The nearest seaside resort to us is Newcastle, Co Down - you may have heard the song about the location by Percy French "Where the Mountains of Mourne sweep down to the sea".
We took a day trip (20 miles) there today, met up with (son) Julian, Naomi and little James, and we bumped into my bro and his daughter.
Its was the warmest day Ive ever spent in Newcastle. Even on a sunny day it can be quite cold with the sea breezes, but not today - it was truly glorious.
Weather is to stay warm into tomorrow, but showers expected to return on Tuesday and Wed.