What’s Over There?, originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl.
This is Weston at Hondo Dog Park looking through the fence over to where the big dog area is. He might have been fancying himself as a big dog, but he’d never make it over there. He loves big dogs, but when he’s with them he spends most of his time laying down being submissive to them. He’s no fool.
Alder Street Food Carts, originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl.
Made famous on a season of the Amazing Race, here are the Alder Street Food Carts. You can get almost any kind of food, good to excellent, and cheap.
The link above actually takes you to the Portland Food Carts blog. Great blog about, well, food carts in Portland. Yeah, I know I’m a dork.
Getting The Shot, originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl.
After the movie last Thursday, Karen’s birthday night out on the town, we decided to walk back to our car, through the city. It was lovely out, had cooled down a bit, and was perfect weather for walking. We walked, chatted, took photos. Really really nice.
Tram, originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl.
Down by the South Waterfront, on our way back to the truck at the end of our ride, we happened to catch the OHSU Tram taking off back up the hill.
Steele, originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl.
The light Friday evening was beautiful. All soft and clear. I love this city.
Bible and Barq’s, originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl.
Mysteriously there was a bible with a partially consumed bottle of Barq’s Root Beer sitting on this bench. No one around. Maybe it was an offering… sit, read the good book, quench your thirst. We did neither. We just stopped and took a photo of it. Keep Portland Weird.
Interstate, originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl.
We rode past the Marquam Bridge on our route biking the other night. The blue sky was stunning.
Cinco de Mayo In Full Swing, originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl.
The Cinco de Mayo celebration was going full swing on the west side in Waterfront Park, a tad early, but full swing none the less.
The Gang’s Almost All Here, originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl.
We had a terrific time on Sunday with our pals and all the pups. Thanks guys for a really nice time. Not to mention the after hike lunch at the St. Johns McMenamins Pub. Tasty. Nothing says healthy more than following up a physical fitness activity like enjoying a burger and a strawberry lemonade at the pub.
We ended the weekend with some weed pulling at the house. They have somehow taken over all of our flower beds. They must be thwarted. They must be vanquished. They must be… well… pulled. So we started that process in the big bed. And let me tell ya… it’s a process. But damn… our place is looking lovely right now. And again I’ll say… we are lucky. In so many ways.
As to the photo above… you can see Benny’s paw in the shot… we were only missing Weston and Riley’s and it would’ve been perfect. Maybe next time?
Mt. St. Helens, originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl.
The Northwest is such a wondrously beautiful place. What else is there to say really… other than maybe… wow.
Sauvie Island, originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl.
This last Sunday we ventured out to Sauvie Island with some friends for a little hike along the beach. The dogs, ours and our friend’s, loved it. As did we. It was gorgeous out there. What a beautiful spot and a lovely day. Just about perfect. The only thing that might have made it better would’ve been if we’d thought ahead enough to pack a small barbecue and some food. We could have stayed there all day. At a certain point the dogs got to be off leash and it was as if they were sprung from prison or something. I’ve never seen such happy dogs. Running, playing, chasing, rolling around in the sand (after getting a little wet in the river of course)…. happy happy joy joy.
There was a fantastic view of Mt. St. Helens on Sunday. Pretty clear. Plus, there was quite a bit of water traffic out on the Columbia. Made for some good photo ops.
St. Johns Reflection, originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl.
This is another one taken with the iPhone at Cathedral Park this last Friday. Friday, by the way, would’ve been my dad’s birthday. He would’ve been 66. I kept thinking about him all day, and ended up playing a little bit of his music when I got home. Makes me cry to hear him, but then I’m so glad I have that. So glad I have him singing and playing his pedal steel, which he loved almost as much as he loved all of us. I miss you dad…. and I love you.
A Splash of Green, originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl.
Last, but not least, if you’re reading from the bottom up, is this beauty. We planted a bunch of succulents around in various pots hoping they would weather the winter. This one has, in terrific style.
Cherry Blossoms, originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl.
Yesterday, when I got home from work, I looked around the yard and thought… wow, it’s beautiful right now. So I did what I do… snapped a few shots.
The Obscure Eagle, originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl.
I took this photo yesterday. Yes, there is a Bald Eagle in this photograph. Really. Look closely. Sadly, by the time I got in the clear it took off. Seems it was a bit camera shy.
Washed Up, originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl.
Just a bit of a branch that had washed up at some point. And yes… if you’ve read the previous post and wondered, Weston did leave his mark on this one as well. There should be a sign… Weston was here.
Riley – Beach Dog, originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl.
So it’s Wednesday which means I need to get a move on about posting our events, travels, etc. from last weekend. I’m a bit late. Ah well… it’s my blog I suppose so I can post when I get the time. Which happens to be now. So… anywho…. enough mumbling about why I haven’t posted this stuff before now. Let’s get on with it.
This last weekend we went to the beach for our anniversary. It’s sort of become a bit of a tradition (except for last year when our anniversary fell in the middle of the week and we couldn’t really get away). It was Riley’s first trip to the coast, ever, and she loved it. She wasn’t fazed by it at all, even when it rained a ton. Pretty amazing. She’s a cool customer.
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