Man, what a day! I’m tellin’ ya, being a Watchman in Looe is no walk in the park. So, I wake up, right? The sun’s barely up, and I’m already feelin’ like a zombie. Looe’s got this charm, but lemme tell ya, it can be a right pain sometimes.
First off, I’m strollin’ down Fore Street, and it’s like, where’s everyone? It’s too quiet. I’m thinkin’, “Great, just me and the seagulls.” Those pesky birds are like the local mafia. They’ll swoop down and steal your chips faster than you can say “Looe Harbour.”
Anyway, I’m on my rounds, keepin’ an eye out. I hit up the Quay, and boom! There’s this massive fishing boat comin’ in. I swear, it looked like it was gonna take out half the pier. I’m shoutin’, “Oi! Watch it!” But the crew’s laughin’ like it’s a bloomin’ comedy show. I’m like, “You lot are gonna give me a heart attack!”
Then, I spot this old lady, Mrs. Jenkins, bless her. She’s tryin’ to cross the road at the bottom of East Looe. I rush over, ‘cause you know, safety first. But she’s got this fierce look in her eyes. “I can cross the road, young man!” she snaps. I’m like, “Alright, alright, just don’t take me down with ya!”
After that, I head to the beach. The tide’s out, and the sand’s all exposed. Kids are runnin’ around, makin’ sandcastles. I’m thinkin’, “Ah, the simple joys.” But then, I see this kid throwin’ a frisbee, and it lands smack in the middle of a family’s picnic. Chaos ensues! Sandwiches flyin’, drinks spillin’. I’m tryin’ not to laugh, but it’s hard.
Then, I get a call on the radio. “We’ve got a situation at the pub.” Oh great, just what I need. I rush over to the Ship Inn, and there’s a bunch of lads havin’ a right old row. I step in, and it’s like a scene from a bad movie. “Oi! What’s goin’ on here?” They all turn to me, and I’m thinkin’, “Please don’t make me regret this.”
Turns out, it was just a misunderstanding over a game of darts. I mean, come on! It’s Looe, not the Wild West! I break it up, and they all start laughin’ again. I’m like, “You lot are lucky I’m in a good mood today.”
By now, I’m feelin’ a bit peckish myself. So, I swing by the local fish and chip shop on the way back. Best chips in town, no doubt. I grab a portion, and as I’m munchin’, I see this couple walkin’ hand in hand along the promenade. It’s cute, right? But then, the guy trips over his own feet and faceplants right in front of me. I can’t help it—I burst out laughin’.
As the day winds down, I’m back at the Quay, watchin’ the sunset. The sky’s all pink and orange, and it’s just… wow. Makes you forget the madness of the day. I think about how Looe’s got this way of throwin’ you curveballs, but it’s also got this beauty that keeps you comin’ back.
So, yeah, that was my day. Full of laughs, a bit of chaos, and a whole lotta Looe. Can’t wait to see what tomorrow brings!