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| Okay. It's not exactly my front yard. I don't own it. And it is across the street and down over the sea wall. It could be called the motel's front yard. But they don't own it either. ; ) |
Up on the sea wall, looking north
Obviously. I do live on the west
coast, after all. It's an amazing
day, and the wind is barely
blowing. A treat, since it's been a
fairly rainy winter. That big gray
building is the motel where I
work. The Sandcastle Beachfront
Motel. As you can see, the
"beachfront" is accurate.
**Just a note, to whom it may
concern.
Dear Whom,
If you're ever looking for a great
motel on the beach, or with a
stunning ocean view, be very
wary of the word "oceanview."
That can mean anything. That
could mean a great view of the
large painting of the ocean in the
motel's office. Look for the word
"beachfront." You stand a much
better chance that way. And for
the best beachfront motel in the
world (IMHO), check out
www.sandcastlemotel.net.
Sincerely,
me
Obviously. I do live on the west
coast, after all. It's an amazing
day, and the wind is barely
blowing. A treat, since it's been a
fairly rainy winter. That big gray
building is the motel where I
work. The Sandcastle Beachfront
Motel. As you can see, the
"beachfront" is accurate.
**Just a note, to whom it may
concern.
Dear Whom,
If you're ever looking for a great
motel on the beach, or with a
stunning ocean view, be very
wary of the word "oceanview."
That can mean anything. That
could mean a great view of the
large painting of the ocean in the
motel's office. Look for the word
"beachfront." You stand a much
better chance that way. And for
the best beachfront motel in the
world (IMHO), check out
www.sandcastlemotel.net.
Sincerely,
me
| Scanning west Too bad the tire tracks mar the scene. Our beach is closed to vehicle traffic, except for emergencies. Didn't hear of any emergencies that day, but the Coast Guard helicopter did circle back during a routine fly-over the day before. |
| Scanning southwest Dumb tire tracks. Beautiful day!! |
| Down the beach I've always liked that house tucked in by the rocks. We're heading that way, by the way. South. To the Inn at Spanish Head for lunch with a friend. |
| Before we go to lunch . . . Still standing on the sea wall, I decide to take a shot of my wee place to share with y'all. Why not. If it attracts crazy stalkers, that should liven up my life a wee bit. Looking northeast. Where is my house, you ask? |
| Glad you asked Let's zoom in. The red Explorer (remember My Little Hummer?) is parked by my stairs, and my door is the one on the right. Yep, a tiny apartment . . . which is absolutely perfect for me. : ) |
| Down on da beach Let's get going, it's almost time for lunch. But gotta stop for some amazing shots . . . of my front yard. |
| My rock! Occupied. They love to sit on my rock. This is my rock, cuz it's the one I can see from my wee place. I love to watch the waves crash over it. Well, when there aren't any birds on it, anyway. |
| Crashing, rolling, rolling, crashing . . . And it never stops. Ever! |
| Almost getting wet But not quite. |
| Earth, sea, and sky Pretty amazing, eh? |
| How'd that get there? Kinda washed out. Light was bad. Still pretty cool, though. |
| Abstract art Well, my attempt at it anyway. Almost to the Inn! Good thing too, cuz I'm hungry. |
| View from the Inn 10th floor, I think, of the Inn at Spanish Head. The restaurant is called Fathoms. Nice name, doncha think? |
| Heading back home The tide is definitely coming in. Which means those dumbheads should probably get off the rocks. |
Beachfront
Totally. This shot may just show up on the
Sandcastle's website. Compare it to the
front shot, and call it good. Oh, and call for
a reservation!!! (Tell 'em Donna sent you.)
Totally. This shot may just show up on the
Sandcastle's website. Compare it to the
front shot, and call it good. Oh, and call for
a reservation!!! (Tell 'em Donna sent you.)
| The Sandcastle Home sweet home. (The toll-free number for reservations is 1-800-996-0811. Just in case you wanna call. Like right now.) |
Newsflash: June 24th, 2008
Well, it was home sweet home. Now I'm really home,
back in the one town I have always loved as my home.
Florence, Oregon. Still in Oregon, still on the beach. I
wouldn't have it any other way. ; )
Check out Florence's hometown newspaper. I'm the
sports editor. www.theSiuslawNews.com
Well, it was home sweet home. Now I'm really home,
back in the one town I have always loved as my home.
Florence, Oregon. Still in Oregon, still on the beach. I
wouldn't have it any other way. ; )
Check out Florence's hometown newspaper. I'm the
sports editor. www.theSiuslawNews.com