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Every retreat weekend must, must include at least one good long walk on the beach regardless of weather. As it turned out the weather cleared for us. I always take my camera and I think I am going to get the greatest pictures. Somehow the pictures never really live up to the real thing. I think you have to be feeling the wind and hearing the gulls and smelling the ocean for the full effect, but here's this year's offering. Focus on textures.
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Gerrie on the left, Reva, Beth—telling a big fish story I think, and Linda
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ANY day at the beach is a good day. Looks like you all had lots of fun.
ReplyDeletewonderful moss-covered concrete thingy! all of your pics are great!
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I read your blog all the time and love what you share. The weekend retreat on the ocean has always been a dream of mine and I have enjoyed the pictures so much.
ReplyDeleteThe Oregon coast is held dear to us. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteNice photos! Thanks for sharing.
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