A lot of people may not know, but Astoria Oregon is a really . . . . . um . . . . . laid back town. There's a pretty big (I'm probably going to get myself in trouble here but) granola-y/hippy culture along with the fishing/sailing culture. I do not mean this in a derogatory way. I LOVE living here. It is a colorful place full of colorful characters. I love living by the sea and there is an amazing amount of art here too.

Appropriate music....

It's festive babe. I like this post! Great job! unblinkingeye · 2012-05-20: 20:25

Great post Lecia :) Love your new profile pic! Paradoxigal · 2012-05-20: 20:36

Sounds like my kind of place! Love it!! lukesmom · 2012-05-20: 20:41

Cool post! I guess you will be getting TONS of tourists! CHOSSID · 2012-05-20: 20:49

I was expecting something more.... psychedelic, in your music choice lol... are you going to go to the Festival? I can imagine it would be full of photo opps :)) McMommy · 2012-05-20: 21:22

I LOVE the poster!!! Seems there are many similarities between Astoria and Southern California! 8^) Only our "dispensaries" seem to be open 23/7! DancingDolphin · 2012-05-20: 21:41

oh i so want to be there!!!! my kind of place!! :)) FitrPhotography · 2012-05-20: 21:44

sounds like a good party :) can't wait to see you photos from the festival :) do you think it will be like the one outside of Eugene? beth0110 · 2012-05-20: 22:06

I passed through there and was disappointed it was after six ;P it looked like a lovely town. I live in a town similar except NY has way different laws! christina420 · 2012-05-20: 22:33

Nice digitalideas · 2012-05-20: 22:52

Cool............. joycephotography · 2012-05-20: 23:38

I would settle for a more laid back lifestyle slowpete · 2012-05-21: 01:43

very interesting informations about or town! tomie · 2012-05-21: 02:08

"Hemp Festival"... We haven't gone quite that far here.....yet! Won't be long! The artwork looks like something out of a Curious George book, except for the "hemp" leaves on the bridge! LOL! darfoster · 2012-05-21: 02:29

Nice shots !! finbarr · 2012-05-21: 02:57

Cool post Felecia ! josy63 · 2012-05-21: 03:02

Hahahaha! Great shots, Felecia. Love the shop hours.... far out man...... danrav · 2012-05-21: 05:20

Now, i understand why everybody always carry a smile on their faces. (Just kidding) :-))) angil · 2012-05-21: 07:06

One of my favorite movies was filmed there. The GOONIES great little town. Rockmutt · 2012-05-21: 07:43

Cool... :-) wfrnk · 2012-05-21: 08:52

Amazing work here .. I Like it !!! Dropblue · 2012-05-21: 12:02

That is just beautiful Tinkerbell1769 · 2012-05-21: 12:51

Love it! Really wanted to go there the last time we visited our son...we will next time for sure! :-) Hopefully next summer..and I want to meet you! NellyBly · 2012-05-21: 14:38

Sure it's not yours ;) yellodog · 2012-05-21: 14:57

Funny. We have a hemp farm close by that the kids get caught stealing from and charged a few times a year not knwing what they are taking. I've had hemp clothing, seeds and so on for years. Its' interesting to hear the comments or see expressions when people notice the graphic on the label of the sleave. stabeez · 2012-05-21: 15:40

Very cool! Denis3D · 2012-05-21: 17:58

sounds like a nice place:) jennyLit · 2012-05-21: 18:40

travel to kid's world Shaparak · 2012-05-21: 23:38

Really interesting Thanks for sharing the informations helys · 2012-05-22: 08:38

It's certainly a lovely place. Unchained · 2012-05-22: 15:03

Very interesting post!! mazpics · 2012-05-22: 19:57

I didn't know that about Astoria. Good to know. Love both the "pics". I guess it is part of the "coastie" culture?? MarkD · 2012-05-22: 20:43

great post love the two pics well done Felecia.... Yves51 · 2012-05-22: 20:56

fantastic post Felecia , love the story : ) nataliemanco · 2012-05-23: 06:24

Very nice! honzicek · 2012-05-23: 07:43

Cool shots !!! Sounds like a really neat place to live !!! GoBlues · 2012-05-23: 21:19

#2 is lovely. Happy colours all over. asiamack · 2012-05-24: 07:46

Nice post! Love it. sasorijp · 2012-05-24: 10:36

supper !! mujay · 2012-05-24: 15:37

Hey, girl! Running in today to post and make a few comments then out for a couple more weeks :))) This post is soooo cool!!! Sounds a lot like Manitou Springs....I LOVE laid-back!!! Haha....your title is simply perfect!!! lookagain · 2012-05-24: 15:41

Very cool !!! ????? · 2012-05-24: 19:34

super neat! Patricia132 · 2012-05-24: 19:56

nice post ldalmau · 2012-05-26: 14:50

a colorful place filled with colorful wonderful characters sounds like a real tempting place to live in, plus, it is by the sea, all the right elements! globetrotdreamer · 2012-05-27: 08:06

it really looks like a perfect place to live,,would love it! TIM927 · 2012-05-29: 03:23

i'd love to attend that event.....way cool MARETKA88 · 2012-06-10: 20:04