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I stopped in town one afternoon on the way home from work and noticed this man and his dog waiting outside one of the shops for someone inside, turned out it was his wife and she came out with a bag full of stuff. Just another hot dry Summer's day...

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roentare said…
I wonder what he is up to
22 February 2025 at 10:33
James said…
It was pretty warm here today even though it's still Winter.
22 February 2025 at 13:02
magiceye said…
Cool street capture.
22 February 2025 at 14:09
doodles n daydreams said…
love these photos of my old hometown, although some of the buildings have changed and what you think of as old buildings are new to me as I remember some of the buildings before them :)
22 February 2025 at 14:36
s.c said…
But it is always striking that it is so quiet on the streets. Completely unlike here where I think it is sometimes far too busy.
23 February 2025 at 00:34
Tom said…
...waiting can be a part of a man's life!
23 February 2025 at 01:32
Sharon said…
They appear very patient in their wait.
23 February 2025 at 04:46
Tigger's Mum said…
I have been surprised how many farmer types i have seen trawling around the supermarket doing the household shopping. It seems that it's a chore being shared out more often these days. Bro does the household shopping here - and is less budget conscious than SiL would be. I am contantly thinking of ways to use oversupplies because he doesn't check the fridge and pantry before he charges off hunter-gathering.
23 February 2025 at 10:34
Iris Flavia said…
At least the dog wasn´t lonely. Or the man, for that matter.
23 February 2025 at 23:21
Alana said…
A man waiting on his wife while she shops - at least he had his dog to keep him company on that quiet street.
24 February 2025 at 02:26
Amypie71 said…
I think from memory it was a Sunday afternoon so pretty quiet.
24 February 2025 at 06:42
Lisa said…
The man looks like he's been waiting long enough and has given up! The dog is still alert though.
24 February 2025 at 07:23
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