Saturday, December 26, 2009
New Years Eve is coming
For all of you out there following the New Years Eve traditions at the Stromers stay tuned for a great surprise this year......see you New Years Day!
Christmas time on the River
We had a Christmas Eve dinner at my moms house in Oxbow, to do our book exchange, and play games. Mom made Chicken Noodle Soup and we had lots of goodies and plenty of wine. Great time.
For Christmas dinner everyone came to my house and I made a Rib Roast and we had rib, bacon wrapped scallops, barley salad, baked pototoes, squash and onion bake and home made sour dough rolls. Much much more than we needed. After dinner we cleared the table and played games until it was time for dessert!! OMG...too much food.
Wintery weather
Coming back from the coast we crossed the middle of the state over Santiam Pass. It was typical winter weather again. The trees were flocked with fresh horefrost and the sun was shining brightly. Just another beautiful day in the many faces of Oregon.
Cape Perpetua
The kids at the Cape Perpetua overlook. A great place to sight see the coastline and to whale watch. Dan, Melissa, Emily and Patrick. Go Beav's. (We were really bummed about the outcome of the bowl game)
Dan took our picture from the kiosk overlook built by the Civilian Conservation Corps back in the day.
Dan took our picture from the kiosk overlook built by the Civilian Conservation Corps back in the day.
Since the tide was high we mostly looked for agates on the beaches. Here is a handful of some we found. A couple are not agates just pretty rocks. For those of you out there who don't know how to tell an agate from any other leaverite....just set the stone on the lighted end of a flashlight and if the stone lights up...it is an agate. 
This is the proper technique/posture for hunting the elusive agate.
This is Melissa's favorite picture. The trees here are special, as they grow the center of the tree shifts so that more wood is placed on the supporting side to protect the tree from the strong coastal winds that blow year round. It gives the trees that leaned over look.
This is the proper technique/posture for hunting the elusive agate.
This is Melissa's favorite picture. The trees here are special, as they grow the center of the tree shifts so that more wood is placed on the supporting side to protect the tree from the strong coastal winds that blow year round. It gives the trees that leaned over look.
More Coast Pictures
You can see that the sky is slowly turning blue. This was the last day on the coast.
This is the second day on the coast...still rainy but we still went to the beach.
We collected beach stuff and made a title for our trip. Some seaweed, a crab, shells, drift wood and presto...you have a greeting card.
I am out trying to find good stuff....It was rainy and cold but I only got my feet wet...so it's all good!
At Cape Perpetua.
This is the second day on the coast...still rainy but we still went to the beach.
We collected beach stuff and made a title for our trip. Some seaweed, a crab, shells, drift wood and presto...you have a greeting card.
I am out trying to find good stuff....It was rainy and cold but I only got my feet wet...so it's all good!
At Cape Perpetua.
Oregon Coast Sunshine Day
The weather was still cool...but the sun was peeking out and making it a beautiful day.
Melissa with the waves.
The Oregon Coast is one of the most beautiful coastlines of all.
We were at the Devils Churn, and the tide was fairly high. Patrick is being cautious as he inches toward the edge. The churning action of the waves in the tight rocky ravine cause lots and lots of foam. So all that stuff you see flying through the air is fluffy foam. And as it plops on the rocks it makes a really weird sound.
Although it looks like whipped cream or latte foam....it doesn't taste like it. Not unless you like fish lattes!! We tried to get Dan to take a lick but he decided against it once it was close enough to smell!!
Melissa with the waves.
The Oregon Coast is one of the most beautiful coastlines of all. 
We were at the Devils Churn, and the tide was fairly high. Patrick is being cautious as he inches toward the edge. The churning action of the waves in the tight rocky ravine cause lots and lots of foam. So all that stuff you see flying through the air is fluffy foam. And as it plops on the rocks it makes a really weird sound.
Although it looks like whipped cream or latte foam....it doesn't taste like it. Not unless you like fish lattes!! We tried to get Dan to take a lick but he decided against it once it was close enough to smell!!
Fun times on the Coast
Patrick and Emily at the Aquarium. Cool exhibits, you can actually crawl inside the fish tanks.
Patrick, Dan, Melissa, and Emily inside the shark jaws.
At the rental house playing cards waiting for the rain to subside enough to head outside again.
And of course, taking full advantage of the hot tub.
Patrick, Dan, Melissa, and Emily inside the shark jaws.
At the rental house playing cards waiting for the rain to subside enough to head outside again.
And of course, taking full advantage of the hot tub.
Merry Christmas To All
Merry Christmas from the Stromer's. We were able to take a few days after Patrick flew in from Georgia to spend time together at the Oregon Coast. We rented a house at Waldport and spent the three days touring, walking on the beach, playing games and in the hot tub!! We are tourning the Rouge River Brewery...sampling a few of their brews!. On the days that the weather was a bit MOIST...we did indoor stuff.
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