Evan Cox and Flat Stanley From: Francine Dufour Jones Evan’s MeMa Date: 2/18/2011 6:11:10 PM Subject: Flat Stanley arrived in Alaska Flat Stanley arrived here the other day. He needed to rest from the long 2 week journey. He is up and ready to go now. Evan Cox flattened himself and designed this Flat Stanley.
As you can see it is a little colder than Stanley is used to (coming from sunny California). Brrrrrrr So I made him an Alaskan parka and boots. Tomorrow we are going on a road trip to Wasilla Alaska and will stop on the way for photo ops. He told me he would like some mittens though. I will make some tonight. He is very excited but misses you.
Yaahooo let's go play in the snow. He does not like to wait. I will keep you up to date. Love Mema
Stanley at the Shopping Mall in Alaska Last week Evan’s Flat Stanley went to lunch with me and my friend Stephanie. Then we decided to take Flat Stanley with us shopping. It is a bright sunny day. It is warming up today you can see the snow is starting to melt a little. You can see he has his mittens on now. That is the shopping center behind us.
We are getting ready for another road trip to Wasilla, Alaska. Stanley is very excited and waits patiently to go. It is so nice he always has a smile on his face. Evan created such a friendly guy. He is very nice to be around.
Road Trip to Wasilla, Alaska Here we are on the road again. Stanley is looking out the window. We are on the way to an art class. Eeeeeeehaaa! There are a lot of great mountains to look at on the way. It is another bright sunny but cold day here in Alaska.
Stanley says: We are at the art class now and the artists let me sit on the easel to have me picture taken. The sun was so bright my face looks totally white but it was fun playing in all the yummy colors they mixed. My creator Evan is very artistic also. He would love all the colors I am sure.
Stanley in Art Class in Wasilla, Alaska. Our art teacher is very colorful she has pink hair. She does great colorful paintings. http://talyajohnson.com
Well we just finished art class and now we are headed back to Anchorage but first we are going to visit a very special place. It is an old Russian Orthodox Church called St. Nicholas Skete in Eklutna, Alaska. You see if you look on a map, Alaska and Russia are very close together. There are many historic buildings left in Alaska from the time Russians own Alaska. Almost all of today’s Russian Orthodox Church buildings in Alaska were constructed after the Russians left their American territory. However, the Russian Orthodox Church is still very active today especially among the native people of Alaska. The churches are built in the tradition of the missionary churches erected by the Russian monks and can thus rightfully be considered true remnants of a bygone era. Shortly after the Russian Orthodox Church was established in Alaska in 1741 it began to start
Christianizing the native inhabitants of the areas the Russian fur traders invaded. In 1794 the first mission was founded on Kodiak Island in southeastern Alaska. The Russians sold Alaska to the Americans in 1867.
Here are some photos of Stanley at St. Nicholas Skete. There are tiny wooden whitewashed church stands beside an old log chapel and is surrounded by a native Russian cemetery with small spirit houses. Each local family has its own traditional family colors and still buries their dead in the cemetery.
Many of these little houses were just the right size for Stanley.
Stanley says: Can you see all the little houses in the background with the many colors of the families? I am sitting on a hand carved moose here. Well time to go back to Anchorage now.
Moose in the Yard Speaking of moose; there are a lot of moose in Alaska. They are about the size of horses. Here are photos of some moose right in Grand Pa Ken and Mema’s back yard. I was looking out the window and there they were! Sometimes they look in the window or they might hang around and talk.
Here is what I like to do in the backyard. Make some snow angels. I do not get to do that in California.
Stanley Meets the Silk Painters Stanley playing in MeMa’s hand painted silk scarves. Today he went online with MeMa and met some of her silk painting friends from all over the world at The Silk Painters Network. Some live in England, Canary Islands, Egypt, Indian and Bulgaria and more. Stanley says: Wow. Some of the silk painters have invited me to visit with them and see their country also. Well MeMa and Grand Pa Ken thank you for letting me visit with you in Alaska. I am off to visit some of my new silk painting friends. New journeys await me. Oh I am being invited to California first by two silk painters. I can leave my parka in Alaska. Bye for now. Big hugs. Evan’s Flat Stanley To see more of Francine Dufour Jones art (Evan’s grandmother) visit: http://artbyfrancine.com
Stanley Arrives in California again with new silk painter friends. Here he is in Modesto California with his silk painter friend Angel Ray. She is a wonderful artist. You can see some of her art on the Silk Painters Network. Angel says: This particular photo is from Modesto, CA where the almond trees are blossoming :) Best, Angel Muse Silk Paintings
Evan’s Flat Stanley says: It is lovely here. The blossoms smell really nice. Thank you for letting me visit you Angel. I really like your silk paintings.
Evan’s Flat Stanley in Budapest,Hungary sent by Judy Flat Stanley has arrived to Budapest, Hungary from the other side of the world. It was a short visit, he didn’t have time to go and see it but here he is holding a picture of the Hungarian parliament in Budapest.
Instead he romped around in our garden:
He looked at all the flowers:
Even climbed up on the fur tree:
Then he visited Forest Silk Studio where he had great fun playing with the salt on a silk painting:
Sadly it was time for him to leave because there are so many people waiting for his visit all around the world. Have a safe trip Flat Stanley! Fondly, Judy
Judy Szabo is a wonderful silk painter her silk mandalas are so beautiful. To see more of Judy’s lovely art visit here Silk Painting Network page. CLICK HERE
Standley says: I am in Paradise California with my new silk painter friend Wendi today. She let me play with your pets and she even had some more snow for me. Wendy thank you for letting me play and visit. I love all your art also. Evan’s Flat Stanley
March 27
EVAN’S FLAT STANLEY WAS HERE! From Wendy Tayler in Costa Rica
Evan’s Flat Stanley is visiting Silk Painter Wendy Tayler in Costa Rica. To see Wendy’s lovely silk paintings visit Costa Rica Silk, Ltd. http://www.crsilks.com/ Her page on Silk Painting Network
Flat Stanley getting ready to take a full moon night ride in Costa
March 27
EVAN’S FLAT STANLEY WAS HERE! From Wendy Tayler in Costa Rica
Flat Stanley hanging out in a Costa Rican jungle.jpg
March 27
EVAN’S FLAT STANLEY WAS HERE! From Wendy Tayler in Costa Rica
Flat Stanley painting on silk at Costa Rica Silks, Ltd..jpg
March 27
EVAN’S FLAT STANLEY WAS HERE! From Wendy Tayler in Costa Rica
Flat Stanley hanging out by the pool in Liberia, Costa Rica.jpg
March 28
EVAN’S FLAT STANLEY Visits Montreal, Canada! From Christine Amstutz
Evan’s Flat Stanley is visiting Silk Painter and photographer Christine Amstutz in Montreal, Canada. To see Christine’s lovely silk paintings visit… http://www.uniquesilkart.com ... the place to find your unique gifts!
Her page on Silk Painting Network
When Flat Stanley came into our house, oh well he was so much attracted to one of our wall pictures: The Matterhorn ...
March 28
EVAN’S FLAT STANLEY Visits Montreal, Canada! From Christine Amstutz
Flat Stanley was immediately invited to play with Miro, our cat ... what fun was that!
March 28
EVAN’S FLAT STANLEY Visits Montreal, Canada! From Christine Amstutz
Flat Stanley and Miro got along so well together ...
March 28
EVAN’S FLAT STANLEY Visits Montreal, Canada! From Christine Amstutz
Bailey, one of our 2 dogs wanted to have Flat Stanley all to herself ... at least for a little while ...
March 28
EVAN’S FLAT STANLEY Visits Montreal, Canada! From Christine Amstutz
And then came Paco, our second dog, along and asked Flat Stanley a lot of questions.
March 28
EVAN’S FLAT STANLEY Visits Montreal, Canada! From Christine Amstutz
No, no, Flat Stanley was not playing Hide and Seek ... he absolutely wanted to put on his Canadian clothes behind my Silk creations and now he is just about to appear and to show me what he wants to wear for the rest of his stay ...
March 28
EVAN’S FLAT STANLEY Visits Montreal, Canada! From Christine Amstutz
After all the excitement with Bailey and Paco and Miro ... and just being in Montreal, Canada, made him a little bit tired. He asked me to put up a hammock for him and chose his very favorite silk scarf. So, here he is having a nappy up in a tree in our sunroom ... and you bet, he didn't even want to take off his Canadian outfit.
March 28
EVAN’S FLAT STANLEY Visits Montreal, Canada! From Christine Amstutz
Well, our beloved Flat Stanley, it's time to go. Have a wonderful journey and visits with other silk painters, be well and stay the cute, wonderful little guy that we are so happy to have spent a few hours with. We shall keep you always in our hearts. Love, Christine
March 29
EVAN’S FLAT STANLEY Visits Egypt! From Olga Belova
Evan’s Flat Stanley is visiting Silk Painter Olga Belova in Egypt. To see Olga’s lovely silk paintings visit… http://ovbelova.blogspot.com ... the place to find your unique gifts!
Her page on Silk Painting Network
Olga and I took a walk in town today. This is called Pyramid’s Street. This is a lot warmer than Alaska and Montreal. I do not need my coats.
March 29
EVAN’S FLAT STANLEY Visits Egypt! From Olga Belova
Olga showed me how they plant grass in Egypt. It is not from seed as we do in the USA.
March 29
EVAN’S FLAT STANLEY Visits Egypt! From Olga Belova
She showed me how they are preparing grass for sale to make lawns nice and green. It was fun I got to run through the sprinklers!
March 29
EVAN’S FLAT STANLEY Visits Egypt! From Olga Belova
Oh boy a real pyramid! This one is called Pyramid of Cheops.
March 29
EVAN’S FLAT STANLEY Visits Egypt! From Olga Belova
Here is another view of the pyramids. They are Pyramid of Khufu and the Pyramid of Cheops.
March 29
EVAN’S FLAT STANLEY Visits Egypt! From Olga Belova
That is Olga’s village in the background. The grass looks nice and green.
March 29
EVAN’S FLAT STANLEY Visits Egypt! From Olga Belova
Olga plays the piano and it sounds beautiful. She gave a lesson. I sure enjoyed my visit in Egypt with her. Thank you so much.
Dear Evan and your classmates, First sorry for my written English, I can read and some time I understand when I speak English. This is difficult if you do not speak English all the time. My village is called Alhaurin de la Torre in Mรกlaga. Mรกlaga is a province (I think are like your county) of Andalucia Community (like your States) in southern Spain
Flat Stanley at the roundabout into the town.
Torre or the tower, this is a copy of the original village tower that was used for protection.
We are located in the foothills of the Sierra de Mijas to about 10 km .from the beach, is crossed by several streams, the most important is the Arroyo Blanquillo (Whitey Stream)
Arroyo Blanquillo is the name of this stream. It has water now but loses the water in summer. In the village we have a megalithic sites, we also have an abandoned silver mine from the time of the Romans then called Vetusta Lauro, but its current name comes from the Arab occupation of the seventh century to the fifteenth century. Legends say the translation is two fold on the one hand ALHAU phonetic transcription would garden in Arabic, but the other would be the name of the ruling family at the Arabic time. Who knows ..... Now has about 35.0000 inhabitants, most are developments in the vicinity of the capital, only 16 km.
Målaga is filled with gardens, playgrounds and courts for basketball and soccer for 7, around by north side we have a pine forest were we walk on weekend. .... The weather is very cloudy (average temperature is about 22 degrees), on cold winter days does not usually drop of 5-9 ° and 37 °in summer, ideal to go to the beach.
Stanley likes to smell the roses from my garden.
Oh I almost forgot to tell you Antonio Banderas is from Mรกlaga. Remember played Zorro and is married to actress Melanie Griffith.
This is one of my silk paintings I did two years ago for Christmas cards. It is called “Sleeping With Angels” I do hope you and Flat Stanley enjoyed this short vacation. Angela
To see more of Angela’s lovely silk paintings visit:
www.arteyseda.com: Blog de Arteyseda
Evan’s Flat Stanley visits with Sharon Roberts in Laramie, Wyoming. Thanks to the magic of the movies, television and books, the name “Laramie, Wyoming” conjures up visions of the Old West like few others can, and the reality does not disappoint. Cattle drives, wagon trains, shootouts, historic downtown, prairie and mountain vistas, rodeos, guest ranches and more ‐ filled with hospitality, entertainment and excitement, welcome visitors from all corners of the globe. Gather Wild West experiences for your book of memories when you visit Laramie, Wyoming.
Horse Creek
Our horses.
Stopping to eat.
Flaming Gorge
March 29
EVAN’S FLAT STANLEY in New Mexico! From Sandy Hopper
Evan’s Flat Stanley is visiting Silk Painter Sandy Hopper on a fun road trip through Arizona and New Mexico. To see Sandy’s lovely silk paintings visit Grass Hopper Silk http://grasshoppersilk.com/ Her page on Silk Painting Network
Flat Stanley at the Veterans Memorial Park in Truth or Consequences, New Mexico
March 29
EVAN’S FLAT STANLEY in New Mexico! From Sandy Hopper
Flat Stanley taking in the view of Kettle Top Mountain..the flat topped on in the distance..Elephant Butte Lake New Mexico…
March 29
EVAN’S FLAT STANLEY in New Mexico! From Sandy Hopper
Flat Stanley understands the high fire danger here in the desert..we have had no real rain since August 2010..8 months..
March 29
EVAN’S FLAT STANLEY in New Mexico! From Sandy Hopper
Flat Stanley met Linda Sharping and is now on a road trip from New Mexico to Arizona with her and BenThereBear
March 29
EVAN’S FLAT STANLEY in New Mexico! From Sandy Hopper
Flat Stanley at the rest area in Texas Canyon, Arizona
March 29
EVAN’S FLAT STANLEY in New Mexico! From Sandy Hopper
Flat Stanley loved the rock formations of Texas Canyon....
March 29
EVAN’S FLAT STANLEY in New Mexico! From Sandy Hopper
Flat Stanley checking out a map of the area..it is always good to know where one is in relation to where one is going!
March 29
EVAN’S FLAT STANLEY in New Mexico! From Sandy Hopper
Flat Stanley knows you need to be rested on long trips..so nap time for him.
March 29
EVAN’S FLAT STANLEY in New Mexico! From Sandy Hopper
Flat Stanley with silk painter Sandy Hopper at the Artesian Hot Mineral Baths in Truth or Consequences New Mexico..check out how TorC got it's name back in the 50's.
March 29
EVAN’S FLAT STANLEY in New Mexico! From Sandy Hopper
Geronimo actually used this hot mineral spring near the Hot Springs Reservation at the mouth of Monticello Box Canyon.
March 29
EVAN’S FLAT STANLEY in New Mexico! From Sandy Hopper
Flat Stanley is having fun with Abun-Dance a silk sculpture at Grasshopper Silk Studio
March 29
EVAN’S FLAT STANLEY in New Mexico! From Sandy Hopper
Elephant Butte Lake, the large Butte in the background is an eroded core of an ancient volcano...shaped like an elephant.this lake is the largest in New Mexico. This area is known as the Dam Site.
March 29
EVAN’S FLAT STANLEY in New Mexico! From Sandy Hopper
Picacho Peak Arizona...our Road Trip Out West is almost over...
Evan’s Flat Stanley is Visiting Silk Painter Don Baker in Dade City, Florida March 31
Flat Stanley is having a wonderful time here at Color Splash Studios in Dade City, Florida. Sabi the cat loves cuddling with him at nap time.
Evan’s Flat Stanley is Visits the State of Washington with Karen and Rick Sistek Karen is a wonderful silk painter. See her lovely art at http://www.karensistekstudio.com/ Here is "Flat Stanley" enjoying the breeze from our deck in the upper Northwest tip of Washington State. Stanley is pointing with his left hand, at the Straits of Juan de Fuca, and across the strait to Victoria British Columbia Canada.
Stanley mentioned that this place looked very much like Alaska where he had also visited... except there is no snow here right now. Stanley was a very good visitor! He was very interested in his surroundings! He loved watching the fishermen in their boats, the ferry traveling back and forth across to Victoria, and listening to the new Boeing 787 "dreamliner' airplane flying over head on test flights from the Boeing airplane plant near Seattle. At night, he heard the waves crashing into the bluff below our house.. he said it lulled him to sleep. Stanley didn't eat much, .. being 'flat' you know... but he did take a bite of whatever was served to him, and he said it was YUMMY! We get lots and lots of rain, here in the Pacific Northwest.. but that is what keeps our trees so green! Stanley even spotted a few rainbows over the water. He was searching for the "pot of gold' where the rainbow ended in the
water...He thought he could see the pot.. but it was too far out to go and reach it! We really enjoyed having Stanley visit us. We gave him hugs and kisses and sent him on his way to his next adventure. We are excited to hear where he is going next! Sincerely, Karen and Rick Sistek Port Angeles, Washington.
Â
April 10, 2011
EVAN’S FLAT STANLEY Visits Washington D.C.! From Deborah Friedrichs
Evan’s Flat Stanley is visiting Silk Painter Deborah Friedrichs. To see Deborah’s lovely silk paintings visit… http://deborahkatharinecapitolhill.blogspot.com/
Her page on Silk Painting Network
Lincoln Memorial
April 10, 2011
EVAN’S FLAT STANLEY Visits Washington D.C.! From Deborah Friedrichs
Deborah and Evan’s Flat Stanley inside the Lincoln Memorial
April 10, 2011
EVAN’S FLAT STANLEY Visits Washington D.C.! From Deborah Friedrichs
Kite flying at the Washington Monument
April 10, 2011
EVAN’S FLAT STANLEY Visits Washington D.C.! From Deborah Friedrichs
Deborah and Evan’s Flat Stanley with the beautiful kite.
April 10, 2011
EVAN’S FLAT STANLEY Visits Washington D.C.! From Deborah Friedrichs
Resting on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial after a fun day of kite flying.
April 16, 2011
EVAN’S FLAT STANLEY Visits Washington D.C.! From Deborah Friedrichs
Evan’s Flat Stanley at our nation’s Capital
April 16, 2011
EVAN’S FLAT STANLEY Visits Washington D.C.! From Deborah Friedrichs
He sure enjoyed feeding the ducks at the pond in front of the Washington Monument.
April 16, 2011
EVAN’S FLAT STANLEY Visits Washington D.C.! From Deborah Friedrichs
Evan’s Flat Stanley is loving all the fine art at the National Art Gallery.
While looking at the painting by artist
Alexander Calder, he told me which cake he wanted for his next birthday.
April 16, 2011
EVAN’S FLAT STANLEY Visits Washington D.C.! From Deborah Friedrichs Aaaah it is the Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington now.
April 16, 2011
EVAN’S FLAT STANLEY Visits Washington D.C.! From Deborah Friedrichs Evan’s Flat Stanley is enjoying the sights of the beautiful Cherry Blossoms!
Evan’s Flat Stanley Takes a Road Trip with Linda and Her Husband. Linda is a friend of silk painter Sandy Hopper.
Evan’s Flat Stanley had such a great trip Linda and her husband just took him everywhere. They are starting off in Oklahoma on April 11th.
We are entering Missouri.
Flat Stanley on I-44 going under McDonalds which is accessible for both east bound and west bound travelers this is near Vinita, OK. Evan’s MeMa asked: My he sure is getting around. Did he get a burger and fries? Francine :) Linda said: Not this time, we flew past before we realized what it was, just long enough to grab camera, but had already missed the exit. Then I found the darling mosaic tile on the floor of the visitors' center in Missouri. We will make it to Iowa tomorrow, after that we will be in 1 location for awhile. When does Stanley finish? End of school year? I hope Evan I think it is has fun looking these places up. It's been fun for my husband and me. Love, Linda
Flat Stanley visiting Clarkson Doctors Building South in Omaha, Neb. All's well :-))
Flat Stanley helping shop for my niece's wedding reception supplies at Mangelsen's in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Mangelsen's has crafts, flowers, toys, home decor, candies, cards, holiday decorations, etc. Stanley had lots of fun!
Flat Stanley goes to Olive Garden for supper. Yum, yum!!
Flat Stanley entering Atlantic, Iowa. Note he is in lower right of photo
Flat Stanley visiting Bonnesen's 5 & Dime in Atlantic, Iowa. This is like the old hardware store of my childhood.(He was helping with a little early Christmas shopping)
Flat Stanley helping make 4 wedding cakes. These are the last 2 and need glazing. :-)
Taking gently used clothes to donate to Goodwill
Flat Stanley going antiquing at Templemans in Atlantic, IA
Flat Stanley having a pork loin sandwich at the local diner.
Flat Stanley shopping for groceries at the local Walmart
Flat Stanley having a caramel frappe at his favorite hang out.
Today Flat Stanley helped make cream cheese mints for the upcoming wedding
Flat Stanley making chocolate sea shell and starfish decorations for the Groom's cake
Flat Stanley ended the day going to see the movie RIO at the Atlantic theater. :-))
After Flat Stanley spent the afternoon in Bellevue, Neb., he was delighted to go to Cirque du Soleil in Council Bluffs, Ia.. They are right across the Missouri river from each other. Stanley had a blast. I think he wants to join the circus now!! Linda
Flat Stanley making cupcakes for the children at the wedding. Some will be white and some will be chocolate. :-))
And even more cupcakes. WOW look at him eyeing those cupcakes!
After an 84 mile trip to Omaha, NE. for Physical Therapy, Flat Stanley accompanied the whole Sharpling family to The Danish Inn in Elk Horn, Iowa for a wonderful sea food buffet supper. The museum features a real windmill shipped over from Denmark.
Flat Stanley took home a Danish pastry -- a Kringle -- for breakfast tomorrow.
From Jan Billings in Glastonbury UK April 18, 2011
Evan’s Flat Stanley had a wonderful time romping through the green gardens, listening to tales of King Arthur and wondering if he could find the Holy Grail. Perhaps he might even see a faery or two. The green hill is Chalice Hill where the Holy Grail is supposed to be buried. It is overlooking the Chalice Well Gardens and you can see them from my roof garden.
Glastonbury, ‘Avalon of the Heart’ is an other worldly paradise. It is a sacred land, known as the Isle of Avalon, abundant in myths, legends and spiritual energy, where deep transformative processes take place within us. Glastonbury is a magical place of personal pilgrimage and spiritual unfoldment where the veils are thinnest between the invisible worlds, the inner and outer realities. Berachah, a beautiful split-level house is built into the slopes of Glastonbury Tor, an ancient mystical site, and overlooks the healing, regenerative iron-based waters of the red spring of The Chalice Well Gardens. Berachah stands between the healing nourishing calcium-based waters of The White Spring, and the footpath leading up to Glastonbury Tor. From the Breakfast room, there are wonderful panoramic views over the Vale of Avalon.
Berachah was once part of Chalice Orchard, where the writer and occultist, Dion Fortune used to live. The house, standing on the original site of her Temple, was designed and built by a Welsh architect who named it Berachah, meaning ‘Place of special spiritual blessing’. In Sufi ‘Beraka’, means ‘Point of blessing’. One of the Glastonbury Holy Thorn trees grows in the garden. It is reputed to be a cutting from the Holy Thorn planted by Joseph of Arimathea on Wearyall Hill. It has beautiful white flowers in Springtime, and the unusual second flowering between Winter Solstice and Imbolc.
Greetings from the Isle of Avalon, UK Jan Billings www.facetsofavalon.com www.berachah.co.uk