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     Pdxs3t |
Here is some pix's from my recent trip to Cottage Grove, OR. I grew up in this little part of the southern Willamette Valley of Oregon and it was great to be able to spend 10 days showing the family my old stomping grounds. Home for the 10 days that we were at the lake.  Some of our neighbors  Sunset on the first night in camp.  | ||
| Dino |
Hey, very cool. My aunt was on the city council in Cottage Grove at one time! Perhaps even mayor at one point, can't remember. Pic #3 is a killer! | ||
| Denisea |
 more please  | ||
| Pdxs3t |
Dino, Small world isn't it? When was was your Aunt on city council there? D, Lots more to come! | ||
| Jerry_haughton |
cool back story: Jim calls me on his cell phone from the lake pictured above, about the very moment the sunset pic was taken, amped about where he was, and ALSO amped about where me 'n D and Unibear were at that exact moment. we were, at that exact moment, just back to our motel room in Monterey and had the very enjoyable opportunity to inform Jim over the cell that NICKY HAYDEN HAD JUST WON MOTOGP AT LAGUNA SECA!!! sorry about the momentary thread theft, Jim. that pic means a lot to ME, too. | ||
| Pdxs3t |
It was a cool day for us all! | ||
| Pdxs3t |
  Looking south on CG Reservoir Rd  Looking north on CG Reservoir Rd  | ||
| Pdxs3t |
Looking north towards the dam  Looking South towards the river that feeds the lake.  | ||
| Pdxs3t |
I just happen to catch this little friend visiting one of many blackberry flowers that cover the landscape around the lake.  My very good friend Eric. I have know Eric for the last 25 years. As of yesterday, Eric became a very proud owner of a 2002 Triump Sprint ST. Thanks Jerry for your help earlier in the day!  Our puppies Dusty and Kirby at play. Thes 2 were no stop during the 10 days on the lake.  Looking east on the 2nd night.  Looking west on the 2nd night to have yet another amazing sunset.  | ||
| Jerry_haughton |
Thanks Jerry for your help earlier in the day! glad to have played a small part in getting Eric in the wind. just need to go riding with him some time to make the deal complete. think he'd be interested in Oktoberfast???  | ||
| Pdxs3t |
He just might be, will plant the seed today when I talk with him. Maybe we can trailer the bikes behind the F-150 to save on my wrist. WOW, then I could bring the RC trucks to compete in the hill climb! | ||
| Pdxs3t |
3rd night at camp Corso. The kids sure were enjoying the camp fire at night. God only knows how many marshmallows ended up in the fire.  A nice shot of our youngest Chelsea. And would you believe it Jerry, the Aliens stayed away the entire trip!  Kirby all snuggled up next to the fire.  Looking east again. Shot turned out pretty good for being hand held.  | ||
| Jerry_haughton |
no aliens? what kind of vacation is THAT??? | ||
| Pdxs3t |
The 4th day's adventure was a very emotional one for me (for a couple of different reasons). We were making our way to Crater Lake National Park. I spent 7 months of my life there back in 1992 as a Engine Forman/Wildland Fire Fighter. It was the first time I had been back there since 1992. Being home was starting to feel very good! Wizard Island which formed after Mount Mazama (now Crater Lake)blew it top 5,000 years ago.  Josh and Kyle trying to sit still for a moment to pose for a pic. I was lucky that got it!  Looking up at 1 of 2 fire lookouts within the park. I can't not begin to tell ya how many times I have hiked up there.  On the far peak past the rim of the lake is the 2nd fire lookout. If memory server's me right, it was a 5 mile hike up the hill. I use to love sitting up there, not only for the view of the lake and the Klamath basin to the east but for the Peregrine Falcons that use to swoop in and play at the look out.  Took this shot for Jerry and D. I managed to give them a quick hello!  Another shot of Wizard Island from the other side.  I could spend hours (wait I have) just sitting on the rim taking in the beauty of this lake.  Couldn't pass up a shot of the very pretty BMW.  | ||
| Denisea |
Jim, Shel, and clan, What a perfectly wonderful vacation and thanks for sharing it with us. Happy campers and pooped puppies. Does it get any better? Would be extreeeeemly jealous if we hadn't been in Monterey at the same time. So, have you hugged your tree today. D | ||
| Pdxs3t |
D, It was awesome! Haven't done any tree hugging yet today, but there is still plenty time to get it done! More pic's comin soon! Jim | ||
| Dino |
Jim - Seems like it would have been in the 70's that my aunt, Betty Horvath, was on the city council. Speaking of small worlds, I just shot the moon the other night. The images are on another computer or I'd post one. Your shot, Wizard Island from the other side, is a stunner! | ||
| Pdxs3t |
Dino, Next time I am in CG, will have to ask some of the oldtimers I know and see if they remember her. I have another moon shot you might like coming up in the next few set of pic's. Thanks for your kind words on Wizard Island. Wish we had more time there, could of filled up a couple of CF cards. | ||
| Pdxs3t |
The newly rebuilt lodge on the rim.  The family taking in the sites.  Another shot of the lodge.  A couple of really nice Harley's that were owened by a couple of girls that had way bigger muscles then I.   One of my fav shots from the day. I have actually been to the top putting out a snag fire with lightning down strikes coming down all around us.  Mount Thelsien, the worlds largest lightning rod.  | ||
| Pdxs3t |
Caught this pic of Kyle as we were making our way back to camp along Canton Creek in the Umpqua National Forest.  The is a shot of prime spawing area for the Steelhead that make thier way up the Umpqua river to Canton Creek.  Kyle and Josh tempting the cold water of Sharps Creek. This area is called Natural Dam. As a teenager, I spent many summer days here.  Back at camp, this guy was out havin a blast in his boat. He was doin figure eights, 360's and straight line high speed runs for about 20 minutes.  Day 4 comes to a close with yet another spectacular sunset seen from camp.  | ||
| Court |
Absolutely awesome! | ||
| Pdxs3t |
Thanks Court! | ||
| Pdxs3t |
Didn't do much picture taking on day 5 of our trip. Was still trying to recover from the previous days adventures but on day 6, I sure made up for it! Cottage Grove has a annual event called Bohemia Mining Day's. Its a celebration of the gold that was found in the later part of the 1800's about 50 due east of the town. It basically consists of a parade and a gathering in the park.  This was a very plesent sight to see. I use to coach all of these great people in basketball back in 1988 and 1989. Both years they took the gold! The little short one on the far right is Monica (use to be my sister-in-law. She is one of the greatest people I know and always has a big hug for me whenever I see her.   My man Smokey! I couldn't let Smokey pass the lens without catching a quick pic. It was pretty hot this day, felt sorry for him. I have spent many hours in the suit, it can be tough at times but all of the smiling little kids and the hugs they give Smokey always made it worth it!   Kyle showing off for the girls after the parade. I can not believe how smooth this little dude is with the (as he calls em) hot chicks!  | ||
| Pdxs3t |
After the kids finished cooling off in the lake we picked up Shel and headed back into town for the celebration in the park. As Shel and I were walking around, we caught a sight of a person that we recognized from TV and movies. It was Jessie James (West Coast Choppers) ex-wife.  | ||
| Pdxs3t |
One of the coolest things we seen this day was a Native American POW WOW. The costumes were just amazing.        | ||
| Bruce_bueller |
Great pictures Jim. After reading your profile I see why. Beautiful country. Some day I hope to get west of the mighty Mississippi. | ||
| Pdxs3t |
Bruce...Thanks for your kind words. Very pretty place we have out west here, hopefuly one day you will make that journey past the mighty Mississippi. | ||
| Lornce |
Nice work Jim. Those views are stunning. Thanks for taking time to share. |
