Stories Archive
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Heat Relief
The thermometer was reaching 98 degrees (somewhere in Oregon) and no relief was in sight. I spent my evenings performing in a local production of "Hello Dolly", but, with heavy costumes, that only made matters worse. The director called us together, ... Continue Reading
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Oh, Manzanita
The thrill is always the same as we turn off of Highway 26 and head south on 101. First, we roll down the windows to feel that initial gust of clean ocean air. Soon, we crest a hill and below us is the majestic Pacific. Fifteen minutes later and we're in the tow... Continue Reading
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Sand Beneath Our Feet and Paws
The trip was a Special Birthday Gift my girlfriend, Heidi, gave me for my 50th birthday! Heidi and I and my two Boxer dog’s, Meika and Gunner, headed for the Oregon Coast to stay four nights at the Ester Lee Motel in Lincoln City. It was the first of many va... Continue Reading
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My Oregon Coast Experience
Haceta Head Lighthouse I cannot recall exactly when I became besotted with lighthouses, but it must have been at a very early age. After a childhood in Penzance, England, home to a majestic lighthouse, I finally visited the Oregon Coast on vacation man... Continue Reading
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Home away from Home
My best friend, Darlene and I experienced outstanding customer service (we’ve never had better!) which was provided by Sandy at Gold Beach Resort in Gold Beach, Oregon. We have been back numerous times to the resort and in fact, it is the only place we... Continue Reading
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A Good Place
When a large section of US HWY 101 collapsed just two miles south of Port Orford, I happened to be one of the fortunate ones on the southern side of the incident. I was returning to Port Orford, and had a large amount of frozen goods in my vehicle. Since there... Continue Reading
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The Favorite Vacation Destination
We took our daughter to The Inn at Otter Crest for her birthday one year and she said it was the best Birthday ever! We ate at their Flying Dutchman Restaurant and the food was superb. They even gave her a special dessert for her birthday! We have spent many w... Continue Reading
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The Cozy Cabin
The worst year of my life started with a flood devastating our home of six years. We lost nearly all of our possessions on the first floor of our home, and had to rebuild it from the sub floor up! Not only that, but my sister was diagnosed with cancer, and lost... Continue Reading
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Why Move to Oregon
My husband and I and our two daughters, discovered Yachats and the Overleaf Lodge one summer when we came for the 4th of July and fell in love. Over the following years, we made a habit of visiting the Oregon Coast at least once a year for our annual summer va... Continue Reading
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The Friendliest B&B on the Coast
My husband, Jeff, and I are planning to retire in the not too distant future and the Oregon coast is just the place! But where? Recently, we started a trip in Astoria and worked our way slowly down the coast. We were fortunate enough to make a reservation in... Continue Reading