Apr 11, 2013 - Off to Portland & Vancouver

We're in Portland today so we can run a few errands in "the big city" before landing in Vancouver for the meeting tomorrow. The drive was good with no rain (which is always a plus when running the Gorge). Temperatures are pleasant with a high overcast. Looking forward to a restful night at our hotel in Vancouver and hoping the meeting will feature more moderate heads than what has been anticipated.

Mar 13, 2013 - Up the coast to Seattle

Hi Everyone, Early entry today. We are headed to my brother's house and will not have time tonight. We are almost out of clothes so we better get there tonight. I knitted myself out of yarn so I have to find things to keep me busy. We are in Portland, just passing through today Judy C. I think we are coming back on Saturday. The mountain is out today. Ralena, you should remember what that means. We can see it because the sky is clear. It is beautiful. [note from Mike: Mt. Rainier near Tacoma and Seattle WA. It IS the most beautiful...

Nov 27, 2012 - Emerson House Basement for rent

Newly rebuilt basement with separate entrance, appliances including washer and dryer. Mid Dec or Jan 1st move in date. Candidates must be environmentally, socially conscious and employed and/or in school. Pets are negotiable, but will cost more. $800, includes utilities, cable and wifi 6 Month lease minimum. One month trial. First and 1/2 last months rent plus $400 security deposit. • Quiet Neighborhood with Garden Space and fenced yard. • Easy walk to Alberta and Peninsula Park, PCC Cascade • Walking distance to Miss. Ave and Alberta •...

Oct 22, 2012 - Portland, Oregon, USA

I'm Gabi, a 6th grader who lives in Portland, Oregon. I like to play volleyball and I'm a black belt in Tae Kwon Do. In Oregon it rains a WHOLE LOT!(well at least in the fall, winter, and spring - on average, 42 inches per year). When you live in Portland you can be at the beach or the mountains in just an hour or two. We have a lot of lakes, rivers, and waterfalls here in Oregon, including Hagg lake, Multnomah Falls, and the Columbia River. My family and I go to a lot of cool places in Oregon together. On the Pacific Coast we almost...

Oct 17, 2012 - Portland Day Two

Woke up in a cold fog bank. Totally different from yesterday. Today was an easy day, only task was to go across town to Hillsboro to buy pesos from the branch of the US Bank there. For some unknown reason it is the only place now that a person can buy foreign currency in the city of Portland. And it's not even IN the city of Portland. On the way we naturally had to stop at Tosis for breakfast. See the photos above. I explained about my trip journal to the owner Tosh Belesiotis and although I am not sure he understood what the heck I was...

Oct 16, 2012 - Portland

Arrived yesterday in mild but damp weather. Had breakfast for dinner at our favourite restaurant, Tosis in NE Portland. They serve "breakfast all day", and hand cut real fried potatoes which is the reason we go. This morning, we arose to brilliant sunshine and lovely balmy air. Massive busyness all day getting the final shopping and flu shots and dog food for Molly accomplished. Someone (you know who) should take note of the goodies in the shopping bag! Thai food (Singapore noodles, my fav) for take out supper at Andrew's house. Weather...

Sep 21, 2012 - Day at the rose garden and japanese in Portland Oregon.

Day spent enjoying the beautiful rose garden in Portland (acre after acre). We meandered through smelling all those nice roses and enjoying our free cup of rose tea.The roses were glistening with dew from the ocean. We walked up,up,up,up to the Japanese garden. The cost was 7.50 each. Very serene garden with peaceful walking areas, scenic forestry, to water falls complete with water noise. Nice day, cool with lots of humidity. We lunched at restaurant similar to big boy or bob Evans..)

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Sep 20, 2012 - On our way to Portland, Oregon

Most of day spent on 84 which was already visited on the 19th. We are camped at Fairview RV Park about 407 lots. Nice park, will do laundry and catch up on journal. We have a cloudy day, cool with higher humidity.

Data: 122 miles to stayed at Fairview Oregon(Portland);(Fairview RV Park)

Sep 3, 2012 - Portland, Oregon

Nothing much to say. We drove through Portland. It appeared to be a modern metropolis with lots of freeway exchanges. As I said before one can still see Mt. Adams. From Wikipedia: Mount Adams is a potentially active[6] stratovolcano in the Cascade Range and the second-highest mountain in the U.S. state of Washington.[7] Adams is a member of the Cascade Volcanic Arc, and is one of the arc's largest volcanoes,[8] located in a remote wilderness approximately 31 miles (50 km) east of Mount St. Helens.[9] The Mount Adams Wilderness comprises the...

Aug 31, 2012 - Up to the Gorge

Date: August 31, 2012 Tonight’s Location: Portland, Oregon Weather: sunny Temperature: start 55º High 85º Birds: Water Ouzel (American Dipper) In preparation for our trip to Illinois, we traveled north to the Columbia Gorge and drove the historic old Gorge highway to visit Crown Point and Vista House. It was absolutely beautiful. We also hiked down to Bridal Veil Falls, which was a delightful hike and lovely falls. In preparation for our flight, we checked in to the Airport Ramada for dinner, a room, and their park and fly.

Aug 26, 2012 - Portland, OR

We headed towards Portland on our way to view the Oregon coastal cities via the Columbia River Gorge again, only this time on the southern side on Interstate 84. We had a different view of the water & cliffs, agriculture & industry and recreation of the river. There are a lot of wind turbines along both sides of the river and we passed trucks carrying the blades. Those blades are huge and awesome up close. We settled in to the Portland Gateway Elks lodge for a comfortable RV space and camaraderie with the locals for happy hour. Portland is...

Aug 17, 2012 - Keeping Portland weird

Aug. 16 and 17 We have been running around doing some home maintenance for Janet. It is always entertaining to walk or drive around Portland and there is no way to take photos of strange people without being offensive. This one, however, made the news and is available for you to see: Visit News Story