Do you remember building forts as a little kid?
I do. There was nothing like getting swallowed up in imagination, and falling into another place in time. Sometimes it was a secret hideout so I could read a good book, and more often than not, there were: No boys allowed, as I had two brothers. The quiet never lasted long as it was more fun with them, and I could count on them to bring snacks.
I think tree forts contributed to my love of nature. We never had a treehouse, but when we camped, we would gather what we needed to help our magic come alive.
It was just simple fun.
Last month during our trip to the Washington Coast, the old memories crept back. Only this time I didn’t build anything. And apparently it’s a thing to build driftwood forts on the beach.
I went house hunting.
The doorway to the first one was a too small for me to fit. I did love the fenced yard and the kitchen. You?

The next one had the best views, a sizable door, but a few too many windows.

His vote was the root house, most likely because it came fully furnished.


But this one? Just right!

Wind Kisses, Donna
Shared with: Thursday Doors, RDP: Rejuvenate, PPAC
You’re like the 3 little pigs, haha. I loved seeing this Donna,
XOXO
jodie
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Definitely the 3 little pigs. Hahaha
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Love it. We used to make tents by throwing blankets over the clothesline and weighting the sides into an A frame with rocks.
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Such great memories. I loved feeling like a kid again. Fun beach.
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I know. So fun to explore other people’s imaginative constructions.
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Its immersive art.
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These pictures look almost identical to what we saw over the summer on the southern Oregon beaches. So pretty there.
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It really is. The large trees that wash up are incredible. The forts are simply fun.
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What a lovely article. I also have memories of constructing trees fort as a kid in rural England. My co-builder was my friend Lisa and it was in our freshly finished fort that I experienced my first kiss. Great shots of the tree forts you saw, I also like The Root House.
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I love your memory. Put a smile on my face.
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This was so much fun to read. Following you guys like a modern day Goldilocks. You have good taste. Thanks for sharing a perfect addition to Thursday Doors!
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Thanks Dan. I love your challenge, just don’t always get to it. Thanks again. I thought you might love the uniqueness of this. I loved the memories it brought me. Have a nice weekend. Donna
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You’re welcome any and all weeks. I really liked these doors.
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These are great fun – what a lovely tradition!
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Thank you Sarah.
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And I remember building forts with all the pillows and cushions from the whole house.
Your findings are just so wonderful, especially the last one 🙂
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thank you. It was nice to hear from people who understood how much this evokes childhood memories. Such great times.
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Oh, I do love this one – my childhood dreams and plays were just like that… Beautiful, uplifting photos and the theme elevating.
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thank you.
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I guess when they get too dilapidated, you’d have a bonfire pile ready to go! 🙂
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Hahaha. Truth! How fun would that be? It is IS allowed on these beaches.
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