ducklings anyone?

I'm posting this for Donna - they still have a bunch of Muscovy ducklings who need good homes. They are starting to grow their feathers but are still pretty cute. We have 3 of them and they are so fun. These are a quackless duck - they just make soft whistles so are very quiet. They love to eat slugs and grasshoppers etc. and are excellent foragers - good to have around the garden. They will also lay 80 to 100 eggs per year (if they are hens of course). They are asking $5 a duckling, 2 for $8, but they are very social animals and really are happiest in groups of 3 or more (but 2 is ok too). You can phone Donna at 250 - 572-3446 if you are interested.

camping anyone?

Angela is wondering about setting up some camping at Mable Lake in September. There are no bugs at this time of year, to be sure. Weekends seem to be preferable for most people. Who is interested, and what dates would work for you?

I am interested but all weekends in September are already booked for me. rats.

Processing Last night's meeting

Hi guys,

I feel compelled to try to process the amazing conversation we started last night. Our topic centered around mother self-care and I think I started to see just why this topic is so difficult; that perhaps we are stuck in beliefs that don't really allow us to think we matter enough. I mean, we didn't really get much into "how-to's", which I think we all want - because there is so much other stuff to process first. I think what makes our conversations so amazingly rich is that each of us is willing, at some time or another, to say out loud "wait a minute - you guys are totally overwhelming me and I feel inadequate" or whatever. It's those little glimmers of raw, gut-wrenching honest statements that really move us forward, and I want to thank all of you who have done this at some point or another (I hope you know who you are)!

I had a follow-up insight this morning, and it was really profound, but I've already forgotten it - sigh. But here's a new thought; maybe we need a phone list, so that if we get in a low spot we can call through the list until we find someone home who can walk us through our crisis. Well - it's an idea anyway, coming from someone who lives farther away than most. And I'll try to remember my really profound thought (I'm just sure it was a good one - LOL. It was something to do with those of us who keep trying this or that strategy to get our kids on-board with helping out, all to no avail............) and my phone number is 379-2057. It is long distance for most of you but if you phone me I can phone you right back toll free.

Meeting Reminder

Hey everyone,

I hope you are all having a great summer! Our next Parent Support Meeting is next Thursday, August 28 at 7pm downstairs at Bean to Cup as usual. Looking forward to seeing everyone! It feels like it has been forever!

Is Anyone Going To the Beach Tomorrow?

Hi guys,
My kids are in a horse camp until 11:30 tomorrow, but would love to see some kids at the beach afterwards. Is anyone thinking of going? I know Caroline is not able to come, but Amanda mentioned she would like to come up to Vernon this week.
We will probably be able to get there by 12:15 or so.
Thanks, Kathy

Rare Earth Blues Festival

Hi all,

I would really like to go to this - either Aug. 30 or 31st. It's $40 per adult and free for kids under 12 (although I won't bring mine because they don't like stuff like this). I was just wondering if anyone else would like to go too?

Beach Day Tomorrow?

Hi, We are going to be at Paddlewheel Beach quite early tomorrow. I have to take Dannon up to Silver Star for an art class at 9:30 and then we will drive over to the park. Hope to see lots of you there. Amanda mentioned that she would like to join us as well.
Kathy