The schools have reopened after summer holidays in Britain and it takes an extra bit of time to reach work in the mornings. On my way to work, I have to go past 2-4 schools depending on the route I drive. Children seem to enjoy going to school in this country. I can’t remember myself going to school that very happily at that age. Not just the kids, the lollipop ladies seem to be very cheerful as well. It is nice to start the day with those smiling faces.
Comign to Lollipop ladies, when I first heard this term, I thought this was some joke. But this term has more or less become official that these Brits take pride in this ‘very English’ term. They are the ones who man (woman) the road near the schools and help children cross the road safely. They are called so coz they have a STOP sign that resembles a huge lollipop.
Amazing that this service has got a great recognition…
so, I know ‘which’ smiling faces that you are referring to
And I thought they were those anorexic women who have a stick for a body and a huge head on top!
Before the last para, I imagined some lady handing out large lollipops like the ones you get at Hamleys. What a pity.. its just a stop sign!
Sriram – All the lollipop ladies are oldies… my grandma could apply for that post… now, you know ‘which’ smiling face i am referring to.
Anumita – lol
Pea – I too thot so initially…
I’m only 47 – just!!!
and i’ve been a lollipop now for 8 years.
we just look old from all that exercise we get, jumping out of the way of
idiots.
xx