The Summer Siesta Whirlwind . . .

July 28, 2010

I thought a siesta meant rest and relaxation - there has been very little of this going on since we began our Harvest Arts Summer Siesta June 15th, 2010. Greg's surgery was delayed until the 30th but since then it has been a whirlwind. It was a very difficult decision to close the gallery for several months but looking back it was the smartest thing we did. We knew the surgery Greg would be having (esophageal vasectomy - removal of part of the esophagus) was a difficult surgery but had idea how difficult. To keep our friends and family informed I have been posting on a Barnes Hospital Caring Bridge site - www.caringbridge.org/visit/greggates - please feel free to visit.

I still go by the Gallery and Studio most every day - it is still a wonderful sanctuary for me. Steve Grzyb has occupied the small green studio during this time to see how he likes having his own shop along with watching the Gallery for me. I sure hope he doesn't get too attached, I am so ready to get back to my Studio - but it will be a while.

Spending countless hours here in the hospital I thought I would have time to work on the future of the Gallery but that has not been the case. We are on our second tour here at Barnes and after going home and returning I have realized how valuable these nurses are; 24/7 at home leave very little time for planning the Gallery future. But I have realized one thing, the friends we made at the Gallery have stayed by our side during this time of need. Somehow, someway we will work to continue our path and look forward to the new friends yet to me made.

We will not be having the Fall Round-Up this year however a benefit for the MERS Team (Large Animal Rescue) at the Elks Lodge located directly across the railroad tracks from the Gallery on the 28th of August. Pikn'Likn will be there to entertain and hopefully by then Greg will be up and about so we can again visit with all of you. Check www.mersteam.org or www.piknlikn.com for further updates.

Thanks for checking in - look forward to seeing everyone soon. Jan

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