tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25663295695084144602012-02-16T17:08:43.651-08:00Observations from the edge of the continent: whimsy, flimsy forms of favoritism, oddities, esoterica and otherwise eccentric ramblings, mumblings and mentions of all things Oregon coast.mr laheyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09515741410365793841noreply@blogger.comBlogger141100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2566329569508414460.post-62395685439025656352010-12-09T16:56:00.000-08:002010-12-09T16:56:01.717-08:00

Oregon Coast Beach Connection is trying a first for its annual "best of Oregon coast" for 2010. Vote on Facebook, http://www.facebook.com/OregonCoastConnection. This means you'll have to "like" their FB page in order to leave a response. Categories are fairly wide open - feel free to create your own. All businesses or subjects must be limited to the area between Astoria and Florence (180 miles,

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It seems the old axiom is true - but more so on the coast: Truth is Stranger than Fiction on the Oregon Coast. Looking back about six months ago, to April and spring, things really got freaky. This is especially interesting considering the whole weather issues on the coast (and inland), and the appearance of the famed "glowing sand" on some beaches. Some articles back from April illustrate some

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Some intriguing stuff has come to light about the beaches of Oregon.  Freaky Facts About the Famous on the Oregon Coast - Forget the sleazy paparazzi or TMZ. What famous folk have hung out on the Oregon coast? Interesting tidbits and tales about Monty Python’s John Cleese, Ted Nugent, sci fi writer Ursula K. LeGuinn, members of King Crimson and Frank Zappa’s band, Pat Boone, the sisters from

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Wondering what else is new on the Oregon coast? A possible UFO in Seaside, freaky shots of unusual moments on the beaches, Depoe Bay at dusk and a stunning video about Oceanside. The Freakiest Part of Oregon Coast Second Summer: Glowing Sand A weird and wonderful secret nature is in store for the motivated beachcomber  UFO Spotted in Seaside, Oregon Coast Some visitors come farther than others

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For all ye serious beach bums and bumettes, some fun new possibilities lurk on the Oregon coast and the Internet's version of the coast. This last bit of summer and the upcoming “second summer” produces a higher possibility to see the really freaky “glowing sands” phenomenon. If you haven’t seen it or don’t know what it is, this article will tell you much. For those jonzin’ for Oregon coast

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That's right - something's NOT right on the Oregon coast this spring break: it's actually going to be awesome weather! According to our Oregon coast weather pundits, it's supposed to get quite nice over this first weekend, then Sunday it's going to start raining a bit. Then, depending on what weather report you've been listening to (and they do unfortunately differ), it's going to get nice again

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So what to do this Valentine's Day?Head for the coast, you moron - if you want to keep her, that is. You can't get much more romantic than the Oregon coast, with its dramatic wave action and long, sandy beaches made for those gushy little, hand-holding walks. So where are the most romantic beaches on the Oregon coast?What cool places to wine and dine your relevant other?Where to stay to really

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BeachConnection.net (Oregon Coast Beach Connection) just released its "Oregon Coast Best of Awards for 2009."You'll have to go read the full article yourself (Oregon Coast Best of Awards, 2009), but in it you'll find a few tidbits you've undoubtedly not even thought about. There are well known icons, such as Blackfish Cafe in Lincoln City, Morris' Fireside in Cannon Beach, Mr. P's in Lincoln City

mr laheyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09515741410365793841noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2566329569508414460.post-15808960930128689902010-01-29T19:12:00.000-08:002010-01-29T19:24:36.504-08:00

Yup, I did it again. I got another shot of the famed Green Flash at Sunset (see http://www.beachconnection.net/news/warmw012710_1017.php ). It was fabulous weather out there this past week. Very spring-like. So where the hell were all the tourists?Kids....you were so missing out. Not just that amazing green flash, but the lovely weather. The surf on the Oregon coast was insanely calm for a few

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Yes, that's me and Nicky Wire of the Manic Street Preachers.Now, I can cross off seeing the Manic Street Preachers from my bucket list, as well as meeting them. I was ready to fly to the UK to see them – and I’m not the only one. I met one fellow Portlander (I recognized him by the Lucky Lab T-shirt) who told me he flew to London to see them last year. Met another lass from Eugene who was

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Comparing Oregon beaches to the rest of the world. Where else have you been? How would you compare these beaches to those in other places?We talked to a small cross section of coastal residents who have been to other beaches in this country or others. Quite a few – obviously – have some stake in promoting the area, or at the very least a have an understandable preference for this coast. But

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As David Bowie said, "Fame, Fame, Fame....."Oregon Coast Beach Connection will be on national and regional NW radio this week.Listen to us on the radio at Wende Across America.....Sometime in the coming week. We aren't sure when....sorry.The two-minute segment will also be on Weekends Around the Northwest, broadcast in Washington State on various radio stations.We've kickstarted a new video

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Yes, this is supposed to be a blog about the Oregon coast. But sometimes I can’t help but go on and on about some of my passions.One of these is the ABC show Defying Gravity, which is apparently not cancelled – or at least not officially. One of the great purveyors of this inaccuracy is Examiner.com, which is basically a blog pretending to be a real news media site (the kind of thing that gets my

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From whales, weird phytoplankton to sea lions popping up places they shouldn't, to funky bugs and interesting birds....there's bundles of oddities and kooky stuff showing up on the coast. Also, funky brown waves are wowing tourists. Much to see that you can't normally see. See it all here.http://www.beachconnection.net/news/critt091209_759.php

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