Hero of the Day (so far)

"Ladies and gentlemen," he started. This was the announcer on the train this morning. You could see the people in the carriage sitting up, somewhat shocked by the honorifics and looking around as if to say "what, us?" He then went on to list the upcoming stations in a voice bursting with anticipation and excitement, like you sometimes hear at the big awards ceremonies. "Next stop," you could imagine him saying, "a station that needs no introduction, change here for the Bankstown line and the Royal Easter Show, please join me in welcoming ..."

The way he said it, you almost believed you were pulling in to Las Islas del Rosario rather than grubby old Lidcombe. He had an accent too, for an exotic twist (in fact, I'll bet he was from Colombia). I wasn't the only one smiling when his voice came over the PA, and anyone who can get that to happen on a morning train heading out to Campbelltown really is a hero.

Mr Announcer, thank you.