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Saturday was Scott Kelby's 3rd Annual Photowalk. We drove up to Portland for a 5 am stroll into the park.
The group of 50 entered the park at 5:30 am.
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Immediately it was time to rock 'n' roll.
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The carrousel animals were less than thrilled by the early arrival of visitors.
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The ferris wheel had yet to shake off it's evening rest.
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As the sun rose, the colors of the park came alive.
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The midway was quiet, not like I remember from visits of the past when people were everywhere.
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The train lacked passengers even though it was ready to leave the station.
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The years have gone by in a blur.
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But my fond memories of skating and playing at the Oaks Park have not faded.
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And yes, we did enjoy our visit this morning.