This shot was taken in December when my son and I were up in Braemar. Allan is the local bobby, and is positioned here to deter those who might wish to speed through the village of Braemar.
Now then, can you believe that Allan was kidnapped last week? I read an article about it in the local press on Monday, and almost fell off my seat laughing when I heard our local councillor, Geva Blackett, on Zoe Ball's Morning Breakfast Show on Radio 2 yesterday morning pleading for Allan's safe return. Seemingly he was seen being loaded into a beige vehicle a few days ago. I do wonder if Allan will mysteriously reappear one day. His kidnappers must be feeling a little nervous with all the publicity about Allan's disappearance! But regardless of the outcome, Allan has certainly become a local and even nationwide celebrity!
Oh wow. What a great story though not so good for Allan. I love that he's a speed deterrent! A+ for the traffic/police departments creativity and now, kidnapped?! Crazy and delightful!
Well isn’t that a great story Issi.....I have never heard of a pretend policeman before...an excellent way of deterring speed culprits. Poor Allan I hope someone is taking really good care of him...what you would call a ‘hot’ Bobby! Im going for a walk with Cathy & Connie later, I will tell her this funny tale!
@judithg Eagle eye! We were walking dad's dog, who wouldn't stay within the camera frame, so when editing, I cloned out the lead (badly), but not the handle! I never expected to use this image for anything, but couldn't resist posting it on 365 after all the publicity!
Oh that did make me giggle. I hope Allan turns up safe and sound. Maybe he'll send a postcard from somewhere hot and sunny if he managed to bypass the travel restrictions!
Poor Allan- I do hope someone brings him back. It's sad when people think that's ok to do- even if it's an innocent prank. Well, at least you have his picture if he never turns up again. Handsome son!
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