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Former first lady rafts the Rogue
The Daily Courier ^ | July 7, 2009 | Jeff Duewel

Posted on 07/07/2009 4:14:49 PM PDT by OregonRancher

GALICE - Laura Bush walked down the concrete boat ramp at Almeda Park with four lifelong friends from Midland, Texas, to begin a three-day raft trip down the wild Rogue River.

The former first lady graciously granted an interview, clad in long sleeves, long pants and a wide hat like her four pals on this sunny Monday morning. More of this story

(Excerpt) Read more at thedailycourier.com ...


TOPICS: News/Current Events; US: Oregon
KEYWORDS: laurabush; laurebush; riverrafting
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To: silent_jonny; 1Peter2:16; 2Trievers; 4mycountry; A_perfect_lady; Alberta's Child; Allegra; ...
Thanks, jonny ... Laura and 'the girls' rafting trip ............. PING!

Cute!

21 posted on 07/07/2009 8:02:18 PM PDT by STARWISE (The Art & Science Institute of Chicago Politics NE Div: now open at the White House)
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To: STARWISE
I'm jealous! I'd love to go on a trip like that!

I love how they said how down to earth Laura is. I guess she doesn't hate America, like our current First MOnster does.

22 posted on 07/07/2009 8:08:06 PM PDT by CAluvdubya (Bono-Mack, Castle,Kirk,Lance.LoBiondo,Reichert,Smith,McHugh..WE ARE COMING...)
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To: OregonRancher

Some of the most beautiful and scenic wilderness rivers on the planet. Great fishing and hunting too. Welcome to Oregon First Lady, we are proud to have you in our fair state.

Pray for America


23 posted on 07/07/2009 8:45:23 PM PDT by bray (Rope & Chains)
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To: OregonRancher

I just think it’s so cool that she’s remained friends with these women from Midland, through all the changes in her life. I’m sure that’s how she’s remained so grounded. Hard to put on airs with old friends. ;o)


24 posted on 07/07/2009 9:20:45 PM PDT by SuziQ
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To: OregonRancher; abcraghead; aimhigh; Archie Bunker on steroids; bicycle thug; blackie; ...
Oregon Ping

Please notify me via FReepmail if you would like to be added to or taken off the Oregon Ping List.

25 posted on 07/07/2009 9:52:15 PM PDT by Salvation (With God all things are possible.)
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To: OregonRancher

I’ve gone Galt in Jacksonville, OR, 17 minutes from a nice steelhead run on the Rogue.


26 posted on 07/07/2009 10:08:12 PM PDT by Uncle Miltie (It's the spending, stupid!)
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To: OregonRancher

Mt. Bachelor is perfect in the winter. Beats the hell out of Portland, which is where I’m stuck during the winter weeks until the weekend.


27 posted on 07/07/2009 10:24:07 PM PDT by Carling ("We've lost two people in my family because you dickheads won't cut trees down," - Warwick Spooner)
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To: catbertz

My please. What’s your poison? Gin, whist, pinochle or hearts?


28 posted on 07/07/2009 10:24:48 PM PDT by ProtectOurFreedom
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To: ProtectOurFreedom

Yech. My pleasure (of course).


29 posted on 07/07/2009 10:26:14 PM PDT by ProtectOurFreedom
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To: dragnet2
My niece and her husband ran a rafting company on the Deschutes until they sold it 3 years ago. They still do the transportation...
30 posted on 07/07/2009 10:45:44 PM PDT by tubebender (I just discovered where all my lost tag lines went...)
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To: OregonRancher; fish hawk; forester; Grampa Dave

Special guest on the Rogue River...


31 posted on 07/07/2009 10:48:00 PM PDT by tubebender (I just discovered where all my lost tag lines went...)
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To: tubebender

Her husbands last name didn’t start with a C did it?


32 posted on 07/07/2009 11:03:06 PM PDT by dragnet2
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To: OregonRancher

I go mountain biking there all the time!

I was up there last Sunday riding on an old abandoned logging road, and this forest service guy came driving along in a law enforcement rig.

I asked him about some road closures and he was NOT very friendly...I wonder if he was checking things out before laura came to the Rogue?

Thanks, Oregon Rancher!

Ed


33 posted on 07/07/2009 11:42:05 PM PDT by Sir_Ed
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To: OregonRancher

Every time I go through that area I go back in time and think of how beautiful and delightful it must have been for the Native Americans from that area. The rivers full of fish, wild game all over the place, Oak trees full of acorns and most of the time fantastic weather. They must have thought it was heaven.


34 posted on 07/08/2009 1:08:54 AM PDT by fish hawk (Volition is a gift of God to reject Him or find peace in His love.)
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To: OregonRancher

This is near where I grew up. It’s nice to see it visited by such first class individuals.


35 posted on 07/08/2009 3:04:08 AM PDT by Portcall24
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To: STARWISE; GOP_Lady

thanks for the ping STARWISE... Looks like a wonderful time with good friends in a beautiful area. My only surprise is she did this during GWB’s birthday. The gossip rags will surely speculate on this one.

A side note - I am sure she looked more fashionable on a mere rafting trip & the side hikes, meals etc than the current FLOTUS has done on the current trip abroad:


36 posted on 07/08/2009 4:36:56 AM PDT by DollyCali (Don't tell GOD how big your storm is -- Tell the storm how B-I-G your God is!you)
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To: STARWISE
Thanks for the ping, STARWISE!

I LOVE our First Lady! (The real one, I mean.......)

37 posted on 07/08/2009 5:40:05 AM PDT by ohioWfan (Proud Mom of a Bronze Star recipient!)
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To: dragnet2

You’re in the Grants Pass region aren’t you?

Yep, along with several other Freepers...


38 posted on 07/08/2009 6:44:23 AM PDT by OregonRancher (Some days, it's not even worth chewing through the restraints)
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To: OregonRancher

I’ve been to the Rogue. Brrrr... The water is cold. Brings back good memories. I hope she enjoyed her trip.


39 posted on 07/08/2009 6:49:44 AM PDT by csvset
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To: csvset

The waters cold for a reason. The Cold Spring dam up river, way up river, releases water from the bottom of the lake, and
by federal law, releases just enough to maintain a water temperature of 60 degrees or lower. This is for the returning
salmon that can’t tolerate warm water. If it wasn’t for the dam, we’d have more floods and low, warm water in the summer.


40 posted on 07/08/2009 6:56:49 AM PDT by OregonRancher (Some days, it's not even worth chewing through the restraints)
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