I love this one. I hope you all had a wonderful and loving Valentine Day, as for me I was up in Coos Bay with my two daughters and spent a couple of days. The ride up the coast was beautiful, almost like spring as the sun was out, the roads clear and the views spectacular as usual. Yes, I did leave the camera on the dining room table, where I put it so I wouldn't forget it. Did I miss a shot or two, you betcha! One morning there was a huge black cloud and I was sure it was going to change and be nasty all day, but much to my surprise the cloud slowly turned into a cloud rainbow as the sun decided to come up and shine through. It really was a gorgeous array of colors much like a flat rainbow; such a sight to see.
Our free room was on the third floor just a few steps from the elevator. The new machines were fun to play and it meant winning and losing and losing and winning without breaking the personal bank. It was crowded and noisy and people were friendly and out having fun. We had our free tickets to see "The Coats" and wondered what the show was going to be like. It turned out to be fantastic and fun as four men came on stage in coats and did not have an instrument at all; only their voices and each one had a great voice. They sang acappello, tunes from the fifties, a bit of be-bop, a bag pipe tune that was hysterical, the familiar "Bridge over troubled waters" and some tunes they wrote themselves. They had such a good time on stage we couldn't help but have a good time right along with them. So if you hear "The Coats" are playing near you, don't hesitate as they put on a fun show.
We had dinners in the Plank House and our favorite window seat over looking the bay. We had one dinner in the bar just before we were due to go to the show and went in late so just ordered a plank salad and some of those little brochette sandwiches that are so tasty. The salad was huge so we shared it. I swear it could feed a family of four without a second thought.
So this morning my memory banks are overloaded with the beautiful ocean views as you drive down 101 on the Oregon Coast. The stacks are big and make me wonder how they got out into the ocean, all sizes and shapes, some named and some with shapes you can give a name. The ocean was as smooth as silk and the whales were going by but we never did see a spout. There was only one area with a stop for road workers but no one there as they must have had the Presidents Holiday off. All in all we ladies had a great mini vacation and are looking forward to meeting up again soon. So don't hesitate to find a family member or two, or a friend or two, and make plans for a weekend away from all the 'usual' in your life. Make some 'unusual' and go for it with a song in your heart, love shining from your eyes and a chance to kick up your heels and give yourself a treat. . . it is good for the heart and the soul. Hugs to all. |
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