Wednesday, February 14, 2007

Bear Necessity

Heart-Warming Idea For Valentine's Day

Photographs copyright: DAVID McMAHON


You couldn't help but notice the prominent hand-lettered sign as you drove up the hill today. ``Valentine's Teddies,'' it proclaimed boldly. It was hard work. This gentleman, who happily agreed to let me take these pictures, was sitting outdoors on a scorching Melbourne afternoon, even though he pointed out he was sitting in the shade of the giant United fuel sign. I just hope he was sold out by the end of the day. It's almost 10.30 pm here in Australia, but it's not yet midday in Europe and early morning in the US. Have a great day, everyone - and remember that it was King Henry VIII of all people who first declared 14 February a public holiday more than 450 years ago.

2 comments:

Tammy said...

Tammy here (yes, Allan's wife is finally posting on your site that she's been reading & enjoying for weeks now). Valentine's Day here in Ontario (at least in Muskoka) has us needing to warm up - not cool down. It currently feels like minus 21 degrees, but at least the sun has made it look nice outside...

david mcmahon said...

Lovely to hear from you, Tammy,
I had no idea that you were following my blog, but I'm glad that you've been enjoying it!
Minus 21 in Gravenhurst? Fine, let's swap!
I cannot take the heat, so maybe I should move to Greenland!
Cheers
David