Life Stops When the Ducks Play

Go Oregon


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Local Music

One thing I love about Portland is stumbling upon great local music talent. Tonight you can find me listening to Jim Walker and Tim Ellis ay Hayden's Grill in Tualatin. See you there at 8 pm.


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Oregon Coast

Just a few from one of my favorite spots on the Oregon Coast - Cape Kiwanda











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Ban the Bags

As Portland Looks at the many threats to those that live here, it has moved to take quick and decisive action. Sure there are gang problems. Yes, the homeless create issues, as a community we need to stand against police excessive force. But the item that seems to be uniting the city, has moved people to act, is the threat of the plastic shopping bags. With the city moving in a progressive way to protect us all, we can again walk the streets safely. Click on the link above to read the story from the Oregonian.

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Portland - It Grows on You

I've some how managed to live in Oregon 12 years. I grew up in Southern Cal, went to college in St. Paul. I've done a stint in Utah, and enjoyed a few years in Bellingham. I never thought Oregon would be home for very long. I guess I should have known when Darla said we wouldn't be moving until after the kids graduate. Now I love this place, mountains, ocean, desert, music, football (ducks), soccer, and a great city. The truth is, I am loving all things Oregon.



Think I'll stay for a few more years.

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Deck with a View

If you live in Oregon long enough, you realize you can see some awesome sunsets. Here is tonights from my back deck


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Nothing But Hot Air

It may not be unique to Tigard, but it is the only town I've ever experienced it in.


Each year in June the town folk of Tigard come out for the annual Tigard Balloon


Festival. There are rides, booths, music, food and beer. But most people come to look at the balloons. If your there early enough you can watch them roll out the fabric, turn on the burns, fill up, and float away. In the evening they refill the balloons and when they fire the burners the glow.


The musics not great and neither is the food, but that doesn't matter. It is all about being together with other people, enjoying the park, and dreaming about floating away to some place different. Only in Oregon, at least for me

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Dog Mountain Trail 2011

If you live in Oregon long enough, you find that you are being drawn to the outdoors whenever the weather allows it.  Today, we went for our 2nd annual Fathers Day Dog Mountain Hike.  We went for 6.2 miles, climbed 2800 ft. and were up and back in 3 1/2 hours.  I have to admit, it seemed like the trails were steep and a bit slippery up towards the top, but we were rewarded for our hard work with an incredible view and beautiful flowers.  Of course every long hike deserves a stop at Walking Man Pub in Stevenson.  While technically this hike is in Washington, it is just a quick hop over the bridge of the God's to this increadible hike.  Here are some pictures for you to enjoy.

Angles Rest Trail

The sun is back out, and with that so is my camera. Last weekend we went hiking on Angels Rest trail. Here are a couple of the pictures. You have to agree, Oregon is a great place if you love the out doors.