Wool Sweater People

Before I post more pics of the incredible weather at Holden, I met some wonderful people there. Here's just one of them.

Joan and her husband, Art are living and mostly volunteering there for a year. She's incredibly generous, kind, and fun! Here she is wearing a sweater she acquired for nothing at 'potty patrol'- a lost and found place, where one can take something and use it or leave something for others. Look at the sleeves; the person who wove it (knitting at Holden is quite popular) made a sweater with the sleeves being different lengths. Joan wears it with pride as she works. She and I went snowshoeing once too. I also experienced shared coffee with her in front of the 'lights'. A light machine is a good thing as Holden doesn't get sun for a couple months during the winter... as the sun struggles to come over the mountain. (no pic for that, would you send me one of the light machine Joan?) :) I miss her and the joy she gives to others.

Here she is in front of a yurt, during our snowshoeing expedition, where some crazy skiers stayed (in the 20 degree cold) some nights. Hikers stay in yurts during the summertime too.

A funny pic of her in the sweater, which is big enough for two of her to fit in. What an expression! :) Joan, don't work too hard and be safe. I hope our paths cross again.