Southampton Stories & Other Stuff
This blog is about my hometown and the simplicity of life that informs it. It will also digress, now and then, into things that catch my interest and stuff that influences my life. It is also a writing exercise. Pure indulgence on my part. Where did I come from? Lived in Toronto, Canada's biggest city. Lived in Sault Ste Marie, Hamilton, and Montreal as well. Moved to one of Ontario's smallest towns (Southampton). Worked as a Copywriter then Creative Director for large, international advertising agencies with experience all across Canada, New York, Chicago, L.A., London England and Hong Kong. Now I write as a hobby.
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RETURN OF THE ‘SIGN GUY’
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Ralph Dymer is back at his usual post.
Only this time the concrete bench has been replaced by a lawn chair and a TV Tray.
You will recall from my September 29 entry - The ‘Sign Guy’ Against The Establishment – that Ralph lost his beloved bench to disgruntled neighbours and Town bylaws. But he vowed to return. And he has. Out front – in his usual spot – waiting for the school buses so he can wave at the kids as they lean out the windows waving and calling out to him.
The lawn chair is a fair compromise. The TV Tray holds, among other things, his cigarettes and a portable radio. He’s not totally happy with the wobbliness of the old tray but he says he can’t complain. Ralph is just happy to be back acknowledging the honking horns and passers-by with a big smile.
Ralph plans to hold the fort until Thanksgiving. So come on by before disappears to hibernate for the winter.
Awesome indeed!
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Written by metropolitanhomesickblues
October 4, 2010 at 4:29 PM
Posted in Commentary, Community, Home Town, thoughts, Writing
Tagged with Ralph Dymers, sign guy, Southampton