Updated Jan. 18 at 12:30 p.m.
By Harry Patton
Hi, gang, I’m still hangin’ in there!
This is just to advise of my status.
At this moment in time I’m doin’ okay. I’m warm in my cabin, sleeping well, and sufficient food. Propane and wall heaters are doing okay.
But I’m lonesome as hell.
I have some three inches of frozen snow on the property, and it is beginning to snow again. Nuts!
The half-mile lane up the hill is frozen solid. Brother Bob tried to drive out cupla days ago and couldn’t make it.So, I am marooned, and don’t really care as the big-truck EMT’s are a phone call away.
However, as you know, a huge snow storm is scheduled to commence late today [Jan. 17] and continue all day tomorrow!
Here we go again!
This coming event could possibly impact me somewhat, but I will stay and fight!(To the last dram of Demarra Dark.)
Yesterday Bill Buchan called to see if I was still able to give my historical presentation Jan. 29 at the Orcas Historical Museum. It will cover significant events and humor in the Doe Bay, Sea Acres, and Pt. Lawrence areas commencing in 1907 when Grampa bought our property.
Bill asked if I needed any food and I said yes, but he shouldn’t come as the lane was frozen and he couldn’t get back out. At 9 this morning a big Mark IX four-wheel-drive truck came through the deep frozen snow, Bill got out, and brought in a huge bag of groceries!
How about that? I’m fixed for the storm! He musta gotten safely back up to the County road as I haven’t seen him since.
This is how it is on Orcas. People helping people.
Harry, dear friend! I’ve been thinking of you and hoping all was well. Glad you have Bob and Dorothy nearby at least. I have difficulty driving in Eastsound, never mind Doe Bay! It was 10 degrees F. with terrific wind on our front porch in Eastsound today. Brrrrrr. Antoinette
If Jim and I were there, we’d rent a helicopter and drop hot toddies off on the target located on your rooftop. That’s what Santa Claus did….right!
See you next week, maybe, Uncle Harry and love from us both. You know, we could always borrow the tailhook from the legion and pull you off the roof!
Harry! So good to get the update on your status. A big thanks to Bill for bringing you food. I agree w/Pam; we have that tailhook available.
You take care, good friend, and stay warm!
Harry: Glad you’re surviving…hopefully, it will all melt off by the weekend.
I’ve printed off your pictures and will deliver, or mail, soon.
Damn good to see you here Harry. I am sheltered up too. Saw Anita at the store a couple days ago. Didn’t have a chance to chat though.
Was at the club yesterday and we discussed McArthur and his venture in taking Buna.
Harry, Harry, Harry! I am so glad to hear from you via “Bullwings” and so glad you are set up with some food. Thanks, Bill! I haven’t been into town since last Friday. I doubt that I will go in tomorrow, so the senior center will still be closed. Hoping go get in on Friday to make senior lunch happen for anyone who can get there. Hang in… Linda
Top o’ the day to ye, Harry! Glad to hear that the wee folk haven’t come to bother ye. Do ye have plenty of Tullamore and Guinness? I’d hate to see thatye’d have to live on food n water for a week!
Hey, all you friends of Harry. He’s too shy to say this, but y’all come hear him speak at the Museum, Sunday, Jan. 29th, 3pm. Don’t have to tell ya, Harry’s got some tales to tell. See you there!
Harry come to New Hampshire for the mild winter and open roads!
Wish I could be with your Jan 29th and help you remember details, details, details. Don’t forget to tell unbelieving frineds of your fly-over Aug 21st 26th Ave., Puyallup at 4PM….awesome Oh yes details 1949 VF Sandpoint NAS