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Sunday, 30 March 2008

Back to Brentwood
Mood:  silly
Topic: Dog Park Review
Today, we were back at Brentwood Park, but there were many other dogs there, so Jester had to stay in the car, then go on a private walk with his Mom.  Fridley and Kiva had a pretty good romp, and Fridley found some nice people to hug on.  The other dogs were very nice and active, so lots of running and wrassling!


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Saturday, 29 March 2008

Brentwood Park in a Hailstorm
Mood:  don't ask
Topic: Dog Park Review

Today, we went out to Brentwood Park, in SE Portland.  It was the middle of a March storm, and hailing BB-sized hail, and there were no other dogs there.  That meant that Fridley's cousin Jester could romp with Fridley and Kiva, even though we all got hailed upon.  It was a short romp, but loads of fun!  Everyone was pretty wet when we got back into the car.  Brentwood Park's off-leash area is off 62nd Ave., just south of Duke Street.
 


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Sunday, 10 February 2008

Another Romp at Winema
Mood:  energetic
Topic: Dog Park Review

After breakfast, and before the Portland crew had to return to the city, we did another romp on Winema Beach. Once again, Jester was able to be off-leash for a good, long romp, because there were no other dogs or humans on the beach.  He chased a hawk - and ran into the surf, getting completely soaked.  It actually looked as if he was thinking about swimming out to continue the chase for a few moments.




 


 


 

 


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Saturday, 9 February 2008

Three Aussies at Winema Beach
Mood:  celebratory
Topic: Dog Park Review

Fridley's cousins Kiva and Jester came to visit this weekend, along with their Mom.  They were taking a break from their hard work at SunDogz Day Care, in Portland.  Today, we started out walking on the beach near our house in Lincoln City.  There were so many people and other dogs, it wasn't a good time for being off-leash.  After breakfast, we drove up to Winema Beach, where all 3 dogs enjoyed an off-leash romp.  There were a few other dogs there,  but enough space to not get in each other's hair.



 

 


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Sunday, 27 January 2008

Normandale Park - Again
Mood:  a-ok
Topic: Dog Park Review

It was a muddy mess, but Fridley had a great romp here with his cousin Kiva once again.  Poor Jester had to stay in the car.  Unfortunately, the squirrels seemed to have taken shelter from the rain.





 

 

 


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Wednesday, 23 January 2008

Local Beach Romp
Mood:  cheeky
Topic: Dog Park Review

Stayed close to home today - walked 1/2 mile to Chinook Winds Casino and the beach access there, then walked along the beach back home.  Fridley made a new friend, a border collie/aussie mix named Colby.  Colby was more interested in chasing a stick his dad was throwing than romping with Fridley, but humored Fridley for a few minutes with some wrestling and a chase.



 

 


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Tuesday, 22 January 2008

Manzanita
Mood:  suave
Topic: Dog Park Review
Back in Manzanita this afternoon - and Fridley had the beach to himself!  Not another dog in sight, and only saw 3 humans.  Surprising to find it so deserted, because it was a gorgeous day.  Fridley's cousins Niko and Mika will be arriving in Manzanita this Thursday, to visit their new beach home.  Hopefully the great weather will continue.  No pictures today - someone forgot the camera.


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Monday, 21 January 2008

Tillicum Beach, Lincoln County
Mood:  a-ok
Topic: Dog Park Review

Went up the Siletz River to Siletz, then on to Toledo and Newport.  Drove down to "south County" this afternoon, and Fridley had the opportunity to romp on Tillicum Beach, near Seal Rock.  Access to the beach was a bit dicey, because we had to climb across boulders that blocked the trail.  They were probably there to protect the trail from wave erosion.  After walking on the beach, we were accosted by a woman who asked for $5 day use fee.  She didn't have a uniform or anything, so I put $5 in an envelope and into the slotted post.  Afterwards, she showed me she had a name plate and apparently was the campground host.  Rather embarassing moment for both of us.  Not for Fridley, who just wanted a hug from her.


 


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Friday, 18 January 2008

Winema Beach and Sand Lake
Mood:  bright
Topic: Dog Park Review
This afternoon, we discovered Winema Beach, in southern Tillamook County, a really lovely and uncrowded spot.  Fridley had a great romp, and seems less aquaphobic as he gets his feet wet, over and over.  We met two greyhounds as we were leaving, who were quite elegant as they coursed the sands.


When we were done there, I drove on up the coast to Sand Lake Recreation Area.  There is an unfortunate glut of noisy ATV's around the park, but they aren't allowed past a certain point.  The sandbars and estuary are lovely.  We left as the sun was setting.



 

 


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Thursday, 17 January 2008

Romping at Roads End
Mood:  a-ok
Topic: Dog Park Review

This afternoon, went to the northern end of Lincoln City - called Road's End.  The beach there ends with an ancient lava flow of basalt, which blocks further passage to the Salmon River.  The lava ledges can be seen beneath the sand and surf in many places.  Fridley took it upon himself to inspect barnacles on the shore.
 




 


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