View from Sprung-Canadian Rockies

This past week I was in Aldersyde, south of Calgary, at sales training at Sprung Structures. Sprung is the leader in world class fabric membrane buildings that consistently outperform other building alternatives. We talked about many uses of our structures.....one of the most exciting discussions was greenhouse applications and growing food all over the world.

Sprung has a great culture and environment for their employees. On site is a full size gymnasium, with a work out room and over 25 exercise machines. Each day we took a break to burn some carbon in the gym. We then had 20 minutes to chill, then go for lunch in the company cafeteria. Each day, I stepped outside to enjoy the Autumn sun and to do a quick sketch. West of Sprung, the prairie rolls into the foothills and eventually the Rockies. One day the clouds were rolling over the peaks, and up high the winds were pushing the clouds in a quick race to the prairie off to the East.

Robert Krysak

Near Peggy's Cove-Nova Scotia

We were on the East Coast in August. Staying at Seabright, St. Margarets Bay, is one of our most favourite things to do. Fishing, sailing, standup paddelboarding, kayaking, seafood and Gin and Tonics at 5pm, we did it all.

On a few occasions, I would travel down the road, searching for that special bay or cove with fishing boats, docks and rolling sea. This quick sketch was about 10 minutes North of Peggy's Cove.

Robert Krysak

Thanksgiving-Canadian Rockies

It's Thanksgiving weekend in Canada.
What an interesting week leading up to the weekend. We received almost 35 cms. of snow in Banff. Cars were in the ditch everywhere. The highway East of Canmore towards Calgary was closed for over 13 hours. People were trapped in their vehicles, waiting out the storm.
On Thursday, I drove to CMH Bugaboo lodge. The peaks were blasted with new snow....they had almost 50 cms. in the Alpine.

The season is changing earlier this year. I read somewhere, that all the smoke we had from fires this summer have left a lot of particles in the air. These particles grab moisture, and with the cooler temps we have been experiencing, we are receiving more snow.

With yesterday being a warm 14c, it was time to prep for the upcoming Winter. Bikes were put away, paddle-boards were deflated and golf clubs are stored until next year. We can park in the garage again!

Between chores and walks in the autumn sun, it is time to share dinner with family and friends.

Wherever you are this weekend, I wish you all the best in your world. Step back from your busy life and take time to be with those close to you. And wherever you can, please help someone less fortunate.

Robert Krysak