Happy New Year....

First image taken for Project 365, only 364 to go.

If you lost some comfy and fashionable sandals while celebrating New Year's Eve, call me soon.
I know where they are and they are dangerously close to a trip to a land fill...

Aiden practicing "Mighty Oregon".

Riley is thinking, "Dad, look what I found, can we take it home?"
"Please..., it has dual recliners!"

Lunch today at my new favorite sandwich shop.
Try the Pork Belly Cubano, it's a winner....

On this date, 53 years ago I took my first ride on an airplane. A flight on a DC 3 from Logan International in Boston to Lackland AF base in Texas. It was the beginning of my 4 yr stint in the USAF. I avoided the draft by 30 days, whew....
I have a vivid memory of my first assignment to the 3723rd Basic Military Training Squadron, Flight 47.
My time in the AF was a piece-o-cake, as I had previously served 3 years in the Royal Canadian Army, 5th Medical Company as a medic (bed pan carrier).

Angry Bird
The pigs may be in trouble...

Stopped by the Lan Su Chinese Garden over the weekend.
There is a strange bird on the gazebo.
The teahouse is in the background.

A lady pauses during her tour of the Chinese Garden to apply a fresh coat of nail polish.

1996 Mazda Miata
The owner claims the most common question is always, does that have an automatic transmission?
I'm not sure I buy that, but the answer is yes.

Tiny Dancer
"Hold me closer tiny dancer"
No dancing today as she only dances in the sunshine.
When the spotlight is on, she can really cut-a-rug, Miley would be envious.

Hawthorne Bridge, Portland, Oregon

Local Wapiti

Dinner at Noho's then an evening with Andy McKee.
His unique style and enthusiam makes an excellent show.
He's all over You Tube.....

Boring? Yes it is.....

Skunked Again

Stopped by The Women's Forum Park last night to get a shot of the full moon over Crown Point in the Columbia River Gorge. The combination of low clouds, haze, and fog completely obscured the moonrise. This has happened before, numerous times. The rock in the distance is Beacon Rock, a favorite of climbers.

English Primrose

I always feel better when these flowers appear in local markets in mid-winter....

A Gift....

Astoria Bridge

Rose City Classic Dog Show this weekend

Youthful Busker
Waterfront Park, Portland, OR