Many of you may already know - I'm a transplant.  I grew up in New Jersey, and after high school moved to Florida where I lived seven years.  I never really knew what it was like to have sunshine every day until I moved...

...to the Northwest! =)  Despite the rain, and sometimes because of it, I love it out here.

I think last night I had one of those Oregonian experiences.  Even though there had been clouds rolling through throughout the day yesterday, and there was a chance there'd be a lot more at the coast, I decided to drive the hour and a half just to see some sunshine on the Pacific.

When I got there, I quickly realized it was what I had been yearning for for quite some time.  After a long, cold, and wet winter, seeing that sun on the ocean was just perfect - definitely worth the $25 I blew in gas.  =)  I'm already looking forward to July 4.  =)

Here's the photo I shot on my cell phone...

For those of you that are clamoring for summer, I highly recommend a quick escape to the coast, even if you only spend an hour there.  Don't forget to get some ice cream for that walk along the beach.  =)

Joe

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