the coach. Until then I will enjoy every day at the beach.

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78 Comments
  • SueW
    August 6, 2021

    Wow!
    I love happy dreams that involve family who are no longer with us. Each moment you share with them feels normal and very real, it’s as though you’ve been with them once again, it’s almost disappointing when you wake up.

    I loved reading about your dream, Trev, thank you for sharing it. ????

    • Trev
      August 6, 2021

      Thank you, Sue. Yes, it’s a strange thing, but as you say, it feels very normal and real. ????

  • Peter's pondering
    August 6, 2021

    A lovely dream to have Trev. This type of dream is fantastic, almost as if we choreograph them without knowing that we are doing so. Don’t get on the bus just yet though!

    • Trev
      August 6, 2021

      Thank you, Peter. They are fantastic and the colours and sounds can’t be described. I’m in no rush to get on the bus. ????

  • willedare
    August 6, 2021

    What a BEAUTIFUL and detailed and poignant dream!!! Thank you for sharing it.

    • Trev
      August 6, 2021

      Thank you, Willedare. It’s a dream to remember. ????

  • diespringerin
    August 6, 2021

    That’s so wonderful, so wonderful and touching. Thank you for that!

    • Trev
      August 6, 2021

      Thank you for your kind words. ????

  • Craig White
    August 6, 2021

    Superb my friend ????????????

    • Trev
      August 6, 2021

      Thank you, Craig.

  • luisa zambrotta
    August 6, 2021

    A lovely dream and a wonderful parable,
    However it left me a bit sad: I can no longer enjoy myself on the beach by the sea

    • Trev
      August 6, 2021

      I am sorry it left you sad, Luisa, but I found it optimistic. Thank you for your thoughts though. ????

  • Lou Carreras
    August 6, 2021

    I too have dreams where I am with departed relatives. They’re nice reassurances that we’re still part of something larger, even if time has diminished us temporarily.

    • Trev
      August 6, 2021

      Thank you, Lou ????

  • Crystal Byers
    August 6, 2021

    We carry them with us always.

    • Trev
      August 6, 2021

      We do. Thank you, Crystal ????

  • Yetismith
    August 6, 2021

    My goodness, that’s very specific! Is this out of the ordinary for you? I know some people are more inclined, perhaps more sensitive? It sounds as if you were vry attached to your family? A very nice thing and wonderful that they came to see you.

    • Trev
      August 6, 2021

      Thank you, Yeti. I have had dreams similar before, but nothing as intense or colourful and with so many family members. ????

      • Yetismith
        August 6, 2021

        Well you can’t get on the bus for a long time yet, Trev!

        • Trev
          August 6, 2021

          Hopefully, they’ve got a long wait. ????

  • Pied Type
    August 6, 2021

    I sometimes encounter family members in my dreams, but only one or two. And I don’t remember much about the dream once I wake up. Yours was a remarkably long and detailed dream, in which case I’m happy it was such a pleasant one.

    • Trev
      August 6, 2021

      Thank you. I don’t dream that often, but yes, I was very fortunate with this dream. ????

  • Rosaliene Bacchus
    August 6, 2021

    Trev, I sense a longing to be with of your whole family once again as in your boyhood days. I love the imagery of everyone leaving to wait in the coach, suggesting that we are all on a journey together even after our passing to the Other Side. What’s more, our loved ones who have gone before us are waiting for us to join them when our time comes.

    • Trev
      August 6, 2021

      Thank you, Rosaliene. I think you could be right. ????

  • Cindy Georgakas
    August 6, 2021

    I love your dreams and pondering Trev! ????????

    • Trev
      August 7, 2021

      Thank you, Cindy. 🙂

  • Anonymous
    August 6, 2021

    That lovely story was I believe the nicest thing you’ve ever written. It gave me a smile through my tears. Thank you!

    • Trev
      August 7, 2021

      I don’t know who you are, but thank you very much and I’m glad it gave you a smile. ????

  • susiesopinions
    August 7, 2021

    I so remember the yearly sharabang to Margate. The men would be in the pub, and bring us fish n chips to eat on the beach. That’s the one day we looked forward to every year ????

    • Trev
      August 7, 2021

      Thank you, Susie. Happy memories ????

  • KINDNESS WISDOM
    August 7, 2021

    Hello Trevor ???? I feel your dream deeply. I don’t dream often either . I’m happy I am normal . Be safe Friend ????????

    • Trev
      August 7, 2021

      Thank you, Kindness ????

  • Herb
    August 7, 2021

    Beautiful dream. Thanks for sharing.

    • Trev
      August 7, 2021

      Thank you, Herb. ????

  • Anonymous
    August 7, 2021

    That is a lovely story Trev. May it be many years before you get on the coach and may every day make some new happy memories.

    • Trev
      August 7, 2021

      Thank you very much. ????

  • wibiwonders
    August 9, 2021

    Wonderful dream and wonderfully written. You should make a film . Thank you ????

    • Trev
      August 9, 2021

      That’s very kind of you, thank you. 🙂

  • Anonymous
    August 10, 2021

    How bittersweet! This is one of the best things I’ve read in a while. Discovering your site was one of the best accidents that happened today ???? This sums up life perfectly, doesn’t it?! Just one day at the beach. Life is only a blink. The part where your grandparents,uncles, aunts and eventually, your mom got into the coach really did something deep within me. It’s sad, yet beautiful at the same time. Beautiful because the beach trip even happened… ????????

    • Trev
      August 10, 2021

      And again, thank you ????

  • Invisibly Me
    August 13, 2021

    I’m so sorry it’s taken me this long to get to your post. D’oh! I bookmarked it for when I had chance to read it, then I blinked and suddenly it was a week later ????

    The small pack of flags is quite unusual. Out of curiosity, are your family from different parts of the UK?

    This sounds like one heartwarming, memorable dream, Trev. I actually wanted to cry at a few parts (am I getting soppy since turning a year older? Maybe!) Your brain has taken any subconscious yearning for closeness and family, those present and those sadly lost, and has gifted you a day at the seaside with them all. That’s incredible. I hope that warming of your heart stays with you forever, and you can just think back to that dream when you need to rekindle the warmth ????

    Caz x

    • Trev
      August 13, 2021

      Thank you, Caz. My family in the dream are mostly from Wales, although I have ancestors going back to Ireland. It is quite moving, but I hope optimistic too. It has taken me by surprise and that’s why I blogged about it. Thank you, Caz, I appreciate your kind and thoughtful comments. ????

  • lorriebowden
    August 15, 2021

    What an incredible dream! I am amazed at how detailed dreams can be right down to the music that was playing…our subconscious talking…? Maybe. It’s funny that you mentioned the music as I have been hearing music playing in my dreams lately…and then the song usually stays in my head ALL DAY!! Hope all is well…stay well…be love!

    • Trev
      August 15, 2021

      Thank you, Lorrie. Yes, the music stayed in my head all day from the moment I woke up, but it didn’t bother me too much. Thank you for you very kind words, very much appreciated. ????

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    • Trev
      August 20, 2021

      Thank you and I will follow your blog. ????

  • derrickjknight
    August 21, 2021

    A great device for thinking of those no longer with us

    • Trev
      August 21, 2021

      Thank you, Derrick. 🙂

  • Rachel McAlpine
    August 22, 2021

    Your dream was a gift from you to you, which I think will be with you until the moment you get on the coach. Also it’s an intensely moving story for us. (That’s quite a statement because I am usually bored to sobs. when other people tell me their dreams!)

    • Trev
      August 22, 2021

      Thank you, Rachel. I find your words quite profound. Very much appreciated. ????

  • Jay
    August 23, 2021

    ????‍♀️????????????

    • Trev
      August 23, 2021

      Thank you, Jay ????

  • iammrsshecky
    August 24, 2021

    What a great dream! I used to dream all the time and I don’t know why I don’t anymore. That’s a great one to have though. Detailed!

    • Trev
      August 24, 2021

      Thank you. I can go ages without a dream and then one comes along like this and it’s so detailed. Thank you again. ????

  • King kong
    August 26, 2021

    nice thanks for sharing,,,

  • lazione budy
    August 26, 2021

    Mimpi-mimpi yang membuai membuat kita tenang, apalagi tentang orang-orang terkasih. Hidup, inilah hidup.
    Terima kasih telah berbagi mimpi.

    Salaam from Karawang, Indonesia.
    >.<

    • Trev
      August 26, 2021

      Thank you for your kind words. 🙂

  • smarinucci1970
    August 29, 2021

    BEAUTIFUL STORY TREV I ENJOY EVERYTHING YOU PUT OUT THERE . SORRY I HAVEN’T BEEN ABLE TO CORRESPOND WITH YOU LATELY. AFTER MY EYE SURGERY EVERYTHING WENT HAYWIRE HERE. NO INTERNET MY CELL PHONE USELESS THE ANDROID TABLETS NOTHING THE COMPANY WENT OUT .I HAD TO GET ALL NEW EVERYTHING.

    • Trev
      August 29, 2021

      Thank you Sharon. ????

  • denise421win
    September 1, 2021

    Great story

    • Trev
      September 1, 2021

      Thank you, Denise. ????

  • Klausbernd
    September 2, 2021

    As a specialist for dreams and symbols I am pretty sure that this dream is quite edited. It’s maybe edited by the consciousness in the process of remembering and writing it down or it’s deliberately edited. But even so, one can analyse it as a product of your kind of creativity. Don’t worry, we will not analyse it. We admire what a risk you took to publish that dream and give an inside in your subconsciousness.
    Keep well
    Klausbernd
    The Fab Four of Cley
    🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂

    • Trev
      September 2, 2021

      Thank you very much. ????

  • Dave Kingsbury
    September 3, 2021

    Your dream made me feel quite nostalgic … ah, those old charabanc trips with their Magical Mystery Tour elements … saw that film again recently, very enjoyable and not nearly as bad as was made out at the time!

    • Trev
      September 4, 2021

      Thank you, Dave and I agree about the Magical Mystery Tour. ????

  • Priti
    September 6, 2021

    So beautiful and fantastic dream. Thank you very much for sharing ☺️????????

    • Trev
      September 6, 2021

      Thank you, Pritti ????

  • Don't Lose Hope
    September 10, 2021

    What a cool dream. Thanks for sharing it here. A great read 🙂

    • Trev
      September 10, 2021

      Thank you very much, your kind words are very much appreciated. 🙂

  • singhpiyush6089
    September 11, 2021

    What a dream….a whole life lived in those few beautiful moments… wonderfully expressed

    • Trev
      September 11, 2021

      Thank you ????

  • Kathleen Jennette
    September 23, 2021

    I wish I could remember just a bit of a dream. That was a good one!

    • Trev
      October 20, 2021

      Thank you, Kathleen. 🙂

  • vhealing
    September 29, 2021

    Sighs… what a wonderful dream. Smiles

    • Trev
      October 20, 2021

      Thank you. 🙂

  • casale underwood
    October 19, 2021

    Hello

  • Kathleen Jennette
    October 21, 2021

    That was a really great dream. Wish I could have a few. What is really cool is the artwork. Very Floyd-ish. Goes along with the Beatles vibe. Love it 🙂

    • Trev
      October 21, 2021

      Thank you, Kathleen. I agree, it is a bit Floydish. I don’t have many dreams like this though. ????