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A Sunday In Central Oregon

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Real Estate Agent with West + Main

Today was the second day of the opening weekend of fishing season in Oregon.  As promised to my husband I spent the day with him.  I did not realize how much I needed a day to rejuvenate and re-charge my batteries.

South Twin Resort - La Pine OregonI often tease that my husband and I have very few things in common - but one thing we do have in common is we love to enjoy the area we live.  We could spend days cruising the back roads, seeing what others never see and just hanging out together.

Today was no exception, we packed a picnic lunch - took the dog and headed out to see nature.  We knew from news-reports that only 3 of the local lakes were open due to snow.  South Twin, North Twin and Wickiup, we knew there would be snow but this kind of surprised us.

 Because Max (our wonderful million dollar lab) likes to get in the water there was not way we could stop and play with all the serious fishermen. So we headed down the road and found a great place for Max to play in the water. 

Max is a great dog but he is lab through and through and will retreive until your arm feels like it will fall off.  He and I had a blast, Mike could not really trow the training dummy but he enjoyed it as much as we did.

While we were playing in the water and having a great time we were blessed by the sight of an eagle.  Something that we occasionally get to see but never so close as today. This eagle kept swooping down and plucking fish from the lake.  I ran to grab my camera again and he became shy. 

I was so bummed I really wanted to capture that guy to share with you.  Mike needed to get home his leg was starting to hurt so we packed up and on our way out - our eagle could be seen in a tree... he sat pretty for the camera - this is untouched but I had to share it with you.... isn't he beautiful?

I loved my day off with the man of my dreams - it was wonderful to get out there and enjoy the area I love so much... I am ready for tomorrow -

Lisa Hill
Florida Property Experts - Daytona Beach, FL
Daytona Beach Real Estate
How cool! What an awesome shot! Could you crop it any closer or did it get fuzzy when you tried? Or did you try? Yeah, I'm being nosy. I lie pictures =)
Apr 27, 2008 05:43 PM
Karen Anne Stone
New Home Hunters of Fort Worth and Tarrant County - Fort Worth, TX
Fort Worth Real Estate
Hi Thesa:  Hooray for You !  You actually did it... you took a day off.  I am so glad you have such a marvelous time.  I love the pictures.  By the way, if you have some sort of picture editing software like Picasa... which is free and what I use... you could "crop" the picture of the eagle in the trees, and come up with a pretty good close-up.  If you don't have that... feel free to email me the picture at KarenAnneStone@gmail.com and I will do it for you, and email it back to you.  Take care... huggs.
Apr 27, 2008 05:44 PM
Jeff Belonger
Social Media - Infinity Home Mortgage Company, Inc - Cherry Hill, NJ
The FHA Expert - FHA Loans - FHA mortgages - USDA loans - VA Loans

Thesa.... that's great.  Glad that you and Mike enjoyed some time alone... and outside. I saw an Osprey up in close while playing golf one year.  To see the wing span was incredible. The Eagle and those in the family of Eagles are such pretty birds.  Again, glad that you all had a good day and hope Mike gets better.

jeff belonger
Apr 27, 2008 05:53 PM
Randy L. Prothero
eXp Realty - Hollister, MO
Missouri REALTOR, (808) 384-5645
I remember seeing my first eagle and wished I had a camera.
Apr 27, 2008 07:58 PM
Kris Wales
Keller Williams Realty - Lakeside Market Center - Macomb, MI
Real Estate Blog & Homes for Sale search site, Macomb County MI

Thesa, what a wonderful time with your hubby and adorable "million dollar" dog :-)  

I was shocked to see the snow in the pics!    I hope hubby is doing better each day and soon will be pain free. 

Apr 27, 2008 10:35 PM
Don Rogers
Keller Williams Realty Chesterfield - O'Fallon, MO
Realtor, Broker, CDPE, GRI, OnullFallon MO & St Charles County MO homes
Thesa, thanks for the pic of the eagle.  Great shot.  :-)))
Apr 27, 2008 10:43 PM
No Longer Active
Real Estate - Fallon, MT
Thesa... You need to take a day or two for relaxation and should do it more this season than most.  Before you know it Mike will be on the road again and you'll have less opportunity for a picnic lunch.
Apr 28, 2008 12:26 AM
Amy Campbell
RE/MAX Sunset Realty - Sunriver, OR
Broker, Sunriver Real Estate
I am IMPRESSED!  Sweet shot of the eagle too!  I am glad that you were able to get away with Mike - I know just how much it was needed for you both ... Max too!  An ocational Sunday off is just what it takes -and a what perfect day it turned out to be.
Apr 28, 2008 05:21 AM
Bryant Tutas
Tutas Towne Realty, Inc and Garden Views Realty, LLC - Winter Garden, FL
Selling Florida one home at a time

Thesa, I am happy to hear you had a relaxing day with hubby. You live in such a beautiful place getting out and enjoying it must really be rejuvenating. I love the shot of the eagle!! They are magnificant birds. Did you know that the area I live in has a higher concentration of eagles than any other place in the US with the exception of Alaska? I see them almost every day and every time I do they still take my breath away!!  

Apr 28, 2008 10:48 AM
Sandra Cummings
William Raveis Real Estate - Guilford, CT
Real Estate Agent, Guilford Connecticut
Thesa - So glad you and Mike enjoyed the day together.  You need to do this more often, life is too short. Can't believe you still have snow!
Apr 28, 2008 11:24 PM
Julie Kippen
Vernal, UT
Loved the eagle picture. Thanks for sharing the pictures. Makes me want to go up in the mountains and sit and enjoy the view.
Apr 29, 2008 11:55 AM
Gary White~Grand Rapids Home Selling Pro Call: 616-821-9375
Flexit Realty "Flexible Home Selling Solutions" - Grand Rapids, MI
Real Estate Services You can Trust!

Thesa, thanks for sharing your day and the pictures with us.  Sounds like you had a great day off just enjoying.  Good for you! 

 

May 05, 2008 08:18 AM