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09-28-2009, 05:31 PM
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Sparrows...not one of them is forgotten before God
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Join Date: Feb 2008
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Originally Posted by Oregonbeachlover
When we moved to the coast, I realized I had an umbrella which I have never used. ...I just throw on the hood of my jacket and embrace it.  |
Precisely. I have a few umbrellas and I don't remember the last time I used them.
Get yourself a good quality rain jacket w/a hood that's wind and water proof. You'll be set! I can put on a heavy sweater underneath and it keeps me quite toasty.
It's kind of a soft, gentle rain that we have for the most part...now being up in the mountains is a different story ~  |
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09-28-2009, 05:44 PM
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*i'm looking over a four leaf clover*
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Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: where the moss is taking over the villages
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Originally Posted by ladybuggk
This might sound like a really silly, stupid question to some, but I'm serious about it. How do people in Oregon respond to the rain since it's such a part of everyday life?
Thanks so much for your responses.
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Oregonians have webbed feet, didn'cha know?
They don't even use umbrellas or galoshes.
The rain in the Willamette Valley isn't usually a downpour... People just pull their hoods up & go about their business...
Not sure about how kids play here. It's like a combo National Geographic/Sunset Magazine here. The sun peeks out through out the day, usually.
Winter is coming.... ugh. It'll be cold. It'll SNOW. Life goes on slowly, for the most part.
My favorite thing so far, since moving here, was seeing 2 boys near downtown Eugene, by or on Coburg Road, walking to the river with their fishing poles over their shoulders... Picturesque. They were about 11 years old. *buddies* BTW, I've heard the fish like to bite on overcast days...
I"ve seen more "buddiness" & pure simple happiness in children, boys, men, parents & the elderly since moving here. Couples on the street holding hands like there's no tomorrow.
Kate
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09-28-2009, 09:29 PM
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oh, kate, beautiful!!! i love it!
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09-30-2009, 10:03 PM
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Senior Member
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Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Denver
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This post reminded me of my first impressions of Portland.
You ride bikes even in the rain, which is not cold compared to Colorado.
Board games
People talk to each other
I love it.
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09-30-2009, 11:15 PM
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Senior Member
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: oregon
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Tuesday we had a good rain and I was out in silverton weeding and yakking it up with a bunch of other gardeners, and seeing how muddy I could get my new yellow rain slicker..It's fun to garden in the rain...I did fair on getting my slicker muddy Ha Ha
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10-01-2009, 09:38 AM
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Senior Member
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"Status is oo long."
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Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Portland
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Catching those big ole "mooker" slugs and having a family slug race is always fun!
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10-01-2009, 03:38 PM
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Senior Member
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"When I go, just skin me and put me on top of Trigger."
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Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Sprawling, 3rd Rate Hipster Mecca, TX
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Head down the street and grab yourself a nice hot cup of soup or coffee.
Go puddle jumping. Open the windows and enjoy the fresh *clean* air...um, except for mold spores.
Catch a movie at one of the many great indie movie theaters...
Etc.
I loved my time in Portland and Eugene and can't wait to get back as soon as I get my finances in order.
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10-01-2009, 05:14 PM
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Senior Member
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Join Date: Jun 2008
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Quote:
Originally Posted by brubaker
Head down the street and grab yourself a nice hot cup of soup or coffee.
Go puddle jumping. Open the windows and enjoy the fresh *clean* air...um, except for mold spores.
Catch a movie at one of the many great indie movie theaters...
Etc.
I loved my time in Portland and Eugene and can't wait to get back as soon as I get my finances in order.
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I love your attitude! |
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10-01-2009, 08:10 PM
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Real Estate Agent
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"Thinking about getting motivated to work on a project..."
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Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Salem, OR
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ladybuggk
oh, kate, beautiful!!! i love it!
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You know you can also get super cute rain boots here. One year I got matching lady bug boots for my daughter and me. I think some of the adult women rain boots are fun. They also have regular boots too for those not wanting smiley faces, or lady bugs |
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