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Thinking of having a picnic?

Sometimes when we try out something new we don't know if its a good idea or not or if it will take off.

Take this new Picnic Cool Bag that we've just had in for example.  Its something we've never done before but I think its so in keeping of what we're all about.

The benefits of this cool bag is that its the shiny silver lining inside will keep your sarnies nice and cool.  There's one feature that I particularly like, its the fact there's a compartment for storing your wine!

See, we have tried it ourselves and for me thats a winner!

And the other thing that make's it even more of a winner is that its only £20! 



As you can imagine for that price, they are flying out, even when there's still a wintry feel outside.

I would say if you're starting to get ready for summer and longing for those long evenings on the beach then this is an ideal thing to have and there's a WINE compartment!!

Well what to blog...

 I'm back after a week off and whats the goss?? Anyone?

Well apparently none!  Its like I've never been away!

And it did go rather quick and now I'm back in my little shop, it feels like I've never been away!

Well what did I do on my week off? I went and visited Bude for the day where GulBude looked after me with curly fries and cups of tea (Thanks Cai, pasty is on me when you're next down here!).

And I then ventured down to St Ives as I haven't been down there since I was a mere nipper and thought this was the ideal time to go down and have a look - lovely little town but just a pity it was bucketing it down so I couldn't see much of this obviously pretty little town but I did sample the Gul shop though! And saw a seal bobbing about in the sea! 

One thing I did do quite a bit whilst on my week off, was a lot of walking and taking pictures of the lovely view I have literally on my door step... 

...isn't it lovely?

Whilst I'm here (and I should be working) I'd like to draw your attention to the fact we still have a great sale going on and a whisper of new bits from our 2011 Spring/Summer range coming in!

Come and see us! 

Gul wetsuit spotted on telly!

My parents are getting good at this!

They happened to be watching a documentary on BBC4 the other day called Wild Swimming and the lady, Alice Roberts, was actually wearing one of our wetsuits!  A Vortex in fact!

Well done Mum and Dad!! Good to know that you're taking an interest! ha!

Wow what a day...

This is the kind of weather we have at the moment and my god what a beautiful day!

Isn't it tempting enough to come and see us?

A week ago...

Can you believe it was a week ago it was New Years Day?  A start of another new year?

No nor can we!

After the usual busyness of Christmas and the celebrations of

New Year, January can feel somewhat flat, lifeless and not much to look forward to other than payday!

You're certainly not alone there but we here in Padstow are on hand to uplift your spirits as we still have a brilliant sale with the raise of the new VAT not affecting it one little bit.

And just think we're a few steps closer to those longer, bright evenings with the promise of summer and I know we're all longing for that!
And this picture below of Crantock just as the suns going down, certainly makes us long for the sunny, long evenings.  Oooo its not long now.

But while you're waiting for this why not pop into see us and treat yourself to something special and a dam right bargain at the same time!
It might just help pass the time...
 

Well another year nearly over...

Its coming to that time of year when its a case of 'Oh that's another year gone' with the passing year being a distant memory as soon as 1st January hits and then the realisation that January is a heck of a long month until you get paid!

Well to cheer you up and to make January that little bit bearable, we still have an incredibly good sale going on here! With up to 70% off on many items.

Yeah you maybe broke but at least you'll have some nice things to show for it! 

Further reductions...

...Just to get you more excited than you probably are already, we've added a few items to our 50% off sale.

Its another glorious here day here in Padstow, sun is shining with not a queue insight for anything - unlike some of the citys around here! 

This is what winter is all about...

I had a wonder around the harbour earlier today to see if it is as deadly quiet as it feels.  

Even though its so bitterly cold outside you can not beat it when its like this.  Cold and everything so still with the sun shining-what a perfect day.  I think this poem sums it right up: 

The Winter Sun

Hangs low in the sky

The navy blue sea

Sparkles in the sunlight

The trees are silhouetted

Shafts of lights shining through

Their barren branches

Frosty nights leave icing

Covered lawns and cobwebs

The winter sun

Pale and watery

Hardly warming the hard earth

But welcome like an old friend,

On this cold winter day.

And yes it is as deadly quiet as it seems but perfect for Christmas shopping don't you think?

We've now got 25% off selected items!

Bit skint this Christmas?

Well we've got it solved for you as we have 25% off many items in store and it started today!!

So grab a pressie bargain!