Summer in January. by happypat

Summer in January.

What ever the weather this postman in Garstang is in his summer uniform.
The Christmas decorations are still up today but shorts & tee shirts are the order of the day!

Three good things:
1. I am reading the latest Moorland Dynasty book by Cynthia Harrod Eagles. Number 35 it is an absolute must series for anyone who wants to read about a family from the years 1434 to the latest book which is 1931, Set in Yorkshire I would recommend them one hundred per cent.
2. As I am reading a ''proper'' book I can use the bookmark Max made me at Kindy.
3. I got home just before the hail stones.
Great street shot and capture of that hardy postman, hope he didn't get caught in the hail stones! Thanks for book tip, love dynasties, will try.
January 23rd, 2014  
A great capture Pat. I have noticed that there are a band of young men who seem to wear shorts all year round - our Ocado delivery came today, in bitter cold weather with pelting rain and Paul, the delivery man in shorts!!
January 23rd, 2014  
Hard man! I like the shorts and big boots combo.
January 23rd, 2014  
Meg
Love the street scene and the buildings...great shot
January 23rd, 2014  
Amazing to be wandering around in this weather in shorts and tee-shirt. The young are hardy! Thanks for your book recommendation - I was looking for something new to read and a whole family series really appeals. I have just downloaded the first one on my iPad. The reviews are very good, so hopefully I will it too.
January 23rd, 2014  
@suesmith I hope you will love it Sue....
Ii so envy you having all those great books to start on, will keep you going for years...they are fat ones too.
They open your eyes on history & a great way to learn.
January 23rd, 2014  
Great candid street shot Pat -- its amazing --we also have some of the hardy type of postmen around here as well -- they must keep themselves warm at the pace the walk ,and the advantage when raining they haven't got wet trousers but can just wipe down with a towel !!
January 23rd, 2014  
Yes, I'm quite excited - there's nothing like a big fat juicy saga to get stuck in to. Mind you, I've just started reading the boss's autobiog, so need to finish that before I start anything else and I only seem to be able to get through 5-6 pages each night before I fall asleep so it may be a while! Thanks for the recommendation - I'll let you know how I get on with it.
January 23rd, 2014  
Love the contrast between the posite's clothes and the lady with the jacket and gloves - well seen.
January 23rd, 2014  
Nice shot. It really tells a story! My husband rarely wears pants... go figure!
January 23rd, 2014  
A lovely cheerful street shot. I thought it was only the postmen around here who wore shorts all year round, but apparently not!
January 23rd, 2014  
I think that guy knows you have the camera to your eye, Pat! I hope he doesn't think you are working undercover! As for "proper" books, I don't read those unless I have to- prefer to lose myself in a good and light novel!
January 23rd, 2014  
Love this street shot....such a charming looking street and love that the day are tee shirts and shorts!! Looks a little cold for that!
January 23rd, 2014  
@maggiemae By a proper book maggiemae I mean instead of a Kindle book & I too like a good light novel.
I think he sussed me out !!!
January 23rd, 2014  
Great street capture, love the look on posties face :-)
January 23rd, 2014  
Yes seasonal confusion! Amazes me that so many men walk around in shorts in the winter.
January 23rd, 2014  
Oh I love reading that sort of thing - you'd probably like the book 'New York' I read - it's a history of the city from Inj'uns to present day following through various families. Our post girl was in shorts yesterday too - she walks really fast - no need to diet!
January 23rd, 2014  
@judithg Will check that one out Judith....I have just a chapter left to read of Corrections. I enjoyed it but found it a bit wandering & heavy going in parts . Must admit I skipped some bits but got most of the story.
January 23rd, 2014  
Crazy man!
January 23rd, 2014  
Awesome street shot Pat. He looks a bit startled...maybe by the temperature
January 23rd, 2014  
I don't know how they do it. I see some young people walking to school in this cold, and they have heavy coats, and shorts. Do not understand
January 24th, 2014  
Wonderful, candid street shot.
January 24th, 2014  
Sounds like strange weather you're having. Love keeping in touch with things going on at home.
January 24th, 2014  
Hardcore posties only wear shorts :-), cool capture
January 24th, 2014  
LOL and the Christmas decorations are still up I see. nice you're getting some warmer weather.
January 24th, 2014  
Great street scene. There is so much to see in this shot. My father in law lived in Lancaster for a while.
What tough posties you have in the UK. Our posties always look rugged up even in summer, they are on motorbikes though and have to cover up against the sun.
January 24th, 2014  
Great shot like the contrast between the summer uniform of the postman and the lady in the black coat
January 25th, 2014  
pretty "hardcore" those posties Pat :)
January 25th, 2014  
He must be a toughie! great candid capture :)
January 26th, 2014  
Great street shot. So interesting to see the postman in his shorts and t-shirt. A hardy soul indeed!
January 26th, 2014  
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