I called in to see an old friend yesterday and was stunned by her glorious cottage garden.  She lives in the town, 100 yds. from the sea.....what could be better??  I'm walking around locally more now because I am trying to economise on using the car.  In fact I have reluctantly decided to sell my car - so I am getting used to a slightly different way of way of life.  Where I live the public transport is brilliant, and we do have one car in the household - so I'm sure I shall get used to it.  I must practise taking the dogs on the bus and train.....should be fun!