The consequences of peripheral neuropathy are considerable. I generally wake up in the morning with burning and tingling in both of my legs. During the day the pain from my arthritic knees kicks in and has to be dealt with. One of my ways of coping with the pain is to find lots of opportunities to have a laugh.

Going across to Cleethorpes Pearl is always pleasant. Mixing with people who are on holiday is infectious. There are always lots of clowns around who are having great fun, often with their children.

Shortly, I will be off to Cleethorpes Leisure Centre. Once again there are lots of people there to have a laugh with.

One gentleman in particular has caught my imagination. Last week I asked him what he did for a living and he said he was a dolphin trafficker. This week he got to change his profession and he’s now telling me he’s a penguin pickerupper.

Having a laugh helps me to get through the days and there are lots of opportunities in Costa del Clethorp’s to mix with people who will encourage me to find humour even in my darkest hours.