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Old truck next to a shed or barn near Stayton Oregon

We’re Going Home

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Old truck next to a shed or barn near Stayton Oregon

Guest photographer Tom Miller sent along this cool shot of a nifty old truck next to a nifty old shed or barn or mansion or outhouse (I’m fairly certain it’s one of those). Thanks, Tom!

Camera news

My camera has been fixed and should get to my house on Monday. Thank you so much to all the guest photographers who have helped me keep this here site thing going over the last week and a half. Each of you rock. Big time.

1950's Buick hood ornament in Stayton Oregon

Vintage Hood Ornament

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1950's Buick hood ornament in Stayton Oregon

Guest photographer Jon Goodman spotted this bit of automotive awesomeness:

Saw this beautiful hood ornament on a 50′s era Buick across from Cascade Pro Auto. They really don’t make cool stuff like this anymore.

No, they sure don’t, and it’s a shame. Thanks, Jon!

Man on a Harley-Davidson motorcycle in Stayton Oregon

Road Brother

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Man on a Harley-Davidson motorcycle in Stayton Oregon

I saw this guy about to pull out of the parking lot by the convenience store on the south end of 1st Ave. yesterday, so I had to take a picture. This bike made my little motor scooter feel very small, indeed.

Motorcycles at Campbell-Grier Pioneer Cemetery outside of Stayton Oregon

Summer Visit

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Motorcycles at Campbell-Grier Pioneer Cemetery outside of Stayton Oregon

We have a new guest photographer today! Katie Staley brings us this beautiful look back at last summer, which is especially nice right since the weather has been so wet around here. Her description:

This was taken in the summer while visiting Stayton Pioneer Cemetery (also known as Campbell-Grier Cemetery). My grandparents and other family are buried there. I love the calm rolling hills.

Thanks so much, Katie! And what a gorgeous motorcycle. :)

Tires in the back of a truck in Stayton Oregon

Lifesavers

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Tires in the back of a truck in Stayton Oregon

From the “I really need to get out and take some new photos” department comes today’s photo of tires in the back of a truck. Yes, friends, I realize I might have just given you heart problems caused by the overload thrills you just experienced by looking at this image. I apologize.

This truck was parked outside Stayton Auto Wreckers, which is where I took yesterday’s equally thrilling photo of wrecked cars.

Wrecked cars at Stayton Auto Wreckers in Stayton Oregon

My Get Up & Go Got Up & Went

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Wrecked cars at Stayton Auto Wreckers in Stayton Oregon

I spotted these cars over the fence at Stayton Auto Wreckers on Jetters Way late last month. It’s sad they’ve been discarded and forgotten, but at least they have each other.

Fire truck 83 goes down a road in Stayton Oregon

Truck 83

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Fire truck 83 goes down a road in Stayton Oregon

I spotted fire truck 83 traveling down the road next to Stayton Fire Department last month. It was headed for the area behind the fire station where they have a burn tower and other practice items.

United States Marines bumper stickers on a car in Stayton Oregon

Marine Pride

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United States Marines bumper stickers on a car in Stayton Oregon

I found this group of bumper stickers on a car in a parking lot on Shaff Rd. the other day rather striking. the car’s owner obviously (and rightfully) takes a lot of pride in having been a marine and a veteran of the Vietnam War.

Ladder 80 fire truck from Stayton Fire Department decorated in Christmas lights in Stayton Oregon

Ladder 80 In Lights

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Ladder 80 fire truck from Stayton Fire Department decorated in Christmas lights in Stayton Oregon

We have a treat today — Stayton firefighter Matt Aalto submitted this photo of the Ladder 80 fire truck decorated in Christmas lights. Matt also included a description of how it was made:

We have been taking our 105 foot aerial ladder all over the place this season to show off our lighting display and spread the Christmas cheer! We will have it in the community a few more times before the season is over. Attached is a photo recently taken at the Keizer Festival of Lights parade. There are over 4000 lights, 35 extension cords, a signing Santa on the front and a 7ft tall Santa on back, 1 audio receiver, 1 computer, 2 Light O’ Rama control towers all connected with Ethernet and power cables. There are 8 programmed songs and a few hundred feet of insulated wiring. 4 weather proof speakers and a Honda generator are all involved in making the lights work. The project was completed by the staff and volunteers and has over 100 man hours involved. Our biggest challenge was to keep the Ladder in service at all times. In the event of an emergency, the Ladder can be made ready to fight fire in less than a minute even in the middle of a light show!

We hope that you have a great Christmas!

Thank you, Matt! And thanks to all the firefighters in the Stayton area, and all over the planet. You guys and gals are simply awesome.

Mosaic of the Santa Cruise-In car show at the Stayton Fire Department in Stayton Oregon

2012 Santa Cruise-In Car Show – Part 3

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Mosaic of the Santa Cruise-In car show at the Stayton Fire Department in Stayton Oregon

Here’s the final part of the Santa Cruise-In car show held at the Stayton Fire Department on Saturday (see also: part 1 and part 2).

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