Tales Out Of Takilma

Magic certainly happened Sunday afternoon under the cherry tree. Kate had mentioned that she frequently heard her neighbor playing her accordian. We brought our accordian player out for a "meet up." The look that passed between the two of them at the end of the first piece was memorable. Surprise? Awe? That and more.................. Sparrow asked, "Who are you?" "Where do you come from?" "Why do you know second parts to this obscure music?" Karen wanted to know why Sparrow also knew such obscure music???

"Obscure," meaning, international, classical, gypsy sounding even at times. We were gifted with music that would have held its own on any concert stage.

Karen brought an accordian out that she has had since childhood.

Sparrow was playing a Beltuna that has rich, luscious bass notes .

Takate, aka Kate, opened her lovely garden to us. She is definitely a Deva of Dirt. Her work produces not only a good deal of the food she eats, but also equisite flowers. She concocted a tea out of many of the plants we could see from our seats. We drank it and feasted on rasberries, cheese, peas, chips, salsa, fish, and oatmeal cakes. Food fit for a festival that has been decreed to occur annually on June 17th. Put it on your calendar now! Wear a frock so that when the music makes you dance, you will look your lovliest. Meet under the cherry tree in Takate's garden. Bring fabulous fresh food to eat, and prepare to be delighted by Karen and Sparrow.

Can Do Women....Make it Happen

Linda, Alecia, and thousands more women see the cure for cancer happening...............only a matter of time...............

The Two Minute....48 Second egg.......

What a fine

Breakfast!

Watching old episodes of Mash, Bubba ran across this advice from Hot Lips Hulahan. I agree that she knows exactly how long to cook a soft boiled egg.

So after almost 40 years of being married.......I think "love" must mean giving the REAL chicken eggs to your spouse, and keeping the factory issue ones for yourself. Thanks Robert!

Get OOKED

When Florence casually mentioned that she might like to play the ukulele.................
her daughter was listening.
She sent her a very fine instrument
and case. Shan and Florence
are in a watercolor painting
class together and share a love of music.
The "C" chord was learned immediately.
As soon as the "G7th" is under their
fingers.......all those two chord
songs will be sounding through
the universe.



With Shan and Florence taking up their "Jumping Fleas," our ensemble has almost doubled it's membership!

Actually Linda has moved to New Mexico, and will be seeking others who are so inspired to "flail their flea" soon.






Carole leads us all in the PLEDGE.



Madelyn will attest......things
could be worse!

Innocent Merriment does fall into the
"Cheap Thrills" category.




"The uke is a noble little instrument. Anyone serious about music will eventually come to play one."

Bob Brozman

Desert Dogs Howl in Paisley

This is how many days start in the Summer Lake Basin. It is a high elevation (4,000ft. plus) wonderland of mountain, river, marsh, and desert. We keep going back because there is always more to see and do.

There were seven of us on the expedition. Madelyn, Els and I camped at the Summer Lake Hot Springs. Carole and Karen and Mary and Elwin rented rooms from Barbara who has the Miles Motel. It is right on the edge of the Chewaucan Marsh and they were treated to the sounds of the winnowing of snipe and the calling of the sandhill cranes.

Last year, Els saw one of these rhubarb pies at breakfast. We were headed out onto some far reach of the desert to go exploring. She paid Patty for a piece for her and I, and told her if we were not back by dark for our pie-- to come looking for us. I am sure they would have too..............

Rhubarb pie has become a tradition for us at the Homestead. Patty got hold of Vicki.....who has a wonderful garden in this challenging gardening area, and she not only provided the rhubarb, but also made the pie. Her dad was the cowboy poet, Sunny Hancock. Last year I bought his book and CD. I gave the CD to Mary. Don't know whether it was just coincidence ???? but, within the year she married a cowboy and brought him out to Paisley with us!

Voted BEST OMELET in all of Oregon ...............The "Veggie" at the Homestead Cafe. Patty and her husband provide much more than really good food to this community. They are the beating heart of "what's happenin'. They are more than cordial to all who come through their door.

The "Fisher King," Larry Duckworth owns the fly shop in Paisley. He is also a DJ on the Paisley radio station 103.1 FM. You can hear "the DUCK," from 6:30 to 8:00 announcing Country and Western music. On Sundays he does an all gospel hour. Karen has a shot at the big time next visit as she is invited to play her accordian on the station as special guest artist! Larry has also offered to take Mary up to Withers Lake and teach her to cast! I hear that Larry dedicated a song to all of us on his Sunday AM show..........."Blessings on the Wind." What a guy!

We have named this man the "Horse Whisperer." He told us about raising quarter horses and how his stallions are even very gentle. The secret is to handle the colts as soon as the mare has them dried off. They will imprint on the handler as "family." There is a photo on the wall in the Homestead Restaraunt of him with a horse and dog. He told us the story of how the dog had saved his life once while he was still involved with bull riding.

This buckarette was very skilled at moving cows. She and her dogs were a sight to watch. They were bringing the cattle "off the desert." They will stay at the home ranch for a bit before they take them up to the mountains for the summer. This family of ranchers still moves their herd on horseback. Most in the Summer Lake Basin now use trucks to move cattle.

JUST SAY "THANK YOU"

What do you do when a friend overwhelms you with an extraordinary gift? I'll let you read my mail..............read from the bottom up...or think backwards........ suit yourself..........

Hello again, Sylvia,

I have an extra beginner's bow that works all right. It and the cello are a gift to you. You have given me lots of good stuff and company. Call me and come by to pick it up. You will provide a good home for the cello.

Carl
----- Original Message -----
From: Sylvia
To: Leslie

Sent: Monday, May 07, 2007 7:43 PM
Subject: Re: cello for you

Holey Moley.............you know I would! Does it have a bow? How much does it cost?

I would love to see Leslie's frozen water pictures. The trip we took up to the Oregon Paleolands Institute included some time learning to better use our cameras. So much to learn.
----- Original Message -----
From: Leslie To: Sylvia

Sent: Monday, May 07, 2007 6:49 PM
Subject: cello for you

Hello Sylvia,

Would you like a used playable cello? I found one here during garage sale weekend. You are welcome to it. Leslie would also like to show you some prints of ice in Antarctica.

Carl

FROLICKING AT THE FOREIGN FILM FESTIVAL

The screening of the Norwegian film, "Elling," was held at the clubhouse up the creek. All agreed it was as billed............"an uplifting triumph of the human spirit." It had everything a good story should have and more, ---- a madman or two, a miracle, a road trip in a beautiful old Buick, true love, and the discovery of a poetic soul. ahhhh...... First place in wonderful film is still held by "Under the Sun." English chick flick recommendations-----"Over the Hill," and "Shirley Valentine."

It was deemed the night to initiate the new club stone Goddess Goblets. Do note that the extra goblets were for the tribal members present in spirit. When I said that they were for Paula and Linda tonight............. Madelyn quietly asked, "are they here?" "Of course............but don't worry, none of us can see them either."

NEWPORT NEWS----March 30, 2007

"There is no certainty.

There is only adventure.

Even stars explode."



Robert Asigiolo



GIRLFRIENDZ can ALWAYS create

an ADVENTURE!

Justin Charms Grants Pass

Alecia introduced the newest member of the family to his fan club in GP today. He was a smiley, happy boy, delighting all around the lunch table. His face changed as fast as light on water with each new sight or sound coming from the big world.

Paula's mothering skills have been well passed to Alecia. Seeing her in this new role is quite a thrill. Considering the families that Jim and Chris have established also........think the "Sit down, shut up, and watch tv" school of child rearing has not received near the wild acclaim it should have.

Oregon Paleo Lands Institute

Our desire to visit ancient Oregon met with success. Madelyn and I attended the fieldtrips offered by OPLI during spring break. Michelle Ordway lead us to locations where fossils of leaves, teeth, bones and marine life were to be found. The samples were taken back to the "lab" and put under a disecting microscope and photographed. Ellen Bishop taught a workshop on digital photography that will certainly help us hone our skills.

The John Day country is one of splendid landforms. Rock of many shapes, textures, and colors is found here.

Even though one day we got snowed on, and then rained on, there were still many days of brilliant sunshine and crystal clear air. The cars had heavy frost every morning except one. We chose to take advantage of indoor sleeping this trip!