I started my day on my motorcycle taking a swing past the site of the calamity. As I went by I noticed two things that caught my artistic eye so I swung way around the block and pulled into the parking lot next door. There was a barricade and police tape across part of the parking lot which I parked next to but a wide open spot at the sidewalk. I walked along there and zoomed my phone in to take the shot above. There is something incredibly moving to me when I see only chimneys or elevator shafts left standing after a fire. My favourite part of building houses was always the concrete work. Laying the foundation knowing that it would be there forever in relative terms gave me great satisfaction. The spookiness of only that shaft remaining as a recognizable part of the building went well against the morning sky. I did move a little closer back towards my bike as I had also noticed a potential ‘money’ shot. I lined up, zoomed in and took the shot. That was it, two pictures of a place I had spent a bit of time in my life in back in the ‘80s when it was the legion with cheap beer and pool tables. The whole time I was aware there was an RCMP member in his car across the rubble watching but I didn’t see him get out of his car. Then I heard beside me a loud Excuse me you need to leave the site. It seems I had in my awe moved on the wrong side of the barricade. I was no where near but respectfully said thank you and have a great day before I rode off.
This is the second picture which I titled Twisted Peaks as that is Fisher Peak framed in the twisted metal. My ‘mistake’ was posting it on the Cranbrook, BC Facebook page. I was the first one to post fire pics yesterday and everyone was sharing them. Today, the Karens came out to play. I should not let trolls ruin my day but it’s not that easy. I was grateful for those who left beautiful comments. This photo, as my friend Sioban put it, is both Tragic and Beautiful. That was my intention. Not all who look, see. They will not be part of my tribe. That’s ok. it also shows how incredibly hot that fire burned.
I didn’t look after my health very well today, skipped a couple meals, etc but was thrilled when my eldest daughter called to confirm she was eager to go to Kimberley to have dinner at The Sully. This was the spot her father and I used to frequent and although it doesn’t resemble the old pub much, the food sure is good and they’ve done a good job retro fitting for COVID. We had a great visit downloading our days and relationships. I came home to my new digital box from Shaw and when I moved things around and hooked them up I was easily able to turn 3 remotes into one in the living room and two into one in the bedroom. Success! Now if the boxes work together rather than the chaotic mess I had previously all will be right in my world of TV.
Tomorrow has a list on my calendar so off to sleep I must go. Ciao, my friends.
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