[Nancy-ID]

Hi everyone It's been a long time since I've posted so thought I'd drop in and try to get back into the loop. I haven't carved at all in quite some time. As most of you know my son was in a serious motorcyle accident in July, which took me back to California for awhile. He is home with his girlfriend now, who takes very good care of him. He is doing well physically. He has to walk with assistance and needs some one with him 24 hours because of the brain injury. He talks ( a lot ) but doesn't remember a lot of things. But he is improving daily.

I am speechless over the post on Whitecree! Very sad.

Well after everything that was unpleasent this summer, and about 15 years (wow!) since I've had a vacation for me, I am going to pack up my painting stuff, camera, hiking boots and fishing gear and head to Wallowa-Whitman National Forest in Oregon. I'll have a 2 room cabin complete with outhouse and hand-pump for water Propane lights and stove. that's it!!! I'll head up Sunday morning and stay until Wednesday. They warn that the only thing I have to watch for are mountain lions, bears and rattlesnakes. Hmmm. If I return alive I will let you all know how it was. I hope I can get back into the carving groove once I get back. Till then everyone stay healthy, happy and carving.

[Hi_Ho_Sliver]

Have fun! No reason not to take along some carving gear...what a great place to carve sitting on that picnic table! And make some noise moving around, the animals don't want to get any closer to you than you do them, including snakes!...and don't run from bears or mountail lions! There lesson is over...enjoy

[chuckt]

Good to hear from you Nancy. So glad to hear that your son is recovering well and improving. Nice that you'll get to take some time to relax and rejuvinate. I hope the peace and quiet of being in the great outdoors. That cabin looks cozy.

Enjoy!
ChuckT

[wood-whittler]

nancy,


have a good time hope you get some much needed relaxation, and get some painting and fishing done.


bart

p.s glad to hear your son is doing good, will continue to pray for him.

[gene messer]

So good to hear from you again Nancy .. Iam truly sorry about your son .. but it's good to know he is recovering ..

Trip sounds wonderful .. please be careful and come back soon ..

God Bless

Gene

[santagibbs]

Hi Nancy, I am so glad that things are better for you and your son.. Healing is a slow process but in time things will look so much better. Have a peaceful time where you go. We will be thinking about you and wishing we were there too.. Charlotte

[Ashbys]

Nancy ,
Enjoy the time , I am so happy that your son is still with us. I am sure he will have a hill to climb but each day I hope will bring new improvements .

Good to see your well

Garry

[GeorgiaCarver]

My thoughts and prayers continue to be with you. I hope you have a good time and can unwind. Stay away from the big cats though!

Greg

[Mottles]

Hi Nancy, great to hear from you again, and most glad your back! Sorry to hear of your son's accident, but sounds like he's coming back. Hey that cabin sounds like such a great place to get some R&R and recharge those artistic batteries.
Kathy

[squbrigg]

Welcome home Nancy. It is good to see you back and catching up. I am glad to hear that your son is doing better, and hope he recovers fully from the brain injury.

Enjoy your time in the mountains, and I hope it gives you a good chance to recover and recuperate!

Bob