Remember when Judge Charles Edward Forbes, donor of Northampton’s Forbes Library, was all decked out for trick-or-treating at Hallowe’en?
And again this winter, he covered up his ears and dressed suitably for the cold?
Well, it’s been a whole lot hotter this summer than normal, and the Judge has broken decorum.
And here’s the latest bulletin —
Mr. Forbes takes the plunge — He’s now dressed for comfort!
Where else but the singular town of Northampton?
Way to go, Mr. Forbes!
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No sense of humour failure in your side of the woods I see! Love it.
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I often wonder what the Judge would make of it —
But that’s the way Northampton is now, and more fun to live in because of it.
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😀
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Happy it gave you a smile, Madhu!
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Haha – thanks for giving me a laugh this morning! Do I see the hint of a smile on Mr Forbes’ stony lips?
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It would be nice to think so. But from what I’ve read of him —
I doubt it!
A man of bronze in many ways, but the library donor was exceedingly generous withal, and we are always grateful.
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I love it! One of our neighbors had a wooden bear near their front door and they would put something on it for a holiday or season. They moved away and took him or her with them. Thanks for sharing!
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I’ve never figured out who’s in charge of the dress-up at the Forbes.
The librarians all seem pretty solemn and serious — one of ’em must have a wild streak they keep well covered up!
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nice to see a sense of humour breaking out in this way. I’m sure everyone walks by, smiles.
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Interesting point, Joss.
The bust is in the lobby of the library, just beyond the entrance doors. Sometimes against a wall, usually right in the middle. Granted there’s never a big mob of people in the lobby at one time — but your comment reminds me that I’ve never seen anyone else spare a glance for it!!!!!!
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Great, turning a serious place into a fun one!
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Yes, it’s always fun seeing what Mr. Forbes will be wearing —
😉
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Willing to bet it’s the ghost of Mr. Forbes who was told at the pearly gates that unless he lightened up a bit, he wasn’t getting in!
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By George, you’ve got it! That MUST be what’s going on —
😉
(Brilliant, P)
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LOL thanks for the smile 🙂 I think Mr Forbes looks great in that float!
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Me, too! I admire his poise.
It’s great to have you visit — 🙂
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It’s been a busy couple of weeks and I’m loving that I finally have time to catch up on my favorite blogs 🙂
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Summertime, and the livin’ is — busy.
Always happy to see you here, or there on your blog!
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solemn and serious? I guess you have never run into librarians at the local bars!
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I think you may be shattering all my illusions!
I grew up with Marian the Librarian from The Music Man. (Of course she does end up rather different at the end of the show, hmmm.)
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