WITH FRIENDS & FAMILY

 Thanksgiving 2021 marked a return to gatherings of family and friends for a traditional feast. We were delighted to celebrate at Karl’s and Michelle’s with their family and our long time friends  Keith and Kathy who had celebrated so many Thanksgivings with us through the years.

We invite you to join us in this holiday event, and hope that your Thanksgiving was a good one this year.

The traditional Thanksgiving gathering of the Olson clan in homes located from Richmond Beach to North Bend changed in the years prior to 2020. In 2018 we celebrated the day with Michelle’s parents in Port Angeles and in 2019, a dear friend and Standing Rock neighbor, Karen, planned a festive Thanksgiving day at Mary’s Standing Rock home together with Karl’s and Michelle’s family, Paul, Michelle’s parents Jan and Dave, several friends and vizlas and one golden retriever.

Tia, a spirited, beautiful, sensitive Arabian mare, fascinated and challenged me, then became one of my dearest friends during several altogether  too short years.  This post is a tribute to this marvelous  creature that through the generosity of Mary, the support of Lorelie, and the coaching of MegAnn joined the many animals that have been a significant part of  my life.

Given cats’ idiosyncrasies, we have often looked at our cats and wondered, “Why. are you so special?”
In this post, we watch our cats watching us! It’s fun!

During the years of my caring for horses I found that often our friends anticipated spending time with the horses.    Horses are social and curious  animals.  While we might enjoy a cup of tea with friends the ponies will gladly share a carrot or two.  They might greet a gathering with a whinny or add a snuffle or two, mostly they are attentive participants and eager for a stroke or two in the right places.  If time permits, they  might like to go for a stroll or maybe even a ride around the property.

Do join us for a fun Halloween evening in Ponderosa with us when our street was decorated and we attended a grand party!

Our visit to Dave and Joyce included a variety of experiences: ferry trips, sightseeing,  beach and garden walks, wonderful dinners, and sailboat viewing.

HORSE SEASONS I begins a new series featuring horses and the life I shared with them for several years. I will always be grateful to Mary Gaudio for the opportunity she gave me to again be with these amazing and wonderful animals and friends. Enjoy the ride!