tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post3508082094818226605..comments2023-12-08T00:30:31.874-08:00Comments on Trobairitz' Tablet: Peonies and the Waterfalls of the Columbia River GorgeTrobairitzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comBlogger55125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-32761960202563319102013-07-05T09:44:43.318-07:002013-07-05T09:44:43.318-07:00We were in the Subaru that day but the road would ...We were in the Subaru that day but the road would be great on two wheels. If only we didn't have to do I-5 and I-84 to get there.<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by.Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-43847959597905444732013-06-30T04:51:39.319-07:002013-06-30T04:51:39.319-07:00Fantastic pictures. Most have been nice to ride t...Fantastic pictures. Most have been nice to ride through such beauty.Back Roadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16856086224258984851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-14848288141109648922013-06-04T15:11:17.512-07:002013-06-04T15:11:17.512-07:00Hey thanks for stopping by.
You may be heading ...Hey thanks for stopping by. <br /><br />You may be heading into the flatlands, but you trump us all with your 6-month trip. <br /><br />Just think of all the sights you'll see. I've been enjoying following along.Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-59937149018539442652013-06-03T15:00:32.524-07:002013-06-03T15:00:32.524-07:00Utterly stunning photos! Makes me wish I was there...Utterly stunning photos! Makes me wish I was there. I hear we're headed for some flat land, so no chance of that greenery or waterfalls where we're going. **sigh**<br /><br />What a lovely ride that must be. . . <br /><br />Smooches,<br /><br />Sash<br />http://www.SashMouth.com<br />Sash Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11030587181417666338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-42420017459579714512013-06-02T07:54:14.448-07:002013-06-02T07:54:14.448-07:00Thank you Brenda. We had to drive 90 miles north ...Thank you Brenda. We had to drive 90 miles north to Portland and another 35 down the gorge to get to the waterfalls, not super close, but at least they are out there.<br /><br />Too many people at the falls, but we had a great day.Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-67673820477295697782013-06-02T07:52:58.148-07:002013-06-02T07:52:58.148-07:00The veil of mystery has been lifted!! It was a gr...The veil of mystery has been lifted!! It was a great day. Thanks so much for letting us know you were in the area. Definitely need to do it again.Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-84413504014803815122013-06-02T07:52:04.771-07:002013-06-02T07:52:04.771-07:00Thanks Lori. You're too kind. The white peon...Thanks Lori. You're too kind. The white peony is a pretty one. Still thinking of planting more if I can find room.Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-21466006924775683722013-06-01T17:59:39.649-07:002013-06-01T17:59:39.649-07:00Stunning waterfalls Brandy!! I think those pics lo...Stunning waterfalls Brandy!! I think those pics look awesome and evey bit as good as your other ones.<br /><br />I'm feeling pretty envious at the moment, there's just nothing round here that quite measures up to that, and I haven't had a proper hike in years I miss wandering through the bush.<br /><br />Thanks for sharing your wonderful day out, the peonies are just gorgeous and the food is making me hungry!Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06395364582355269753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-6963431378941962982013-05-31T09:36:09.533-07:002013-05-31T09:36:09.533-07:00Indeed Indeed Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06606446271603142230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-61280470687549377892013-05-31T09:09:46.320-07:002013-05-31T09:09:46.320-07:00Another trip to the west coast, eh?Another trip to the west coast, eh?RichardMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-77648223484144038442013-05-31T07:05:13.503-07:002013-05-31T07:05:13.503-07:00Great photos, food, and a very fun time. When are ...Great photos, food, and a very fun time. When are we going to do it again?? ;)Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06606446271603142230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-89899964397103319062013-05-31T06:24:39.253-07:002013-05-31T06:24:39.253-07:00You aren't supposed to negatively critique you...You aren't supposed to negatively critique your waterfall photos when someone else has come along reading and loving the photos... :) I, at least, like them. hehe<br /><br />Looks like a great day out and sightseeing. The white peony is gorgeous!!BeemerGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15239761274177026636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-64311347040868521542013-05-31T06:24:17.187-07:002013-05-31T06:24:17.187-07:00We lhave long stretches without hikes then get bac...We lhave long stretches without hikes then get back into it more too. It just depends on the weather and what else we have planned. I love getting off the beaten path and exploring nature.<br /><br />Of course you'll see some of the paths and wonder if you could scoot down them the same way hubby wonders how the dual sport would do on them. Mind you, we usually only hike the "no motorized vehicles" allowed trails. But he can dream.Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-12471560111474317762013-05-31T06:21:03.970-07:002013-05-31T06:21:03.970-07:00Did you see Kathy, aka ToadMama's post with al...Did you see Kathy, aka ToadMama's post with all blooms and water beads? They are absolutely stunning. Here is a link: http://toadmama.com/2013/05/dripping-wet/<br /><br />And I bet you do know who I am talking about. They are a little shy so I respected their privacy and didn't plaster the interweb with photos.Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-69413115340952058982013-05-31T06:16:29.266-07:002013-05-31T06:16:29.266-07:00The Gorge is a tourist destination and I-84 and ma...The Gorge is a tourist destination and I-84 and major east/west thoroughfare so many people either drive by or stop at the falls.<br /><br />All that snow delayed the peony this year. A few more days/weeks of warm weather and it will be bursting with blooms. It sounds as though the peonies have a long life if one has been in the yard that long. Some plants seem to peter out after 5 or so years.Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-31703239973071149162013-05-30T19:53:56.605-07:002013-05-30T19:53:56.605-07:00I miss hiking. I don't get out as much as I o...I miss hiking. I don't get out as much as I once did but after seeing your photo's I've decided I've needed to start again.The City Mouse in the Countryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06522133156580411938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-62854362307500459752013-05-30T19:24:22.538-07:002013-05-30T19:24:22.538-07:00I'm a total sucker for water beads on flowers....I'm a total sucker for water beads on flowers. Nice.<br /><br />I suspect I know who your friends are, and if so, indeed they are two most wonderful people.<br />~kKeith - Circle Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11992667666539622569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-44448005147332397112013-05-30T17:49:33.887-07:002013-05-30T17:49:33.887-07:00I think I remember Latourell Falls from our family...I think I remember Latourell Falls from our family vacation out there many years ago (45?)...I know we came home along the gorge.<br /><br />Our one peony plant hasn't bloomed yet, something I mentioned to mom on the phone last night, most likely due to our late and cool spring. She remembers the plant in the yard when she was a little girl, early 30's that would have been. It continues to do well even with our lack of proper care.<br /><br />Great trip Brandy!Coop a.k.a. Coopdwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00914017974356686409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-2661197142143597112013-05-30T11:54:47.832-07:002013-05-30T11:54:47.832-07:00I think they just like to put up construction zone...I think they just like to put up construction zone signs and throw out a few cones so they can collect double fines...RichardMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-52716769248858214412013-05-30T09:22:17.700-07:002013-05-30T09:22:17.700-07:00I have done part of I-84 and part of Hwy 14. I got...I have done part of I-84 and part of Hwy 14. I got lucky with traffic or the lack thereof in both sections. I will keep in mind any tips you may have on avoiding the traffic patterns.Puppychowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07714842336406615374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-69649081826463826312013-05-30T08:35:41.105-07:002013-05-30T08:35:41.105-07:00You are most welcome Deb.
This country has so m...You are most welcome Deb. <br /><br />This country has so many great states. How are we supposed to find time to visit them all. There are so many in the mid-west and back east that we would love to travel to too. Maybe one day we'll go on that two-wheeled cross country tour......Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-18473822705198515532013-05-30T08:32:59.727-07:002013-05-30T08:32:59.727-07:00A full loop on two wheels would be a good thing if...A full loop on two wheels would be a good thing if you can avoid a lot of I-84. High winds and bad traffic on the interstate. Highway 14 across the river in Washington is usually the preference or the scenic byways.<br /><br />I supposed Cali will be parched for a few more months. Some days we envy that dryness though believe me.Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-32315921611786488472013-05-30T08:30:58.651-07:002013-05-30T08:30:58.651-07:00Can you imagine what Lewis and Clark saw all those...Can you imagine what Lewis and Clark saw all those years ago. One day I want to go to the Lewis and Clark museum just to see all the memorabilia. There is even a wagon train museum in Oregon City.Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-56203232407833060472013-05-30T08:29:57.177-07:002013-05-30T08:29:57.177-07:00I believe both Portland and Eugene have marathons/...I believe both Portland and Eugene have marathons/ half marathons each year. Our little town of Corvallis usually has a few half marathons I think.That would tick Oregon off on your map.<br /><br />Come on over the food and scenery is wonderful. When you do book it, let me know as we'll definitely have to plan a meet up so can be there to cheer you on.Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-41546975577631238142013-05-30T08:26:10.494-07:002013-05-30T08:26:10.494-07:00It's true - in the touristy shows in Florence ...It's true - in the touristy shows in Florence they have t-shirts that show the traffic cone as the state tree. I think construction is even listed as a season in Oregon. With as crappy as some of our road surfaces are you'd never know it though.Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.com