Heading for the Oregon Coast

OK, now I am catching up with my travels. I never knew that it would be this time consuming to catch-up on the past few months, but now I know. I don't think I will let this go again for as long as I did.
As we continue on our journey, we find ourselves on the Oregon Coast. I have never been on this stretch of highway, and it was beautiful in its own way

As we came from inland to the coast the tide was out and the waves were beautiful to watch. There is something about watching the waves go in and out that calms the spirit.

The buildings in some of the communities had great art work on them. This one caught my eye and sadly, there had to be a traffic light in the way. I wonder how many hours did it take to paint this picture and was it done by just one person or many?

I am always on the look out for something that is different. Wiggles Seafood caught my eye. The question that I have is: Is the seafood for the fish or for the people? It isn't a very big place, and it appears as if you order and go. Perhaps, the "wiggles" is actually worms. Now that is a thought. The parking area was large enough to get a big rig into, but sadly the place was closed. Maybe another time.

There is something to be said about the buildings that have artwork on their sides. This is a restaurant that had fresh seafood. I'm not sure if it wiggles or not, though.

People just fascinate me. Whenever I see them walking down the street or sitting outside, I wonder what they are talking about and if they have been part of the community for a short or long time. It is usually in the smaller towns that you see people sitting outside visiting with one another.

These two old fellers are just enjoying the day. I guess business isn't very brisk, but at least they are outside enjoying the fresh air. Maybe the guy above, is on his way to join in on the gossip.

Then again, they could go down to the Pig'N pancake to have breakfast or just a cup of coffee to pass the time.

Then again, it seems as if the rocking chairs and loungers are set out for those who want to come by and visit. Rest your feet after you have been browsing the wares inside. Or could this be a roadside rest area?



After you visit the roadside ? you can stop off at the Blue Bird Station. I assume that it is a rest area for the blue birds and other fowl. It sure is an interesting place.

What a sight to see. I just had enough time to click this picture. I wonder if they are waiting for high tide to get the car out of the tree?

Then you have the boat that is sitting in the front yard waiting for the tide to come in. Then again, the car and boat maybe waiting for the Submarine Races to begin, sometime soon.

But, never fear. The U.S. Coast Guard is on the watch. They are just waiting in the bay for something to happen. Maybe they are waiting for high tide to help get the car out of the tree with the crane that is aboard the ship. Stranger things have happened.

I've made this picture a little bit larger, so that maybe you could see the name of this boat. QUIT. Have you ever wondered how and why a boat is named what it is? Why would someone name their boat Quit? Does this mean that they quit their job to sail the sea's or what? Something to ponder upon, when you have nothing else to think about.

The homes and businesses along the coast are very near the water. It takes a special type of person to live near the sea/ocean. Coming from the desert, I wouldn't care to have the moisture in the air all the time, but then again it would be good for the skin.

All good things must come to an end sometime, and that time has come for me tonight. Tomorrow we will be on the long road to somewhere else.

so until then ...I will see you on the Other side.