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Like snowflakes, no two mistral bells are alike

Posted on July 26, 2015 by noconbach

The mistral is a strong, cold, northwesterly wind that blows around the south of France through Provence and the Rhone Valley. Winds can reach 60 miles an hour or more and last for days at a time. To protect their beloved … Continue reading →

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Beautiful Day on the Oregon Coast October 23 (Day 52)

Posted on October 26, 2014 by noconbach

The massive Pineapple Express storm was predicted to ravage the area, but we ended up with beautiful sunny skies as we drove from Portland to Astoria, Oregon. Astoria was again named after that fur trader, John Jacob Astor. The family … Continue reading →

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