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Posted: 11 Feb 2021

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Phone........M.......(sh w

Phone........M.......(sh w
Yeah, I know.............weirdest title ever!

I took this photo yesterday, but I'd been waiting to take it for about six weeks. The building sits on a busy main road on the approach to Southsea. There are very few places to park and so I kept driving past, thinking I'd could always get the shot next time I was in the area. Yesterday I spotted a parking space. I parked up and walked back a 100 yards or so and to my dismay noticed that the owner had built a door in the wall and ruined the artwork. How inconsiderate! Nevertheless I decided to take the photo anyway. Note to self: Never wait too long to get the shot, it may not be there when you go back :-)))

The wording on this wall used to read "Phone your Mum (she worries)"

Oh well......................

Note: The original artist is "My Dog Sighs". Another example of his (or her) work can be found here: www.ipernity.com/doc/keithburton/45531378/in/album/385235

Günter Klaus, Ronald Losure, Gudrun, Amelia and 25 other people have particularly liked this photo

28 comments - The latest ones
 Rosalyn Hilborne
Rosalyn Hilborne club
I was going to say, we will never know, but then saw that you had remembered the wording. Well done Keith. Yes mums always worry.....and dads! What a lovely message and I'm am pleased you eventually got the picture, even with the new door ;-)) Take care.
3 years ago.
 Roger (Grisly)
Roger (Grisly) club
Never mind it still makes and interesting image Keith, I like the strong heart shaped colours and the lovely message.
3 years ago.
 J.Garcia
J.Garcia club
I totally agree, Keith
We get to know the story of the wonderful graffiti and its message
However, the door gives a certain charm to the set and we can imagine another story ...
Splendid, Keith
Thanks also for the note
3 years ago.
 ╰☆☆June☆☆╮
╰☆☆June☆☆╮ club
What a great find Keith, and a good message too, glad you had remembered it.
Stay safe ;-)
3 years ago.
 Alain P
Alain P
Comme quoi il ne faut jamais remettre au lendemain ce que l'on peut faire le jour même .
3 years ago.
 Annemarie
Annemarie club
nice and funny image Keith
3 years ago.
 Andy Rodker
Andy Rodker club
Fine shot and a moral tale!
3 years ago.
 Ulrich John
Ulrich John club
Great and colorful find, Keith !
3 years ago.
 Jean
Jean
A great piece of graffiti. What a pity it got chopped. The door isn't even that attractive. Although I suppose you could enjoy trying to complete the missing part of the message. But I'm glad you could fill us in. I've often done that drive past till another time. Things you see and there's nowhere to park.
3 years ago.
 Berny
Berny club
Good to know, what was actually written there ;-)
Great scene, well taken!
3 years ago.
 Jean-louis Thiaudiere
Jean-louis Thiaudier… club
Belle prise colorée malgré tout!!
3 years ago.
 Jörg
Jörg club
I will disagree with you, Keith. The incomplete graffito could be more interesting than the full one - perhaps!
3 years ago.
 Diana Australis
Diana Australis club
Despite its amputation, it makes a striking picture!
I agree with your thought....once seen, photograph immediately. Things can change in a blink.
3 years ago.
 Horizon 36
Horizon 36 club
Great, well captured
3 years ago.
 Jean Paul Capdeville
Jean Paul Capdeville club
Moi, en regardant la photo, j'ai cru que la porte était une vieille cabine téléphonique (Tu te rappelle, c'était dans une autre vie) J'ai trouve celà plutôt amusant.. Quoi qu'il en soit, tu as eu une trés bonne idée de prendre la photo. Amitié. Jean Paul
3 years ago.
 Keith Burton
Keith Burton club
Thank you all so much. I'm pleased that you like this photo, even if some of the artwork is missing! A lesson learned :-))
3 years ago.
 autofantasia
autofantasia club
Such a shame that they'd put that door into place Keith before you were able to capture the entire piece for posterity, but still a nice shot. As for a lesson learned, I think we've all made that mistake at some point, I know I have ... time waits for no man (or woman) - lol!
3 years ago.
Keith Burton club has replied to autofantasia club
The "Law of Sod".................it gets us all eventually :-) Glad you like it though and thanks for dropping in.
3 years ago.
 trester88
trester88 club
Eine Schande! Die Tür wurde ohne Berücksichtigung des Denkmalschutzes eingebaut ;-)
Du hast recht, Keith! Man sollte nie zu lange warten. Manchmal gibt es nur eine einzige Gelegenheit. Ich mag das Foto trotzdem!
HFF und ein schönes Winterwochenende! Bleib gesund!
3 years ago.
Keith Burton club has replied to trester88 club
Ha, ha............thanks Wilhelm. I shall know better than to delay next time!
3 years ago.
 Amelia
Amelia club
Is the property market so expensive in your neck of the woods that folks have to grab every available opportunity? The heart would have been perfect for today, and the message is very apt. :-))
3 years ago.
Keith Burton club has replied to Amelia club
Ha, ha.........quite the opposite Amelia! I agree though, the heart would have been spot-on for today. Thanks for reminding me :-))
3 years ago.
 Amelia
Amelia club
I've just read more about My Dog Sighs on the news.

www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-essex-56030648
3 years ago. Edited 3 years ago.
Keith Burton club has replied to Amelia club
He's quite a popular street artist in the Portsmouth/Southsea area.......and his work is instantly recognisable.

Thanks for the link........such an uplifting article. There are so many lovely people out there who don't get nearly enough publicity..!!
3 years ago.
 Gudrun
Gudrun club
A pity the artwork has been mutilated but I must say the door makes the photo very intriguing, I love it!
3 years ago.
Keith Burton club has replied to Gudrun club
Ha, ha............I think whoever put the door there was very inconsiderate :-)))
3 years ago.
 Günter Klaus
Günter Klaus club
Das kommt richtig einladend rüber lieber Keith :))

Wünsche noch einen schönen Nachmittag,ganz liebe Grüße Güni :))
11 months ago.
Keith Burton club has replied to Günter Klaus club
Glad you like it Güni...........many thanks.
11 months ago.

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