Monthly Archives: October 2010

Look Out Below!

Posted on October 24, 2010 by Carrie

Seriously, look out.  Because now I’m dangerous and enabled.  I have gear.  It’s all Fiancé’s fault…and a tad bit REI’s.  You see, the nearest REI store was having their member-only garage sale today and I just happen to be a … Continue reading →

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Multnomah Falls

Posted on October 20, 2010 by Carrie

This spot is so beautiful, it deserves its own post.  We arrived at Multnomah Falls in late afternoon on our way back to Portland from Mt. Hood.  (see Mt. Hood post for those pics) There is a viewing platform at … Continue reading →

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Mt. Hood

Posted on October 20, 2010 by Carrie

Fiancé and I decided to take a quick trip to Portland and the Mount Hood area this weekend.  He has been snowboarding several times at the major ski areas on the mountain and wanted to show me around.  The minor … Continue reading →

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Striped Hat

Posted on October 15, 2010 by Carrie

One of my coworkers came to me with this project several months ago.  She has a non-average-sized head and has trouble finding fun hats off the shelf that actually fit.  And she loves to wear fun hats.  She’s the type … Continue reading →

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Saint Edward State Park

Posted on October 11, 2010 by Carrie

I did make it out for that hike on Saturday after all.  Despite the fact that Saturday morning was heavily overcast and dreary, I pushed myself out of bed and into several layers of clothes and my new hiking boots.  … Continue reading →

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Discovery Park

Posted on October 8, 2010 by Carrie

Fiancé and I are making great effort to explore our new metropolis and are taking advantage of all the wonderful resources readily available that dispense advice on where to go, what to do, and which are worth seeing.  To this … Continue reading →

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I’m okay, it’s just a bump

Posted on October 8, 2010 by Carrie

So, for those of you who don’t know already, last Friday was my last day at work.  It was a crazy day, as all last days are, with lots of ups and downs and in-betweens. For my part, I tried … Continue reading →

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Blue Leaves

Posted on October 2, 2010 by Carrie

I know, leaves don’t really come in this color – but I’m a blue girl.  When I’m not wearing black or brown, that is.  And this item should fit right into my wardrobe. The Thrifty Knitter’s Woodland Shawl pattern is … Continue reading →

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