We Were Expecting Snacks!

Hello, Stuffie Friends and Fans! It’s me, Froggy (and Snitch and Twitch)! We were super duper excited for an outing to a nearby olive presser and vineyard. We also heard about olive oil tasting. Please bring us to the bread, dipping sauce, fresh vinegar and olive oil… mmmm! First stop- appetizers in the herb garden.

Beautifully kept? Yes. Herbs present. Yes. Ready for eating? Nope. Most of them look like they were preparing for a long winter’s nap. And yet….there are flowers in abundance?

None of those wildflowers are edible. So disappointing! Okay, then, off we go to harvest some grapes in the vineyard. Some friends (okay, it was Scottie) said that grapes fresh off the vine are especially delicious. Just imagine how much our mouths are watering…

Well, now. That just seems unfair! Nothing to eat on these vines this time of year. Maybe we’ll have better luck with the olives.

Those are definitely not ripe yet! What is wrong with this situation? Is it fall or not? Are there snacks or not?

Ready yourselves- there’s one more disappointment ahead. When we got to the tasting tent, we found out that olive oil tasting is just the oil. No sides, no treats. We skipped it. (I mean, really. Can you imagine getting oil off our skin? It’s a nightmare, honestly.)

Instead of complaining, we decided to make the most of the incredible climbing experiences we had on offer.

Pretty satisfying and a good start. If you like a mix of solid trunk and fragile branches, an alder is a great pick. If you’re looking for height and stability, however, this wisteria arbor is where it’s at.

It’s also pretty easy to get high up in a birch tree. Would recommend for climbing- lots to grip.

And a cedar tree is like being wrapped in a warm hug or a cuddly blanket that smells incredible. This one comes complete with madrone fruit for decoration and ambiance.

For those looking for a little more movement, I can recommend these maples. A nice light breeze gives them a soothing bounce. (If you’re more adrenaline inclined, wait for a stormy day. Then the excitement really picks up!)

And, if you’d rather have a little more support and a place to rest, might I recommend a tower like this one?

Enjoy your fall… wherever you might be hanging out!

-Froggy, Snitch, and Twitch