Travelling back from Astoria Oregon yesterday (a coastal town), I had a chance to see some buildings along the way and get some St. Patrick's Day (pre-day) pictures.

 

 

Some were dressed in rainbow attire (I didn’t see the gold at the end of it, but still got a photo!)

 

Astoria Oregon Pier and rainbow-Gayle Rich-Boxman

 

 

 

 others were in historic dress.

 

Astoria Oregon Historic Home-Gayle Rich-Boxman

(Wearin' of the Green).

 

In the little town of Olney Oregon where there is one tiny store, they had their St. Paddy’s Day clovers prominently displayed amongst the beer/gas/snacks/hunting signs.

 

 

Olney Store decorated for St. Patrick's Day-Gayle Rich-Boxman

 

Many miles past, I stopped in front the The Birkenfeld Store, “The Birk” for us locals.

 

The Birk Store Birkenfeld Oregon-Gayle Rich-Boxman

 

 The Birk always offers live music on the weekends and tonight, St. Patrick’s Day, they will be hosting The Insensitives.The Birk Store Birkenfeld Oregon-Gayle Rich-Boxman

 

 

 They are a Portland, OR band who offer rock, cover and originals.

Here's what The Birk had to say on Facebook: 

"Oh my goodness!!! Look who is returning to The Birk and with a show that is certain to raise the roof and shake the foundation. Our previous show out here was a huge party and that was to celebrate Valentines Day (a different Saint). It's now time to celebrate St Paddy's!"
 
 
Enjoy your saint, whoever he or she may be--and support your local businesses!!!  
Here’s a sound of The Insensitives doing John Cougar Mellancamp: Hurts So Good.
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For a look at what fun you can have at Fishhawk Lake, click on the link below! 

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-N20w1bP2UA&feature=youtube_gdata

 Fishhawk Lake canoe trip-Gayle Rich-Boxman 2012 copyrighted All Rights Reserved

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19 Comments on Dressed up for St. Patricks Day

MAR
17
2012
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Beautiful photographs Gayle, have a great St. Patrick's day.
1:54pm • #1
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Gayle....Happy St. Patrick's Day.... those are some unique buildings!!!  nice photos....
1:59pm • #2
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Gayle ....great shots as always!  Looks like a great road trip!
2:40pm • #3
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Gayle,

What wonderful architecture.  I enjoyed your odyssey through Astoria, thanks for sharing that. A
2:44pm • #4
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Gayle, I sometimes pine for the rustic charm of places like Olney and The Birk.   They're just such feel good places!   Brian
2:50pm • #5
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Well NOW I know Gayle where that pot of gold is from your pictures. Your photos are awesome and what a lovely rural area you are so a part of. I feel like I am visiting your locale every time I come over to your posts. Keep up the good work Gayle, and Happy St. Patrick's Day. BTW, that Olney store I feel like I am just stepping back in time with that one. Simply gorgeous. If you recover the pot of gold and call me from the Cayman Islands in retirement at least fly me down for a fruity drink out on your veranda when you get some spare time....
2:58pm • #6
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Hey, everyone, thanks for stopping by! Been dealing with CenturyLink for HOURS on downloading virus protection (they are the WORST, but I had a nice guy helping, and was very patient).

Malcolm~glad you enjoyed them.

Barbara~I have another photo of a cool little building:

Out of Astoria Oregon-Gayle Rich-Boxman
4:39pm • #7
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Rob~speaking of road trip, here is an old sign across from the Olney Store and as I took this pic, you will notice to the right someone that was following me periodically on my road trip....can you see him?

Olney Store-Gayle Rich-Boxman
4:41pm • #8
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Alexandra~I have more photos and another blog from that trip, got loads of stuff to share, but tried to keep my St. Paddy's Day theme with this one....

here's a set of old boats I saw.

Astoria Oregon-Gayle Rich-Boxman
4:45pm • #9
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Brian~I'm delighted that you feel it in your country soul to "pine" for places like these...they are so real and such an expression of Americana at it's most simple and pleasurable!

My hubby and I are going to rendezvous at The Birk for a couple of brews and a little bit of live music just to round out the day.

Kiss the Blarney Stone if you get the chance!
4:54pm • #10
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Gary, sweet friend, I'm LIVIN' in my Pot'o Gold!! Fishhawk Lake Rainbow on the Spillway-Gayle Rich-Boxman

I love what my posts evoke in you and the picture of the Olney Store doesn't do it justice--I was in a hurry...the Pepsi metal sign that I have above was right across the street...the little oddities you find in small towns are the BEST!

 

 
4:57pm • #11
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Hi Gayle, Wonderful collection of photos and it sounds like there is lots to be found for those inclined to celebrate Green Day. I love your spirit that shows through both your photos and the story lines. Well done Gayle!
8:01pm • #12
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Hi Gayle, You know I always love your the way you let us feel like we're right there on that road trip with you. Your pictures are gorgeous. I too just love the uniqueness of old buildings. If walls could talk. Have a fun night at The Birk..and dance the night away.
9:09pm • #13
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Gayle,

These are fantastic shots and a great way to celebrate St. Patrick's Day - or anyday. :)

Steve
10:50pm • #14
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18
2012
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Gayle,

Congratulations. Your post is now featured in the group "Americana." :)

Steve
2:59pm • #15
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Gayle,

Don't forget abvout the group "Observances and Celebrations." This post would look good there, too. :)

Steve
3:01pm • #16
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William, as always I look forward to your positive feedback...you are quite the localism expert (as well as an accomplished photographer).

Cindy~I am right there with you on the history of these walls...you and I think alike often!

Steve~Triple Thank You!

The Birk-A couple of Leprechauns

Here is a photo of one of the owners of The Birk, while he was entertaining all of us last night! (Mike's on the left).
7:10pm • #17
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19
2012
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Great St. Patrick's Day blog, I expected to see a gold star as I scrolled down to the comments section. Oh well, somebody was asleep at the switch, or perhaps celebrating with a few Guinness.

The photos are beautiful and you did bring us a rainbow and a pot of gold. And, now it's Monday. Woo hoo. :)
8:09am • #18
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Debb~After Richard nudged us to do one of those blogs that (hopefully) comes back every year at a certain holiday when people are putting in keywords like St. Patrick's Day [in your area], I feld compelled to do this!

I actually took video of the band at one point--arencha proud? HOWEVER, they were out-of-key- can't fix THAT in post-production!

(Thanks, sweetie for the gold star wannabe recognition!)
8:30am • #19


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