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Sunday, March 31, 2013

Spring Break!

Sunset Beach, Oregon ~ February 2009

Guest Blogger: Jennfier McClain
My second to oldest son, Daniel, and his February 2009 treasure found on Sunset Beach! Try as they may, my husband and boys could not get him to stay in the water. 


Astoria, Oregon, Daily Photo is sponsored by Tapir and Friends Animal Store and Astoria Sunday Market.

Saturday, March 30, 2013

The Sunny Side of the Hill

South Slope ~ March 30, 2013

It is a beautiful day here in Astoria.  The sun is shining, it's around 70 with a very slight breeze rattling the leaves in the back yard.  The hum of a lawnmower is in the distance and with it the sweet smell of fresh cut grass is in the air.  



Astoria, Oregon, Daily Photo is sponsored by Tapir and Friends Animal Store and Astoria Sunday Market.

Wednesday, March 27, 2013

Youngs River, Youngs Bay

Highway 202 ~ March 2013

Guest Blogger Kimberly Reed took this photo from Highway 202.  This is Youngs River/Bay.




Astoria, Oregon, Daily Photo is sponsored by Tapir and Friends Animal Store and Astoria Sunday Market.

What We See from our Window

Seaside, Oregon ~  March 27, 2013

Bonus Photo!  This is from the Schermerhorn family and what they see from their window.  The star of the image is Hamilton the pig.  I confess, this photo is a bit of self-indulgence because I fostered Hamilton for a month or so prior to the Schermerhorn's adopting him.  The original family who owned Hamilton loved him dearly but were in transition.  He now has a wonderful home with a couple of goat buddies, chickens and ducks to keep him company.  For those not familiar with the coast, Seaside is only about 20 miles or so south of Astoria.

Here is Hamilton hamming it up!



Astoria, Oregon, Daily Photo is sponsored by Tapir and Friends Animal Store and Astoria Sunday Market.

Tuesday, March 26, 2013

Columbia Travel

Columbia Travel on 13th ~ February 2013

This building suffered a fire a couple years ago but has since been refurbished.  It is the world headquarters for Columbia Travel.  I believe the upper floors are apartments.  There is something about this building I adore.


Astoria, Oregon, Daily Photo is sponsored by Tapir and Friends Animal Store and Astoria Sunday Market.

Monday, March 25, 2013

The Bridge to No Where

Astoria-Megler Bridge ~ March 2013

This image was taken by Guest Blogger Jack Applegate.  He has the unique advantage of being a city inspector so finds intriguing angles of familiar places.  Nicknamed "The Bridge To No Where," this image truly looks like the bridge ends nowhere.  (apologies to our Washington friends).




Astoria, Oregon, Daily Photo is sponsored by Tapir and Friends Animal Store and Astoria Sunday Market.

Sunday, March 24, 2013

Digging it on the coast!

Fort Stevens State Park ~ March 24, 2013

Serious diggers on the beach today!  In the background you can see the faint outline of what is likely a commercial fishing boat.





Astoria, Oregon, Daily Photo is sponsored by Tapir and Friends Animal Store and Astoria Sunday Market.

Friday, March 22, 2013

Following the Tracks

Trolley Tracks ~ March 2013


We've had a crazy start to spring with wind, chilly air, hail and even some snow in-between sun breaks and the usual coastal mist.


Astoria, Oregon, Daily Photo is sponsored by Tapir and Friends Animal Store and Astoria Sunday Market.

Wednesday, March 20, 2013

Sitting on Top of the World!

Astor Hotel ~ March 20, 2013
 
Guest Blogger Jack Applegate supplied this image.  Jack is the city building inspector and teaches courses at Clatsop Community College.  He captured this photo while doing an inspection on top of Astoria's tallest building:  The Astor Hotel. 
 
 
Astoria, Oregon, Daily Photo is sponsored by Tapir and Friends Animal Store and Astoria Sunday Market.

Tuesday, March 19, 2013

Getting Trashy in Astoria

10th & Commercial ~ March 16, 2013
 
Astoria dressed up their trash cans a year ago to look like old cannery labels.  Love this!
 
 
Astoria, Oregon, Daily Photo is sponsored by Tapir and Friends Animal Store and Astoria Sunday Market.

Monday, March 18, 2013

Going Rogue!

Rogue Window ~ March 18, 2013
 
Every window has a view!  This is a Rogue view.  Rogue as in Rogue Public Ale House.  Love watching the seals and sea lions occasionally break surface, ships passing buy or boats bobbing in the harbor.
 
 
Astoria, Oregon, Daily Photo is sponsored by Tapir and Friends Animal Store and Astoria Sunday Market.

Sunday, March 17, 2013

Somewhere In Astoria

 
Somewhere in Astoria ~  March 16, 2013
 
Where am I?
 
 This is at Wet Dog Cafe and the Astoria Sunday Market sign was made by one of our market vendors, James LeBrun.
 
 
Astoria, Oregon, Daily Photo is sponsored by Tapir and Friends Animal Store and Astoria Sunday Market.

Saturday, March 16, 2013

Do You Remember Cecil?


Pier 11 ~ March 16, 2013
 
A lot of memories were born here! There are many Astorians and visitors to the town who enjoyed waterfront dinners, family events and prom night when "Cecil" the Sea Serpent made this his home. 
 
In 1919 Pier 11 was purchased by George W. Sanborn & Sons who was another major stakeholder of Astoria’s waterfront.  In 1944 the warehouse was remodeled by the Lower Columbia Cooperative Dairy Association and was used as a feed mill plant until the building was abandoned in 1968.  In the early days, horses and trucks pulled through the main mall where feed was unloaded.  In the late 1970’s Darrel Davis and George Brugh remodeled the structure and converted into a restaurant, lounge, and Astoria’s first interior shopping mall.  However, you can still see the influences of the feed mill plant through the main hall.
 
 
 
Astoria, Oregon, Daily Photo is sponsored by Tapir and Friends Animal Store and Astoria Sunday Market.

Wednesday, March 13, 2013

Graveyard of the Pacific

South Jetty ~ March 2013
The beach is full of treasures and sometimes full of sorrows.  These bones were discovered at the South Jetty.  Another set of smaller bones was not too far away.
 
 
Astoria, Oregon, Daily Photo is sponsored by Tapir and Friends Animal Store and Astoria Sunday Market.

Sunday, March 10, 2013

What a Hag!

Near Astoria, Oregon ~ July 15, 2011
 
This is a Pacific Hagfish or "Slime Eel" as they are affectionately known.  They are, however, not truly an eel.  These are dubbed an "experimental" fishery, and tricky to capture.  The toughest part of fishing for Hagfish, though, is keeping them alive once they are on board the boat.  If they are upset or threatened, they give off a putrid slime that effectively kills them no matter if they are kept in ice, or water, and the slime itself clogs intakes so that circulation pumps and plumbing similar to crab will not work, and often need replacing.  Once they are delivered to shore, they are foreign market bound.  Korea is the main importer of slime eels.  These lively eels are newly offloaded to Da Yang Seafoods, in a mixture of sea water and ice while they await processing.  
 
By Guest Blogger Liz McMaster, F/V Lady Laura
 
 
Astoria, Oregon, Daily Photo is sponsored by Tapir and Friends Animal Store and Astoria Sunday Market.

Saturday, March 9, 2013

Nature in Flight

South Jetty, Hammond, OR  ~ March 9, 2013
 
We live in an amazing region full of wildlife.  Unfortunately, I didn't have my regular camera with me and am shocked at how well the phone camera captured this eagle in flight.  I was able to get surprisingly close to the eagle.    There are far better images by others of wildlife.  Do you have favorites you've taken?
 
 
 
Astoria, Oregon, Daily Photo is sponsored by Tapir and Friends Animal Store and Astoria Sunday Market.

Friday, March 8, 2013

Tree Cozy?

Astoria Coffee House & Bistro ~ March 8, 2013
Someone snuck up on Astoria Coffee House late one night and gave them a "cozy" make-over.  This was so fun I'm adding two more pictures!
 
     
 
     
Astoria, Oregon, Daily Photo is sponsored by Tapir and Friends Animal Store and Astoria Sunday Market.

Thursday, March 7, 2013

Playtime in Astoria

Grassy Patch on a hill ~ February 2013
 
This is a common site in a certain park in Astoria.  How many have you flown here?
 
Astoria, Oregon, Daily Photo is sponsored by Tapir and Friends Animal Store and Astoria Sunday Market.

Wednesday, March 6, 2013

Historic Landmarks

Downtown Astoria ~ March 2, 2013
 
Astoria is proud of its numerous historic landmarks.  Which one is this?
 
 
 
 
Astoria, Oregon, Daily Photo is sponsored by Tapir and Friends Animal Store and Astoria Sunday Market.

Tuesday, March 5, 2013

River Commerce

Columbia River from Warrenton Dike ~ March 3, 2013
River commerce is a part of life here on the shores of the Columbia.  There is beauty in watching barges thread their way along the river channel.
 
 
Astoria, Oregon, Daily Photo is sponsored by Tapir and Friends Animal Store and Astoria Sunday Market.

Monday, March 4, 2013

Where Justice is Served

Between 7th & 8th on Commercial ~ March 3, 2013
This is the Clatsop County Courthouse and according to the State's archives, the Courthouse in Astoria was completed in 1908 after several years of delays.  It's an impressive historical building that anchors the west end of downtown.
 
 
 
Astoria, Oregon, Daily Photo is sponsored by Tapir and Friends Animal Store and Astoria Sunday Market.

Saturday, March 2, 2013

Life on the River

Astoria Fuel Dock ~ July 2012
 
 
The F/V Patricia Lee waits at the fuel dock at the foot of 5th street.  She's taking on groceries and fuel in preparation for a long trip to Alaska after having been in the shipyard.
 
Elizabeth McMaster, Guest Blogger
F/V Lady Laura
 
 
 
 
 
Astoria, Oregon, Daily Photo is sponsored by Tapir and Friends Animal Store and Astoria Sunday Market.

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