Pendleton, where trains don't have horns!

This far surpasses 110 in the shade!
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We moved into our new home at 421 NW 4th st. Monday Aug.11th. It's a nice, but old 3 bedroom house in the better part of town, as we're told, "the hill". The neighbors are very friendly; it's in a nice neighborhood of well kept homes which are beautiful craftsman's style, spanish and victorian styles. The yard is fenced in so FINALLY---NO LEASHES for the kids! One drawback, NO air conditioning, which we found out would have been real handy. This weekend the heat soared. On Saturday the temps broke 100 and on Sunday, soared to 105+. I drove around and took photos of some of the bank signs with the temperature. I don't think I've EVER seen 117 degrees before, have you? Granted it was in the sun, but Rich's thermometer in his truck read 108. Oey it was hot, but thankfully low humidity. I don't care what they say, hot is hot!

Our home in Pendleton
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The other great news is that we are NOWHERE near train tracks, and although trains do run through Pendleton, there is a town ordinance that prohibits them from blowing their horns--thank God for small miracles!

All in all the town seems wonderful, the downtown has a farmer's market every Friday eve. We picked up some fresh produce-yummy blueberries, blackberries, fresh string beans and peaches. Finally, we'll meet our recommended 5 a day! This move is sizing up to be a great one!

Too hot to write any more....

This heatwave is just downright NASTY!
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Stick around for future updates... until then,

sweating in Pendleton,

Dee, Rich, Scooby and Bear