"Ole Krarup's" Bench Q:1

Question 1: Visit a park, choose a bench, explain your choice, and describe your bench..

The other day I went to Harbourview Park with my grandpa for a dog walk. Harbourview Park runs right down beside the water, and it has a beautiful view of downtown Vancouver. I chose a bench that sits off to the side of the trail that looks across the water to downtown. I also liked the dedication that was on the bench. I thought that this bench had the perfect spot. Sitting on the side of a popular dog trail, with a great view, and I’m sure many admires of the unique dedication plate. Most benches just say the classic, “you will be missed’ but this particular bench had something a little more original. It wrote: “A stoic old man who worked hard and loved well” - Ole Krarup Jensen. “We miss you and are grateful for the time that we had together.” I thought that this was a really nice dedication on a bench that had amazing scenery. My bench is made of wood that looks like it has been there for a while. The dedication to the man on the bench was from 1945-2005 so I’m assuming it has been there for 7 years. The bench has three old, greeny-brown planks of wood that combine to make a backrest, and six planks that form the seat part of the bench. It stands on two strong metal legs secured into the ground that are painted green. The armrests on either side are also made of metal and are also painted green. Green bolts have been placed in either side of each plank to keep it sturdy, and the metal dedication plate sits right in the center of the backrest, green with gold writing. The bench sits on a slab of concrete that is a little wider than the bench itself, and has a chain link fence behind it, which runs along the majority of the side of the trail. The bench could used a little TLC as it shows some wear and tear, but then again it does add to its character.