Outside the post office!

I went to post my cards this afternoon & this guy with his ponies & trap we’re parked up by the bus shelter.

Now I’m on dodgy ground here as these guys bought a bungalow around two miles away about three years ago.
There was loads of trouble with them at first & the police were always going to sort them out but lately it’s been calmer. If you don’t challenge them you’re OK but they are not easy to live with.
This chap will have driven his trap along the busy road at the busiest time if the day, through all the roadworks & holding the cars up. Half dark & no lights either.
We all feel sorry for the horses as they stand & whip in hand make then move fastish with their heads up.

I suppose it’s a case of don’t bother them & they won’t bother you.

I think they have traps along the promenade at Blackpool.

Might be no commenting tonight as there is the Christmas tractor run & Carol singing in the village later.

[Casablanca]

They sound characters! Every town has them.
Have a fun time at the Tractor Run and singing carols 🎄🎶🚜

[bkb in the city]

Surprised that they let you take their picture

[julia]

Sounds like they have made their mark in town..
Great street photography..

[Pat Knowles]

@bkbinthecity Well it did cross my mind!!

[Boxplayer]

Sounds like an alternative way of life...

[Sue Cooper]

Hmm! I understand your concern Pat. They don’t believe that the rules that the rest of us live by apply to them. I worry about the horses.

[carol white]

Nicely captured, hope they don't mistreat their animals

[Beryl Lloyd]

Love the candid shot , although I understand your concerns, and the ponies are not miss-treated !

[Babs]

Oh dear I feel sorry for the horses.

[Carole Sandford]

People you could do without I’m sure. Poor horses.

[Phil Howcroft]

I like the photo Pat and the back story too, to my untrained eye , the horses look in good condition in your photo . It's important that we all embrace different ways of life . Enjoy the tractor run , I'm sure Harry will love it

[Maggiemae]

Odd characters but probably very stubborn. A bit dangerous with no lights on a busy road!

[Judith Johnson]

Well what an interesting story. Glad you kept out of any confrontation

[Joan Robillard]

Fab

[Dianne]

Hopefully they look after their animals and don’t put anyone at risk!

[Jane Pittenger]

Sounds like a problem neighbor. Good luck

[Brian]

Lovely animals

[Issi Bannerman]

An interesting background story to your unusual image. I love your expression being on 'dodgy ground'! So expressive! Hope your. tractor parade was good - and the carol singing.