Pears

We always put up more fruit than we can eat and this year was no exception. Peaches and pears are so good and we can usually get them for free here in Wenatchee. We ended up doing 50 or 60 quarts. Somehow they get eaten by someone though, so it is worth it. I like canning pears - however, you can get a little loopy after 8 hours of standing and peeling. This is evidenced by my searching for faces in the sliced pears.

I carved up so many pears that I start imagining things. Can you see the same things? How about an alien pear? Or a tired pear? Or an angry pear? 

Kenmore Reunion

Almost a year ago, we were at a funeral and met several of our Seattle friends from our many years spent living there. It was decided to try to put together an informal reunion of the current and former members of the old Seattle 13th\Lake Forest Park Ward - a few tasks were assigned and the word was to spread using an informal email tree. As a result, no one knew what to expect in the way of attendance. We were surprised at the large turnout - some people even flew in from afar. No activities were planned and everyone just talked and visited. It turned out so well and it was great to catch up on the lives of so many that mean so much to us. Seattle rocks.

Ellensburg Rodeo

The Clan took their annual pilgrimage to Ellensburg (at least it has become an annual event the last several years) and enjoyed the festivities as usual. The wild cow milking is always a good show. And who doesn't like fair food and golf cart rides from the parking lot? We were joined this year by many on the Merrill side. We hope that also becomes tradition.