Tuesday, December 1, 2015

Shop Window.. Cobbler, cobbler mend my boot!



Cobbler, cobbler, mend my shoe.
Get it done by half past two.
Half past two is much too late!
Get it done by half past eight.

In the window of 'Cobbler Express' in Piccadilly Arcade sits a cobbler whose hammer, although you can't see it here, never stops in the attempt to 'get it done'! In the brightly lit shop filled with many manly things, such as silver mugs, hip flasks, belts and key rings, some not quite so manly, I love that this wee cobbler is embracing his feminine side :) It is officially the 1st day of summer here in Australia.. let the sweltering begin! Happy Tuesday, take care and stay safe..

Posted by PerthDailyPhoto at 12:01 AM

36 comments:

  1. AdullamiteDecember 1, 2015 at 12:15 AM

    It's no fair....

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  2. DinaDecember 1, 2015 at 12:19 AM

    That's cute!
    Happy summer to you as you simmer.

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  3. Sylvia KDecember 1, 2015 at 1:19 AM

    A fun one for the day -- as always!! And thanks, as always, for a great start for my day!! I hope you have a great new week!! Enjoy!!

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  4. John "By Stargoose And Hanglands"December 1, 2015 at 1:32 AM

    If that's the case then it should be the first day of winter here; it certainly feels like it and that cobbler would need his scarf over here.

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  5. NormaDecember 1, 2015 at 2:58 AM

    Whimsical! Thanks for a fun start to the week/month, Grace!

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  6. William KendallDecember 1, 2015 at 3:06 AM

    The wee cobbler's a cute addition. We do have shops like this here.

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  7. SharonDecember 1, 2015 at 3:41 AM

    That little cobbler needs to take off the neck scarf now that summer has arrived. We have shops like this here too but, they are called shoemaker shops. I love your peek through the shop window! Happy summer!

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  8. LowellDecember 1, 2015 at 3:50 AM

    Fascinating take on the theme. I don't think I've seen a cobbler's place of business in 15 years. Times have really changed when it comes to footwear.

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  9. RevrunnerDecember 1, 2015 at 3:52 AM

    Ha! We're "sweltering" here, too, Grace. Rain and 40F (4C). :-)

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  10. AnonymousDecember 1, 2015 at 4:37 AM

    It is a cute rhyme and I had completely forgotten about it.

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  11. jennyfrecklesDecember 1, 2015 at 5:01 AM

    Looks well wrapped up for the start of summer. Love his flat cap, must be a Yorkshireman!

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  12. HalcyonDecember 1, 2015 at 5:45 AM

    I like his funny scarf!

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  13. Geoff WilkinsonDecember 1, 2015 at 6:51 AM

    We have similar in London Grace and as Halcyon spotted that a pretty fancy scarf...

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  14. CloudiaDecember 1, 2015 at 8:28 AM

    What a fun post on this meme!






    Warm ALOHA,
    ComfortSpiral

    (\__/)
    (='.'=)
    (")_('')


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  15. AngieDecember 1, 2015 at 9:23 AM

    Gosh! Didn't know this was here in Perth. I wonder does it smell of leather, I would spent time in an old cobblers place when I was very young & can still remember the smell. Keep happy, safe & take care 9a few warm days on the way.

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  16. AngieDecember 1, 2015 at 9:25 AM

    Don't know how that 9 got in the last post!!!

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  17. JoeDecember 1, 2015 at 2:08 PM

    First I have my coffee then I mend my shoes. This cobbler has been mending shoes for a long time I think Grace.

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  18. StuartDecember 1, 2015 at 4:29 PM

    Thank goodness there hasn't (yet) been a machine that can the place of a good cobbler. Nice theme day shot!

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  19. CraigDecember 1, 2015 at 5:20 PM

    I'm tempted to say "cobblers" but that wouldn't be very polite would it? It's a nice display Grace and would tempt me in.

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  20. VPDecember 1, 2015 at 6:25 PM

    A funny and unusual choice!

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  21. biebkriebelsDecember 1, 2015 at 7:16 PM

    A funny image. December 1, first day of the summer, don't mentione that please....We are looking to dark skies all the time.

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  22. EG CameraGirlDecember 1, 2015 at 8:00 PM

    Cool interpretation of the theme! I hope your summer isn't too awfully hot!

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  23. SamiDecember 1, 2015 at 8:08 PM

    That's a lovely bright shop window, very cute!

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  24. Tanya BreeseDecember 1, 2015 at 8:21 PM

    what a cute display! i need that little cobbler, i have a boot that the sole has separated :( keep cool!!

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  25. TomDecember 1, 2015 at 8:24 PM

    I have an Amish friend who is a cobbler, nice to have old comfortable shoes rebuilt.

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  26. Iris FlaviaDecember 1, 2015 at 10:05 PM

    Maybe it´s a female cobbler?
    I´ve seen a documentary on a cobbler-girl making quality shoes in Great Britain.
    Happy summer-time, Grace:-) 8C here.

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  27. KarlDecember 1, 2015 at 10:06 PM

    Ha, interesting and funny choice for the theme, Grace !

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  28. GunnDecember 1, 2015 at 10:46 PM

    A very special window. I like it .

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  29. Susie of ArabiaDecember 1, 2015 at 11:06 PM

    I love this window display. Seems like shoe repairing has become somewhat of a lost art nowadays. Most people just throw them away and buy new ones!

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  30. VPDecember 2, 2015 at 2:50 AM

    This is a really original idea for this theme day!

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  31. cieldequimperDecember 2, 2015 at 6:06 AM

    Brillo Grace! I'm so glad there are still cobblers around!

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  32. LoisDecember 2, 2015 at 8:33 AM

    What an interesting window Grace. Happy summer!

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  33. JackDecember 2, 2015 at 9:06 AM

    It is remarkable that shops like this still exist, isn't it?

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  34. Babzy.BDecember 2, 2015 at 4:56 PM

    good choice for the theme ! :)

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  35. LOLfromPasaDecember 2, 2015 at 5:34 PM

    Super display. I went into our local shop only yesterday but it wasn't as interesting as yours.

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  36. Gemma WisemanDecember 6, 2015 at 2:59 AM

    The bright pink scarf stands out amidst all those lovely yellow tones. A great display.

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