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Oh, no! Warning positive photostory - non Baja happiness

windgrrl - 7-26-2008 at 09:22 AM

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Thanks again and have a great day, ELINVESTI8!
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windgrrl - 7-26-2008 at 09:55 AM

I kinda like the new title!
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Paula - 7-26-2008 at 09:59 AM

Windgirl, that was beautiful-- makes me wish I were a windsurfer/sailboarder/kitesurfer!

We've stayed at the Vagabond Lodge for years when we go through Hood River, I love that river and town.

wiltonh - 7-26-2008 at 10:30 AM

Great pictures. I notice you have pictures of places that were not here last year. Had pizza at Soltice a few nights ago and it was good.

April and May this year were cold and not all that good. You had to sail a 3.2 or go home. June and July have been good. Have sailed 30+ days so far in the Gorge this year.

What group did your music?

Wilton

lingililingili - 7-27-2008 at 09:47 AM

Great Photo Story and Love the music. Thank you.

Paula - 7-27-2008 at 10:00 AM

Windgrrl's music is by Van Morrison. I think Into the Mystic is from an album of the same name, but don't remember for sure.

windgrrl...muchas gracias.

Pompano - 7-28-2008 at 05:34 AM

Thanks for posting such a well-done video - and that music track was excellent..Bravo. (By the way, who is Van Morrison? Is/was he related to Marion Robert Morrison by chance?)

Hood River and The Dalles is a very familiar stop for us. We have fished the river for walleyes near there for about 3 decades now...excellent for waldo-excitement.

About 5 years ago or so, we watched an eighty-two year old man kite-sail on the Columbia. I am biding my time....
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Originally posted by Paula
Windgirl, that was beautiful-- makes me wish I were a windsurfer/sailboarder/kitesurfer!

We've stayed at the Vagabond Lodge for years when we go through Hood River, I love that river and town.


Paula, about 2 weeks ago, we were due to stay at the Vagabond, but ended up at the Columbia Gorge Hotel, which was full of interesting antiques. A great river-view place with ambiance plus. Next time give it a try, you won't be disappointed.

Factoid: Nomad sightings are frequent along this stretch.
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"Hey, you can almost see DIVER'S place from here.."



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k-rico - 7-28-2008 at 06:24 AM

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Originally posted by Paula
Windgrrl's music is by Van Morrison. I think Into the Mystic is from an album of the same name, but don't remember for sure.


Van Morrison wrote the song and sang it like no one else ever will, but that wasn't him. A really nice rendition though.

Paula - 7-28-2008 at 06:25 AM

Pompano, I'm pretty sure Van Morrison and John Wayne aren't related.

We'll be on our way north in an hour or so, and maybe we'll drive through the gorge. The old hotel is beautiful, we've thought about staying there. The back buildings of the Vagabond have balconies right over the river-- nice to chill out after driving.

More non-Baja fun with a sail.

vgabndo - 7-29-2008 at 12:25 PM

Earlier this month on the Alvord Dry lake in SE Oregon.

http://www.photoshow.com/watch/WG5Nc6ii

Cypress - 7-29-2008 at 01:31 PM

Pompano, Thanks for the pictures. :tumble:

windgrrl - 7-29-2008 at 05:15 PM

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Originally posted by k-rico
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Originally posted by Paula
Windgrrl's music is by Van Morrison. I think Into the Mystic is from an album of the same name, but don't remember for sure.


Van Morrison wrote the song and sang it like no one else ever will, but that wasn't him. A really nice rendition though.


Yup - Song by Van Morrison, covered by a fabulously under-celebrated Canadian - Colin James. Dog (Miss Vida) rescued from the SPCA. The Starboard windsurfer is from Vela Baja. Vela sells their gear off after each season.

ccholder - 7-29-2008 at 05:31 PM

GREAT video! I live in Oregon and love the Gorge...also live in Los Barriles and love the area. Wish I could wind surf!!