Sitting Still in Washington

Places I've Traveled. My Photos I Took.
@noni1959 (9922)
United States
November 19, 2023 1:51am CST
The photo is a collage of photos I've taken. It's a combo of Oregon and Washington. The top left is the bridge in Prosser, WA, second is the River Gorge in The Dalles, OR, third the Hannah Bridge in Scio, OR, fourth and fifth bottom left is Silver Falls, OR, and last bridge on the 138 in Oregon. I've been traveling back and forth from Oregon and Washington and I'm tired. I'm ready to sit for awhile. I was going to camp host December and January in Oregon but decided to sit in Washington and breathe. Save money from pulling a travel trailer all around and do something with my health. It's hard to keep up when I'm always on the move. Today, I topped off both propane tanks and good thing as I would have ran out by tomorrow. I confirmed for the propane company to come out this coming week and hook up a 120 gallon tank the park is pushing for residents to utilize. I have an electric heater too but if power goes out, I need my propane heater plus it's cheaper to run. Got my tire covers on all four trailer tires (my trailer is a double axel), heated hose hooked up, furnace set to keep underbelly defrosted and ready for winter. It's actually both raining and snowing at the same time. I see light rain mixed but going to stop soon, or so it says. I hope everyone is keeping warm, having a happy weekend and doing well. Anything fun going on this weekend?
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DE
@DaddyEvil (137142)
• United States
19 Nov
Oh, I'd love to see those places! When Pretty and I were traveling when she was little up to a teenager, we never made it to Oregon or Washington state. I had no idea it was so beautiful up there! Thank you for sharing the photos with us. We had a rain/snow mix falling last week but it didn't amount to anything and soon stopped. The ground temp here is still too warm for snow and ice to stick. Thank goodness. It's really too early in the Winter for us to see snow. We might get small amounts of snow in November or December but we usually see snow here in January through March... I hope you're doing okay and glad you're ready for cold weather. Please take care and keep us informed about how you're doing.
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DE
@DaddyEvil (137142)
• United States
20 Nov
@noni1959 I've explored Yellowstone and have been up into Pennsylvania a couple of times. There is natural beauty in every corner of the US, in my opinion... I hope your furnace is an easy fix. Good luck with it and you're staying warm and safe tonight.
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Loretta
@noni1959 (9922)
• United States
20 Nov
I'm a bit frustrated tonight. My furnace isn't kicking in. I'm hoping its a simple fix like the sail switch. Thankfully, I have an electric heater. I'm OK. Been battling some ups and downs with all the changes but trying to keep busy and find positives. Oregon and Washington has some beautiful areas. Even the areas that are desert, have beauty. I hope you can come explore some day. Some day I want to see Vermont, Rhode Island, Main, and go back to Idaho, Yellowstone and South Dakota. There are so many beautiful places to see. Keep safe and warm.
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Loretta
@noni1959 (9922)
• United States
20 Nov
@DaddyEvil I've been to Yellowstone twice. South Dakota twice. There is a lot to see and do in the US. I like looking for out-of-the-way places to visit.
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much2say
@much2say (54009)
• Los Angeles, California
20 Nov
Such beautiful photos . . . you've been to so many gorgeous places! Taking a breather is good. Sounds like you're all ready for winter - stay safe and warm out there! We were able to get walks in under the sun at the right times . . . otherwise we had some rain - and now super wind this weekend. Sigh - Monday comes too soon.
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much2say
@much2say (54009)
• Los Angeles, California
24 Nov
@noni1959 Winds - bleh. After the bit of rain, we got those high winds - got too warm and dry - my sinuses were not happy. Today was a nice day but supposedly we get the winds back next week. It is cool you can go to and fro - OR and WA - bit of a drive but so worth it to get the best of both worlds!
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much2say
@much2say (54009)
• Los Angeles, California
2 Dec
@noni1959 Always something, right? I hope you were able to warm up and did not catch a cold. We are up and down with cold/warm . . . but I really can't complain about our kind of cold in Southern CA.
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Loretta
@noni1959 (9922)
• United States
20 Nov
That is wonderful you got walks in the sun. The sun came out today but the wind was so high it was very chilly. I miss living in Oregon especially in the trees but this little town is nice too.
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Amber
@AmbiePam (86266)
• United States
19 Nov
Those pictures are absolutely amazing! You must have seen a lot of “gorgeousness”.
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Loretta
@noni1959 (9922)
• United States
20 Nov
Both states are beautiful. Each have their eastern side without all the trees and yet can still capture beauty.
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youless
@youless (112190)
• Guangzhou, China
19 Nov
This is very beautiful. Especially the first photo is even like an oil painting
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Loretta
@noni1959 (9922)
• United States
20 Nov
Thank you. That is the bridge going over the Yakima River. I took it standing outside my son's house. I set the filters and was surprised it came out this way.
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youless
@youless (112190)
• Guangzhou, China
20 Nov
@noni1959 Your son lives in a nice and beautiful environment
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Loretta
@noni1959 (9922)
• United States
20 Nov
@youless Thank you. He used to live where I did in the pine trees then moved here. Next year, we all plan to move western back into trees.
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snowy
@snowy22315 (171967)
• United States
19 Nov
Those are definitely lovely pictures.
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Loretta
@noni1959 (9922)
• United States
20 Nov
Thank you. I enjoy taking photos.
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Shavkat
@Shavkat (137313)
• Philippines
19 Nov
What a great set of photos you've shared. It makes me relax just by looking at them.
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Shavkat
@Shavkat (137313)
• Philippines
25 Nov
@noni1959 I also love taking photos. I have not done it lately. I need to hike and do this the soonest. But I don't like taking selfies.
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Loretta
@noni1959 (9922)
• United States
27 Nov
@Shavkat I hope to see some great photos from you soon.
Loretta
@noni1959 (9922)
• United States
20 Nov
Thank you. I like taking photos and video.
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OceanTiara
@RebeccasFarm (87041)
• United States
19 Nov
Oh such amazingly beautiful country there Loretta. Thank you for sharing these with us. Gorgeous. I hope you are doing okay too.
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OceanTiara
@RebeccasFarm (87041)
• United States
20 Nov
@noni1959 Managing is all I will say thanks Loretta..please take care of yourself.
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Loretta
@noni1959 (9922)
• United States
20 Nov
Thank you. I'm OK. Bit of a flare but pushing through. I hope you are doing wonderful.
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Marie
@Tampa_girl7 (49371)
• United States
19 Nov
My husband is home until Tuesday.
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Loretta
@noni1959 (9922)
• United States
20 Nov
How nice to have him home. I hope you are doing well and keeping warm.
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Fleur
@Fleura (29266)
• United Kingdom
19 Nov
Beautiful photos! I love the top left especially. Sounds like you are all prepared for the cold weather. Here I am busy with the garden and helping prepare for the local pantomime.
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Fleur
@Fleura (29266)
• United Kingdom
20 Nov
@noni1959 It's going to be Sleeping Beauty this year. But do you know what a pantomime is?
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Loretta
@noni1959 (9922)
• United States
20 Nov
@Fleura My understand is acting without talking using hands and other movements. Is that what this will be?
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Loretta
@noni1959 (9922)
• United States
20 Nov
Thank you. I was standing in the back of my son's when I took it. He lives on the Yakima river. I'm almost prepared. Have to figure out what happened with my furnace today. What is the local pantomime?
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (328095)
• Rockingham, Australia
19 Nov
We don't really have to winterise caravans here. Those photos are really lovely.
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Loretta
@noni1959 (9922)
• United States
20 Nov
I wish I saved to get the Oliver caravan. I just need to get through the next year and then going back into a house. Or, hope to. Thank you about my photos. I sometimes forget to attach photos.
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Marie Coyle
@MarieCoyle (30186)
•
23 Nov
Your pictures are just incredible! I've been to some of those places...Silver Falls is so special. I recall the Dalles as well. But oh, your pictures! Very, very professional, Loretta! I am sorry you are tired, but at least you are stopping for a time to rest and regroup. I hope you start feeling better very soon, and I hope you have a good Thanksgiving!
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