tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post4517311975113810014..comments2024-03-28T13:54:16.110-07:00Comments on danger garden: Let's go to the beach!danger gardenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-82371401421620146272014-09-02T09:02:37.197-07:002014-09-02T09:02:37.197-07:00Beautiful, all around! I'm not a fan of the ro...Beautiful, all around! I'm not a fan of the rock stackers. Alanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13393082652312828458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-91478949397851895222014-09-02T08:14:22.872-07:002014-09-02T08:14:22.872-07:00It's easier to love it when it's not takin...It's easier to love it when it's not taking over our property though. I've heard stories of people attempting eradication and it sounds horrible.danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-78757618467244398152014-09-02T08:13:33.062-07:002014-09-02T08:13:33.062-07:00What beach do you aim for?What beach do you aim for?danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-37511789965761494962014-09-02T08:13:14.943-07:002014-09-02T08:13:14.943-07:00What fun memories! We're determined to make it...What fun memories! We're determined to make it out to the beach this winter so maybe I'll have stormy photos to follow up with later.danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-38183358003691444672014-09-02T08:12:23.566-07:002014-09-02T08:12:23.566-07:00You must have really hated school Les! Hope you ma...You must have really hated school Les! Hope you make it back to your beach soon.danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-10024637836721938432014-09-02T06:46:30.987-07:002014-09-02T06:46:30.987-07:00I love horsetail too. And also find sea life washe...I love horsetail too. And also find sea life washed ashore very interesting. Look for interesting things that have been washed ashore is what I usually do when I go to the beach :)<br />By the way, beautiful landscape!!!!Lisa C. D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12172903134507691227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-52601935119108188902014-09-01T23:22:01.146-07:002014-09-01T23:22:01.146-07:00I love the beach and found your still life shots r...I love the beach and found your still life shots really interesting! Looks like you had a great time in this beautiful place. We didn't get to the beach this summer but then as you point out there's still a month left!outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-74441164238312962132014-09-01T21:06:15.271-07:002014-09-01T21:06:15.271-07:00I have fond memories of walking along the beach at...I have fond memories of walking along the beach at my grandparents' timeshare house with mum when I was younger after some stormy nights... all sorts of things would wash up, and you could walk on forever, excited about what you were going to come across next (and returning anything that looked alive into the water, however futile)- sea urchins, starfish, blue bottle jellyfish etc. So I enjoyed your photos very much!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14528403806024368437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-70013965529850230732014-09-01T17:42:37.907-07:002014-09-01T17:42:37.907-07:00Labor Day is one of my least favorite holidays, bu...Labor Day is one of my least favorite holidays, but only because back-to-school tomorrow was burned into by brain, and even after nearly 40 years since it meant anything, it still brings up the same feelings. Your beach is lovely. I am hoping to get to ours again in the next few weeks. Even though we appreciate what tourism does for our economy, the beaches seem like ours again after Labor Day.Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18281256160705697856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-23989789459389756072014-09-01T17:05:45.610-07:002014-09-01T17:05:45.610-07:00We almost did and you're right, it was pure be...We almost did and you're right, it was pure beach bliss. Even warm which can be a hit or miss thing for the Oregon coast.danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-47688147649619405222014-09-01T17:05:07.261-07:002014-09-01T17:05:07.261-07:00Yes next year - either on your way up to plant sho...Yes next year - either on your way up to plant shopping in Portland or on your way home.danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-60175420580741432682014-09-01T17:04:45.087-07:002014-09-01T17:04:45.087-07:00Everyone needs a little sand between their toes an...Everyone needs a little sand between their toes and ocean breezes at least once a summer.danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-69001450149067566322014-09-01T17:04:07.869-07:002014-09-01T17:04:07.869-07:00The weather was amazing Jane, just wonderful. We&#...The weather was amazing Jane, just wonderful. We're lucky.danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-25027756650205641712014-09-01T17:03:21.335-07:002014-09-01T17:03:21.335-07:00Yes you do! Can you believe I've never been to...Yes you do! Can you believe I've never been to Manzanita, I keep telling Andrew we need to, maybe this winter.danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-57045841155871452712014-09-01T17:02:31.435-07:002014-09-01T17:02:31.435-07:00Glad you enjoyed the walk Sandy. I wanted to stay ...Glad you enjoyed the walk Sandy. I wanted to stay longer but alas we had to get back to Portland.danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-32270605386856980332014-09-01T17:01:40.266-07:002014-09-01T17:01:40.266-07:00It was a delightful day, I just wish it wasn't...It was a delightful day, I just wish it wasn't such a hellish drive.danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-5663614419212802572014-09-01T17:01:14.323-07:002014-09-01T17:01:14.323-07:00I'm sure the boat was brought in by the hotel ...I'm sure the boat was brought in by the hotel we were staying at specifically as part of the playground for young people. It was quite aways up from the actual beach and would have required tsunami strength waves to have been hurled up that far (and what a chilling thought that is).danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-53950877688327256082014-09-01T16:59:27.072-07:002014-09-01T16:59:27.072-07:00There were 3 or 4 small groups but I managed to no...There were 3 or 4 small groups but I managed to not get any of them in the photos, well except for the one where the couple was being trailed by the stick man. We were outside any of the small towns that dot the coastline and not near beach access with parking, I think both of those cut down on the crowds. It was an amazing day without the wind so often felt at the Oregon coast, I'm sure the more popular areas were quite busy - although still nothing like what you describe.danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-9664866849760011322014-09-01T16:55:45.234-07:002014-09-01T16:55:45.234-07:00I brought home a couple of small shells and an int...I brought home a couple of small shells and an interestingly shaped rock fragment. Not having a bag helped me to not collect too much.danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-28433794585954377642014-09-01T15:20:08.461-07:002014-09-01T15:20:08.461-07:00It looks like you had the place all to yourselves,...It looks like you had the place all to yourselves, how wonderful! It's so calming just looking at your photos, even more so that there wasn't a single soul gracing the photos, just pure beach bliss. Mark and Gazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09427245730390252976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-46404266286107221522014-09-01T14:23:57.621-07:002014-09-01T14:23:57.621-07:00I love the Oregon Coast. It's been way too lon...I love the Oregon Coast. It's been way too long since we've been there. Maybe next year!Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-81144025606623470282014-09-01T13:56:04.363-07:002014-09-01T13:56:04.363-07:00OK, count me in! We didn't make it to the beac...OK, count me in! We didn't make it to the beach this Labor Day weekend, but it's one of my favorite summertime activities!Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-56225720391760771762014-09-01T12:09:51.955-07:002014-09-01T12:09:51.955-07:00After this lovely tour, I'm almost as refreshe...After this lovely tour, I'm almost as refreshed as if I'd gone to the beach myself. Looks like you had perfect weather for your weekend. I feel a bit bad for all the people (like Hoover Boo) who don't have our quiet, lovely Oregon beaches to enjoy in summer - and year-round. MulchMaidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13848950758103138175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-70104018671991256122014-09-01T11:08:15.637-07:002014-09-01T11:08:15.637-07:00What a beautiful day! Lovely pictures and great co...What a beautiful day! Lovely pictures and great commentary : ) The beaches near Houston (Galveston) have warm brown muddy water and it is still humid there. My sister owns a beach house in Mazanita OR...I need to rent it sometime! www.ravenscourtgardens. comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17352192526462955088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-75449579598674692702014-09-01T10:45:52.306-07:002014-09-01T10:45:52.306-07:00Like Hoover Boo, I like your almost empty beach, t...Like Hoover Boo, I like your almost empty beach, too, as peaceful as most winter beaches I've visited. Washed up stuff is so intriguing. Whole other miniature worlds to explore, Horton Hears a Who style. I enjoyed your beach combing. Thanks!sandy lawrencenoreply@blogger.com