What I Like About Oregon

**Wyody** · 03-07-2007, 11:23 PM

I have moved to Oregon and everything is different. Yet, it's the same in any given spot as other places I have seen and visited around the country.
I just wanted to share my good impressions of Oregon - as they occur.
Here's one thing I really like about Oregon:
Right outside of town, on the east, there are several small parks - mostly at different points around Devil's Lake (The "D" Lake) which envelopes around five miles of the eastern Lincoln City border.
There is one park that circles another, smaller lake - and has a 2.5 mile trail thru fairly old-growth forest - right there at the edge of town!
So we can go hike that for a little while - and then drive about 8 blocks down to the Ocean - and hike that beach for miles - all at the very toe of the mighty Pacific!
(Oceans got toes?)

**Wyoming53** · 03-07-2007, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Wyody

I have moved to Oregon and everything is different. Yet, it's the same in any given spot as other places I have seen and visited around the country.
I just wanted to share my good impressions of Oregon - as they occur.
Here's one thing I really like about Oregon:
Right outside of town, on the east, there are several small parks - mostly at different points around Devil's Lake (The "D" Lake) which envelopes around five miles of the eastern Lincoln City border.
There is one park that circles another, smaller lake - and has a 2.5 mile trail thru fairly old-growth forest - right there at the edge of town!
So we can go hike that for a little while - and then drive about 8 blocks down to the Ocean - and hike that beach for miles - all at the very toe of the mighty Pacific!
(Oceans got toes?)

Darn Wyody, was just looking at some Satelite photo's of your area. Devil's Lake looks like most of it is private property with only a few entry points for everybody else. Is that the case of is it just hard to tell from the satelite?

Look's like a nice quaint little town though.

**Wyody** · 03-08-2007, 12:25 AM

Darn Wyody, was just looking at some Satelite photo's of your area. Devil's Lake looks like most of it is private property with only a few entry points for everybody else. Is that the case of is it just hard to tell from the satelite?

Can't say yet W53 - don't know. I've been around it a couple of times - stopped at a couple of places - met some folks with docks - but haven't learned it yet.
Focus at the north end of the lake where it crosses 101. As the road follows the south side of the lake, the first bldg is a boat-rental place. I think they open this month. At the south end of the lake ... on the north side - there's regatta-park and it looks like you can put-in there. I'll keep you posted.
(psssssst! 53! Hey ... they think it's winter here~!)

Look's like a nice quaint little town though
Down south about 15 miles is Depoe Bay - whale-watching capital of the world, they say. It is known to some as a "Quaint little drinking town with a fishing problem" .

**isabel** · 03-08-2007, 12:41 AM

When did you move Wyody?

Izzy

**Wyody** · 03-08-2007, 12:54 AM

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When did you move Wyody?
Izzy

We moved from SW Wyoming to Oregon Feb 1. Although we had spent several years in SW Wyoming, we had just returned October of last year - after over a year near Cincinnati Ohio and a month in a little town south of Oklahoma City.

**Panterro** · 03-08-2007, 01:09 AM

Thats nice Wyody, glad to have a positive post. And glad to see your really enjoying your new home, I hope I have as much luck in mine.

**Wyoming53** · 03-08-2007, 01:10 AM

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(psssssst! 53! Hey ... they think it's winter here~!)

They haven't stood on mainstreet of Wamsutter or Hanna in February. It's just winter for them.

**Wyody** · 03-08-2007, 09:33 AM

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Thats nice Wyody, glad to have a positive post. And glad to see your really enjoying your new home, I hope I have as much luck in mine.

What's really cool, Panterro is, you're about to find out!!
As for me - now that I'm in the perfect vacation-spot, the job offers keep coming in! We had companies trying to hijack us while we were still loading the truck to come here!! Got one this morning - don't even know where it is for sure ... someplace in the state.
Oh, didn't want to mention it while you were considering your new position - but they're looking for a cop in this fair town - gotta be Oregon certified ... and there's a casino. Always nice to have at least one long-arm on your side, eh? Besides, I gotta let the last one go pretty-soon. Duct tape's starting to deteriorate.

**isabel** · 03-08-2007, 12:07 PM

Congrats. Wyody on your move. I have been on the Oregon coast before...traveling to Washington. Took the coastal route. What a contrast to Wyoming, huh?

Well please get out the camera and take some pictures. It has been many years since I've been there and I would love to see some of that coast again.

I don't know why...but I thought you were retired.

Izzy

**PDXnative** · 03-08-2007, 12:10 PM

Western Oregon is one of the greatest places on Earth. You are close to everything and the scenery is beautiful. The only other place I could live would be on a warm tropical island with lush jungle.

Curious George · 03-08-2007, 12:21 PM

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Western Oregon is one of the greatest places on Earth. You are close to everything and the scenery is beautiful. The only other place I could live would be on a warm tropical island with lush jungle.

No Minnesota is

**PDXnative** · 03-08-2007, 12:29 PM

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No Minnesota is

Uh dude.... it was 66 degrees here 2 days ago, and supposed to be in the mid-50's today. How cold is it where you are?

Curious George · 03-08-2007, 12:32 PM

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Uh dude.... it was 66 degrees here 2 days ago, and supposed to be in the mid-50's today. How cold is it where you are?

29 an cloudy an 2 feet of snow to play in , it will be 50 next week .

**PDXnative** · 03-08-2007, 12:34 PM

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29 an cloudy an 2 feet of snow to play in , it will be 50 next week .

We have 11 feet of snow to play in just an hour away

Curious George · 03-08-2007, 12:37 PM

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We have 11 feet of snow to play in just an hour away

Ya but I just gota go out my back door ,

an besides after 2 feet or 3 feet you can’t tell the dif

**PDXnative** · 03-08-2007, 12:40 PM

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Ya but I just gota go out my back door ,

an besides after 2 feet or 3 feet you can’t tell the dif

We just have green grass and budding trees and plants out our back door. Actually going sailing this afternoon.

Curious George · 03-08-2007, 12:45 PM

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We just have green grass and budding trees and plants out our back door. Actually going sailing this afternoon.

Give me 2 month’s an I’ll have green grass to,

if you want you could sail on lake superior I don’t think it froze this year , kinda put you to the cold weather test

**PDXnative** · 03-08-2007, 12:49 PM

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Give me 2 month’s an I’ll have green grass to,

if you want you could sail on lake superior I don’t think it froze this year , kinda put you to the cold weather test

Brrr.

We have a bunch of friends that are from Minnesota. They actually had a Minnesota party last year with weird Minnesota food. They have funny accents. Reminds me of the movie Fargo.

Curious George · 03-08-2007, 12:52 PM

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Brrr.

We have a bunch of friends that are from Minnesota. They actually had a Minnesota party last year with weird Minnesota food. They have funny accents. Reminds me of the movie Fargo.

What kind of funny food lutefisk , you guys sound funny to us to.

**Wyody** · 03-08-2007, 12:55 PM

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Western Oregon is one of the greatest places on Earth. You are close to everything and the scenery is beautiful. The only other place I could live would be on a warm tropical island with lush jungle.

I've been thinking along the same lines, PDX. We have the lushness of the south, the woods, moss and "spooky-ol'-trees" of the mid-Atlantic and New England states, lakes, rivers, the ocean, cliffs, waterfalls, wildlife. The only thing I'd add is a little more tropical influence as I like to swim natural waters - and that looks a little limited here. However, it's a nice trade to live in a place this nice that still gets a touch of winter and maybe even some snow for Christmas.

**PDXnative** · 03-08-2007, 12:57 PM

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What kind of funny food lutefisk , you guys sound funny to us to.

No lutefisk, just some comfort foods that were popular in their families.

**PDXnative** · 03-08-2007, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Wyody

I've been thinking along the same lines, PDX. We have the lushness of the south, the woods, moss and "spooky-ol'-trees" of the mid-Atlantic and New England states, lakes, rivers, the ocean, cliffs, waterfalls, wildlife. The only thing I'd add is a little more tropical influence as I like to swim natural waters - and that looks a little limited here. However, it's a nice trade to live in a place this nice that still gets a touch of winter and maybe even some snow for Christmas.

Don't forget HUGE mountains, glaciers, and the Columbia Gorge that looks like a Norwegian fjord.

Curious George · 03-08-2007, 01:01 PM

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No lutefisk, just some comfort foods that were popular in their families.

Comfort food = hotdogs an donuts

**Wyody** · 03-08-2007, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Curious George

What kind of funny food lutefisk , you guys sound funny to us to.

And this reminds me of something totally unrelated to the thread (remember the thread?).
George - are you by any chance from the Hibbing area? Knew a George there once - famous/infamous fella in the area. Wrote a whole fugue about him.

Curious George · 03-08-2007, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Wyody

And this reminds me of something totally unrelated to the thread (remember the thread?).
George - are you by any chance from the Hibbing area? Knew a George there once - famous/infamous fella in the area. Wrote a whole fugue about him.

Nope 1 ½ hrs south of duluth

**Wyody** · 03-08-2007, 01:44 PM

Another thing I like about Oregon is that people here seem to have a positive regard for their state.
Everywhere we go, the people are the friendliest of anyplace I have been. Grocery checkers, waitresses, gas-pumpers, retired folks, wave-heads, Folks in the city, folks in the country. Each one will usually begin with "I really love it here".
Oh, I have seen a few complaints in other places online - so I know that not everybody is so satisfied - but I haven't run into anyone here with a real complaint ... except one fellow down in Newport who moved here from Virginia a couple of years ago - he thought the season-changes weren't drastic enough. And another fellow was barking on the sidewalk down in Depoe Bay a couple of weeks ago - irritated about somebody taking a lunch-break while gas prices are so high - one of those fellows that would've been barking no matter which moon was up ... know whut I mean?

**PDXnative** · 03-08-2007, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Wyody

Another thing I like about Oregon is that people here seem to have a positive regard for their state.
Everywhere we go, the people are the friendliest of anyplace I have been. Grocery checkers, waitresses, gas-pumpers, retired folks, wave-heads, Folks in the city, folks in the country. Each one will usually begin with "I really love it here".
Oh, I have seen a few complaints in other places online - so I know that not everybody is so satisfied - but I haven't run into anyone here with a real complaint ... except one fellow down in Newport who moved here from Virginia a couple of years ago - he thought the season-changes weren't drastic enough. And another fellow was barking on the sidewalk down in Depoe Bay a couple of weeks ago - irritated about somebody taking a lunch-break while gas prices are so high - one of those fellows that would've been barking no matter which moon was up ... know whut I mean?

I have a friend who loves to complain about Portland. He moved to Arizona a fews years ago, and then moved back after a year or so. When he got back he would talk about how wonderful Arizona is and how crappy Portland is. And I kept asking him.... If it is SOOOOO great in Arizona, why the heck did you move back to Portland?? He never could give me a straight answer.

I have known many people who complain and some have moved away, but most come back. It seems there are worse places out there.....

The biggest complaint is the weather. Sure it rains here, but we get less rain than many eastcoast and southern states get. Our temps are also more moderate, so you can do stuff year round. You just need to have the proper gear. When it is raining in the valley, it is most likely snowing in the mountains, so rain is a good thing if you are a snow sport enthusiast. Another big plus about the rain is it creates are beautiful forests, rivers, and lakes. Without the rain, Western Oregon would not be green. But, when July comes around, you can basically count on not seeing rain until late September. And the summers are not very humid (20-30%). it is a great place to live!!!

**Wyody** · 03-08-2007, 02:32 PM

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I have a friend who loves to complain about Portland. He moved to Arizona a fews years ago, and then moved back after a year or so. When he got back he would talk about how wonderful Arizona is and how crappy Portland is. And I kept asking him.... If it is SOOOOO great in Arizona, why the heck did you move back to Portland?? He never could give me a straight answer.

I have known many people who complain and some have moved away, but most come back. It seems there are worse places out there.....

The biggest complaint is the weather. Sure it rains here, but we get less rain than many eastcoast and southern states get. Our temps are also more moderate, so you can do stuff year round. You just need to have the proper gear. When it is raining in the valley, it is most likely snowing in the mountains, so rain is a good thing if you are a snow sport enthusiast. Another big plus about the rain is it creates are beautiful forests, rivers, and lakes. Without the rain, Western Oregon would not be green. But, when July comes around, you can basically count on not seeing rain until late September. And the summers are not very humid (20-30%). it is a great place to live!!!

I certainly agree with you, PDX - even though I am still too new to have a valid opinion.
Truth is, I was used to running into Oregonians in other parts of the country. Folks who had lived here for long periods and then, moved away.
Ever notice how people from some states seem to always be negative - and so one might decide that the place they come from must also be negative? That's how it was with me - I'd run into Oregon folks who had moved elsewhere - and they were generally always bummed out. Thought the whole state must be that way. I was wrong. These are some nice folks - seemingly real as can be. Suppose those I met might have been malcontents in the first place.

**Panterro** · 03-08-2007, 03:58 PM

Weather for El Paso, TX

78°F
Scattered Clouds
Wind: N at 6 mph
Humidity: 14%
Thu
Mostly Sunny
76° | 48° Fri
Mostly Sunny
77° | 45° Sat
Clear
77° | 45° Sun
Clear
72° | 42°

Thats El Paso's Weather.. Snow, what snow in Hell Paso, yeah sure!

Veezeer fur Goolffpurt, MS

69°F
Cleer
Veend: S et 10 mph
Hoomeedity: 44%
Thoo
Mustly Soonny
69° | 48° Free
Mustly Soonny
70° | 48° Set
Mustly Soonny
71° | 50° Soon
Chunce-a ooff Shooers
68° | 53°

LOL.. gotta love the really bad spelling from google.. but hey thats more like it. But that humidity will be something to adjust too 14 vs. 44 maybe its a dry humidity lol. Or the gulf breeze will make it less noticeable.. it works that way in Corpus Christi.

03-07-2007, 11:23 PM	#1 (permalink)
Wyody arrgh, me buckoes Join Date: Jan 14th, 2007 Posts: 2,142	What I Like About Oregon I have moved to Oregon and everything is different. Yet, it's the same in any given spot as other places I have seen and visited around the country. I just wanted to share my good impressions of Oregon - as they occur. Here's one thing I really like about Oregon: Right outside of town, on the east, there are several small parks - mostly at different points around Devil's Lake (The "D" Lake) which envelopes around five miles of the eastern Lincoln City border. There is one park that circles another, smaller lake - and has a 2.5 mile trail thru fairly old-growth forest - right there at the edge of town! So we can go hike that for a little while - and then drive about 8 blocks down to the Ocean - and hike that beach for miles - all at the very toe of the mighty Pacific! (Oceans got toes?) __________________ Sometimes I wonder whether the world is being run by smart people who are putting us on, or by imbeciles who really mean it. <Mark Twain>

03-08-2007, 12:25 AM	#3 (permalink)
Wyody arrgh, me buckoes Join Date: Jan 14th, 2007 Posts: 2,142	Re: What I Like About Oregon Darn Wyody, was just looking at some Satelite photo's of your area. Devil's Lake looks like most of it is private property with only a few entry points for everybody else. Is that the case of is it just hard to tell from the satelite? Can't say yet W53 - don't know. I've been around it a couple of times - stopped at a couple of places - met some folks with docks - but haven't learned it yet. Focus at the north end of the lake where it crosses 101. As the road follows the south side of the lake, the first bldg is a boat-rental place. I think they open this month. At the south end of the lake ... on the north side - there's regatta-park and it looks like you can put-in there. I'll keep you posted. (psssssst! 53! Hey ... they think it's winter here~!) Look's like a nice quaint little town though Down south about 15 miles is Depoe Bay - whale-watching capital of the world, they say. It is known to some as a "Quaint little drinking town with a fishing problem" . __________________ Sometimes I wonder whether the world is being run by smart people who are putting us on, or by imbeciles who really mean it. <Mark Twain>

03-08-2007, 12:41 AM	#4 (permalink)
isabel STAYING RIGHT HERE Join Date: Jan 17th, 2007 Location: Central CA Posts: 1,361	Re: What I Like About Oregon When did you move Wyody? Izzy __________________ I discuss, I do not debate:)

03-08-2007, 01:09 AM	#6 (permalink)
Panterro TEXAS ***** ADVISOR Join Date: Jan 21st, 2007 Location: El Paso, TX Posts: 1,512	Re: What I Like About Oregon Thats nice Wyody, glad to have a positive post. And glad to see your really enjoying your new home, I hope I have as much luck in mine. __________________ "No ma'am. We at the FBI do not have a sense of humor that we're aware of".

03-08-2007, 12:07 PM	#9 (permalink)
isabel STAYING RIGHT HERE Join Date: Jan 17th, 2007 Location: Central CA Posts: 1,361	Re: What I Like About Oregon Congrats. Wyody on your move. I have been on the Oregon coast before...traveling to Washington. Took the coastal route. What a contrast to Wyoming, huh? Well please get out the camera and take some pictures. It has been many years since I've been there and I would love to see some of that coast again. I don't know why...but I thought you were retired. Izzy __________________ I discuss, I do not debate:)

03-08-2007, 12:10 PM	#10 (permalink)
PDXnative Omnipotent Join Date: Jan 16th, 2007 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 1,839	Re: What I Like About Oregon Western Oregon is one of the greatest places on Earth. You are close to everything and the scenery is beautiful. The only other place I could live would be on a warm tropical island with lush jungle. __________________ Where are we going, and why am I in this hand basket???

03-08-2007, 01:44 PM	#26 (permalink)
Wyody arrgh, me buckoes Join Date: Jan 14th, 2007 Posts: 2,142	Re: What I Like About Oregon Another thing I like about Oregon is that people here seem to have a positive regard for their state. Everywhere we go, the people are the friendliest of anyplace I have been. Grocery checkers, waitresses, gas-pumpers, retired folks, wave-heads, Folks in the city, folks in the country. Each one will usually begin with "I really love it here". Oh, I have seen a few complaints in other places online - so I know that not everybody is so satisfied - but I haven't run into anyone here with a real complaint ... except one fellow down in Newport who moved here from Virginia a couple of years ago - he thought the season-changes weren't drastic enough. And another fellow was barking on the sidewalk down in Depoe Bay a couple of weeks ago - irritated about somebody taking a lunch-break while gas prices are so high - one of those fellows that would've been barking no matter which moon was up ... know whut I mean? __________________ Sometimes I wonder whether the world is being run by smart people who are putting us on, or by imbeciles who really mean it. <Mark Twain>

03-08-2007, 03:58 PM	#29 (permalink)
Panterro TEXAS ***** ADVISOR Join Date: Jan 21st, 2007 Location: El Paso, TX Posts: 1,512	Re: What I Like About Oregon Weather for El Paso, TX 78°F Scattered Clouds Wind: N at 6 mph Humidity: 14% Thu Mostly Sunny 76° \| 48° Fri Mostly Sunny 77° \| 45° Sat Clear 77° \| 45° Sun Clear 72° \| 42° Thats El Paso's Weather.. Snow, what snow in Hell Paso, yeah sure! Veezeer fur Goolffpurt, MS 69°F Cleer Veend: S et 10 mph Hoomeedity: 44% Thoo Mustly Soonny 69° \| 48° Free Mustly Soonny 70° \| 48° Set Mustly Soonny 71° \| 50° Soon Chunce-a ooff Shooers 68° \| 53° LOL.. gotta love the really bad spelling from google.. but hey thats more like it. But that humidity will be something to adjust too 14 vs. 44 maybe its a dry humidity lol. Or the gulf breeze will make it less noticeable.. it works that way in Corpus Christi. __________________ "No ma'am. We at the FBI do not have a sense of humor that we're aware of".