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General => Introductions => Topic started by: paddler on September 17, 2017, 10:07:38 AM

Title: Albion River Bridge
Post by: paddler on September 17, 2017, 10:07:38 AM
Albion this weekend
Title: Re: Albion River Bridge
Post by: Papa Al on September 17, 2017, 06:31:29 PM
Very sad.
Title: Re: Albion River Bridge
Post by: FisHunter on September 18, 2017, 10:44:54 AM
there are pics here that override that one.......sad indeed, but what can be done?

i know he would agree, if it had to be removed.  :smt010
Title: Re: Albion River Bridge
Post by: Rock Hopper on September 18, 2017, 11:15:15 AM
I'm scratching my head here trying to figure out what the problem is.....

Is it that it looks like someone tried to cover it?
Title: Re: Albion River Bridge
Post by: FisHunter on September 18, 2017, 11:55:09 AM
I'm scratching my head here trying to figure out what the problem is.....

Is it that it looks like someone tried to cover it?
that's how i saw it.
Title: Re: Albion River Bridge
Post by: HamachiJohn on September 18, 2017, 01:00:10 PM
Someone may have tried to write another's name Over it, but only got around to erasing Mooch's name before getting caught by someone. Possible explanation?

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Title: Re: Albion River Bridge
Post by: Chadrock on September 18, 2017, 01:08:58 PM
That beautiful piece of art has been face lifted a couple times over the years.
Title: Re: Albion River Bridge
Post by: PISCEAN on September 18, 2017, 02:28:49 PM
I can still read it
Title: Re: Albion River Bridge
Post by: BigJim on September 18, 2017, 02:36:05 PM
TriangleLaguna posted a pic on FB yesterday...its has been touched up now and looks better already.

 :smt004

 :smt006

Sincerely,

Jim

Title: Re: Albion River Bridge
Post by: FisHunter on September 18, 2017, 02:44:50 PM
TriangleLaguna posted a pic on FB yesterday...its has been touched up now and looks better already.

 :smt004

 :smt006

Sincerely,

Jim
that is good news!!   
Title: Re: Albion River Bridge
Post by: paddler on September 18, 2017, 04:24:47 PM
While most of the replies to this thread focus on the state of enhancing/protection of the painting on the bridge, I have heard numerous complaints from several people - both local Mendocino Coast residents and visiting campers - regarding what they feel is outright vandalism. Who comes to a campground along the beautiful Albion River packing spray paint? How would THEY like it if we went to their community and tagged their walls? Etc., etc.
The Albion Bridge has been listed in the National Register of Historic Places through the efforts of local citizens who regard the bridge as the town's jewel. So it comes as no surprise that graffiti on the bridge has become offensive and disrespectful. It is even sadder to realize that visitors from an organized group annually plan the painting a part of their ritual with the result of making the area look like something one would see in an inner city environment.
No one in Albion knew Mooch or knows why he has to be memorialized. However, some wonder if he was such a unique and special individual to be honored, would he have wanted to be remembered in this context?
Title: Re: Albion River Bridge
Post by: Rock Hopper on September 18, 2017, 05:47:13 PM
Wasn't it originally written in charcoal?

When did it become permanent?
Title: Re: Albion River Bridge
Post by: Fisherman X on September 18, 2017, 06:33:34 PM
I apologize, I have to admit that I did not consider that it was vandalism, I only considered my feelings about my passed friend and wished that memorial to be there always.

With that description by paddler, I can now see how it may seem to the residents and other visitors.

I prefer that heart and tag to plain gray concrete, but it is not my decision.
Title: Re: Albion River Bridge
Post by: crash on September 18, 2017, 06:45:11 PM
Paddler comes in and first post brings it up with a pic that is sure to draw an emotional response, waits, and second post drops truth to power.  That's cool man.

We owe them a clean-up and an apology. 
Title: Re: Albion River Bridge
Post by: Chadrock on September 18, 2017, 08:57:52 PM
I apologize, I have to admit that I did not consider that it was vandalism, I only considered my feelings about my passed friend and wished that memorial to be there always.

With that description by paddler, I can now see how it may seem to the residents and other visitors.

I prefer that heart and tag to plain gray concrete, but it is not my decision.

Well put.
I can also understand the argument to remove. :smt010
Title: Re: Albion River Bridge
Post by: Hojoman on September 18, 2017, 09:56:45 PM
I was told the bridge may still come down despite the historical designation, perhaps if the county or private group does not step up with maintenance costs.
Title: Re: Albion River Bridge
Post by: FisHunter on September 19, 2017, 10:26:37 AM
the original was charcoal......and i'm sure Mooch would not want to be frowned down upon by anyone, anywhere. Removal  is best.
It was an emotional knee jerk to see it painted over.

Title: Re: Albion River Bridge
Post by: BigJim on September 19, 2017, 10:36:11 AM
the original was charcoal......and i'm sure Mooch would not want to be frowned down upon by anyone, anywhere. Removal  is best.
It was an emotional knee jerk to see it painted over.

+1.

 :smt006

Sincerely,

Jim