We feel pretty comfortable sheltering in place at our beach house during these troubled times. When the architect commenced his drawings about six years ago, he dubbed our home, Shelter House, and that’s what it is. With its massive foundation and heated concrete floors, gorgeous 12’ tall storefront windows, yards and yards of pristine cedar and a massive pivot front door, we definitely feel sheltered. We arrived here last Wednesday and have had numerous beautiful days in virtual social isolation.
The nice thing about the Oregon Coast, and the vast majority of the beaches, is not only can you remain six feet away from people, you can easily remain 600 feet from the closest person, and on some days maybe even 6000 feet.
Here are some of my favorite shots from day 1 of social distancing. Life is good!
Stay healthy everyone! ❤️
try not to cry on my rainbow 
So lovely! The dogs seem to enjoy it, too. ❤
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The dogs absolutely love the beach. Our only issue is Lily the Golden Retriever going down on the beach to greet EVERYONE! xo
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I totally get that Golden phenomenon. “You love me already, I know you want to pet me, I’m going to jump up on your body to get close to your beautiful face!” LOL
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And she’s exceptionally affectionate with people who have food! 😜
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We came to the beach too – opposite coast – but it’s cold and rainy. Enjoy that glorious weather❤️
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Our weather has turned to cold rain for now. We are totally used to that! We take it day by day out here! I hope the ocean is soothing you during this stressful time. xo
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Magnificent Kat!
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We’re trying to make the best of a bad situation and feel lucky to have two beautiful spaces! How are things where you are, jangled?
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Kat, South Africa goes into lockdown at midnight on Thursday. The numbers seem to still be low here (709) but that is most probably vastly under-reported and because there are not enough tests available.
My worst fear is our underfunded and very badly run state health system. I shudder to think what will happen when we get the full brunt of it.
https://amp.theguardian.com/world/2020/mar/25/coronavirus-cases-africa-pass-amid-fears-health-services-south-who
https://amp.theguardian.com/world/2020/mar/25/coronavirus-cases-africa-pass-amid-fears-health-services-south-who
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I hope they stay low, Jangled! But I agree that numbers are unreported everywhere due to lack of tests/testing. Maybe the lockdown will help! I hope so. We’ve basically been in lockdown for a week. Groceries and health related errands only. I wish the stores were better equipped for delivery, but they are completely overwhelmed. It’s strange here how the issue is no longer toilet paper, but flour and yeast and things like rice, and beans. That makes more sense to me, but people still need to just buy what they need for a week or two and everyone would be fine. Anyway, stay healthy! ❤️
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Awesome pics, as always! Enjoy your time there. That looks like an absolute paradise! ~Dave
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It is a paradise to us! We’re back to cold, wet rain as is normal out here, so the walks are shorter, but no less beautiful! Stay healthy!
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The pics are terrific! I checked out your posting today. The tidal pools were cool. You too!
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Taking photos is one of my favorite things to do and I can still do it during these crazy times. Lucky me! 🙂
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Yes. You have a great eye for a good shot. I suck at it, unfortunately, but trying to improve. Keep’em coming. It’s great to see these awesome vistas in Oregon.
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