. . . at 30th Street Station, Philadelphia.
Cute, no? What do you mean by pointing out that you can hardly see Basil? OK, here he is:
That’s arguably a more festive shot, but it does lack the drama of the huge tree in 30th Street’s cavernous hall.
There’s a grinning nutcracker hanging just above Basil. I thought he was made of the increasingly popular “faux-mâché” (that is, plastic meant to look like papier-mâché), but I think he may be the real thing. Not from France, though, but China, from whence most material things spring. (Not Bromptons, of course.)
My camera’s settings went a bit wonky, resulting in this shot:
Perhaps it’s just Basil, doing his bit for the holiday lighting.
Honestly, who wouldn’t welcome a Brompton beneath the holiday tree? If you’re stuck for a last-minute gift, you could do worse!
2 replies on “Basil, Under the Tree”
Very nice pictures, but… C’mon! Where’s the spirit?! I don’t think anyone would have been the wiser had you borrowed a couple of bulbs to hang from his handlebars, although his contribution to the lighting was superb, as is his color scheme at all times (and he’s suited up for this season extra well)! I’m sure you attracted some curious onlookers as he was posing… Happy holidays to you and Basil!
I like your attitude, Seattle Rider! Next year I’ll have to do better. I don’t know about curious on-lookers — travellers at this time of year are pretty focused — although, come to think of it, that would have made a fast borrowing of decorations all the more feasible, wouldn’t it have done? Happy holidays to you, too — next year you’ll be passing festooned trees on your own Brompton!