Bodie Creek Bridge; memories of Grandparents, 3:30pm 17th Dec, I drove there accompanied by Mum
Bodie Creek Bridge is a symbol of the past; a crossing no longer used for its original purpose.
You are not supposed to cross... but it is still possible.
My Grandad was a keen fisherman, so the use of the fishing bag I used to protect the objects, and have attached to the underside of the bridge, but the setting of the bridge itself is more to do with my fear of 'the old'... what happens to those we love inevitably, and naturally. I liked the idea that the fishing bag exists, yet could be forgotten... touching lightly on the issue of my Gran's deteoration and eventual death after losing her identity to Alzheimer's disease, something which I have tried not to think about for many years.
My guesture is an attempt to meet that bridge halfway; and to eventually begin the crossing.
Hi. On behalf of myself ( Jim F ), Dave R, Dave R 2 and Tom H, we just wanted to say we found your collection at the base of the bodie creek bridge. we thought it appropriate to leave you a message in the pot you left there. to quote your last line " if you are curious at my behaviour ..". We travelled a long way to the bridge, and found it purely by accident. Kinda made the trip
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