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.
SueW
August 6, 2021Wow!
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, 2021Thank you, Sue. Yes, it’s a strange thing, but as you say, it feels very normal and real. ????
Peter's pondering
August 6, 2021A 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, 2021Thank 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, 2021What a BEAUTIFUL and detailed and poignant dream!!! Thank you for sharing it.
Trev
August 6, 2021Thank you, Willedare. It’s a dream to remember. ????
diespringerin
August 6, 2021That’s so wonderful, so wonderful and touching. Thank you for that!
Trev
August 6, 2021Thank you for your kind words. ????
Craig White
August 6, 2021Superb my friend ????????????
Trev
August 6, 2021Thank you, Craig.
luisa zambrotta
August 6, 2021A 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, 2021I am sorry it left you sad, Luisa, but I found it optimistic. Thank you for your thoughts though. ????
Lou Carreras
August 6, 2021I 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, 2021Thank you, Lou ????
Crystal Byers
August 6, 2021We carry them with us always.
Trev
August 6, 2021We do. Thank you, Crystal ????
Yetismith
August 6, 2021My 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, 2021Thank you, Yeti. I have had dreams similar before, but nothing as intense or colourful and with so many family members. ????
Yetismith
August 6, 2021Well you can’t get on the bus for a long time yet, Trev!
Trev
August 6, 2021Hopefully, they’ve got a long wait. ????
Pied Type
August 6, 2021I 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, 2021Thank you. I don’t dream that often, but yes, I was very fortunate with this dream. ????
Rosaliene Bacchus
August 6, 2021Trev, 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, 2021Thank you, Rosaliene. I think you could be right. ????
Cindy Georgakas
August 6, 2021I love your dreams and pondering Trev! ????????
Trev
August 7, 2021Thank you, Cindy. 🙂
Anonymous
August 6, 2021That 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, 2021I don’t know who you are, but thank you very much and I’m glad it gave you a smile. ????
susiesopinions
August 7, 2021I 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, 2021Thank you, Susie. Happy memories ????
KINDNESS WISDOM
August 7, 2021Hello Trevor ???? I feel your dream deeply. I don’t dream often either . I’m happy I am normal . Be safe Friend ????????
Trev
August 7, 2021Thank you, Kindness ????
Herb
August 7, 2021Beautiful dream. Thanks for sharing.
Trev
August 7, 2021Thank you, Herb. ????
Anonymous
August 7, 2021That 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, 2021Thank you very much. ????
wibiwonders
August 9, 2021Wonderful dream and wonderfully written. You should make a film . Thank you ????
Trev
August 9, 2021That’s very kind of you, thank you. 🙂
Anonymous
August 10, 2021How 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, 2021And again, thank you ????
Invisibly Me
August 13, 2021I’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, 2021Thank 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, 2021What 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, 2021Thank 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. ????
shaksation
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Trev
August 20, 2021Thank you and I will follow your blog. ????
derrickjknight
August 21, 2021A great device for thinking of those no longer with us
Trev
August 21, 2021Thank you, Derrick. 🙂
Rachel McAlpine
August 22, 2021Your 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, 2021Thank you, Rachel. I find your words quite profound. Very much appreciated. ????
Jay
August 23, 2021????♀️????????????
Trev
August 23, 2021Thank you, Jay ????
iammrsshecky
August 24, 2021What 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, 2021Thank 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, 2021nice thanks for sharing,,,
lazione budy
August 26, 2021Mimpi-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, 2021Thank you for your kind words. 🙂
smarinucci1970
August 29, 2021BEAUTIFUL 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, 2021Thank you Sharon. ????
denise421win
September 1, 2021Great story
Trev
September 1, 2021Thank you, Denise. ????
Klausbernd
September 2, 2021As 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, 2021Thank you very much. ????
Dave Kingsbury
September 3, 2021Your 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, 2021Thank you, Dave and I agree about the Magical Mystery Tour. ????
Priti
September 6, 2021So beautiful and fantastic dream. Thank you very much for sharing ☺️????????
Trev
September 6, 2021Thank you, Pritti ????
Don't Lose Hope
September 10, 2021What a cool dream. Thanks for sharing it here. A great read 🙂
Trev
September 10, 2021Thank you very much, your kind words are very much appreciated. 🙂
singhpiyush6089
September 11, 2021What a dream….a whole life lived in those few beautiful moments… wonderfully expressed
Trev
September 11, 2021Thank you ????
Kathleen Jennette
September 23, 2021I wish I could remember just a bit of a dream. That was a good one!
Trev
October 20, 2021Thank you, Kathleen. 🙂
vhealing
September 29, 2021Sighs… what a wonderful dream. Smiles
Trev
October 20, 2021Thank you. 🙂
casale underwood
October 19, 2021Hello
Kathleen Jennette
October 21, 2021That 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, 2021Thank you, Kathleen. I agree, it is a bit Floydish. I don’t have many dreams like this though. ????