Heard from the Kids a Minute Ago

@DianneN (247186)
United States
August 10, 2021 3:02pm CST
They hiked this morning and sent some photos of Mount Hood in Portland Oregon. Unfortunately, my son isn’t happy with the city except for the food. Lots of bums and garbage in the streets. He’s disgusted by that. Fortunately, there is no smoke or smoke odors from the fires burning out West. Tonight, candlelight dinner at an outdoor restaurant by the Pacific Ocean. That I could handle very well.
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@kobesbuddy (78882)
• East Tawas, Michigan
10 Aug 21
All big cities have lots of bums and a problem with garbage, disgusting.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
10 Aug 21
Not as bad as what he’s seen, so he said. He’s been in almost every major city.
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@kobesbuddy (78882)
• East Tawas, Michigan
10 Aug 21
@DianneN When we drove through Indiana, there was paper and junk all along the highway! I wanted to cry, it looked so terrible.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
10 Aug 21
@kobesbuddy People can be such pigs.
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@rebelann (112761)
• El Paso, Texas
10 Aug 21
He should have known it wouldn't be all that nice about this time due to all the fires they've been dealing with.
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@rebelann (112761)
• El Paso, Texas
11 Aug 21
Maybe not smoky but those fires leave a lot to be cleaned up. This goes on every year on the west coast, they have been getting major droughts.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
10 Aug 21
He already bought the airline tickets and paid for all the hotels, but….. it isn’t smokey at all!
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
11 Aug 21
@rebelann I realize that. My point is that it hasn’t hampered their vacation.
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@sallypup (60801)
• Centralia, Washington
10 Aug 21
They look sweet together. Your son's description of Portland makes me wonder about my touring that city by taxi.
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@sallypup (60801)
• Centralia, Washington
11 Aug 21
@DianneN I just read a report on Portland's escalating violence. Horrible.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
10 Aug 21
Perhaps they will clean it up by the time you tour.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
11 Aug 21
@sallypup He told me he hasn’t run into any trouble, but is keeping alert. Here’s a photo of Mt. Hood and some of Portland.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
10 Aug 21
Hope they have a safe and enjoyable trip.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
10 Aug 21
Thanks! You know how worried I get. I’m extra worried now. Wish I could stop.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
10 Aug 21
@CarolDM Right - silly me. More like a Jewish mom.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
10 Aug 21
@DianneN Just being a Mom.
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@Nakitakona (56486)
• Philippines
10 Aug 21
What happened to the cleanliness of the city? Is it not maintained?
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
11 Aug 21
I have no idea. Perhaps many slobs live there and can’t be responsible to use a trash receptacle. That or lack of money.
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@Nakitakona (56486)
• Philippines
12 Aug 21
@DianneN Probably they do. We have the same problem here.
• Bosnia And Herzegovina
10 Aug 21
ew, i don't like garbage in the streets either. i noticed that there aren't many garbage cans in my college town, but in my hometown - you got one like every 10 meters.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
10 Aug 21
Even if there isn’t a garbage can nearby, people should hang onto it until they see one instead of throwing it on the sidewalk or road. Disgusting!
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• Bosnia And Herzegovina
10 Aug 21
@DianneN i agree. and i'm always thinking how can they do that? why didn't their parents teach them that they're not supposed to do that? plus their kids will probably act like them and throw trash wherever they want and so on... sad.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
10 Aug 21
@aureategloom They learn from example
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@kaylachan (68554)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
10 Aug 21
At least he's lucky not to have to deal with the wildfires. I feel sorry for those that are.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
10 Aug 21
True, and we all feel sorry for those dealing with the wildfires. He said he’d help any way he could if he came across them even though he’s not a firefighter.
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@Tina30219 (81840)
• Onaway, Michigan
10 Aug 21
They look happy. I hope you enjoy your candlelight dinner
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
10 Aug 21
They are having the dinner. I’m slaving over a hot stove! lol
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@sjvg1976 (41277)
• Delhi, India
11 Aug 21
They are looking happy and enjoying the trip.
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@sjvg1976 (41277)
• Delhi, India
12 Aug 21
@DianneN yes I can see by their face expressions.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
12 Aug 21
@sjvg1976 Thanks! Btw, your daughter is adorable!
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
12 Aug 21
They have been having a wonderful time. Thanks
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@FourWalls (67403)
• United States
11 Aug 21
I know you know this…but that there is one handsome fella!!! Dinner by the ocean is always nice. A friend of mine celebrated her re-enlistment by taking some friends, including me, to a beachside restaurant in Waikiki. Heck, a sub tastes better by the ocean!!
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
11 Aug 21
Lol! Thank you. He’s my baby. It’s true that everything tastes better by the ocean, especially in Waikiki Beach.
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@LeaPea2417 (37337)
• Toccoa, Georgia
11 Aug 21
Sorry he is not impressed with the city, too bad about the litter. I hope they enjoy the candlelight dinner. I really like the photo of them above.
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@LeaPea2417 (37337)
• Toccoa, Georgia
12 Aug 21
@DianneN That is so sad.
@LindaOHio (176794)
• United States
11 Aug 21
Beautiful picture. I'm sorry that their experience hasn't been the best.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
11 Aug 21
They still had fun and are headed to Mt. St. Helena right this minute. Thanks!
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
11 Aug 21
@LindaOHio Exactly. They are going to check out Mt. Rainier, too.
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@LindaOHio (176794)
• United States
11 Aug 21
@DianneN Mt. St. Helens is interesting. When we were there there was still evidence of the eruption. Many trees down, etc.
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@oahuwriter (26777)
• United States
12 Aug 21
Too bad about conditions at Oregon. You know what, window shopping at online Walmart, Hood Pineapple Cottage cheese, 4% pineapple, I came across. I got to look for it. I got to research the name Hood.
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@oahuwriter (26777)
• United States
13 Aug 21
@DianneN I hope to find it locally. Seattle changed!
@S4mmyboy (3266)
• Mumbai, India
11 Aug 21
Glad that they are enjoying their vacation.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
11 Aug 21
Thanks! Today they are going to Mt. St. Helena and Mt. Rainier. They plan on hiking.
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@S4mmyboy (3266)
• Mumbai, India
11 Aug 21
@DianneN hope we get to see more pics
@epiffanie (11326)
• Australia
11 Aug 21
Wow! Looks like it's pretty normal life at your end..
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@epiffanie (11326)
• Australia
11 Aug 21
@DianneN Oh okay.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
11 Aug 21
Well, it wasn’t so the last 3 weeks and not due to covid. lol
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@LadyDuck (470823)
• Switzerland
11 Aug 21
I remember that I was not at all impressed by Portland, there are nicer places in Oregon. The food was excellent.
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@LadyDuck (470823)
• Switzerland
11 Aug 21
@DianneN I found the food really good in Oregon, we did not climb Mt.Hood, but the city was not impressive. Lovely photo.
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
11 Aug 21
They were not impressed at all except for Mt. Hood, the flowers, and most of the food.
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@just4him (317004)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
11 Aug 21
I'm sorry the city is a disappointment. I wouldn't mind a candlelight dinner near the ocean either. I'm sure it was very good.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
11 Aug 21
They still enjoyed their time there. Now they are heading to Mt. St. Helena.
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@just4him (317004)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
11 Aug 21
@DianneN I'm glad they enjoyed their time there.
@Shiva49 (26644)
• Singapore
11 Aug 21
Some people just do not care and want others to clean up after them. Cannot understand their attitude - how tough it should be for their family to live with them! Lovely couple!!!
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
11 Aug 21
So true! It sickens me that people have so little regard for nature, cities, towns, and beauty! Thanks
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@dya80dya (36481)
11 Aug 21
Garbage is a problem in many cities.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
11 Aug 21
Not too many cities here.
@DocAndersen (54402)
• United States
11 Aug 21
what a great picture!!!! glad to hear there is no smoke -
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
11 Aug 21
They were happy about the no smoke, too.
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@DocAndersen (54402)
• United States
11 Aug 21
@DianneN i bet it is beautiful out there this time of year - although, when I was there, it was a lot cooler than now!