February 11, 2009

Slow day

This sidewalk vendor had positioned his stall in front of Claret School and the Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish Church. He was selling mostly small, inexpensive plastic toys. He must earn a lot during school days and Sundays, but since it was a weekday holiday when I took this, he must have spent the entire day just 'texting.'

sidewalk vendor selling toys

21 comments:

  1. Tanya BreeseFebruary 11, 2009 at 8:11 PM

    Oh my goodness, the kids must go crazy passing that vendor!
    Ah, texting, my daughter can't get through a few minutes without it,lol...

    Come back tomorrow and I'll show you a closeup of the fountain :)

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  2. Jim KlenkeFebruary 11, 2009 at 8:34 PM

    Looks like a fun place to spend lunch money.

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  3. Martin MYFebruary 11, 2009 at 8:54 PM

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  4. OlivierFebruary 11, 2009 at 9:22 PM

    elle est superbe cette petite boutique. j'adore, on a l'impression de se retrouver au printemps.

    it is beautiful this little shop. I love, the impression of being in the spring.

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  5. pennyFebruary 11, 2009 at 9:54 PM

    Looks like a fun place for young and old alike;) What in the world would we all do without out cell phones! I love all the new technology;)

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  6. LoisFebruary 11, 2009 at 10:40 PM

    He has quite an impressive inventory there!

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  7. HopeFebruary 12, 2009 at 1:04 AM

    My kids would go wild here!

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  8. SarettaFebruary 12, 2009 at 1:14 AM

    He's got quite a selection! I have found though, that toys bought at vendors like this over here only last about a day...or less!

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  9. BergsonFebruary 12, 2009 at 1:51 AM

    this job is too difficult!

    ;-)

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  10. GeorgeFebruary 12, 2009 at 2:58 AM

    That's a very impressive stall. I wonder what he does with his inventory at night? He must really dislike school holidays!

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  11. lunarossaFebruary 12, 2009 at 4:59 AM

    I wonder what this weekday holiday is for. In Italy today is devoted to Saint Biagio who's supposed to heal all the diseases connect to your throat. Ciao. A.

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  12. angelaFebruary 12, 2009 at 5:04 AM

    When I read the title I wondered if the post would be about saving energy or not consuming...still I guess it was for him.
    Texting...I'm so slow at it.

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  13.  gmirageFebruary 12, 2009 at 5:09 AM

    He must be missing the giggling students!

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  14. AnonymousFebruary 12, 2009 at 5:15 AM

    Couldn't the school have told him it was a holiday, he could have stayed in bed!

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  15. marleyFebruary 12, 2009 at 5:56 AM

    Yes, he doesn't seem to be making his fortune today!

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  16. JanetFebruary 12, 2009 at 11:53 AM

    Oh, this place has too many tempting things! Glad he is keeping busy and connected while the pace is slow.

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  17. AnonymousFebruary 12, 2009 at 5:12 PM

    Lovely capture. It is very reminiscent of old grade school days. I miss skipping lunch to save for those inexpensive toys. None of them toys lived long enough to see this day, but it's okay.

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  18. abcFebruary 12, 2009 at 5:15 PM

    It's a nice and colourful shot. Hope the guy is doing well.

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  19. Bhavesh ChhatbarFebruary 12, 2009 at 8:54 PM

    Nice one! How did you click him without he knowing it? :)

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  20. Knoxville GirlFebruary 12, 2009 at 10:48 PM

    I like how you framed him and the umbrella to the left, to give your photo good focal point. I'll bet that's a loooong boring day without customers.

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  21. escapeFebruary 13, 2009 at 3:20 PM

    i like this shot. looks abstract.

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