Friday, December 25, 2009

Happy Holidays to All From the Beautiful Central Oregon Coast




I'm getting a chance to visit some family over here near Coos Bay, Oregon, and made it out to Bastendorf State Beach yesterday. Hadn't seen the Pacific at this part of the state.

This video captures what the area looks like very well. (It was shot near the Bandon Dunes area just south of my current locale.) Yesterday we all went out and got to see all the driftwood and shore-life and birds as well as seeing families out walking their dogs and throwing balls and sticks to them as well as frisbees. It was a bright clear day and I really enjoyed the sunshine and fifty-five degree Fahrenheit temps.

This video also features Mason Williams' hit instrumental from 1968 , "Classical Gas".

I thought this would make a nice postcard to my friends on Multiply around the sphere we all share called Earth. Best wishes and thanks for brightening my year!

20 comments:

  1. I really wish we could all concentrate on what we have here, and not on systematically destroying each other. It never made any sense.

    Thanks for this. We truly DO live in a beautiful state!

    Merry Christmas to you, friend.

    -Will

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  2. Thank you Will, and Merry Christmas to you . I really enjoy the coast and wish I could get over here more often.

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  3. These pictures are beautiful, but the sunsets are just glorious! I love Classical Gas. I also love the "Hooked on" series that made classical music so much fun.

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  4. Thanks Jacquie. I thought the music a good choice--and the "Hooked-On" series was certainly clever in juxtaposing all those symphonic works.

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  5. Glad you enjoyed it Frank. Merry Christmas!

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  6. WONDERFUL THERE-USE TO HAVE A GOOD FRIEND THAT LIVED IN COOS BAY

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  7. Lovely pictures and fitting soundtrack, thanks for the postcard Doug, the seacapes and sunsets are truly splendid, marvelous scenery and shoreline..... have a great break my friend.

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  8. Magnificent Doug ! Love the array of pictures never been there but it's certainly nice to see all of these from there - Merry Christmas to you and yours within a state that is certainly one that has great beauty within it's nature.

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  9. as a long distance trucker Ive been in every state in the US with the exception of Alaska I don't think anyone can appreciate the beauty of Organ until you've been there...and Washington as well...beautiful state my friend

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  10. Yes, Heidi, the air is great as well. I won't be gone so long next time around.

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  11. Thanks AA.

    What we lack in castles and pirate coves and such we try and make for over this way in odd driftwood formations and extra birdlife ;-)

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  12. The same to you Jack. I love the informality of folks walking on a beach and just enjoying the wind and the surf and the odd rising tide. Its the way everybody should whille away at least one afternoon now and then.

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  13. Sounds like you've seen a good deal more of America than I Mike. The coast is truly a hidden jewel out here--California's beaches get the most attention but the Northwest is where to go for me. I suppose its something like Maine, although I haven't been to New England yet. Thanks.

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  14. Good morning and I hope Santa was generous to you. Lovely scenes coupled with a great piece of music, thanks.

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  15. You're welcome Jim. I'll post some pictures of my own of these environs soon I hope. Meanwhile, I hope Jolly Old Saint Nick didn't drop by empty handed your way either. :-)

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  16. Thank you for sharing those beautiful pictures Doug.
    The skies are wonderful. I hope you have a lovely trip.

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  17. That coastline looks great Doug - glad you've enjoyed the festive season so far... have a great New Year

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  18. It was indeed a wonderful getaway Cassandra--great to get away from the low-lying inversion of valley fog we frequently get this time of year. Glad you enjoyed the pics.

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  19. You're never too far from coastline in England Ian, but I find I really miss the seashore. Lucky for me it was a clear and warm day. Happy New Year to you and yours!

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