tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4291649238761960949.post3939930459955680883..comments2021-02-28T19:53:28.054-08:00Comments on creative laundry: Down by the RiverEllenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06424592942558764840noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4291649238761960949.post-68772203387783484782010-04-16T18:24:19.015-07:002010-04-16T18:24:19.015-07:00I think the Sasquatch Inn burned down after it bec...I think the Sasquatch Inn burned down after it became the Harrison Crossroads Inn, but maybe I have the wrong place in mind. (I'm in Agassiz)<br />I love Nelson too. It was a wonderful place to grow up. Actually, my friend Antonia Banyard has a new novel coming out about Nelson (she grew up there too) called Never Going Back. She has a new blog that I have on my blog list, to promote her book if you are interested.Rebecca S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16409572371302109142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4291649238761960949.post-2441932422654956002010-04-16T12:37:44.808-07:002010-04-16T12:37:44.808-07:00Rebecca, funny story, (and I love Nelson!). Biker ...Rebecca, funny story, (and I love Nelson!). Biker season is just around the corner. I'm not sure where you are exactly, but you must know of the Sasquatch Inn on Hwy 7? It was legendary with scary biker stories,I think it's changed now, renovated and prettied up. I never went there, don't know how many of the stories were actually true, but remembering when my daughter had to go to the bathroom on the way back from Harrison Hot Springs and I thought as we passed it, just HOLD IT, we're not stopping there!Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06424592942558764840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4291649238761960949.post-59180699442973891232010-04-15T07:26:29.162-07:002010-04-15T07:26:29.162-07:00Loved this post, Ellen, and your painting of the r...Loved this post, Ellen, and your painting of the robin and the train. I remember growing up in Nelson and the Satan's Angels would come through town every summer. My mom wouldn't let us go downtown during those times. Once, though, I was at the 7-11 down by the beach and some huge, scary-looking biker guy came in the store. I was buying something and had, at the time, a pretty wild red-dyed haircut. He came right up to me and I thought I was going to die when he lifted his hand over my head...and then brushed it over my spiky hair. "I like your hairdo," he said gruffly. Whew!Rebecca S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16409572371302109142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4291649238761960949.post-33447651276158068472010-04-12T08:51:36.163-07:002010-04-12T08:51:36.163-07:00Paula, I was a bit apprehensive about writing this...Paula, I was a bit apprehensive about writing this story, it's true and I think the picture is still hanging there. A few people around here knew who I was talking about because his looks are unforgettable. (I chose not to describe them, because I still think he's scary!) I still spot him around town every now and then. <br /><br />Andrea-I like the word Corvidae, it's a shame so few species of them live around here. 4? I'll need to head to Hope and find some gray jays, or they'll find me more likely, cheeky opportunists they are. (everyone else, just ignore the geeky bird talk between Andrea and I:)Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06424592942558764840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4291649238761960949.post-81107317468554146182010-04-10T08:06:28.360-07:002010-04-10T08:06:28.360-07:00Thanks. Now I feel guilty about the dreamcatchers ...Thanks. Now I feel guilty about the dreamcatchers in my kitchen. (I made one while visiting a class taught by an aboriginal support worker and Carl gave me the other, so I have a good excuse.) My family is used to my adoration of my camera. They know that the only thing I've ever wanted more is a pony. :) As for your post and photos: awesomeness. Worth waiting for. I felt like I was listening to a Bruce Springsteen song. Are you sure this blog post isn't on "The River"?<br /><br />BTW keep meaning to send you an email re. painting direction and our earth-shattering exhibition. Stop painting robins, though, because it's going to be called Corvidae. Are you with me?andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16364011769128646998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4291649238761960949.post-21401965140292478732010-04-10T05:44:19.490-07:002010-04-10T05:44:19.490-07:00wow what a story!!!!! you were brave and i cant be...wow what a story!!!!! you were brave and i cant believe you would remember and recognize his face. <br />as an aside...about the camera and your lack of skill with it, makes me feel better. i took a photography class back in the 80's...learned how to shoot and develope/print my own film and i NEVER KNEW what i was doing. (like math story problems). to this day i have no clue. the digital camera i bought in 2004? i never even understand what program and automatic are let alone which buttons...that i've taken photos and put them in art that people buy in galleries AMAZES ME.phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10669096127325145722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4291649238761960949.post-79294477732122280502010-04-09T23:33:25.545-07:002010-04-09T23:33:25.545-07:00Surprisingly they really are made here. I know som...Surprisingly they really are made here. I know some of the women who made them, and it was almost me once. Whew, glad I didn't have to, I'm slow, I wouldn't make enough to buy a coffee and a danish.Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06424592942558764840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4291649238761960949.post-85013222651872406532010-04-09T23:28:28.044-07:002010-04-09T23:28:28.044-07:00Authentic Indian dream catchers made by...underpai...Authentic Indian dream catchers made by...underpaid Chinese,in China, more likely!<br /><br />Nice robin.dinahmowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00052642938090553088noreply@blogger.com