The Helen McCol, originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl.
The theme for the week is Nautical. I took this one in Newport Bay at the Marina there. It’s something I always love to do when we head over to Newport… cruise the docks, take some photos, check out the fishing fleet. The name of this lady is the Helen McCol.
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Roosting, originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl.
Loads of birds nest and make their homes near the tide pools at Yaquina Head in Newport, Oregon.
Yaquina Head Lighthouse, originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl.
The recently restored lighthouse at Yaquina Head.
Rip Tide, originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl.
Walking the docks in Newport, Oregon.
Bouyed, originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl.
Keeping the big boats moored requires a lot of line and several good buoys.
Tied Up, originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl.
We took a little jaunt to the historic old bay front in Newport, Oregon. The bay front is actually still a working fishing port. For a time, besides wandering the shops, we walked on the docks looking at all the various fishing boats. Some of them were pretty cool. It’s fascinating to think of a life working at sea.
Today’s theme for the hunt is wooden. I was looking through some of my photos and came across this one taken in October 2007 of the bay front in Newport, Oregon. Great wooden benches, railings, and boardwalk there, not to mention the big wooden boat in the background and the huge mural painted on the side of the wooden fish processing plant (or whatever you call it).
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Originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl
These guys were very vocal. In fact, between these and the sea lions hanging out on the nearby rocks, Weston about fainted. He was not at all into the sounds they were making.
Originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl
We just had two really great days at the beach. Lincoln City and Newport to be exact. I tell ya, there’s nothing like taking the short drive over, staying at a nice little motel, and relaxing with my sweetie. And, of course, with Weston.
I love being with my little family. We work. The little unit that is us. You know what I mean? We just work. It’s like all the cells in my body relax when we’re together. It’s sometimes almost an audible sound, from deep inside me. I’m sure at the moment I walk into Karen’s presence, I breathe in deeply, then out again, clearing out the day, and taking in the all of just being with her. My body naturally reacting and saying to me, ah, you’ve come home. Life is good.
We had such a great time… walks on the beach watching the water, the clouds moving, and Weston scampering about like a mad man seeking all the fun sand has to offer. We watched movies, read a little, and held hands while looking out the window at the tiny bit of a squall that passed through. We drank chai, walked around on the docks on the bay front in Newport, and laughed as Weston tried to make friends with every person and dog he met. We loved our time and enjoyed being together, sharing every moment.
My advice, not that anyone asked… take off, spend a day or two together. Get away and play. It does a body, a mind, and a soul very very good. All you need… all anyone needs… is a couple of days at the beach.
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