Visiting Phil is an exercise in transportation, and somehow that feels right. From San Diego, I have to get planes (2), bus, uber, car, ferry then however I get to Raven Ranch. This is not a complaint, it is a declaration of my love!
My first visit, it was just me. So glad I came! A lovely time with Phil and Rebecca, and I turned them on to The Chosen. Watched all of Episode 1 of season 1!
The next day I took my grandson Bailey back with me. Phil wanted to do archery with him. Did Phil ever light up when Bailey walked in!!! So precious! They have quite a connection, those two.
We worked on cleaning up the Cruz de Ferro area. Got three big trailer (on the tractor) full of debris. I taught Bailey how to drive the tractor mower. So great! I have to think that Bailey is getting a whole lot of wonderful memories here with his time with Phil with archery, with the Camino, and now with the tractor. So special.
Phil has A LOT of company now, with Steve and his daughter’s family. Phil and Rebecca’s daughter and I really connected. What a sweetheart. It was good we were in and out today, but Phil did want us to stay. He wants to have Bailey come tomorrow for archery. So, back again for the 4th day.
That was today. Phil pushed himself because he was insistent to do archery with Bailey and Alex. It was beautiful. And, Phil and I had many laughs. Sure love him and Rebecca. Looking forward to the Oasis in August.
Text provided by Sherie from San Diego, posted by Cris.
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Oasis 2021 – 20th to 23rd August, 2021
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Hey, I live in Kirkland near Seattle, and I have a cousin who lives on Vashon Island! She has catered for the Boy Scout camp there on the island as well has been a cook for two different fraternities in Seattle. She might be able to help us out with some food on the ranch for the oasis. Would you like me to contact her? If you’d like to discuss it further you can call me at 206–550–8137. Or email me at our [email protected].
Hi Robbi,
This is great. I am emailing you!
Thank you!!!!!
Kindly
Cris
It was good to do the clearing with you and meet Bailey, your grandson. What a good and kind worker!