Vibrant Journey » Portland

Let It Snow, Snow, Snow

Luis Menchu — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 18:19:46 +0000

It continues to snow here in Portland. There is probably four to six inches of new snow this morning and it is continuing to fall. The latest forecasts look like it is cold throughout the week.

In-laws in Corbett are snowed in. The long drive to the house is always a snow drift drop-off point. In the front yard they have a large fountain that is probably 3-1/2 feet with only the top 5 inches is visible. Christmas in the country may have to be delayed.

We haven’t made it to the Christmas lights at Peacock Lane but we can all enjoy the bicycle of lights.

Veiled in White

Luis Menchu — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 08:25:34 +0000

Our veil of white survived for yet another day. Yesterday afternoon and evening saw powder drifting everywhere in the wind. Last night all the powder was frosted with 1/4″ of ice.

(For the valley this is quite a scene, but it is still mild compared to the Christmas we spent iced up in Corbett. At that time 4-5 inches of ice covered everything. Explosions were heard as icy limbs plummeted to the frozen earth.)

December Snow in Portland

Luis Menchu — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 02:15:51 +0000

A wintry week in Portland is capped off by a true winter storm. All week has seen snow off and on with school closures all week, although a couple of days probably should not have been called off. Today, though, we have really been hit.

We started the day off with a beautiful quiet snowfall in which we delivered food to the needy. This was followed by a trip to Sellwood to pick up the little girl from a sleep-over. The snow continued lightly the entire time while we visited. Upon leaving the snow continued but we found conditions worsening as we approached home. The winds picked up, snow deepened, we followed a snow plow, drifts in Portland accumulated. The thermometer in the car read 20 degrees and it was now quite windy.

We made it home to find drifts of powdery snow in the yard. I stayed out for a while letting the dog take care of business. Of course she loves the snow so it is hard to get her mind off playing in the snow. I shot a few photos to share with you.

Oregon Symphony

Luis Menchu — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 23:21:21 +0000

Our favorite end of summer concert happened this past Thursday on the waterfront in Portland. A beautiful night for great music and fireworks. Music lovingly presented by the Portland Youth Philharmonic and the Oregon Symphony.

Garden Shots

Luis Menchu — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 05:53:19 +0000

A few more shots from the garden taken this past weekend.

Beauty Rumbles In

Luis Menchu — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 04:33:43 +0000

A few shots posted to flickr of clouds gathering west of Portland before an evening of thunderstorms on May 24. We didn’t get much of the storm near our house but some rain after a walk to pizza and ice cream. Nice lightning show for the way home.

Evidence of Spring

Luis Menchu — Tue, 13 May 2008 05:07:07 +0000

The Evidence of Spring gallery documents blooms and growth blasting our half-acre with color. The tour includes photos taken over the past two weeks. Unfortunately some early bloomers were missed: Damson Plum and other plum blooms. There are more blooms awaiting the camera, they’ll be added if time permits. Enjoy your spring tour of our yard.