The weather had been so glorious that we decided to have a day at the beach. We visited a place called Hunstanton which has a great beach and some old school amusement arcades plus obviously fish and chips.
I was reminded of this day out when I read the @old-guy-photos blog about using the #oldtimers hashtag to support elder members of Steemit community. A place to share their memories and ideas with people who may actually share similar experiences that younger people may have no knowledge off.
In this way, we can maybe pass on some useful concepts and ideas. We can't all take a good selfie but we may know how to save a buck or two and avoid some of life's many pitfalls.
As we walked along the beachfront we came across a group of elder bikers who were having a rally and had their bikes on display. These bikes cost a fortune so not your average motorcycle.
What we didn't know was that our trip coincided with an armed forces day. We found a load of military vehicles and equipment on display for people to take a close up view. So we had a closer look.
The above is a personel carrier and it's used to transport troops. These vehicles will go just about anywhere in any terrain and conditions. Forget your 4x4 these things will eat them for lunch.
Below is a huge howitzer. This is a piece of heavy artillery that can lob a shell about 10 miles? It seemed odd to see this piece of war equipment on a lovely sunny beach. But I suppose it's exactly the place you would see it in a battle. Storming the beaches of France in WW2. As they say. Those who forget their history are bound to repeat it.
It was an amazing and surprising day all around and we came home a little bemused and amused in equal measures.
You never know what you will find when you step outside your front door. It was a memorable day for sure.
I hope you enjoyed this little day at the beach and if you like the idea spread the word with a resteem.
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Nice post and pics to share with us.
It was a lovely day and quite a surprise to see all this amazing stuff on the beach. Thank you for popping in and leaving a comment.
An awesome post! Wow those are some nice looking bikes! Very cool to see the military equipment! That is a huge gun! Resteemed!
That howitzer can on a good day lob a shell about 15 miles with a following wind. Those bikes are amazing. Honda Goldwings. Thanks for the resteem buddy.
Hey old timer! Love your story for your day at the beach. Your photos are fantastic as well! See you around #oldtimers :)
Glad you liked the photos. Not sure I like the oldtimer epiphet but I guess I've earned it lol
Yes, we have all earned it! :) Here is your new name: @molometer oldtimer.
Say...that's got a nice ring to it. Thanks psml.
How nice to see an oldtimers tag!
Remember the rules that you have to be older than one to be an oldtimer
Some of us are just born old. I know that I was. lol
Hah! So you definitely qualify...
Thanks...I think lol
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Thanks, It's been a lot of fun so far.
What a day at the beach. Motorcycles and battle equipment and weapons. Great pictures.
It was quite a surprise to be sure. I was expecting a few seagulls and a bit of fish and chips. To see all those amazing motorcyles and heavy artillery was breathtaking lol thanks for the upvote.