Just a quick post to send you to Rachael's house...if you want to see pictures...cruise on over there! I haven't a reliable internet connection so no email checking, if you've sent me something, don't panic. Today I took daughter bird to see my old High School and visit my Dad and see the house where I grew up. We were the only family ever to live there and after my Dad passed the property was sold and our house bulldozed. I was so afraid there would be a tacky minimacmansion, but I LOVE what the new owners are building. It was a lovely feeling to tell my daughter "There it is, my old bedroom, but someone else lives there now."
CLOSURE. Sweet relief. The Memorial park where my Dad (and his mother) live now is SO beautiful...a real paradise. I'm oh so glad I've made this trip.
NAMASTE.
Greta, what a wonderful trip this has been for you and your daughter. I am so happy you two were able to make it together. It sounds like a beautiful adventure.
Posted by: Kathleen | February 15, 2004 at 07:33 PM
Dearest Greta,
Portland is 3 hours from me. Eugene is much closer. Can you get of the train one day in Eugene and get on a day or two later? You could spend a little time seeing Eugene (book stores, yarn shops, good community!) and come spend the night at my farm. We've got a spare bed and plenty of cats. Only one dog, but he's big enough to share. And I'd even give him a bath. ("If I'd know you were coming I'd have washed the dog!" It sounds a lot more realistic then the "baked a cake" version.) And we could offer you good food and chocolate. And sheep. Call or email when you get a chance. Rachel has my phone numbers to give to you, if she hasn't already. Peace and happy travaeling! stonering
Posted by: Stonering | February 15, 2004 at 08:08 PM
Darlin, so glad you went and so glad it was All Right. That's a good Valentine's gift from your papa, don'tcha think? xox
Posted by: Rachael | February 15, 2004 at 10:11 PM
Greta - your trip with Rachael and your daughter sounds great. I've just found you through Rachael's site and look forward to more visits to your blog. I'm glad your old house spot is still a happy place. :)
Posted by: Carrie | February 16, 2004 at 09:02 AM
Greta - your trip with Rachael and your daughter sounds great. I've just found you through Rachael's site and look forward to more visits to your blog. I'm glad your old house spot is still a happy place. :)
Posted by: Carrie | February 16, 2004 at 09:02 AM
I've been homesick for my City for the past few weeks and your posts have only made it worse. Hope you are having a wonderful time!
Posted by: Sharlene | February 16, 2004 at 11:15 AM
Glad to hear you're enjoying your trip. It looks like you had lots of fun with Rachel. Just how much can you fit in one car?
Posted by: Christina | February 16, 2004 at 12:17 PM
giggle...*fun* with Rachael is the understatement of the century!When we went to the airport to pick up the rental car, the helpful Hertz lady said "you two SISTERS?" We both grinned. Yeah, kinda. Sistahs....so the hotel internet (not free and totally frustrating) won't let me sign on to typepad to blog...so for today this is as close as I can get....gad, I miss you guys SOOOO MUCH! I'm toying with the possibility of doing Stitches on Friday....so how much can I fit in one car? You aint seen nothin yet! (are yo hummin' EM?..o we ish you were here!)
Posted by: greta | February 16, 2004 at 01:06 PM
Glad you're having such a great trip, and if there is any possibility of you being at Stitches, you must do it! Hope you're drinking bucketloads of Peet's!!!
Posted by: Mariko | February 16, 2004 at 02:26 PM