Oregon Vacation Pictures: Part 1

[dukedogsmom]

I've got a lot of pics to put up so I thought today I'd mostly do the ocean. There are a few others thrown in. I've included a short video of the ocean and you can hear how hard the wind was blowing. It's so beautiful there! It was actually cold which was refreshing. I gave up trying to keep my hair combed while I was there a lot of the time because of the wind. But, I'll take the wind and the rain (didn't have any while I was there) over this horrible heat and humidity any day of the week. I had a wonderful time and miss Brian terribly. Hope you enjoy. I'll try to put up some more pics soon. I've got quite a few left.
This is Brian's dog Scooter. He's such a sweetie. It was hard to get a good pic of him since he's so dark.
http://www.boomspeed.com/dukedogsmom/071706_13.jpg
Here's the coast
http://www.boomspeed.com/dukedogsmom/071706_1.jpg
Here's some posts that are left over from a boardwalk. Knew this would look good in black and white.
http://www.boomspeed.com/dukedogsmom/071706_2.jpg
Here they are in color
http://www.boomspeed.com/dukedogsmom/071706_14.jpg
I loved the sun in this one
http://www.boomspeed.com/dukedogsmom/071706_3.jpg
More coming...........

[dukedogsmom]

Flowers at the beach
http://www.boomspeed.com/dukedogsmom/071706_4.jpg
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Our hands. One of my favorites *sigh*
http://www.boomspeed.com/dukedogsmom/071706_10.jpg
More coming

[dukedogsmom]

I like this one, too.
http://www.boomspeed.com/dukedogsmom/071706_11.jpg
http://www.boomspeed.com/dukedogsmom/071706_12.jpg
We went to the docks and I got to meet some of Richard's friends. Here is Molly, one of his friend's dogs. She was such a doll.
http://www.boomspeed.com/dukedogsmom/071806_1.jpg
We went on a small boat and for the longest, Molly wouldn't come in. This is the view I got.
http://www.boomspeed.com/dukedogsmom/071806_2.jpg
View of the harbor
http://www.boomspeed.com/dukedogsmom/071806_3.jpg
Sleeping area in the boat. Isn't it cute?
http://www.boomspeed.com/dukedogsmom/071806_4.jpg
Molly getting scratches from a friend. It sure looks like it feels good.
http://www.boomspeed.com/dukedogsmom/071806_5.jpg
More coming

[dukedogsmom]

I liked the name of these two boats
http://www.boomspeed.com/dukedogsmom/071806_6.jpg
http://www.boomspeed.com/dukedogsmom/071806_7.jpg
Brian's friend's girlfriend works at a purse store. I saw this and loved it!
http://www.boomspeed.com/dukedogsmom/071806_8.jpg
The only thing is, it wasn't a purse but a portable dog feeder.
http://www.boomspeed.com/dukedogsmom/071806_9.jpg
I gutted it while I was at Brian's and am in the process of turning it into a purse. I've got some dog bone ribbon that I'm putting on the corners and will line it with some dog fabric. I can't wait to get it fixed.

That's all for now. I'll put up some more this weekend. It really is a beautiful area. I loved it.

[Sevaede]

Beautiful!

I miss Oregon so much! Where did you go?

[shais_mom]

great pics! :)

[caseysmom]

Great pictures Val, I love the pacific coast. Now where are some pictures of your new boyfriend?

[Daisy and Delilah]

It looks like a dream vacation Val. Wonderful pictures. You seem to be on top of the world and you deserve it. Please give us more info on Brian ;) Can't wait!! :)

[Sara luvs her Tinky]

BEAUTIFUL PICTURES!!!

I love the ones of the sun shinin on the ocean!!! It looks so peaceful and relaxing!!

[lizbud]

Beautiful country there Valerie. I loved the beach & ocean pictures. Of
course, I loved the animal ones too. Heck, I liked them all. :) You have a
good eye for what makes a good photo.

My daughter is taking a job transfer and will be moving to Oregon soon.
I've never been there & don't know anyone else who has either.Did you
like any place in particular? What towns have you been too? Sorry for all
the questions. :)

[lv4dogs]

What beautiful pics, thanks for sharing. You are making me miss Oregon more than ever right now. I want to move back out west and NOW. lol

[pitc9]

Wahhh!!
I can't see the pictures!!
I'll have to come back later and try yo check them out again!

[dukedogsmom]

Thanks guys. I'll put one up of Brian here in a while. Just wanted to make sure it was alright with him, first. Also, the flower pics, Duke and Doogie are here:
http://www.petoftheday.com/talk/showthread.php?t=110113

[CountryWolf07]

Wow, the Pacific coast is beautiful.. I still yet have to see it someday, hopefully next summer when I hopefully visit California.. :)

[dukedogsmom]

Okay. Here he is. He treats me like gold, too. Now do you see why I miss him so much?
http://www.boomspeed.com/dukedogsmom/brian3.jpg

[caseysmom]

Val, thanks for sharing...he's cute, and he looks like a sweet guy.

[Almita]

Aww great pictures Val! I can tell you had a great time! Thanks for sharing.

[kuhio98]

The Oregon coast is one of my favorite places. Where did you go?

[dukedogsmom]

The Oregon coast is one of my favorite places. Where did you go?
Coos Bay, Bandon and Port Orford. It's a beautiful area.

Caseysmom: He's a very sweet man. He cooked me breakfast almost every morning. He's a real sweetheart.

[cyber-sibes]

Nice pictures - makes me miss the ocean! We always went to Mass. coast for summer vacations when I was a kid. JoJoe & I took our honeymoon trip to Oregon - I love'd it there! It's soooooooooooo beautiful. How did you get that "starry" effect of the sun?

[dukedogsmom]

Nice pictures - makes me miss the ocean! - I love'd it there! It's soooooooooooo beautiful. How did you get that "starry" effect of the sun?
The sun looked exactly like that. It was such a beautiful day.

[K9karen]

Ahem....Gee Val, how do ya think Dukie will like the cooler weather??? ;)

My John lived some of his adult life in Oregon. That's all I hear about. He misses it so much too!

You go girl! Nuthin' like a guy who treats ya like gold, just like you deserve! Sure is a wonderful feeling, eh????

[Sevaede]

Well, it looks like you had a great time! I am glad for you! :D

Hehe, I know where those places are! Coos Bay is pretty close to where some of my family lives. That's in Gardiner/Reedsport.

I grew up in Pendleton and Eugene/Springfield. :D I didn't know so many people were fans of Oregon!

I wanna go home! :D

[RobiLee]

Val, those are great pictures. Oregon looks like a beautiful place. I would love to visit there someday. Ok, I haven't been around PT much so I don't have a clue who Brian is. Uhhh, I think you need to fill me in on this ;). When and how did this happen? Either spill the beans here or pm me. I need to hear the details ;).

I'm very happy for you!

[Logan]

Oh Val, what a terrific trip for you!!!!! The pictures are just breathtaking. It amazes me how different the coastline is in different parts of our country. That certainly isn't anything like the southeast Atlantic coast!

And I'm so happy that you're happy! Florida is a long way from Oregon, though, isn't it? :(

Logan

[dukedogsmom]

Val, those are great pictures. Oregon looks like a beautiful place. I would love to visit there someday. Ok, I haven't been around PT much so I don't have a clue who Brian is. Uhhh, I think you need to fill me in on this ;). When and how did this happen? Either spill the beans here or pm me. I need to hear the details ;).

I'm very happy for you!
We met on Yahoo chat. I found out he was an animal lover and that's what got us started. Yesterday was our 6th month anniversary :D

Thanks to everyone who has expressed their happiness for me. It's been a long time coming.

[caseysmom]

Val, I am so happy for you. I am assuming Oregon will be your permanent home soon...hehe Duke will love the climate.

[Maya & Inka's mommy]

BREATHTAKING pics!!! WOW, I had NO idea Oregon has such a beautiful coastline! In some pics, it even looks very much alike the Atlantic coast in Brittany, France!!

[Prairie Purrs]

I love the Coos Bay area! I spent some very happy vacations there when I was a kid. :D

Wishing all the best for you and Brian. :D

[luvofallhorses]

great pics! :) those dogs are adorable! :)