This is where I had to blog in Oregon:
The house we stayed at didn't have internet, but if I went up the hill and sat on this log, I could piggyback on a nearby unsecure internet to do my blogging! Kind of funny. It only worked the first day. When I went back up there the next day, the signal was too weak and I couldn't connect.
The house we stayed at didn't have internet, but if I went up the hill and sat on this log, I could piggyback on a nearby unsecure internet to do my blogging! Kind of funny. It only worked the first day. When I went back up there the next day, the signal was too weak and I couldn't connect. First I have to say that our host here in Oregon has been so great. He set up some really fun activities for our family - things I'm sure we wouldn't have been able to do otherwise and probably will never do again. We are very grateful for his kindness.
Today he got us up early for a fishing trip on the lake right out the back door. Sadly, no fish were caught. But it was fun anyway!
When we got back from fishing, he had a surprise for us. His friend, who owns a small prop plane, had agreed to take us up over the ocean (and by "us" I mean "them." My feet stayed firmly planted on the ground!).
They had some awesome views of the ocean and the beach.
The best part - Lindsie and DJ got to actually fly the plane (you see why I stayed on the ground!)
This video shows DJ turning the plane.
This video is during take-off when Lindsie was at the helm (the pilot handled take off/landing).
After the plane ride, we thought we had done it all. But, wait, there was more! We got to take some ATV's out on the sand dunes. That was great fun! I even drove one BY MYSELF with Jarod as my passenger. It took me awhile to get the hang of it - I kept crashing into the bushes. But once I got the feel for the machine I was off. Lindsie is old enough to drive one by herself. After flying a plane and driving an ATV, she thinks she is ready for a driver's license (heaven help us).
After the plane ride, we thought we had done it all. But, wait, there was more! We got to take some ATV's out on the sand dunes. That was great fun! I even drove one BY MYSELF with Jarod as my passenger. It took me awhile to get the hang of it - I kept crashing into the bushes. But once I got the feel for the machine I was off. Lindsie is old enough to drive one by herself. After flying a plane and driving an ATV, she thinks she is ready for a driver's license (heaven help us).
While Lindsie had her turn on the ATV's, Dean, DJ, Jarod and I played on the beach. The boys jumped right in the water. It was way too cold for me. I was content to just hang out on the beach and make sand castles. Just a tip - don't make a sand castle too close to the water when the tide is coming in. My castle didn't last long!
I am a day behind on posting because we couldn't connect yesterday, but it is late and I am too tired to post anymore. Today we drove down the coast into California. We saw some incredible things. Stay tuned . . . .
3 comments:
You're getting some great pics!! Wish I could see the video!
That is AWESOME!!! I wish that I could have done the plane ride with you! Julie you are a chicken!! JJ Sounds like it just keeps getting better and better!
What a great trip! Makes us wish we could be there even more!
Common Julie, mom overcame her fear!
We used to go to the beach when I was young and build sand castles just so we could watch the waves wash them away!
I didn't realize that Phil was there with you. Thought he was just letting you use his place. Say hi for me!
Can't wait to see all the pics when we get home!
Dad and Mom
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