Solstice Party

 Yesterday, we threw our first annual winter solstice party.  This was Gail's idea, and she worked hard for the past several weeks planning, preparing, and sending out invitations.  Our friend Andrea was also a big help in promoting the event and contributing to it.  I was a support person helping with set up, etc.

The focal point activity was to decorate a small fir tree in front of the fire station with bird and animal treat decorations.  People brought their own natural decorations and Gail had material ready for people to make more seed decorations.

Some of the bird treat materials Gail had ready, including peanuts, seed, peanut butter, suet, pinecones to hold peanut butter and seed, popcorn, and orange peels.

Of course a party needs human food, too!  People brought a lot more food than is shown here.

Neighbors along the full 10 mile length of the road were invited.  We had around 20-24  folks participate and most stayed for the full two hours enjoying catching up on local happenings.  

Hanging bird friendly ornaments on the tree.

We had enough bird treats to hang on other little trees nearby.

Andrea, here, who was a big help and source of encouragement.  

Ok, birds, come and get it!

The owners of the Yaquina Nursery, a cactus and succulent farm, brought various clippings for decoration.

The bottom of the orange peels hold seed mixtures.

People remarked that we should do this every year as they had such a good time seeing everyone and visiting our home.  Great job, Hon!