HSMom2One Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 I see a number of people located in Oregon or our region, but am curious as to how many there are exactly. I'd love to know where you live too. I live in Yamhill, 30 miles SW of Portland, Oregon. How about the rest of you? Blessings, Lucinda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whisperlily Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 We lived in Vancouver, WA until DH was deployed... Now the Army has us in TX. DH's family lives in OR, and mine in Central WA. I do love the PNW... I consider it *home.* We always land there when the Army doesn't have us somewhere else. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalanamak Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 chimed in. Are you coming north for the WHO homeschooling fair in June? SWB is speaking, as well as others. If there is interest, I'll have snacks and drinks afterwards. I live a stone's throw from the location. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makita Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 I'm a native Oregonian... grew up on the coast, college in the valley and now in Central Oregon. I love the entire state! :D p.s. I'm a newbie to these forums. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amanda's Mommy Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 We are in Bonanza. If you hear the theme song of the tv show then that's us, right down to the tumble weeds and choking dust. I hate it. This is really small town and I grew up about 45 min north of Boston. Anyone else in my neck of the woods? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shougmom Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 Washougal, WA which is just east of Camas which is just east of Vancouver which is just north of Portland :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth in SW WA Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 Washougal, WA which is just east of Camas which is just east of Vancouver which is just north of Portland :) I'm 5 miles west of shougmom :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmoira Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 Portland Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlcmom Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 it is just W of Salem. Been here most of my life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diana in OR Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 I'm in Salem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H0MEFree Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 Eugene/Springfield area... Duck country. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaReese Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 Olympia, WA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nutmeg Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 Aloha! (It's in Washington County) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newsong Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 Can I still jump in if I'm a native PNWerner but have been gone forever? I grew up in Snohomish, WA, went to college in Bellingham and honeymooned on the Oregon coast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tap Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 :auto: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happygrrl Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 I feel like a country cousin... I am about 20 miles south west of Roseburg OR. Our gravel road doesn't have a name, just numbers for the logging trucks! I grew up in Texas but have been here 11 years and this is definitely HOME for me. I love it! (Hubby has been here 30 years). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSMom2One Posted April 19, 2008 Author Share Posted April 19, 2008 chimed in. Are you coming north for the WHO homeschooling fair in June? SWB is speaking, as well as others. If there is interest, I'll have snacks and drinks afterwards. I live a stone's throw from the location. I'll have to consider this. Thanks for letting me know! It would be cool to meet some of the forum members, not to mention SWB. Blessings, Lucinda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSMom2One Posted April 19, 2008 Author Share Posted April 19, 2008 Welcome, Makita! This is a great place to connect with other hs'ers. I'm a native Oregonian too. Blessings, Lucinda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSMom2One Posted April 19, 2008 Author Share Posted April 19, 2008 I feel like a country cousin... I am about 20 miles south west of Roseburg OR. Our gravel road doesn't have a name, just numbers for the logging trucks! I grew up in Texas but have been here 11 years and this is definitely HOME for me. I love it! (Hubby has been here 30 years). I was born in Roseburg and grew up in Winston. Whenever I see a logging truck it feels like I'm back home! Actually, I have lived in the Portland area the longest and that is where my heart is now. Yamhill is just about 30 miles SW, so we can go into the city whenever we want. Blessings, Lucinda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSMom2One Posted April 19, 2008 Author Share Posted April 19, 2008 Thanks for posting everyone. This is interesting! I love to travel to other places, but it's always so great to come back home to the PNW. Blessings, Lucinda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alenee Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 Washougal, WA which is just east of Camas which is just east of Vancouver which is just north of Portland :) I'm a couple miles West of Shougmom in Camas, WA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diana in OR Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 I feel like a country cousin... I am about 20 miles south west of Roseburg OR. Our gravel road doesn't have a name, just numbers for the logging trucks! I grew up in Texas but have been here 11 years and this is definitely HOME for me. I love it! (Hubby has been here 30 years). Okay, I just have to know WHERE! I grew up in Myrtle Creek!!!:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diana in OR Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 I was born in Roseburg and grew up in Winston. Whenever I see a logging truck it feels like I'm back home! Actually, I have lived in the Portland area the longest and that is where my heart is now. Yamhill is just about 30 miles SW, so we can go into the city whenever we want. Blessings, Lucinda Same here. And since so many logging companies have gone out of business, I see log trucks from Roseburg and Myrtle Creek most frequently. It really does remind me of home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colleen Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 I think there have been some posts there in the past, rooting out the Pac NW members. It's a decent-sized contingent. I'm up by the Canadian border, btw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happygrrl Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 I was born in Roseburg and grew up in Winston. Whenever I see a logging truck it feels like I'm back home! Blessings, Lucinda I grew up in an oil town in Texas. The whole feel of Winston (blue collar, outdoor industry) strangely reminds me of small towns there. OH yeah, except for the giant trees! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E_Edgerton Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 DH is from Bellingham, WA. We will be moving back in about a year, we're finishing school at the moment. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happygrrl Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 Okay, I just have to know WHERE! I grew up in Myrtle Creek!!!:) Oh no way!!:) OK- We live off the grid south of Dillard (which is just south of Winston). Apparently my neighborhood is fairly well known- a bunch of California hippies settled some acreage in the hills in the early 70's, and we bought some of those acres in the late 90's. It's very beautiful, and the neighbors are a diverse mix folk. There still must be some great rumors about it, because when folks in town see my driver's license they ask if I live at the "nudist colony" :lol:. I think Myrtle Creek is so pretty! What a lovely place to grow up! Though I must admit Portland as my favorite city in OR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSMom2One Posted April 19, 2008 Author Share Posted April 19, 2008 I grew up in an oil town in Texas. The whole feel of Winston (blue collar, outdoor industry) strangely reminds me of small towns there. OH yeah, except for the giant trees! You've been to Winston? Maybe it feels like Texas because a LOT of southerners moved to Oregon post WWII looking for jobs in the lumber industry. I grew up with a lot of them. :001_smile: Lucinda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSMom2One Posted April 19, 2008 Author Share Posted April 19, 2008 Oh no way!!:) OK- We live off the grid south of Dillard (which is just south of Winston). Apparently my neighborhood is fairly well known- a bunch of California hippies settled some acreage in the hills in the early 70's, and we bought some of those acres in the late 90's. It's very beautiful, and the neighbors are a diverse mix folk. There still must be some great rumors about it, because when folks in town see my driver's license they ask if I live at the "nudist colony" :lol:. I think Myrtle Creek is so pretty! What a lovely place to grow up! Though I must admit Portland as my favorite city in OR. I went to Dillard Elementary during most of my early school years! I also remember the hippies out there in the boonies. Its a beatiful place anyway...but I too love Portland the most. :D Blessings, Lucinda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happygrrl Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 You've been to Winston? Maybe it feels like Texas because a LOT of southerners moved to Oregon post WWII looking for jobs in the lumber industry. I grew up with a lot of them. :001_smile: Lucinda That makes a lot of sense! No wonder I feel so at home. Since I am almost a Winston resident, (PO box is in Dillard) I can keep you abreast of all the latest news! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSMom2One Posted April 19, 2008 Author Share Posted April 19, 2008 I feel so out of touch with that place. Feel free to pm me anytime. Thanks! Blessings, Lucinda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diana in OR Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 Oh no way!!:) OK- We live off the grid south of Dillard (which is just south of Winston). Apparently my neighborhood is fairly well known- a bunch of California hippies settled some acreage in the hills in the early 70's, and we bought some of those acres in the late 90's. It's very beautiful, and the neighbors are a diverse mix folk. There still must be some great rumors about it, because when folks in town see my driver's license they ask if I live at the "nudist colony" :lol:. I think Myrtle Creek is so pretty! What a lovely place to grow up! Though I must admit Portland as my favorite city in OR. I could talk about this all day, but I'll just post my random thoughts. I agree, Myrtle Creek and the surrounding area is beautiful. As much as I love the Willamette Valley, it doesn't compare to So. Douglas Cty. in that regard. I have several relatives in your neck of the woods. Some of my relatives live out your direction (can't remember the exact road). Their last name is Smith. You're right about the diversity ;) You're either a Redneck or a Hippie, or in rare cases, a strange mix of the two. I love those "You Might Be A Redneck if" jokes. Know why? Because I *know* people like that. I *lived* it when I was growing up. So I am laughing with them and at *myself* when I hear them. One last interesting tidbit: In the 1980s, my parents' bank had a special benefit for their members. For $1.00 you could check out a pass to Wildlife Safari and it got a whole carload in for that price. I've been there so many times. I literally cringe at what it costs now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSMom2One Posted April 19, 2008 Author Share Posted April 19, 2008 My parents were originally from the midwest, and we noticed that there were a lot of rednecks and lumberjacks around us. Sometimes it was downright scarey! I knew some women that chewed tobacco, and way too many people that had rifles in the back window of their pick up trucks! I knew a lot of decent, wonderful folks too, but when I was 18 I moved to the city and never looked back. (Eventually my parents moved to the city too.) :auto: BTW...I was in high school when the Animal Safari was built. We used to tease because the kids that smoked used to go to a certain place behind the school that eventually was back to back with the Safari. The thought was that they'd better be careful out there...now in the present I would like to take dd through the park, but it is so darn expensive! I still have an uncle in Roseburg and go down 2-3 times per year to see him. Blessings, Lucinda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tap Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 I mostly grew up in Roseburg and went to Roseburg High ('89). The first house I bought was in Green and we lived there for 6 years until we moved to Vancouver in 2000. Dh grew up in the area too. Both of my children were born in Roseburg. We still have a lot of ties to the area, but we are much happier in the city (Vancouver/Portland).:001_smile: To anyone watching this thread who doesn't know the area Roseburg, Winston, Green, Myrtle Creek, and Dillard are all within 20 minute drives of eachother. :auto: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth in SW WA Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 Tap, Tap, Tap, Are you in Vancouver? Is it snowing at your house yet? :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myfunnybunch Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 Eugene area. :-) Quack quack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heidi @ Mt Hope Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 Diana~ I just had to chime in. :) My aunt and uncle have lived in Myrtle Creek for a long time now. My grandmother lived in Canyonville until her death a year ago. It is a gorgeous area! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heidi @ Mt Hope Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 I'm in Albany, south of Salem. Love it here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tap Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 It is just downright COOOOOOLlllD! :rolleyes: Its not sticking here yet, I hope it doesn't we just took the ice tires off last weekend! Tap, Tap, Tap,Are you in Vancouver? Is it snowing at your house yet? :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth in SW WA Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 It is just downright COOOOOOLlllD! :rolleyes: Its not sticking here yet, I hope it doesn't we just took the ice tires off last weekend! My son just played a lacrosse game in snow/hail/rain! Crazy!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happygrrl Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 I still have an uncle in Roseburg and go down 2-3 times per year to see him. OK That settles it! A redneck-style reunion is in order. Next time any of you are this way, let me know and we'll chew some tobacco together. :tongue_smilie: Seriously- though i am a city girl at heart I love it down here, and you are welcome to stop by anytime! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oakblossoms Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 I love Portland. We would totally consider moving there. We live in Seattle right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siloam Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 I'm on the west side of Portland. It's great to see you all! Heather Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSMom2One Posted April 20, 2008 Author Share Posted April 20, 2008 There's just too many of us not to do it. I'll be sure to give a holler next time I head south again. :party: Lucinda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diana in OR Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 I'm in Albany, south of Salem. Love it here! Albany is really nice! In college I did practicum teaching at Oak Grove Elementary School, which is out in country, just north of Albany (although I'm not sure if it's out in the country anymore). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H0MEFree Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 bump!:001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brindee Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 I'm a PNW'er! We live west, across the Puget Sound from Seattle! love Love LOVE it here! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melinda in VT Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 I'm in Albany, south of Salem. Love it here! I lived in Albany until I was 10 (when I moved to Salem). You're all making me homesick.:tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cricket Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 Aloha! (It's in Washington County) I lived in Hillsboro 9 years. I bought a math book from Nutmeg a couple of years ago! :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommieeeee Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 I lived in Corvallis in the mid 90's. I made it through Linn-Benton Community College and was going to go to OSU, but didn't quite make it on account of a little someone came along. (See signature line!) We loved it there, being from California. Dh tried to find a job there but it was too hard as his industry is based in larger cities. So we packed up and moved back to the Bay Area, CA. We miss it so. When we go up to Portland this summer, we are going to go through Corvallis and reminisce. Those were the days! If I had the chance to move back, I am pretty sure that I would. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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