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November 13th, 2007
It’s been a busy and fun weekend. The Anna Lena quilt retreat, our big storm yesterday, and even some tiding of my office. I feel like I’m a million years behind on stuff (especially emails). Even my flickr needs some tiding up so I’d thought I’d do a less word-more photos post. My “Corners of my Hood” I guess.
The little quilt I started at retreat from the fabrics that silly lil’ Doe taunted (pimped) me with. I named this quilt “That silly lil’ quilt” - only because “I’m such a whore for fabric and Doe is my pimp so I made this - and now I need a cigarette” was going to be too long for a label.
DS2 FINALLY got his driving permit (fourth time’s the charmer), so we’ve been taking the less traveled roads to give him some good driving time and experiences. One late afternoon we were driving and DS2 suggested we go to Quizno’s (which I can’t stand) and eat our meal at the beach. With an idea like that… I’d eat Brussels Sprouts swimming in Lima Beans (all things I REALLY can’t stand). And the salad at Quizno’s was “OK” (said with little enthusiasm), but it was one of the best meals EVER! This is an iPhone shot, and I’m really pleased how well it takes pics.
Speaking of iPhone… I took this shot with my phone as well. Not like having a real camera, but it sure takes better pics then our first camera that we had 10+ years ago! This was in the parking lot at the Old Spaghetti Factory in Hillsboro, OR (shout-out to Jessica!). I went gaga over the reflection of the tree on the asphalt.
Oops… lots of words up there. I better cut back or I’ll have to edit my title. Sooo… back in our hood of Astoria’s countryside…
Youngs River Road
The Jet Puff harvest on Youngs River Road.
Lewis and Clark Road. The day prior to this shot - this valley was filled with zillions of cows. It was an amazing sight to see… you just have to imagine it now.
Netul Landing off Ft. Clatsop Road
Sacagawea and Pomp (Jean Baptiste Charbonneau) at Netul Landing
Updated 01/23/08: 01/23/08 - Sad. So, so, so sad… Sacagawea and Pomp appear to be the latest victims of meth theft. I’m sad and angered. I’m feeling fortunate I took this photo when I did, though it makes me cry when I look at it. Read more at The Daily Astorian and KGW.
Ft. Clatsop Road through the dirty windshield
And last but no least… The Girls
Posted in How I Live, I Heart Oregon |
Farting around with needle & thread and then blogging about it.
Ahhh… just what I needed. Oregon Therapy.
November 13th, 2007Holy cow, there’s an Old Spaghetti Factory in Hillsboro???? I must eat there immediately! Are they open for brunch (I wish). Love the story with DS2, very cute, and great pictures, too! Except now I can’t show them to DH, ‘cuz he wants an iPhone really really really bad. As bad as I want more fabric. *That* bad.
November 13th, 2007~Angela :-)
Such a pretty quilt! And I love the scenery.
November 13th, 2007The tree is pretty but a big plate of their tortellini would be a beautiful thing!
I love Fort Clatsop. We were there 2 years ago and my daughter got to play Merriweather Lewis in a skit where Pierre shot him (her) in the “buttocks”. It was a hoot!
November 13th, 2007Monica, I love the fabrics in your quilt. By the way, is that my “Star Blossom” pattern? What I can see of it, sure looks like it : ) If so I’d love to see the whole thing!!
November 13th, 2007Wow, what lovely photos! I wish we lived a little closer to the beach. I love Astoria!
November 13th, 2007Thanks for the trip to Oregon. It was beautiful! The dogs were fun too!
November 13th, 2007Thank you for the little quilt love. The colours remind me of the one you made and had published in quiltsnmore.
Love the photos! And the quilt.. I loved that quilt Doe had.. anyway, happy driving!
November 13th, 2007I thought my spidey sense was tingling! That Old Spaghetti Factory is right across the street from the cozy apartment!
Love the picts of the girls, they’re SO pretty! And love the pimped quilt. Now, you get back on that corner and make Doe some cash! ;-)
November 13th, 2007Okay Monica - How did you get that great a picture from your iPhone. Our pictures bit the preverbial big one! Maybe Steve Jobs has it in for me since I switched to the PC. Harumph.
November 13th, 2007The quilt is beautiful- great colors! I am not a fan of Quiznos either! Toasted or not, gross bread is gross bread!
November 13th, 2007Oooh I love all those pics! The quilt…scenery…mention of spaghetti…aaahhhh…
November 13th, 2007How’d you do it?
November 13th, 2007Whoa! Your little quilt turned out so beautiful. And is it quilted already? When you left the retreat on Sunday, the top wasn’t even finished. How’d you do it!?!
four times to get a licence? thats not too bad.. took DH 6 times, and me 5.. my brother reckons I got my licence out of a cereal box.. hey, I have kept mine, he has had his taken from him um, 4 times..
I love the fact you are a fabric whore.. I am too, I’d do anything for more fabric.. anything as long as I dont have to put out that is! LOL
I love your pimp quilt, very very cute…
Lissa
November 14th, 2007Wow, you are very talkative today! :) tee hee Um, yeah. Anyway, Great shots with that iphone. I’m glad you got it and are happy with it. I remember when they first advertised it and you were going to be the first in line to get one. :)
Maggie’s dash looks pretty with a Quizno’s salad to decorate, and the beach out her windshield. Is that the Cove?
The quilt is wonderful. And I love the name of it.
Sacagawea…..just like the indians used to say it!
The girls look so cute and fuzzy. How are the felines in your family doing??
Thanks for the Oregon pictures. I need as many reminders as I can get.
November 14th, 2007Lovely quilt! (I have a fabric pimp, too - post last October, I think.) The quilt is the same pattern I plan to do with the blues and plaids leftover from my bear paws - any idea what it’s called?
November 14th, 2007OMG that pink/red tree is absolutely gorgeous. Love the reflection on the concrete. Great photo!! And good job on the silly lil quilt you made. Kuddo’s to ya. How did the smashing go??? Good I hope!!
November 14th, 2007I love the red tree and the reflection and your girls are ADORABLE… :) Bren
November 15th, 2007Wow, your iphone takes great pictures. Your girls are looking super cute as usual. Your neck of the woods sure is pretty.
November 17th, 2007What beautiful photos - from a phone?!? Amazing!
November 18th, 2007Love the pimpy quilt - very pretty. I think you’re the pimp now, Mizz M! Gotta have it, gotta have it……..
Fabric Whores UNITE!!!! lol! Love that quilt with the dark accent!
Thanks for the lovely tour of Oregon. I can smell the fresh air all way here. I love that it is soo GREEN unlike smog-brown SoCal.
The girls look like they’re having fun.
November 30th, 2007