Hi Sarah,

What a beautiful statement that bridge makes, I hope it stays! :)

If I was a resident I would vote to keep it pink too!

It's a lovely bridge and a very moving tribute to a wonderful cause. It's hard to imagine that people would admit that their greed exceeds the needs of the greater good. Beauty is NOT two dimensional.

Thanks for sharing! I miss West Virginia :) 

This is a terrific, quiet testimony and I also hope they leave it pink.  If you hadn't mentioned it, I would have assumed it was offwhite from the photo.  Too many women are lost to breast cancer, which as I understand it is one of the more preventable forms of cancer.

People are freaking ridiculous.  Get over yourselves already!  I say keep it pink, if you're offended....too bad!

Suzanne - I hope it stays, too.  They may not realize the people who travel to see the bridge, and then stay to spend a fortune on books and lunch.  (Like we did!)

Lysa - Perhaps there should be an online petition??  :o)

Jennifer - The nearby homes are beautiful and full of character.  It would be a dream come true if I could own one of them!  I can understand their concern about their property values, however I just can't see a single thing wrong with the bridge.  I loved it.  LOVED it.

Jason C - It was easier to see as pink in person, but with the sun I guess it was hard for the camera to see it the way I did.  It was slightly more pink in person (obviously not white) but still not a glaring color choice.  I think it looked beautiful in it's setting, and I was happy to see it and share it.

Jason S - :o)  People ARE freaking ridiculous.  It's beautiful in pink.  I do hope it stays that way.  

Let's see:  A reminder about a terrible plague on society which needs our attention to be eradicated versus those who are turned off by light pink.  Tough call ... if you are a heartless moron.  Judging by the picture, it's not as if it sits right on top of someone's house.  How would this harm local values?  So, sorry if pink offends some dufus' sensibilities, but I say let it be.

Somebody was offended by the color pink?  I'm appalled! What a sweet gesture!

Pink. Good cause. Good color. Still have a pink dress shirt...brings out the blue in my eyes. I have choice words for those who don't like the pink bridge...propriety prevents me from printing them here.

Jay 

Frankly, for me, the presence of people who get all worked up and think their property values will be reduced by something that isn't absolutely ticky tacky the same lowers the value of any property they might live near.  But that's me. 

Lovely bridge, lovely idea.  

Sarah, I hope the pink bridge stays! Didn't they raise a stink over The Golden Gate Bridge?

Cancer Sucks

I love the idea of a pink bridge. I was thinking it was going to be bright like pepto pink but in the photo it is so light I can't image why anyone could be offended. I think it is beautiful!

Sarah:  Yes, the last time I drove over that bridge, I did notice it was pink.  I just assumed that you painted it to match one of your Spring outfits !  <grin>

What a great way to raise awareness for fighting breast cancer.  My vote is to keep the color.  No question.  I am amazed that anyone could complain.  In fact, I might even suggest that someone take a picture of you either sitting or standing on the bridge, and then post it in local papers as a way to raise awareness... seriously ! 

Or, you might have a local 5K breast cancer awareness "run"... and have the bridge be the "finish line"... and the slogan could be... "Cross the Bridge to Fight Breast Cancer."  Just a thought from my silly ol' brain.

Paul - I couldn't see it hurting values either.  Those houses are beautiful, the bridge is lovely -- no harm done.  And it's drawing in people (like me) who want to see it, show their families and share the story.

Shannon - I know!  Who would have thought!

Granddad - My husband had a pink shirt years ago, he looked really good in it, too.  

Tricia - It IS lovely, isn't it?  

Diane -  Did they?  I didn't know.  I do hope the bridge stays pink, but who knows.  That's some of the city's wealthiest people around that bridge, they may have some sway.

Bob - True.

Ashley - It's a subtle pink, something you'd think people wouldn't have any trouble living with.

Karen - I don't have a picture of me ON the bridge, but here's me WITH it.

There's a jogging trail that goes right under the bridge, I'm standing on part of it.

I love the idea of a breast cancer awareness run that ends at the bridge.  I wonder if they have anything like that?? 

Sarah:  If they don't have a "run" like that, maybe they're waiting for you to create and promote one.  What a great idea for you to heighten breast cancer awareness... both where the bridge is located... where ever that is, AND in Hurricane.  Whaddya think ?  Just an idea.  You seem like such an energized person, I would think it would be a "natural" for you.

I really enjoy all of the pictures you post in your blogs. Some very pretty places out there. We are mostly flat in the Dallas area. :(

And I like the pink bridge

Hi Sarah,

I love the idea of a pink bridge! Jason was thinking outside of the box. Hopefully the bridge will remain pink!!