Two laminated signs appeared on two telephone poles on Ellis St, alongside Hemlock Gorge in Upper Falls this week.
Yes, I do realize this sounds like something I might do, and Yes i do live right up the street but No I had no knowledge of it and have no idea who was behind it.
The neighbors (Evan & Patrice) who live right across the street,report that all week long there have indeed been quite a few people with very comical gaits walking down their hill. I heard about the signs and went by yesterday to see for myself. Sadly, one of the signs is now gone so it’s no longer clear where the Silly Walk Zone begins/ends – maybe that means the entire city is now a Silly Walk Zone. Have at it!
I do hope the perpetrator replaces the missing sign. Pedestrians with goofy walks are a welcome addition to the neighborhood in my book.
I tried to get funding from the city to develop _my_ silly walk, but shockingly, I was met with indifference, even scorn.
I can only hope that the Silly Party will put forward a candidate in the next mayoral election.
@Essteess – The Silly Party did run a candidate in the last election. I think she’s done with politics and is unlikely to run in the next election.
@Jerry – a friend of mine who lives in West Newbury saw such a sign in her neighborhood about a month ago. I frankly think it is brilliant. I may have to become the Minister of Silly Walks in my neighborhood. 🙂
Jerry, sorry I missed Frederica’s story the first time around. A worthy successor to Captain Tuttle/Captain Kijé.
If Frederic does stay on the sidelines, perhaps Tarquin Fin-tim-lin-bin-whin-bim-lim-bus-stop-F’tang-F’tang-Olé-Biscuitbarrel will step in for the Silly Party.