Short and sweet: My Mitsubishi Montero tow vehicle with 250,000 miles on it broke down in Cloverdale, Oregon. Angels showed up, and tried to fix it. More work than they could do, so had it towed 85 miles to Hillsboro
Rhododendrons Done Right
Playing a little catch-up here – these Gardens are so spectacular I thought I’d share the pics anyway, even though it’s a been a couple of months since Linda and I visited them. Portland, Oregon is home to the Crystal
Camping at the Beach or How to Get a Month’s Relaxation in Only 4 Days!
Beverly Beach State Park, Oregon. Easily one of the coolest places I’ve ever camped in near the beach. At least, in Oregon. The little group at our site included myself with my tiny trailer and my friend, Tricia, with her
Rowena Crest – A Day Hike in the Gorge
The magnificent Columbia River forms a portion of the state boundary line between Oregon and Washington and runs through an area called the Columbia River Gorge. The Gorge is home to international wind-surfing competitions and internationally-acclaimed breweries, as well as
Issues. Having Issues.
Issues. Don’t we all have issues on occasion? Well, I’m having issues with my blog site. So many of the posts I write or want to write (or have written, just not sent yet) have lots of photos to add
OG’s First Road Trip: A Picturebook
*** Warning! Cat pictures ahead! *** Recently, OG the Cat went on his first road trip from San Diego, CA to Portland, OR. He’s not a regular traveler but he took to it like he’d been doing it forever. Our
Visiting the Anza Borrego Desert
Spending a few days in the Anza Borrego Desert this time of year can be like a breath of fresh air. The skies are clear and blue. The air is warm and dry with a gentle breeze blowing. The 129