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27-JAN-2004

Jan 27: The Happy Christmas Bridge

The words “Happy Christmas” have been painted on this bridge all year round for as long as I can remember. We used to pass under it on way to Slough, where my grandparents lived. Every now and then, the authorities paint over it, but the festive message always reappears soon afterwards. It’s less than a mile from the flower on the garage door, which is then a couple of miles from the concrete elephant. I think we’re spoiled for daft local landmarks in Sandhurst!

Today I carried the G2 in a Crumpler bag.

A year ago today: My PotD Jan 27 2003

Canon PowerShot G2
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Date/Time27-Jan-2004 14:42:23
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Guest 29-Jan-2004 19:40
Nice picture, and it makes me all nostalgic. Used to live just around the corner from here (and the other landmarks mentioned) before moving to Vanhcouver.
David Mingay28-Jan-2004 19:01
Thanks Ray, I was just about to say that! It's also the same line that Linda uses when she goes to work by train. Tho if she got this far, she's missed her stop!
Ray :)28-Jan-2004 18:43
Yes, Elizabeth, its a local train on the line connecting Gatwick Airport with Reading, a city west of London. Since the break up of British Rail, our trains are much more colourful:)
Elizabeth Glass28-Jan-2004 14:39
Nice colorful picture. That's a cool train up there. Is it a commuter train?
Guest 28-Jan-2004 04:08
Nice pic, nice story. Great idea for a PAD regular... weird, uh, I mean, unique local landmarks! :)
gary becker28-Jan-2004 04:02
What a shot. Is there a color in the spectrum not represented here?
robin statfeld28-Jan-2004 01:35
Why would anyone paint over such a happy message??
p.s. Today must have been PaD transit day, for anyone who didn't get the memo : )
Guest 27-Jan-2004 21:31
Excuse my ignorance, but what is a 'crumpler' bag? Nice pic... how long did you wait for a train to come?
Ian Chappell27-Jan-2004 19:46
Love it! I can feel a 'Crumpler' pic appearing soon!
Ray :)27-Jan-2004 17:57
I can feel a photo shoot for the 'Sandhurst Tourist Board' coming on....