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A visit at my friend's park

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Yesterday I went to my friend’s park to try his new snow-shoe trail. This friend is the ex-colleague we try to properly replace since his departure but haven't succeed so far. He is now the new director of a similar park and he always invites me to go visit his new work challenge. Friday when he called me about work related information, I told him that I’ll go see him on Saturday.

When I arrived at the park, the first thing that caught my eyes was the number of cars, the parking was almost full. bigsmile
It’s his first season has a general director and I know how it could be difficult to prove yourself when you start a managing job. Even more with this very abnormal weather season. Also, this park has a history of political conflicts (another park owned by many cities) and it’s still making the front page of the small local newspapers like it did two weeks ago.

I went inside the lodge. He was there, obviously in a big rush, at the ski renting office. I took a coffee while someone came to replace him so he could break for lunch. His replacement was another ex-employee of our park (stealer! p ).

We sat at his office and he was visibly proud when I told him that there were more cars in his parking than in our. We chatted a little about his new challenge, old job anecdotes, etc. It was fun but short, he had to go back to work. Before I left to make my snow-shoe ride, he asks me if I could take pictures of the place while it was crowded… wink

I’m happy for him because he is one hell of a good guy and he deserves to have some good things happening to him because he had his share of troubles so far.

I also took photos in the trail and gave them to him so he could use them in his publicity.

Wait a minute… I take photos for a competitor's park and during this time, the website of my park only contains some old low quality pictures! doh

Maybe I should stop using all my photos on my Blog and put a few on the park’s website! whistle



I like the tree shades on this one.



Too bad the light was not good, because this ice formation was really special.



Has anyone seen LWU lately?


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Comments

Sansanshan Sunday, January 21, 2007 7:37:33 PM

In that middle photo, that ice formation in the middle looks very suspect, perhaps it is leading us to find something magical.

MayaMaya.Maya Sunday, January 21, 2007 8:14:42 PM

when you become a new Park Manager,
your park will be #1!
Lovely photos!
smile

Adele BrandSittingFox Sunday, January 21, 2007 9:07:02 PM

Great pictures Louis! I like the tree shadows and the ice in particular bigsmile

Words Sunday, January 21, 2007 9:58:14 PM

Yes, the trees are exceptional.

Louisvolkuro Monday, January 22, 2007 2:29:18 AM

@San

You are a true believer! bigsmile


@Maja

Thanks! there is no real competition between the 2 parks. In fact, we try to help each other the more we can. Although, If the two parks were private instead of municipal, it would probably be a different story... smile

@The two foxes!

Thanks! I really appreciate. bigsmile

Allanricewood Monday, January 22, 2007 4:39:30 PM

I really think you should start taking photos to put on your park´s website. Your photos are good, you know.

Also the one with the shadowing trees in the snow. Very simple, yet beautiful.

hungryghost Monday, January 22, 2007 11:02:19 PM

LWU is everywhere and nowhere....

Salspooksister Tuesday, January 23, 2007 5:18:58 AM

I see LWU in the bottom photo, but then I'm a believer smile

devansdevans186 Tuesday, January 23, 2007 8:05:36 PM

Big hearted Louis..........don't worry it will come back to you. You are a good person and have played it forward bigsmile

Louisvolkuro Wednesday, January 24, 2007 2:11:42 AM

@Allan

Thanks, I appreciate. smile

@HG

Amen!



@SS

You're the greatest believer! bigsmile

@Dave

Thanks for the encouragements! bigsmile

ALLY G.ALLY_G Thursday, January 25, 2007 6:22:55 AM

What wonderful winter photos, Louis. It seems you could start a new carrier as photographer soon. No, that's not kidding. Why not? Maybe with the new photos for the parc website you have a beginning. up

Louisvolkuro Thursday, January 25, 2007 6:28:41 AM

You are too kind Elke! smile

ALLY G.ALLY_G Thursday, January 25, 2007 6:38:22 AM

happy Yes, kind but honest too (that sometimes is my fault) cry

hungryghost Thursday, January 25, 2007 7:11:58 AM

Thanks Louis
bigsmile bigsmile

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