Wednesday 4 March 2020

Jolly Fisherman is at risk

The Jolly Fisherman as always been the first icon we expect to see when we get off the train.
This would symbolise that we really are here. 
Walking whilst dragging his case on wheel pulled by a leather belt.
This would give me the impression that he was a very resourceful man full of innovation and the fact the he walks with a  bucket and spade symbolised he loved these old seaside traditions. 
He shows that even though hard working people can also take a break and head to the beach. 
He shows us that the real treasure of happiness is not in spending but the fact that it has no cost.
It's about what you do when you are there.
We've seen him running and jumping and embracing the Norwegian mountain air as it blows into his face, "Its not cold its fresh.
The bucket and spade represents that he is still a child at heart.
I understand that we have the modern times to think about, but Skegness is about traditions that have been strong for over 100 years.
Maybe the reason for them ending Jolly Fisherman is because he promoted the part of the holiday that is free, No profit. 
So now there promotion tactics are now focused  on enticing more spending and and change the way people thinking when they get here.
But as people walk to the beach, they can easily blow there daily allowance on a little gamble, like money down the drain before they see things that would buy if they had the money.
There is a meeting at the town hall at 7pm regarding the fate of The Jolly Fisherman. 
People say we have too many chip shops, but when we are busy, and seats are filled, people will always try the chips at the small chip shops.
The Corona Virus may cause a huge drop in the people who normally went abroad and could cause a huge wave of people going to Skegness, away from the cities. 
So buckle up, and get ready for the flood of customers and be prepared so you don't run out of foods.
I have a feeling the pound shops will be showings signs of struggle when they stop getting cheap products made in China.
And other businesses. 

Here I have a post that was sent from 
some lady called Ada, And in her message she wrote "Having a Jolly Time"
That word Jolly is the word used to Express how you feel when in Skegness. 


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