Posted by Rick Dunn on November 18, 2007 at 11:43 PM
Well, it's been a wild ride for the last month. Wrapping things up in CO around Halloween, leaving work on a Friday, driving out to Oregon over the weekend, starting work on a Monday, living in a hotel, trying to find a house... It's nice to finally have time to do something "normal" like post here.
Jennifer is still back in CO until Christmas, but I'm settling in here as much as possible. The new job is going well, and we're lining up on a new home. Hopefully by Christmas, we'll be moved in and getting back to normal.
The weather has been great - lots of rain and fog this time of year. Woo-Hoo!
In between business trips and house-hunting, I did manage to get out for a nice hike last weekend. Silver Falls State Park near Salem is just sick - 10 waterfalls on an 8.5 mile loop. I didn't do the whole loop, just a 3 mile hike to a couple of the falls. No serious photography - just some casual pics with the p&s, a nice hike and lunch by the water. I only have my laptop for processing pics, so these may look a little off; they're also on the small side so that I can see the whole image on my screen....
Haven't had much time to post, but have been 'lurking' here and there. Looking forward to getting back to posting more!
Posted by Rick Dunn on November 18, 2007 at 11:43 PM
South Falls
Posted by Rick Dunn on November 18, 2007 at 11:44 PM
On the hike down to South Falls...
Posted by Rick Dunn on November 18, 2007 at 11:45 PM
South Falls and the outlet to South Fork Silver Creek
Posted by Rick Dunn on November 18, 2007 at 11:46 PM
About 3/4 of a mile later, Lower South Falls
Posted by Rick Dunn on November 18, 2007 at 11:49 PM
The outlet of Lower South Falls
Posted by Rick Dunn on November 18, 2007 at 11:50 PM
One last one; hiking back to the truck, returning past South Falls
Posted by Art Escobado on November 19, 2007 at 12:32 AM
hope Orgeon treats you well, the second shot is really nice!
Posted by Stan Rose on November 19, 2007 at 10:39 AM
Ahh, the good ol' days of living in fog and drizzle 360 dys a yr, how i miss it..,
Good to hear from you Rick, thanks for sharing the hiking pics!
Posted by Mel Ladewig on November 19, 2007 at 10:51 AM
Glad to hear from you Rick. Hope the area treats you well.
Mel-
Posted by Dave Gill on November 19, 2007 at 12:05 PM
Rick,
Thanks for posting. It looks like Oregon has its own beauty that's a little different from Colorado's. Those waterfalls look spectacular.
Posted by Don Grall on November 19, 2007 at 12:56 PM
That shot looking down to the pool and the outlet of South Falls from alongside the falls is awesome.
I've always wanted to go to Silver Falls SP, I've seen winter photos of it with fresh snow that look amazing. Hope the house hunting goes well!
Posted by Kalin Wilson on November 19, 2007 at 2:38 PM
Looks like lots of Photo fodder! Enjoy the great green! Good luck with the house hunting and all that fun.
Posted by Derek Sedillo on November 19, 2007 at 3:30 PM
Great to hear from you Rick!
You know I'm a sucker for waterfalls. Great shots even with the point and shoot. I think it is obvious that the potential there is huge! Talk about a lot of green. But then again it is probably green all year there with the annual precipitation the PNW receives.
It is funny that you mention all the "rain and fog" you guys are getting. I am sure Jennifer has told you how little precip. we have received since you left. Hopefully more storms will make it out here for the holidays.
Anyway, check this out for coincidence. Right after I checked my email I saw your post. You must have told your company that you knew another Coloradan who was considering the PNW. A recruiter 'just' sent me a job req for GE. Here is the header info:
Web Client Developer
Business Unit: GE Healthcare
Function: Technology
Location: Hillsboro, OR
LOL... It even includes relocation! Well, Hillsboro would be nice. But we aren't quite ready for such a move yet. However it is nice to know there are opportunities out West.
I hope all continues to go well with the new job and house hunt.
- Derek
Posted by Todd Caudle on November 19, 2007 at 5:59 PM
Geez, nice stuff! Keep 'em coming! But be careful...stand there long enough and all that moss will be draped all over you!
Posted by Scott Fricke on November 19, 2007 at 8:16 PM
Glad to hear you made it safely out there. Nice set of images. I like the third on the best, great light and colors on the foliage
Posted by Dan Walters on November 19, 2007 at 9:57 PM
Nice images! Glad to hear you made it OK.
Posted by Scott Borger on November 19, 2007 at 11:58 PM
Hope everything works out for you, Rick. Don't hesitate to post your PNW pics every now and then.
Hello back ~ get settled during the grey season and you'll be ready for the explosion of color season!
Posted by Joseph Finn on November 20, 2007 at 9:30 AM
Good to hear from you hope all is well, looks beautiful there. Take care .....
Posted by Laurent Baig on November 20, 2007 at 11:15 AM
Glad you're having fun out there, dude. Good luck with everything and don't forget to write :-D
Posted by Michael Renner on November 20, 2007 at 12:10 PM
Good to hear from you Rick! Nice shots out there as well. Let us know when the guest rooms are ready for us all...
Posted by Ken Wyatt on November 20, 2007 at 10:47 PM
Hi Rick,
Nice set of pics! Looking forward to seeing more! Just picked up our new trailer from Texas and currently in Moab for the week. Be sure your new house has a large concrete pad at the side, along with full hookups!
Ken
Posted by John Klotz on November 25, 2007 at 12:42 AM
Howdy Rick... looks like over-the-top soggy there! Send some this way... we are supposed to have a mild winter here this year due to La Nina Love my snow you know! NIce pics and glad to hear you are getting settled in!
John
Discussion
23 repliesJennifer is still back in CO until Christmas, but I'm settling in here as much as possible. The new job is going well, and we're lining up on a new home. Hopefully by Christmas, we'll be moved in and getting back to normal.
The weather has been great - lots of rain and fog this time of year. Woo-Hoo!
In between business trips and house-hunting, I did manage to get out for a nice hike last weekend. Silver Falls State Park near Salem is just sick - 10 waterfalls on an 8.5 mile loop. I didn't do the whole loop, just a 3 mile hike to a couple of the falls. No serious photography - just some casual pics with the p&s, a nice hike and lunch by the water. I only have my laptop for processing pics, so these may look a little off; they're also on the small side so that I can see the whole image on my screen....
Haven't had much time to post, but have been 'lurking' here and there. Looking forward to getting back to posting more!
Good to hear from you Rick, thanks for sharing the hiking pics!
Mel-
Thanks for posting. It looks like Oregon has its own beauty that's a little different from Colorado's. Those waterfalls look spectacular.
I've always wanted to go to Silver Falls SP, I've seen winter photos of it with fresh snow that look amazing. Hope the house hunting goes well!
You know I'm a sucker for waterfalls. Great shots even with the point and shoot. I think it is obvious that the potential there is huge! Talk about a lot of green. But then again it is probably green all year there with the annual precipitation the PNW receives.
It is funny that you mention all the "rain and fog" you guys are getting. I am sure Jennifer has told you how little precip. we have received since you left. Hopefully more storms will make it out here for the holidays.
Anyway, check this out for coincidence. Right after I checked my email I saw your post. You must have told your company that you knew another Coloradan who was considering the PNW.
Web Client Developer
Business Unit: GE Healthcare
Function: Technology
Location: Hillsboro, OR
LOL... It even includes relocation!
I hope all continues to go well with the new job and house hunt.
- Derek
Nice set of pics! Looking forward to seeing more! Just picked up our new trailer from Texas and currently in Moab for the week. Be sure your new house has a large concrete pad at the side, along with full hookups!
Ken
John