My Weekend Starts Now

April 4, 2008 at 6:28 am | In float my boat, love, travel | 52 Comments

In just a few short hours, The Fella and I will be on our way to Cannon Beach, OR ocbn our first-ever trip together. We’re both fantastically excited to get away, to see the sites, to test out the jacuzzi tub and basically forget all our troubles.

We’re staying at Sea Sprite on the Estuary with ocean views and have reservations for dinner at Wayfarer Restaurant (thanks for the tip Kerri Anne). Saturday we will drive 101 along the coast to arrive at Tillamook where we will eat our weight in cheese and fudge and spend the rest of the trip recovering from a lactose overload (I jest, I hope). Neither of us have ever visited Cannon Beach but we hear great things. There are sites to be seen and majestic scenery to absorb. We are ready for an adventure.

I am longing for the sight and sound of waves crashing on the shore, for some time to unwind, not be in charge, not carry the weight of problems that are not my burden, for a little peace and a little quiet and some quality time with my love.

Life has felt very heavy lately, whether I have spoken of it here or not.

I am ready to float.

“I’m in the habit of being alone/I try hard to break it I can’t on my own/I’m glad no one’s here just me by the sea/I’m glad no one’s here to mess it up for me/I’m glad no one’s here just me by the sea/But man, I wish I had a hand to hold…” – Me By The Sea, Edi Brickell & The New Bohemians

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  1. I love cannon beach and the oregon coast… there is something about the ocean that is so relaxing. Have a great time with the fella.

    Comment by kim — April 4, 2008 #

  2. You guys have a great, great time!!!
    Ah, I fondly remember my first trip to Tillamook as a child. Seriously, at the time, I enjoyed it as much as Disneyland.

    Enjoy the weekend!!!

    Comment by Michael C — April 4, 2008 #

  3. And all I can say is… I’m jealous.

    Comment by Keri — April 4, 2008 #

  4. I like Cannon beach. can i go with you :)
    happy nice weekend and enjoy the beach.

    Comment by rikez — April 4, 2008 #

  5. It looks lovely! So much so I want to hop on a plane.

    Enjoy!

    Comment by kristi — April 4, 2008 #

  6. Have a great time with the Fella! Relax, unwind and forget about the rest of the world. :)

    Comment by Marie — April 4, 2008 #

  7. Have an amazing time! I’m so jealous!

    Comment by Jamie — April 4, 2008 #

  8. Dude, make sure you pick up some cheese curds at Tillamook. They squeak when you chew ‘em! Can’t wait to see your pics when you return!

    (So weird that we’re both in Oregon this weekend!)

    Comment by Jen — April 4, 2008 #

  9. Yeah for road trips! Sweets LOVES Tillamook cheese. I’m pretty sure he bought a couple more bricks just the other day! And you know how I could tell things were iffy for you lately? You’ve been ignoring your music quotes. Glad to see them back. Have a great weekend!

    Comment by Nilsa S. — April 4, 2008 #

  10. i just went on vacation and i am jealous. have fun!

    Comment by anne — April 4, 2008 #

  11. Have a wonderful time!! I can speak firsthand that a getaway with the special guy is one of the best things you can do for both of you. :)

    Comment by wafelenbak — April 4, 2008 #

  12. oh, have a great time!!! that place looks and sounds wonderful!

    Comment by brookem — April 4, 2008 #

  13. I hope you have a wonderful, wonderful trip!!

    Comment by La — April 4, 2008 #

  14. At the far south end of Cannon Beach strip, across from the Tolovana beach parking lot (nice wide long beach btw,) there’s a great pub called Warren House Pub. Highly recommend.

    Also, for breakfast, tucked in behind the bookstore on the main drag is a little cafe called the Lazy Susan Cafe. Yum!

    Have fun!

    Comment by Stacey — April 4, 2008 #

  15. Have a wonderfully restful, romantic and rejuvenating trip my friend.

    Comment by alissa — April 4, 2008 #

  16. I love the Oregon coast: enjoy!!!!! :-)

    Comment by TC — April 4, 2008 #

  17. It sounds amazing…have a great trip!

    Comment by punchlinewalking — April 4, 2008 #

  18. Have a fantastic time! and you don’t even have to come back to blog about your trip. Just concentrate on having fun.

    Take care.

    Comment by Abbie — April 4, 2008 #

  19. Dude, have fun on your vacation. But lookout for that jacuzzi- I have historically made some…interesting decisions under it’s influence.

    The booze had NOTHING to do with it.

    Comment by Tracy Lynn — April 4, 2008 #

  20. You guys have a great time!!!!

    Comment by Jen — April 4, 2008 #

  21. Have a wonderful (and safe) trip!!

    Comment by Melissa — April 4, 2008 #

  22. I hope you enjoy fully. Nothing like a little TLC to mend.
    Safe traveling!

    Comment by gibsondog — April 4, 2008 #

  23. Have a blissful time, both of you. Your weekend plans sound like heaven :o)

    Comment by Penelope — April 4, 2008 #

  24. Hopefully it’s a long drive from where you reside.

    I believe that’s the best way to know you’re compatible with someone; take a long car ride somewhere together.

    If you can stand being in a confined space with them for several hours at a time and you still want to be with them, it’s a winner.

    Comment by Tobiwan — April 4, 2008 #

  25. getaways help to restore the spirit and soul – enjoy!

    i try for one every couple of months. that reminds me that i’m due for one again…!!

    Comment by Tricia — April 4, 2008 #

  27. Ohhhh cheese!

    Comment by Vanessa — April 4, 2008 #

  28. Your love, the ocean, cheese, chocolate and ocean front dining? Sounds like a perfect weekend to me!

    Comment by Pants — April 4, 2008 #

  29. This post is beautiful and poetic and I am so jealous of your trip. Take tons and tons of photos, please.

    Comment by Jess — April 4, 2008 #

  30. Cheese!! Yum!

    Have a blast and don’t drive each other crazy!

    Comment by LA Blogger Gal — April 4, 2008 #

  31. Have a FANTASTIC weekend! You deserve it :)

    Comment by Angella — April 4, 2008 #

  32. I hope you and the Fella have the best time ever!!!

    Comment by The Diva's Thoughts — April 4, 2008 #

  33. Have fun! Don’t do anything I wouldn’t do …errr…would do. However that saying goes. =)~

    Comment by Ashmystir — April 4, 2008 #

  34. I just love Cannon Beach. I used to go as often as possible when I lived in Tacoma.

    Have a wonderful, restful, trip.

    Comment by ie — April 4, 2008 #

  35. I love driving down the 101 and Cannon Beach is so beautiful! You will have a great time. I love Tillamook Cheddar and their ice cream is yummy, too! Have a safe and fun trip!!!

    Comment by 180/360 — April 4, 2008 #

  36. Have a wonderful trip. :)

    Comment by Nat — April 4, 2008 #

  37. Sounds like a great weekend! Have a blast!

    Comment by Jodi — April 4, 2008 #

  38. Have a great time.

    Comment by Karl — April 4, 2008 #

  39. oh how i miss the NW! You are going to GREAT places. Can’t wait to see pics and see how it was. The Tillamook factory is a must, GO CHEESE!

    Comment by Jacynth — April 4, 2008 #

  40. I hope the sun comes out for you. The coast ’round these parts is gorgeous even on a wet day, but with the sun out it’s amazing.

    Comment by Iron Fist — April 4, 2008 #

  41. Sounds great. Happy travelling!

    Comment by maja — April 4, 2008 #

  42. Here’s hoping you have a great weekend and shrug off that heaviness.

    Comment by traviserwin — April 5, 2008 #

  43. WOWZA you have a lot of responses. don’t know if you will even get this, but have fun on your trip! sounds like its well deserved. reminds me of an e e cummings poem, “maggie millie mollie and may” – check it out some time and let me know what you think.

    bon voyage.

    Comment by Robin — April 5, 2008 #

  44. Have a great little getaway!

    Comment by Stacey — April 5, 2008 #

  45. Cheeeeeeeeeeeeeese! Nom Nom Nom.
    Can’t wait to hear how Cannon Beach is, I really want to hit the Oregon Coast one of these days. Have a great weekend.

    Comment by Sitcomgirl — April 5, 2008 #

  46. Have a lovely, lovely weekend, dearies!

    Comment by SJ — April 5, 2008 #

  47. We love Cannon Beach! Have such a great time and eat some licorice ice cream for me while at Tillamoock.

    Comment by andrea — April 6, 2008 #

  48. Float high, float long, float peacefully.

    See you when you get back.

    Mayberry Magpie

    Comment by Mayberry Magpie — April 6, 2008 #

  49. You deserve some “floating” time Sizzle. Enjoy the sights, the sounds, the food and the hot tub.
    Have a fantastic trip :)

    Comment by snowflake37 — April 6, 2008 #

  50. Hope you had a great weekend! It’s pretty down there and I love the ocean. I stayed nearby at Seaside and it was fun. Give us pics and details when your return.

    Comment by Patty — April 6, 2008 #

  51. This all sounds wonderful. :-) I hope you have a good time, getting away from it all and floating.

    Comment by Bully — April 7, 2008 #

  52. AWESOME! I am late, but hope you had a blast!

    Comment by Aimee Greeblemonkey — April 7, 2008 #


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