Stories Archive
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Mom is Always Right
My mom always told me to visit the Oregon coast. She knew of Oregon's beauty because my parents visited the state just before their engagement, in 1972. Well, I took my mom's advice this year. My boyfriend and I just returned from an amazing adventure--d... Continue Reading
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Dreams Do Come True
My husband and I had always known we would not stay in Texas forever...and yet, it seemed we had gotten into a groove and couldn't break away...Until we visited the Coast of Oregon! Our plan had always been to move to Jackson Hole Wyoming, were my husband... Continue Reading
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Sunset at Cannon Beach
My husband, Jim and I were sitting on a log at Canon beach listening to the bagpiper playing Amazing Grace as the sun was setting. Just as the piper finished, we heard the distinct sound of the sun "sizzling" into the ocean. It really was quite an amazingly... Continue Reading
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FIRST TIMER!
I was visiting Oregon for the first time with my (now) fiance. We were headed to Eugene to see his daughter (a proud Duck!). With a few days to spare, we decided to see more than the University (and the football field). His daughter suggested a day on the coa... Continue Reading
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Food, Fun and Recipes?! Nom nom nom nom!
I read the below announcement about The Rez Kitchen Tour and I actually got giddy. This combines my unhealthy obsession to cooking shows (ala Top Chef, Hell's Kitchen, Iron Chef), my addiction to recipes, and my love of sampling new food and wraps it int... Continue Reading
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Hurry up, November
This isn't much of a story. Rather it's a wish list. Our son, Matt and his wife, Kristin, moved to Portland from Wisconsin when they were married three years ago. We miss them terribly, but they have fallen in love with Oregon and consequently, we seldom ... Continue Reading
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Love Can Really Move You!
My husband and I have never been a "typical" couple. We met when we were 15 years old and in High School. A move separated us for 7 years but we kept in touch and my husband always vowed to "get me back". When I turned 21, he came down to visit me and brought champ... Continue Reading
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The Best Time
We had the best time this July in Oregon. For 3 wonderful weeks we camped along the Oregon Coast. We started in Brookings and ended our trip in Newport. The weather was perfect and so were the campgrounds that we stayed in. The people in Oregon are super fri... Continue Reading
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Look! A Hermit Crab!!
About once a year we see our darling Grandsons. With such a long time between visits, we often wonder if they will remember us and the things we do. Most of you will remember that this spring was a bit cold and cloudy. The weather forecasters, not to be depre... Continue Reading
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A Tale of Two Impromptu Visits
I love road trips! All I need is a tankful of gas, some snacks, and I'm ready to roll. When I'm planning a trip, it seems that there is some sort of magnetic pull to the Oregon Coast. If someone mentions a trip, that's the first place I suggest. My favorite roa... Continue Reading
