washington floods - we dodged a bullet

i wanted to let you all know that we are fine out here, our river stayed within its' banks this time so no flooding. thank you to everyone who has called, commented, and emailed asking how we're faring. my thoughts and prayers go out to other folks here in the state who aren't so lucky and are having to contend with flooding and these record breaking water levels.

all the major roads leading south from the seattle area to portland are closed and may be for awhile, no one knows how long,  but i will be going to the get-to-gether in bandon oregon anyway.  i've booked a flight out of seattle saturday morning, arriving in portland 50 minutes later where judy will pick me up in her trusty subaru, and we'll make our way south for a much anticipated week of artmaking and fun with a houseful of friends.

I am SO grateful to have gotten a plane ticket and to still be able to go.  after being cooped up here for 3+ weeks, i am more than ready for some fun and conversation. the hardest part now will be sorting out what to bring - it was easy when i thought I was driving my big car, I'd just bring everything - now i have luggage and limited space. I do know it will be light on the clothes, heavy on the art supplies.

here are a couple more cardboard/encaustic journal pages you haven't seen. i'll be putting this book together while i'm there. i'm not bringing a computer and i don't know if we'll even have internet even if i do have access to one, so i may not post again for several days. in the meanwhile, i hope you're doing well and i hope you'll come and visit me again later.

Comments

[rebecca]

hola mi amor!

the thought of you all together..
creating...
laughing...
just warms my heart!

travel safe, be well and kiss the joy as it flies!

yours,
rebecca

[Lisa]

So glad to hear that your little river did not flood like last year!!!

[Tina]

I'm glad to hear you're well and safe. How exciting that you get to go to the retreat!

I'm watching the news now and am just stunned by the damage I'm seeing around.

I love love love these cardboard journal pages. I've experimented a touch with encaustic medium in a book but this makes me want to really just dive in. They are so lush.
Take care!

[Tracie Lyn Huskamp]

dearest katie.. I am so relieved to hear your home stead is not being affected by the horrible weather situation.

Have a wonderful time at your gathering. It is important to keep those creative friend dates.

They nourish the soul!

[Tara]

I am so happy you are safe and sound. Thanks for posting and letting us know you are OK. Love your cardboard journals, all the yummy texture.

xo...

[Judy Merrill-Smith]

I'm feasting on your pages -- wonderful, esp. the string-bound page. So glad to know you are staying dry out there. Have a great trip!

[Marie]

So glad to hear you are safe and sound and still able to travel. Keep safe.
xoxo
Marie

[alex s]

God Katie. These journal pages render me speechless... Such depth of feeling and color and texture and imagery. Deep deep and deeply beautiful.

I love you and am so happy that River has been kind to you this year. Maybe it was that mouse that walter saved? :-) Anyway, thinking of my girls this weekend.

[pam aries]

Since I moved to Portland, all this 'weather' and flooding and snowing...oh my! I know you are going to have a fabulous creative time together!

[Mary Lin Huskamp]

I am thrilled you, your family and home escaped nature's wrath. The journals are BEAUTIFUL!!!! See you soon.

xoxoxo

[miz katie]

I love this new book. It looks like you've put a lot of work into it.

Have a fun, safe trip.

[Dayna Collins]

Beautiful pages - what a treat to have a peek at them.

[rivergardenstudio]

I too am so glad your river didn't flood. Your journal pages are so full of life and meaning and to me, filled with your own creative spirit. I love how you can be so expressive in your art. I might have said that before. Have a great and inspirational trip! Roxanne

[jude]

this is some winter, isn't it? so many stories to tell.