Planning Ahead

Ilkeston Fair was still in full swing when I captured this image outside a local fruit and vegetable shop where preparations were already in hand for the forthcoming event of Halloween with pumpkins being prominently displayed outside.


I'm not sure quite why or how the witching hour on October 31st and all the associated activities of Trick or Treating, dressing in spooky costumes and pumpkin carving has become so popular in recent years but suspect the commercial opportunities it presents have a lot to do with it. Never mind, the shops are already filing up with Christmas produce and I expect Cream Eggs for Easter to be on sale any day now.

Beginning today, treat everyone you meet as if they were going to be dead by midnight. Extend them all the care, kindness and understanding you can muster. Your life will never be the same again. - Og Mandino (1923 - 1996)