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Last Reply: Mar 04, 2013 10:25 AM

kathy

Joined: Sep, 2008

Location: Ohio

Occupation: writer

Sep 13, 2008, 11:01 AM

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I just learned a writer named Abigail Carter bought Betty's cabin on Vashon. Her book came out this year and is about losing her husband on Sept. 11. She and her two children spend time in Betty's garden. I emailed her but have not had a response yet. Look at AbigailCarter.com and go to her blog to read about her buying the cabin.

Does anyone know if Judith is still running the B&B?

Kathy
p.s. how do I change my user name? I didn't mean to put my address.

johnftwa48in

Joined: Feb, 2005

Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana

Sep 13, 2008, 3:16 PM	4388
Kathy, to change your user name you could contact Frankl or just delete your current username and creat a new one by creating a new account. Yes Judith still owns the B&B. John

Jean Louise

Joined: May, 2008

Location: rural lovely green Indiana

Occupation: owner of 3 borzois and book lover

Sep 16, 2008, 3:00 PM	4396
Thanks for letting us know about Abigail Carter buying Betty's cabin. It would thrill me to be there, let alone reside in the place.

Abby

Joined: Apr, 2009

Location: Seattle, WA

Occupation: Writer

Apr 13, 2009, 2:49 PM

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Hi everyone. I just figured out that I had to join the site and then found these forums. Thanks Kathy for letting people know about my book and website.

I wanted to let people know that this summer I am planning on renting out Betty's House very selectively. Given the economic downturn, I am needing to cover some costs. I have posted the link to the rental site in case anyone is interested.

The cabin is wonderful. I just spent a joyous Easter there making ham and scalloped potatoes for friends and family. The house has such a happy vibe.

There are a bunch of pics on the rental site too, for all those curious!

http:/ / www.homeaway.com/ vacation-rental/ p236258

johnftwa48in

Joined: Feb, 2005

Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana

Apr 14, 2009, 7:28 PM	4565
Thanks for the pictures Abby. I wonder if it has changed much from when Betty lived there.

Abby

Joined: Apr, 2009

Location: Seattle, WA

Occupation: Writer

Apr 17, 2009, 3:10 PM	4569
John: Its changed very little based on the pictures I have seen and also based on Heidi's (Betty's granddaughter) tour of it. She was amazed that I had Fiestaware for the dishware (they just suited the house so well), as I guess Betty had something very similar.

johnftwa48in

Joined: Feb, 2005

Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana

Apr 17, 2009, 4:22 PM	4570
Wow! Being as I am Betty researcher I would love to see it but, alas....

Abby

Joined: Apr, 2009

Location: Seattle, WA

Occupation: Writer

Apr 17, 2009, 4:28 PM	4571
Well, if you ever get to Seattle, let me know and I will happily give you a tour... I'd be curious about your research. i have been thinking about writing about the house and her.

johnftwa48in

Joined: Feb, 2005

Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana

Apr 17, 2009, 4:41 PM	4572
Thanks, I may just take you up on that gracious offer.

debbies

Joined: Jul, 2005

Location: Northern California

Occupation: Online Sales & More!

May 02, 2009, 8:14 PM	4581
I have had the pleasure of seeing Betty's home on Vashon and I'm happy to say it has changed very little from Betty's time. I wouldn't call exactly call this lovely house a cabin, though it does have that cabinny look on the outside. It is just a lovely home, and I can see why Betty loved it and why Abby bought it. It's a bit tricky to get to, however.

Suz

Joined: Dec, 2007

Location: Pacific Northwest

Jan 06, 2013, 10:42 AM	5311
Someone asked recently if it's possible to stay in Betty and Don's home on Vashon. Here's a discussion about it. The original home is a private residence, but there is a B&B on the property. It gets great reviews on Trip Advisor. You can Google it for contact info. I don't know if it's kosher to post a business's contact info here, but it's readily available on line.

frankalexander

Joined: Nov, 2004

Location: Puget Sound

Occupation: Website Manager

Jan 16, 2013, 10:15 AM	5312
Suz apparently intended to connect the Vashon B&B. Here is the link. http:/ / www.bettymacdonaldfarm.com

frankalexander

Joined: Nov, 2004

Location: Puget Sound

Occupation: Website Manager

Jan 16, 2013, 10:23 AM	5313
BTW, posting commercial links is OK for members only. Not apt to engender much spam among this small, distinguished group. :-) http:/ / www.bettymacdonaldfarm.com

frankalexander

Joined: Nov, 2004

Location: Puget Sound

Occupation: Website Manager

Jan 16, 2013, 7:04 PM	5315
This is a system test. http:/ / yahoo.com

Lise

Joined: Feb, 2013

Feb 28, 2013, 10:36 AM	5321
Thank you Kathy for the name of the writer living at Vashon. I am trying to contact her Please, it looks like the message are not working fine on the forum ?

Lise

Joined: Feb, 2013

Feb 28, 2013, 10:39 AM	5322
sorry for the html link here is the address of the blog http:/ / danielmountgardens.blogspot.com/ 2009/ 03/ another-island-garden.html

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