Just after I finished my post this morning I heard the highway between Netarts and Oceanside may open as soon as this weekend (weather pending)?! In just five days? I've had my eye on it, though as I mentioned, I have not been able to walk up there for a week, or so. Just a couple of days ago it was difficult to imagine how they were going to fill the large gap between the rock buttress and the level of the old road. What I didn't realize was the fact they had no intention of filling the gap, or returning the road to it's former level. Progress is being made at lightening speed. In this photo you can see the new road is much lower than the old road (which was previously at the level of the orange cones in the photo). I am encouraged and excited by this news and additionally what I was able to see with my own eyes. This looks promising! I'll keep you posted... Wednesday, October 26, 2011
HWY 131 TO OPEN SOON?
Just after I finished my post this morning I heard the highway between Netarts and Oceanside may open as soon as this weekend (weather pending)?! In just five days? I've had my eye on it, though as I mentioned, I have not been able to walk up there for a week, or so. Just a couple of days ago it was difficult to imagine how they were going to fill the large gap between the rock buttress and the level of the old road. What I didn't realize was the fact they had no intention of filling the gap, or returning the road to it's former level. Progress is being made at lightening speed. In this photo you can see the new road is much lower than the old road (which was previously at the level of the orange cones in the photo). I am encouraged and excited by this news and additionally what I was able to see with my own eyes. This looks promising! I'll keep you posted... 
ROAD CLOSURE UPDATE - HWY 131
Well, I don't have any new photos to post of the Hwy 131 road closure site, which turns out is a good thing! The bids came back, a company was chosen to do the repair and the road department has closed the road to even foot traffic (or at least requested people stay out of there) until the project is complete. It appears progress is being made and can be seen from below. It looks as though a retaining wall is being built atop the rock buttress constructed over the Summer. Double trailer gravel trucks are back in full-swing hauling sand out and returning with loads of rock over and over again all day long. A truck passes by the office here in Netarts at least every five minutes (or so it seems.) I will not even consider expressing my displeasure in the speed the trucks travel through this confined area, as I really just want the work to get done and the road to re-open!
The latest report says mid-November. I have a feeling it will take longer, but you should consider my eye untrained. It just looks like there is still ALOT of work to be done. I can only hope my assumptions and judgements are wrong! I, along with many others, are ready to drive to Oceanside in less than five minutes -- truly a priceless convenience. My evening sunset trips have been confined to Netarts since the road closure in July (now I sound like a real whiner!) While there is nothing wrong with a Netarts sunset, I do feel a little trapped (I admit I have been spoiled!)
While we wait, here is a peek at what last night had to offer down at Happy Camp -- the reflection of a perfect Fall sunset. When you see a new picture of the Three Arch Rocks at sunset on here you will know the road is OPEN! I will certainly keep you posted. Until then...visit my website often for the latest updates! www.iWantABeachHome.com
The latest report says mid-November. I have a feeling it will take longer, but you should consider my eye untrained. It just looks like there is still ALOT of work to be done. I can only hope my assumptions and judgements are wrong! I, along with many others, are ready to drive to Oceanside in less than five minutes -- truly a priceless convenience. My evening sunset trips have been confined to Netarts since the road closure in July (now I sound like a real whiner!) While there is nothing wrong with a Netarts sunset, I do feel a little trapped (I admit I have been spoiled!)
While we wait, here is a peek at what last night had to offer down at Happy Camp -- the reflection of a perfect Fall sunset. When you see a new picture of the Three Arch Rocks at sunset on here you will know the road is OPEN! I will certainly keep you posted. Until then...visit my website often for the latest updates! www.iWantABeachHome.com
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
BIRTHDAY BAY PLUNGE
For me a birthday is a day to do something a little different than you would on other days. A reminder you are in fact alive and to live each day to the fullest. When you live on the Oregon Coast that "something" is not always easy to come up with. For me it usually involves the ocean. This year I decided a plunge into Netarts Bay would be perfect. Swimming across the bay sounded like an even better idea, but there were voices around me (specifically my mom and daughter) saying that was a bad idea! I will have to work on that one for next year. The video above features a good friend and co-worker, Dusty Trost. He was not only willing to join me in this small adventure, but also offered to go into the 45 degree water first so I would not be the woman that broke her neck and needed rescued on her birthday because she dove into shallow water. That may have actually been my idea, but he went for it. What a friend! I followed close behind, GoPro camera strapped to my head. No neck injuries to report, though it was cold enough, even in a wetsuit to take my breath away and force me let out a high pitched yelp. I knew I was alive!
Birthday mission accomplished.
Many more beach listings, adventure videos and photos to come! Visit my website and blog often to see what's new. There is always something going on here!
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