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.

National Title on the Line for the Oregon Ducks

I have to admit, I have been caught up in all the fun connected to the Oregon Ducks. I have gone to three of their games this year, Stanford, UCLA, and the Oregon State Game, and I was not disappointed.  I watched the I Love My Ducks Video over and over again.  I even put my own video together, Hans and Rick Go to the Game of Games. Of course that was the Ducks Beaver Game, and now they will play the game of games for the National Title.  There are many awesome web sights put up by fans that I have been following. One of my favorites has been Addicted to Quack.  As an Oregonian I am not ashamed to admit I have gotten a little bit "Ducky."  The worst of it has to do with the fact that in looking for Duck Gear to wear during the game I put together my own Amazon Store, Oregon Duck Gear.  Yes it is a bit crazy.  I have not really let myself watch a lot of football over the last few years, instead heading to soccer games of my kids, but they are grown and I have my weekends back.  I must say, I am not the only crazy Duck Fan as you can see in this Google Image Search of Duck Fans. As the countdown to game day continues  I assume that it will continue to get a little crazier around here.  Until then, check out the links, by some Duck Gear, and if you feel so inclined, send me your extra BCS tickets.  I just might be able to put them to use.

Portlandia: Finally a Show About the Place I Love

We have finally arrived. Portland will soon have a tv show about itself. Up till now we have had a tv series filmed here that pretends to be in Boston. Yep Leverage while filmed here doesn't give us Portlanders the credit we deserve. But all things are about to change as we get a series. Take a look at the video found on the link. It looks like it will be good.
Portlandia: Portland Dream of the '90s - Portlandia - Series - On Air - IFC.com

Gift Ideas for those Who Love the Oregon Coast

I'm getting excited for Christmas, but not for the reason many of you may think. Its not the presents, or the food, or the music. It has to do with the fact that the after all the commercialism of Christmas we are heading to the Oregon Coast. Our family loves the coast and my wife took a chance and rented our favorite house for three nights. A get away between Holidays. As I was on twitter today I came across this idea for a Christmas Gift, Oregon Coast Gift Certificates. Someone else is thinking the way I do. You only know how great the Oregon Coast is if you've had a chance to go. You can send my gift certificate anytime.

BeachConnection.Net- Give the Gift of the Beach: Oregon Coast Gift Certificates