If I , as a mere bystander, might interrupt any argument to state a fact.....the pier was packed to the gunnels yesterday afternoon.
Careful Nem! Apparently that's an opinion, not a fact... because there is no independent data to verify what you say!
Also, factually incorrect, seeing as the Pier does not have 'gunnels' I would never be allowed to get away with it!
What are 'gunnels' by the way?
Seriously though Nem, at times, especially on weekends, and particularly in mid afternoon, you will find the Pier busy.
But, my point has always been about the hours outside noon to 4pm, and every weekday, when my OBSERVATION is that it is very, very quiet.
I recall you used to walk on there late morning, (am I right?), we used to chat, but it was too busy to chat for long.
Anyway... on a positive note, we are about to enter the busiest period of the entire year.... weather permitting, the pier and the town should be buzzing!