From the other side of the Atlantic ocean, in the far Northwest of England, a very dear friend of a very dear friend came for a visit to the ranch. We had never met Kerrianne before her “we’re lost in the woods” phone call, followed by “we’re lost in the woods AGAIN” but when we saw the smart shiny clean white car appear trunk first, down the hazardously washed out gravel road we knew that our English farm guest had arrived. Cars usually arrive hood first ! From the first moment I knew we had a new friend when Kerrianne bounded out of the smart shiny car and enveloped me in a huge warm hug. Marlene and Lisa, Kerrianne’s holiday hosts were designated the camera and assigned responsibility for photographing every move in every position in every place that Kerrianne stopped….and they did ! I got to ride Charm the golden palomino and Mr. Beauty with attitude for once left his attitude in the barnyard. Kerrianne rode Lady our Shire mare, clearly high on her holiday bucket list and judging by her smile, her bucket was full. By the time a panting wheezing Shire mare trotted ( yes…trotted !) into the barnyard, followed by Charm who had dedicated the entire ride to attempting to keep his handsome golden nose under Lady’s tail, Kerrianne and I were firm friends and next year’s holiday had already been determined. Looking forward to our next ride Kerrianne and have a safe trip home.
Old friend Diane arrived on Friday from Blackpool in England, more used to the wind and rain, the hot August sunshine was a pleasant surprise. Grace and I set off on the adventure to Seatac airport, since neither of us have an inherent sense of direction, our 50 mile journey was backed up by technical support…..one GPS on and one on the back seat in reserve…..just in case. Diane’s plane arrived around noon, at the same time as five other international flights. Clearly five Boeing 777’s discharging umptyump Koreans, Germans Japanese, Dutch and English put unwelcome pressure on Seatac’s customs and Homeland Security and three hours later Diane appeared….without her suitcase which was still lurking in Manchester ( so, apparently it wasn’t customs who had required her extended company )and in the charge of an apparently fraught and less than happy wheelchair pusher. Welcome back Diane. I think last time they lost your wheelchair !
So, Julian is currently on his next American adventure, a road trip around the States with his dad, Grace returned home to Edmunds and was going camping in the rain forest…in the rain and Holly returned to Puyallup. The ranch is quiet without you all ! Take care and have fun.
Poor Greg. Anyone who knows Greg knows that he does love his food….sadly over the past few days food hasn’t liked him and just a sniff of what usually provides his comfort and pleasure has sent him racing to the bathroom. His “get up and go” “got up and went”, it has been a tough week Thankfully today ( 20 pounds lighter) he looks and reportedly feels better.
Well, the rain fell overnight and the valley is shrouded in a heavy damp mist, looks like the Pacific North West is returning to normal…we’ll be complaining about the rain in a week ! Time to go….
Take care, keep safe, M
Old friend Diane arrived on Friday from Blackpool in England, more used to the wind and rain, the hot August sunshine was a pleasant surprise. Grace and I set off on the adventure to Seatac airport, since neither of us have an inherent sense of direction, our 50 mile journey was backed up by technical support…..one GPS on and one on the back seat in reserve…..just in case. Diane’s plane arrived around noon, at the same time as five other international flights. Clearly five Boeing 777’s discharging umptyump Koreans, Germans Japanese, Dutch and English put unwelcome pressure on Seatac’s customs and Homeland Security and three hours later Diane appeared….without her suitcase which was still lurking in Manchester ( so, apparently it wasn’t customs who had required her extended company )and in the charge of an apparently fraught and less than happy wheelchair pusher. Welcome back Diane. I think last time they lost your wheelchair !
So, Julian is currently on his next American adventure, a road trip around the States with his dad, Grace returned home to Edmunds and was going camping in the rain forest…in the rain and Holly returned to Puyallup. The ranch is quiet without you all ! Take care and have fun.
Poor Greg. Anyone who knows Greg knows that he does love his food….sadly over the past few days food hasn’t liked him and just a sniff of what usually provides his comfort and pleasure has sent him racing to the bathroom. His “get up and go” “got up and went”, it has been a tough week Thankfully today ( 20 pounds lighter) he looks and reportedly feels better.
Well, the rain fell overnight and the valley is shrouded in a heavy damp mist, looks like the Pacific North West is returning to normal…we’ll be complaining about the rain in a week ! Time to go….
Take care, keep safe, M
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