Tag Archives: Special Stories

Coffee Central…..

Posted on August 20, 2015 by blondie63

I just got this percolator! My grandparents used to have one. On theirs you could see it perking in the lid handle. I wanted this for the nostalgic memories! I am going to try mine out tomorrow after work! Hugz … Continue reading →

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My New Phone…..

Posted on August 16, 2015 by blondie63

My husband has the iPhone 6 Plus and he loves it. I had a droid and we always joked around having iPhone/Droid joke wars! Well my droid would not stay connected to my bluetooth and we in the process bought … Continue reading →

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The Man We Bought Bear From Passed Away…..

Posted on August 7, 2015 by blondie63

Ray has been training dogs professionally for over 35 years! He made a perfect match in Bear for us! I am saddened to hear he has passed away. Many condolences to his family and I hope his kids keep the … Continue reading →

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David P. Thompson Elk Fountain

Posted on August 6, 2015 by blondie63

I have always loved looking at this Elk fountain downtown! It is on SW Main st between 3rd and 4th avenues. It was donated by former Portland Mayor David P. Thompson in 1900 and it commemorates the elk that once … Continue reading →

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Concord Elementary School Closes….

Posted on June 15, 2015 by blondie63

It is so sad to see the death of a school. This has served the community for 160 years. So very sad! I stopped and took photos of the school before it is taken down or whatever they are going … Continue reading →

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Friday Inspiration!

Posted on May 29, 2015 by blondie63

Bus drivers can talk to their passengers and connect with them that way. As a train operator I am locked in my train cab and I have learned that a big smile goes a long way and that is how … Continue reading →

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Happy Friday Smiles Friends……..

Posted on May 1, 2015 by blondie63

Early city sunrise starting to creep up and push out the night! Fireball in the sky moves up higher in the skies to give the day warmth and wonderful light! Happy Friday! I get a nice little break today from … Continue reading →

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Neighborhood Book Borrow and Trade, Dinosaur Garden!

Posted on April 23, 2015 by blondie63

In front of a neighborhood house there is a cute little library called the book borrow and trade. You can borrow books or drop off ones you have read to share with others. Today I noticed they decorated it with … Continue reading →

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Noisy Neighbor Saga News…..

Posted on April 18, 2015 by blondie63

This morning at 11 a.m. the noisy rude neighbor was booming his crappy music again. The three car garage on the left is where the rude neighbor makes all his racket. See how close his building is to our neighbors … Continue reading →

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Columbia Wool Scouring Mills….

Posted on April 17, 2015 by blondie63

Some warehouses or businesses can just catch your eye. This one does for me. A neat rustic looking warehouse. Pendleton Woolen Mills bought Columbia Wool Scouring Mills in 1971. They receive raw fiber in fleece form and this is where … Continue reading →

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