A Mānoa Girl's Bloggie

Our last comp was located up on Meadowlake Road, so after leaving Woodland Woolworks, that’s where we decided to go. I’ve been in Carlton a lot, but have never driven up Meadowlake Road. As I drove, Nolemana looked at the map and discovered that there was a big lake or something up the road, so off we went on another adventure! Continue reading →

We were back on a paved road again after our grand adventure. I’m not a bit sorry that we took the detour; it’s very possible that we will never get back to that area again, up in the mountains, and I was glad for the drive, even though I got a bit nervous. However, we found that no matter where you go, there are friendly, helpful people everywhere, and that looks can be deceiving. Continue reading →

When last we left Nolemana and Mokihana, they were at a 7-way stop. Which way to turn? The Google map indicated that the road went through in the general direction they wanted to go, which was North. But it was the wrong road name. They sat at the intersection for a few minutes trying to figure out what to do. Continue reading →

So here we are, up in the mountains. We’re seeing some nani scenery, which includes forests, Christmas tree farms, and views of the valley below. But suddenly, I think we might have a teensy problem. Continue reading →

Like I said yesterday, I love adventures.  I love taking back roads not knowing where they’ll lead.  I’m the “Oh, let’s turn here!” kinda girl, while Nolemana is frantically looking at the map trying to figure out where his pupule [crazy] wife is going now. Continue reading →

In Willamina, we drove slowly into the town.  After the hustle and bustle of Tualatin, Newberg and Sherwood, this was a pleasant break.  Continue reading →

We drove through even more hay country, never getting tired of it.  We could have taken I-5 to Salem, then cut straight over on Highway 22, on which Subject Property is located, but then we would have missed all this fabulous scenery! Continue reading →

We headed back down Nursery Avenue in Amity, going makai [towards the sea] once again.  Along the road, we saw a farm that had a lot of tractors parked in the front yard. Continue reading →

Last Saturday Nolemana and I had to do an appraisal in Polk County.  Ordinarily, we never go that far, but we were helping out another appraiser so took the job.  So we decided to make a day of it; so we packed water, the ice chest, Kukui and us into the car at 8:40 a.m., and off we went.  Holoholo ka‘a!  I’m splitting this post into several different ones cuz get so many pics!  I think I went overboard small kine. Continue reading →