Sunday, September 9, 2007

War Wounded

No, these candles aren't bowing to the power of the scary wooden
shark. They're casualties of the pre-snapped/broken/smitten/whatever
heatwave.

They were brave candles; they served well. Would it be inapropriate
to light a candle in their honor?

4 comments:

Cindy said...

What's interesting is that they melted toward each other. Or toward the object in the middle. Sorry I didn't study the picture long enough.

Grphter said...

Either way, you'd be correct. And since I haven't asked them for an official draw, whatever you want to go with, we'll stick with that.

Some days I can be so giving. ;)


Yeah, I found that interesting too. I don't know why they melted like that. I thought maybe the little accent light at the top of the picture, because sometimes I use it to light the living room. (Really more to say, "living room HERE." It doesn't cast off enough light to do anything else.) But no, there's not enough heat. I don't get it. Maybe it's just shark love.

I also find it interesting that I've spent so much space sharing details about my home with a complete stranger. Would you like to know what's in my pantry? How about my alarm code?

Cindy said...

Yeah, you've posted plenty of pictures and yet you remain anonymous. Which, I assume, is what you want.

I'm going to have to think some more about those candles. There must be a logical answer.

How's this explanation (this is a stretch): The shark is black (at least in the picture it is), which absorbs heat. Perhaps that heat, along with the accent light heat caused the candles to melt as they did.

Grphter said...

Yes, my shark is dark, and I'm mysterious. Together we'd be one hell of a catch. ;)

Oh, sorry, there are so many things wrong with that last statement, and I'm still chuckling at every one. I suppose that means I'm not that sorry?

Well you know, a certain amount of anonymity is a good thing. I can't have all my readers charging my house at once. Why if that were to happen, I'd have to set a third chair at my table! I still run risks of discovery though. Somebody could see my walk pictures and stalk me. Maybe I could learn some lessons on anonymity from you, my blogless posting friend.

As for the Shark, He's not black. Not that there would be anything wrong with that, he's just more of a stained wood. Kind of a mahogany in color. I applaud your creative approach at explaining the event and using him as a source of heat, but I don't really think that's likely. He's cold blooded and doesn't hold the heat.

It may be something as simple as a slight bow in the glass shelf. That added to 106 degree heat, could cause it. Then again, you're welcome to drop by my anonymous house and investigate it for yourself. Bring your home CSI kit, your physics handbook, and your inquisitive mind and go nuts.

In the meantime, if any additional candle pics would help further your investigation, let me know what you need, I'd be glad to post them. And if you need my alibi, well I was home alone. It doesn't help.

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