River Bench

Astoria, Oregon ~ December 4, 2011
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Tan Bench, Tall Grass

Astoria, Oregon ~ February 24, 2010

Exchange and 10th Streets

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Along the River Walk

Astoria, Oregon ~ December 4, 2011
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Captain Gray's Port of Play

Astoria, Oregon ~ December 2, 2012

One of the great places for kids and their families in this land of constant rain is the Captain Gray's Port of Play, where I attended a birthday party on December 2nd. 

This is not a small play area. The entire gymnasium of the old Gray School has been given over to one purpose: kids having fun (and parents and grandparents not losing them). The school was named after Captain Robert Gray, an early sea captain explorer who braved the river bar and named the Columbia River.

People of all colors and stripes (or spots) are welcome.

The place is popular for birthday parties, and there were two going on the day I was there.

In this climate it is very important to keep the guests dry.

I especially enjoyed talking with this guest about her favorite color. Can you guess what it is?

And if anyone has had enough playing, they can always retire to the Nautical Suite for a bowl of Cheerios and a nap.

Captain Gray's Port of Play has its own Facebook Page.

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Inside Xclusive

Astoria, Oregon ~ January 3, 2013

Festive decorations remain in the window at Xclusive Salon. By the way, I had dinner with Jane last night in the (still pretty new) buffet restaurant downstairs at Pier 11 (the red building in the middle of the photo). I was impressed with the food, and the price was only $10.00 for all you can eat with the senior discount. I'm not sure what the pricing is for regular folks. 

I had sushi, seaweed, tender creamed chicken, sauteed mushrooms,  a bite of beef, pineapple chunks, chocolate pudding, and I'm sure there must have been a vegetable in there somewhere (uh huh). I was proud of myself for not overeating, although it was very tempting. If it's too dark to see the water, you can enjoy the brightly-lit fishing boats.

I want to thank Jessie for helping me out as guest blogger. She is hitting the books again, getting ready for college.

~ Sheryl

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Another View

This is another wonderful view from our lovely Column.  Taken on January 3, 2012. The tide is low so you can see some sand banks in the water and the lovely Columbia River.
-Jessie

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Downtown Astoria

Taken January 5, 2012. This is Downtown Astoria.
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Ford Dealership

Taken on January 4,2012. This is our lovely Ford dealership.
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Football Field

This was taken on January 1, 2012. This is a picture of the football field in front of  the Columbia Memorial Hospital.
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Columbia River

This was taken on January 1, 2012. this is the Columbia River from my backyard. This beauty speaks for itself.
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