I can only say for myself, this past summer was a different type of summer. I wasn't in the flow. I was caught in the eddy of life's swirl preventing me from participating in one of my main joys - rowing on Vérité. As a result our blog has been silent until now. Thankfully the rest of the crew carried on. I will post what I have of this past summer. (They rowed most every Monday with a few exceptions, but didn't always remember to take a picture for me...I am certain they were having way too much fun.) What you should also know is this group of women are extraordinary. If they see a need they fill it. Their mantra is "together we can do anything" and they can! Plus they are the most compassionate and caring group ever!
In June when the crew heard that one of our members needed some help they jumped on it. Together they tidied the garden in no time. It was a blessing to our crew member and enjoyable for the group to work together on a different kind of task. Lunch in such a beautiful space was a bonus.
Ready for the road trip
Avocado and kiwi... yum
The WOWers rowed and rowed throughout June and July, but then they decided...
that last road trip was so much fun they offered to help me out too.
WOW - not only stands for women on the water, but also for Wonderful O-mazing Women!
They worked really hard as you can see, the blackberry treats helped.
We played too and then broke bread.
What a lovely day it was being together.
A real boon to someone who has house bound.
Out in Raven Lodge - the girly she-shed
The crew went out on more rows. I suppose it was while they were out on the bay
having tea and treats under the summer sun
they got another great idea.
They could go back out to Voski's!
Surely there was something that needed doing.
It is such a magical place it calls to you.
Indeed, there were figs to dehydrate and edges to tame.
The WOWers showed up in force.
There were the reachers and the climbers...
and pointers...
and a taster...
but the best part of course was time spent together
(okay... and the consuming of all manner of summer delights.)
When the day was done we all headed to the beach just to put our feet in.
It was a lovely ending to a wonderful day.
Thank you Voski for LETTING us come.
But wait, August didn't end there.
There was the week that Seattle receive nation-wide press
about being the worst air quality in the world.
It was also my first row in months...
needless to say, it was a muffled welcome back.
Talk about women with Persistence!
And then there was the last row of August....
Look at the fun.
So much so... even the young one is smiling.
And now... summer's over... but I am caught up.
Can you feel the subtle change in light, in the air, in the slant of the sun?
A new season is ahead... perfect for tea and treats on the bay.
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