Obby and his new pals Octavius Steen (9) and his brother Darius (6) taking us back home with them to their cool, desert oasis home outside of Sisters. This is about the hardiest bunch I've met in a long time. They are a rare breed. These boys met us at the road and chased our bikes for three miles with no hesitation. They know these parts like the back of their gnarly little hands. Obby and Sam had no problem getting cozy with this bunch.
The boys Dad, Peter Braun is an avid climber and woodworker who has crazy knuckles like knots in a pine tree from climbing but is the sweetest gentlest soul who loves babies. and gives the greatest hugs in the world. Peter and Dorris have a sweet house nestled in a lonely canyon with their 4 rowdy boys, Octavius, Darius, Cannon, and Dax and lot's of rabbits, cats, chickens and turkeys. Dorris carries a dagger in a leather case on her belt loop, I of course loved her instantly, it was very hard not to linger here for days, weeks maybe. I hope I see these ones again.
What a treat it was to meet your crew!
ReplyDeleteWe will find you again, as our crossing of paths was obviously too short.
If your roads winds you back this way, please do stay and work and play.
These guys are cool, I already miss our Steens.
Peter, Doris, Octavius Steen, Darius, Canon, and Dax.
o.k., new reading technique. read post once solo, before reading out loud to family. a little easier to not get choked up second time around. what an adventure, what a gift to yourselves and especially your children. thanks one more time for sharing! our family is blessed by your generosity. youns are in our prayers.
ReplyDeletelove, the jessups