Mrs Emigre and the writer spent the weekend with a couple in Minster in east Kent. We dog sat their sterling pouch Lottie a while ago and they wanted to treat us to a meal by way of thanks . We had a great time and they were kind and generous hosts .We got to see Lottie again which was a bonus. She is a labradoodle . I did not know of such a thing until recently . It is a cross between a Labrador and a poodle. It doesn't sound promising but Lottie is top mutt.
We went to Walpole Bay beach near Margate for breakfast. I have been to Margate a couple of times and previous trips had reminded me of a line from Morrissey of the Smiths. The Philip Larkin of pop sang of the "seaside town they forgot to close down".
On reflection I have been unduly harsh on Margate. It has many problems and the oft quoted statistic of the most boarded up high street in England. There is unemployment and issues with drugs and crime .But it does have a warped charm. The Tate gallery and plans for a new cultural future are grounds for optimism. A neophyte writer should frequent a Margate cafe for inspiration. It has vitality.
Mr Morrissey could do worse than leave Los Angeles (or wherever he is now ensconced ) for the charms of Margate. It might inspire the troubadour to better songs.
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