Oregon, Days 6, 7 and 8

Day 6 was very much laid back and relaxed with crochet, and just chilling out and finally watching Deathly Hallows Part 1 in preparation for a trip the next day to see Part 2. No, I had not seen it yet and after watching it on DVD, was glad I had not spent the time and money to see it in the cinema. Of all eight movies, I have to say this is my least liked and it even left me wondering if I wanted to see Part 2. lady_karelia assured me that Part 2 was much better so the plan was to see it the next day.

Waking the next morning after a previous day of HP DH Part 1, curries, cheese, wine, friends, crochet and just wonderful relaxed time, I was now looking forward to a trip to an ops shop and the movie with lady_Karelia and Little Man (who really has grown and is not so little anymore), all of which proved to be marvelous and yes, Part 2 was wicked awesome and is tied with CoS as my favorite! We won't discuss the tears at various points throughout DH Part 2, suffice it to say it would have been quite profitable to have stock in a tissue manufacturer then! The day was started off with delicious pancakes and chocolate sauce courtesy of Little Man who created the sauce from scratch on his own. While it may sound repetitive, the evening ended with a delicious dinner (was this the nice we had that wonderful beef with roquefort sauce, lady_karelia?) I've lost track as there were so many wonderful dishes. Palek Paneer, beef curries, chicken curries, chick pea curry all served with Naan. Wine, tea, coffee....

Eventually, Day 8 arrived and we returned to the first ops shop as well as a second at which I found a pair of very comfortable, practically new sandals for only $5! We also had an exercise session involving a very nice very well made very heavy sofa bench and a flight of stairs. I am thankful all of us were involved in carrying it and no one was videoing it! Lol

The week was a continuous run of good food, good times, relaxing and being with some very special friends that are absolutely amazing people and these days I was so grateful for being in their company!

Unfortunately, there always is a time for going home and Day 9 eventually came

Oregon, Days 3, 4 and 5

I slept under a quilt with no a/c on and the balcony door open so air would come in through the screen. This was absolutely wonderful to do after weeks of 108-114 and above temps here at home. Not just this night but every night I was there. It was so cool I actually did pick up the crochet I brought along and began to crochet a shawl (which was finished a couple of days later.



It was rather laid back for Saturday with a trip out to some amazing stores to get some groceries for dinner (amazing Curry cooked by dorkboy) and to check out the local LYS.



From there it was to Trader Joe's - So wish we had one here!



It was a night of more crochet, curry, and good friends - and Saturday Night Drabble Chat! Oh and good wine!

Sunday was somewhat laid back as well with more crochet and curry and guess the music!



and a full moon!



Monday,



we headed to the train to take a trip to PDX:



Farmer's Market



Voodoo Donuts



Chinatown


Powell Books (OMGSOMANYBOOKS!!!!!!!!!!!)

and Frying Scotsman for Fish and Chips before heading back for a night of crochet, curry and time together!

Grateful for all of it or Days 13, 14 and 15

Road to Oregon Days 1 and 2 in photos

Leaving here late Thursday morning, August 11th, I took off and made my way out of Oklahoma into Kansas where I was excited to see wind farms. Having heard about them, it was nice to see one actually in existence in Westfall, KS



Turned out as I drove on through the day/night/day, I learned, there are many more in use around the country, in Colorado, Wyoming (lots in Wyoming), Utah, Idaho and Oregon itself (again, lots of them in those states.



I managed to stop and spend some time with saphira_ll in Denver and we had a wonderful time at IHOP before I got back on the road again. I had hoped to meet up with her on the way back, but events did not allow that to happen. I am grateful for having had a chance to meet and spend time with for dinner in Denver! and for her wonderful dragon gifts!!!



It was night when I first arrived in Wyoming and in the morning, discovered, Wyoming is... Uhm brown? Lots and lots of brown! But the views!!! Wow!





Next stop, Utah!





Where I got to see the Great Salt Lake





Which meant I was not that far from The Bonneville Salt Flats

The Metaphor Tree aka the only tree in the salt flats



and the Salt Flats themselves!





And if that looks strangely familiar to you, well then think PotC #3?



Nice part about being in Utah?

Notice that my a/c is not on even at 11 a.m.? That is soooooo nice after weeks of 108 to 114 temperatures back home! I was probably the only person standing in the middle of the salt flats desert going... "Gee, this is comfortable!" Lol



It was 3 a.m. (Pacific Time) when I did arrive at lady_karelia's but it was Soooo worth the drive, first to see her again and second, for the gorgeous scenery on the way!

Oregon Days 9 10 and 11

Days 9, 10 and 11 or Home Again by lady-dragonsinger on Polyvore.com

Oregon Food is Good!

Chez Dorkboy!





Chez Little Man!

(see previous breakfast one way conversation post :D lol)



Voodoo Donuts!



The Frying Scotsman

Oregon Crafty Pic Spam :D

Returned home from vacation in Oregon this afternoon with a bag full of finished projects and lots of memories (along with brochures, photos, aches, pains and the need for a good nap which has been accomplished! :D lol

Oregon fun pic spam will follow soon! As will the Days 9 through 11 - The return home collage! But for now:

While in Oregon, I created a Molly Sweater for a Build A Bear as well as making the bear his own Hogwarts Student cap



Seven water bottle slings



Two Market Bags: (and have two more in progress)



and a shawl

Oregon Day 8

Oregon Day 8 by lady-dragonsinger featuring narrow sandals

Oregon Day 7 by lady-dragonsinger on Polyvore.com