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Wednesday, March 31, 2010

The Adventures of Pam & Frank

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The Adventures of Pam & Frank

2100 miles: a class, a crash, and some drive-by shooting

Posted: 30 Mar 2010 01:05 PM PDT

Last weekend my Dad and I took a little road trip... driving from Salem, Oregon to Palm Springs, California, then back home again. (We went down to Calif to attend a class.)

The whole trip was awesome. The drive down and back was not as bad as I thought it would be, and the scenery was incredible. We did do some drive-by shooting, with the camera of course, and so some of the pictures are 75mph blurry, but I'll share them here later.

Have you ever driven in the greater Los Angeles area? Holy cow, I didn't realize the 75-80mph white knuckle driving for 2+ hrs nonstop to get from one side of LA to the other would be so exhausting...

We did have some excitement, too. Heading home we were leaving the LA area and heading up I-5 toward the Grapevine at about 10:30pm when traffic suddenly came to a dead stop. Up and over a hill at 75mph and everyone ahead of us slammed on their brakes. Dad was driving and we managed to skid to a stop without being rear-ended. All I could do was mutter, "Oh crap."

The right lane was blocked by a Toyota that was sideways across the entire lane. There was heavy dmg to the front passenger side and the driver was still in his vehicle. The accident had just happened, too - no flashers, nothing. I could smell smoke from the engine of the Toyota. There was another bigger vehicle down on the exit ramp below with the entire rear pushed in.

I asked my Dad, "Should we call 911?"

"Nah, someone else probably did already."

"I bet that's what everyone says. I'm calling."

So I called and it seemed that this was new news to the dispatcher.

Today I was curious about the crash and Googled it. Here's the rest of the story: http://www.the-signal.com/news/article/26658/ <http://www.the-signal.com/news/article/26658/>

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Monday, March 29, 2010

The Adventures of Pam & Frank

5:01 AM    

The Adventures of Pam & Frank

Stamp Picture Frames

Posted: 28 Mar 2010 12:04 PM PDT

Stamps frame
I've always turned to crafts in the past when trying to figure something out - or when I was restless and needed some kind of change. You know when you have a restless creative moment and you feel compelled to just create to calm the inner crafty beast for a while?


Even when I'm trying to figure out a new Pretty Little Doo Dad to go with a new PlateWrap fabric, I turn to other craft projects to help me think.

Write a letter - frame


Lo and behold, I have a LOT of other completed crafty projects made when I couldn't figure something else out or when I just felt compelled to create. The dilemma now is I need to figure out what to do with all these creations and I don't dare craft away to figure it out. Not until I do something with all the other neat stuff filling my shelves and storage bins.


Aha! How about a little Etsy shop filled with all the nifty items I felt compelled to make? This is a totally random collection, but maybe that would do the trick. What do you think?


The pictures shown here are two picture frames I made from a decoupage of stamps, address book entries, air mail envelopes, and a pencil...


Are they Etsy-Worthy?


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Dinner and a Show

Posted: 28 Mar 2010 02:53 PM PDT



On a recent girls' day out, Rachel and I were in in Lincoln City where we picked up some burritos and quesadillas at Muchas Gracias then drove down 17th Street to park on the beach.

While we ate, we watched the gulls pick up mussels, fly up in the air, then drop the mussels on the beach to crack open the shells. Once opened, the gull would pick up the mussel and shake it until the meat came free from the shell. There were piles of shells where the gulls had eaten their dinner.


After dinner and the show, we shoved our crumpled burrito wrappers in the trash and we left behind only tire tracks in the hard wet sand.








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Monday, March 22, 2010

The Adventures of Pam & Frank

5:17 AM    

The Adventures of Pam & Frank

A.D.M.I.R.A.L.

Posted: 21 Mar 2010 02:59 PM PDT

Some of my very creative friends have been creating acronyms lately. (They're bored.)


Today's word is: admiral


Here is what they have come up with so far....
  1. A dreamer's mentality is really animalistic lies!!!!
  2. a demons mask internally, reeks a lot.
  3. All Day men insist Raylene's are luscious
  4. Another day makes Isabel really angry, LIAR.
  5. And Dexter makes Isabel recognize all lies!!
  6. ALL DOGS MUST INTRODUCE REALLY, ALL LEGS
  7. Andi digs men, interesting really, all lunar-cycles
  8. Aliens derive many inter-species rascals all loony.
  9. All day menu, incommunicado raisons, A La-carte
  10. After demons make ice-cream, run all loose.
  11. Adam David Moore is really always late!!
  12. Although David may irritate Rachel, all love
  13. A dorky man internets right, aint lyin!
  14. Apples delicious make ill retch and leak
  15. A daring Many induce raspberry and lemon.
  16. Anonymous darling men instigate rave at Laguna
  17. Amorous dazzling men incarcerated return as leeches
  18. Admiring duchess mirrors iguana radiantly and laughs
  19. All Disaster Monday isn't really all laze
  20. Any day my irresponsible relative aims low
  21. As doomsday munches in, reorganize all ladles
  22. Angry demonic munchkins irritate rabbits and lizards.
  23. A disruption might include reprioritizing Andi's lament.
  24. All dumb movies include racing alligator legs
  25. Andi decides, "maybe I'll Relocate at lanai."
  26. Anchovies disgust moms, ignoring rugrats ate lots
  27. Alabamaslammas do make illegal retaliators all lovers.
  28. A detailed magazine investigates real-estate agents lying.
  29. Accountants demand management includes reality as loss-cause.
  30. Aspirational dog-lovers must investigate arf logarithms
  31. Art does magic in real adult lives
  32. Arch dioses meet in Rome about Lutherans
  33. Artichokes do make interesting remoulade at lunch
  34. Abaci destroy math ignaceously reinterpreting all lava
  35. Achtung defines men investigated rationally at laboratories
Can you think of any more?


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Monday, March 15, 2010

The Adventures of Pam & Frank

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The Adventures of Pam & Frank

Just really really neat

Posted: 14 Mar 2010 05:54 PM PDT

Someone emailed this to me a while ago and I wanted to share. 
Look closely at the feet of the camels. Do you see? The dark camels you see are just shadows. The real camels are the tan figures at the feet of the shadows. 
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Saturday, March 13, 2010

The Adventures of Pam & Frank

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The Adventures of Pam & Frank

I now have proof that mothers are smarter than doctors.

Posted: 12 Mar 2010 12:00 PM PST

(Sorry Patty! I still love you!)

Yesterday I stopped by Walmart after work to drop off an Rx for Rachel.

The lady at the pharmacy said it would be ready in half an hour, so I ran down the street to shop at Safeway, then returned to Walmart and picked up some other stuff, then pushed my cart over to the pharmacy.

I was 9th in line. There wasn't a line when I dropped it off; where did all these people come from?

Oh, and did I mention I had to pee as soon as I got in line? I think bladders are required to do that to you when they know you're stuck in line...

After standing in line for a good 20 minutes, it was finally my turn. The lady couldn't find my order.

Turns out I gave them an Rx for myself that had been given back to me when I got it filled. (Why did they give it back? No clue.) The two pharmacy technicians who were now involved in this mess were very understanding and nice about the error and said they would fill Rachel's as a rush... then they looked at it, looked at each other, then looked back at me .

I sighed and asked, "Now what?"

The Rx was for an over the counter medicine.

What?

They said sometimes the doctor will write a script instead of telling the patient what to buy and how to use it. They didn't know why.

So nice Pharmacy lady walked me over to the area where they sell this medicine to make sure the over the counter stuff was exactly what was written on the Rx... and it was...

...only the Rx was for regular strength and I had already bought Rachel the extra strength to tide her over until we had the Dr appt and could get some meds to solve the problem.

I looked at the pharmacy lady with my best 'You have got to be kidding me' expression and mumbled, "I think it's time for me to go home now..."

She patted me on the shoulder and said, "Don't worry, tomorrow's Friday. Hang in there... This just proves Moms are smarter than doctors."

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Friday, March 12, 2010

The Adventures of Pam & Frank

5:23 AM    

The Adventures of Pam & Frank

Springtime in Oregon

Posted: 11 Mar 2010 03:13 PM PST


Springtime in Oregon, originally uploaded by Adventures of Pam & Frank.

Hey mom, what's springtime looking like in Northern Wisconsin?

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Tuesday, March 9, 2010

The Adventures of Pam & Frank

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The Adventures of Pam & Frank

Oh Crap!

Posted: 08 Mar 2010 10:18 AM PST

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Monday, March 8, 2010

Industry News from Travel Salem

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Marketing Exchange Luncheon - The Serious Business of Having Fun


Having fun is serious business. Just ask Jennifer McCormick, marketing specialist at the Oregon Parks & Recreation Department. McCormick will be the keynote speaker at Travel Salem's Marketing Exchange Luncheon which will be held at Marco Polo Global Restaurant (300 Liberty St. SE, Salem) on Thursday, March 18, 2010 from 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.

The topic of this luncheon is "The Serious Business of Having Fun." McCormick has the inside success story on how Oregonians can experience Oregon's state parks while connecting to people through meaningful outdoor experiences all in the name of having fun!

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DEADLINE: Friday, March 12 - Oregon Adventurecation Promotion


Travel Salem is working with Travel Oregon on a spring promotion, "Win an Oregon Adventurecation". This promotion is designed to: stimulate interest in Oregon adventures; drive people to the TravelOregon.com website and regional websites, such as Travel Salem; and result in trips to Oregon.

The next developmental phase of this spring campaign is to start collecting "deals" to be featured on

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Vote for Willamette Valley wine region!


The Willamette Valley has been nominated by Budget Travel magazine for a Readers' Choice Award under the category "Most Beautiful Wine Region in the World." Take a minute to cast your vote! Scroll down to the category under the "Destinations" heading and cast your vote to help push the Willamette Valley to the top.


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"Map Your Adventure" at the 2010 Oregon Governor's Conference on Tourism


We invite you to join your Oregon tourism and hospitality friends and colleagues at the 26th annual Oregon Governor's Conference on Tourism, April 11-13, 2010 in Bend. Each spring Oregon's tourism and hospitality industry gathers to educate, share, and develop new ways to create the best Oregon experience possible for

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Foster Strong Customer Service Culture through "Q Care" Program


Tourism is an $8.4 billion industry in Oregon and one of the state's largest employers. Superior customer service is a top priority for the tourism industry to ensure repeat visitation and promote a positive community brand. Just like photos and videos are used by visitors to remember and share their memories, the type of service a visitor receives impacts how they share their experience with friends and family. You've heard it before, customers that have a bad experience with a business tell at least

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Welcome New Members


Local businesses are experiencing the benefits of the results-oriented marketing opportunities that Travel Salem offers its partners. Check out the list of members and be sure to

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