Salmon River Secret

 

 

My son went on a hike this week. So did I, but his photos are way cooler than mine. Beautiful fall weekend with the temperatures long gone from those 100 degree days of summer.

He had heard about these falls up the Salmon River and went to great lengths to find out how to find them.
They are gorgeous.
They definitely fall under the "Great Secrets of Oregon" file.

Outdoor activities seem to be mandatory here as we live in one of the most beautiful states in the union. Oregon has the Pacific Ocean on one side with high desert on the other. And a big space in-between filled with waterfalls, lakes and rivers.

While in Redmond this weekend, we went to see Bill Bryson's "A Walk In The Woods".  The movie was so-so, the music was outstanding. Walking the Appalachian Trail is very appealing, and might have gone down on my Things to Do Before I Die list.

Lawrence of Arabia

I am watching Peter O'Toole in Lawrence of Arabia on the advice of my janitor at work. He's a big fan of Peter O'Toole. I tried to get Lord Jim from the library also,  but Clackamas County doesn't have a copy.  
It's going to take many renewals to finish Lawrence of Arabia. It's more than three hours long.
I hardly ever watch TV or movies. First reason - my job and an early bedtime. Second reason? The current crop of movies do not have gorgeous soundtracks.
I started Lawrence last week and I was blown away by the opening music. Then the camels came,  and now an airplane has appeared!
It's got everything - action, romance, airplanes.

Enjoy a couple of youtube listings:

Men Who Stare At Goats.

We are proud to announce the arrival of our new movie theater in Canbyland.
Weighing in at 8 screens, the new movie place is a gem.

We saw this movie.
Our review? Hysterically funny in places. George Clooney was a great straight man. Won't tell you about the ending. Overall - good Sunday afternoon matinee.