When Polly told TK & Bill she was moving to Porterville, they offered to host a farewell party. The date was set for July 18th, Polly got together a list of friends, and it was Party On!
It was a beautiful, warm day in Sherwood, and the festivities spread outside. There was food, drink and conversation. Here Sam Caruso discovers the magic folding bench/picnic table combination and demonstra
tes its functionality to Elinore Howe, Dr. Sarah, Ron, and Cathy Nuno.Meanwhile, back in the house, Heather Graziano signs the much-acclaimed master work "Polly: The Portland Years," a book in pictures and prose, by TK & Bill. Adam holds Olivia back from the buffet table with Vanessa's encouragement. And Doug and Beverly scout the scene for their directorial debut in a cinematic short featuring Polly's rear.
In the living room, Cathy Howe and Sam Caruso help Patt Watson pick a miniature painting to take home as her party favor. Polly and Abby hold court; Heather joins her Goldy in wishing Abby all the best in her new adventure.
Later Abby says goodbye to Sarah.
Gross, huh? Although parting is sad, Polly and Sarah focus on all the wonderful times they've shared, and as they share a farewell hug...is that -- yes, I believe Sarah's tail is actually wagging!
I have been overwhelmed by the outpouring of support and encouragement. Thank you, thank you to everyone who was able to come to my party. If you couldn't make it, I know you were there in spirit.
Over the last twelve years I've come to love the Pacific Northwest: the four seasons, the drama of the coastline, the comforting presence of Mt. Hood, the weirdness of Portland, the sudden crystalline sun break, the sting of cold mist on my cheek, and maybe most of all the curiously courteous drivers. But my greatest gift have been the friends, old and new, I have gathered here.
As I set off on my next adventure I will miss you all and think of you often. The difficulty of leaving Oregon will make imperative that I succeed in all my new endeavors. I'm excited about spending pr
ecious time with my mother, reconnecting with family, painting a lot, and introducing Abby to the Hollywood lifestyle of California. Help me keep in touch. I'll see you on my visits back to my adopted home.
