And then the car died. More on that later.....
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Sunday, October 02, 2005
For the love of Dove
Dove lewis walk today! We went downtown this morning with phoebe and frodo to walk with other walkers and their dogs. Dove Lewis had the first annual dove lewis run/walk. Yes, it was raining and a little cool, but to see all the cool portlanders out there with their dogs was precious. When the walk started, it actually stopped raining all the way until the whole event was wrapping up. We had a great time.
And then the car died. More on that later.....
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And then the car died. More on that later.....
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Saturday, October 01, 2005
Welcome to portland Roy
The grand opening of the portland art museum is this weekend. If you didn't know, they remodeled and rebuilt the adjacent masonic lodge into additional exhibit space. We also acquired some amazing new pieces, including the Roy Lichtenstein here.
way to go portland!
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way to go portland!
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Wednesday, September 28, 2005
walk walk walk
couple of items for any walkers out there. this coming weekend, there are two events i want to pimp. both of them are on Sunday, so you have to choose.
Astoria Bridge walk: in today's willy week, there was a highlight article on an opportunity to walk accross the 10k Astoria bridge over the mouth of the Columbia river. Wow, what an opportunity. if you have never had the chance to walk over a great bridge - i.e. Fremont, Golden Gate etc., do this one. The Astoria Bridge is amazing and long and the views will be just precious. Meet at the Red Lion In in Astoria - 400 Industry St. - 1 800 875 6807. For more info - 503 325 6311.
For the Love of Dove Run/Walk - in NW Portland, this Run/Walk of 2 miles will be another fun event to support our favorite animal hospital - Dove Lewis.
take care and please be thinking of our family thursday evening. we love you Two Dot.
and yes, it's hard for me to write the above sentence.
Astoria Bridge walk: in today's willy week, there was a highlight article on an opportunity to walk accross the 10k Astoria bridge over the mouth of the Columbia river. Wow, what an opportunity. if you have never had the chance to walk over a great bridge - i.e. Fremont, Golden Gate etc., do this one. The Astoria Bridge is amazing and long and the views will be just precious. Meet at the Red Lion In in Astoria - 400 Industry St. - 1 800 875 6807. For more info - 503 325 6311.
For the Love of Dove Run/Walk - in NW Portland, this Run/Walk of 2 miles will be another fun event to support our favorite animal hospital - Dove Lewis.
take care and please be thinking of our family thursday evening. we love you Two Dot.
and yes, it's hard for me to write the above sentence.
Nopo post
Haven't posted in awhile as we've had a lot on our minds and have been spending our energy with Two-dot.
walked up to lombard yesterday morning for an important appointment and photoged this store under remodel. After stripping off the paint, there are signs that this used to be a Piggly Wiggly. I was surprised as i didn't think we had those in the NW ever.
More to come.
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walked up to lombard yesterday morning for an important appointment and photoged this store under remodel. After stripping off the paint, there are signs that this used to be a Piggly Wiggly. I was surprised as i didn't think we had those in the NW ever.
More to come.
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Thursday, September 22, 2005
Today is officially Frodo is cute day
I love seeing my dog sleeping next to his friend Ratty.
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Tuesday, September 20, 2005
Up close and personal
Mikey, i didn't get as close as you, but i did get the money shot. I also think the driver saw me, but didn't want to confront.
little me, walking home.
Oh, and i got my kilt today. In fact, i've worn it all night.
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little me, walking home.
Oh, and i got my kilt today. In fact, i've worn it all night.
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cool graffiti
saw this on the side of the east bank saloon over in SE. i love stencil tags and this is especially cool. watched some foo-ball last night with a buddy. boy, hdtv on a nice big screen is so clear. i felt i was playing along with the boys. everyone is talking about "America's Team" the New Orleans Saints. well, they better play a little better if they want to keep that moniker. we were thinking... we know the new england patriots won the super bowl after 9/11 because it was planned by bushy and his friends. will the saints go that far? think about the feel good story of the year!
Two Dot
been a little busy lately with our mama kitty. two dot isn't doing well. she has hurt paws and it appears she may have some sort of cancer also. we're making her comfortable the best we can and spent last evening petting and doting on her. it is sad, but we know she has lived a great life. 11 years.
Friday, September 16, 2005
Off to eugene I think
This amtrak train joined us on our walk accross the steel bridge. It is not too often you get that close to heavy rail. I liked it. I have trained from seattle to portland and it is indeed a beautiful ride and relaxing.
update - could have been going to Spokane and on to Chicago also. that's a 44hr trip if you want to try it.
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update - could have been going to Spokane and on to Chicago also. that's a 44hr trip if you want to try it.
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Wednesday, September 14, 2005
Convergence
Been walking a ton lately. I think i walked home every day for a whole 2 weeks. Egggcellent! On my walks, i pine for an ipod to entertain me, but then tell myself that the walks are healthy mentally because they allow me to process things from the day before i get home and whine.
i notice things too. Abandoned clothes. Grafitti. Interesting characters etc. Things you don't notice when in a car or bus. Lately, i have been seeing convergence more and more. When i say convergence, i mean the following:
you, walking down the sidewalk. Person A walking toward you. Off in the distance you see a bike coming. You all converge at the same spot and someone has to give.
I see this all the time while walking the waterfront or the esplanade. Most of the time, there is no drama, but yesterday, there were a couple of instances where i had to move out of someone's way because of convergence, so i began to say the word whenever i saw it. I was surprised to discover i was saying it rather often.
Convergence people!
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i notice things too. Abandoned clothes. Grafitti. Interesting characters etc. Things you don't notice when in a car or bus. Lately, i have been seeing convergence more and more. When i say convergence, i mean the following:
you, walking down the sidewalk. Person A walking toward you. Off in the distance you see a bike coming. You all converge at the same spot and someone has to give.
I see this all the time while walking the waterfront or the esplanade. Most of the time, there is no drama, but yesterday, there were a couple of instances where i had to move out of someone's way because of convergence, so i began to say the word whenever i saw it. I was surprised to discover i was saying it rather often.
Convergence people!
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Tuesday, September 13, 2005
FUH2
someone else is getting in on the fun while driving down I5 in washington.
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crazy drivers
someone was a little tipsy on thursday night on n. interstate. on our trip home from the 3 hour brian jonestown massacre extravaganza, we came upon 3 down trees on n. interstate. it was obvious someone had driven over them and took them out, but yesterday on my walk, i saw how.
it appears they took out tree 1, then missed completely tree 2. the car must have been small enough to fit down the sidewalk between the tree and the water bureau building (scraping it in the process) and then it careened back onto the road, taking out 2 more small trees.
how are they gonna explain that one to mom.
it appears they took out tree 1, then missed completely tree 2. the car must have been small enough to fit down the sidewalk between the tree and the water bureau building (scraping it in the process) and then it careened back onto the road, taking out 2 more small trees.
Monday, September 12, 2005
chops
so, i'm a little embarrassed i don't have a defined chin, but look at those chops. that makes me proud. been growing since july 1! booya biatch!
Saturday, September 10, 2005
Seattle and rain
One can't visit seattle and not get wet by rain. Yes, after such a nice summer in the nw, we head up here and its sprinkling during my morning coffee jaunt. Oh nw rain how i love thee.
Now, 3hrs later, we're waiting to pick up some food. hopefully it is worth the wait.
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Now, 3hrs later, we're waiting to pick up some food. hopefully it is worth the wait.
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I got me a skirt
UPDATED
Yes matt, now i am really a girl. Visited the Utilikilt store here in seattle on our 3 day brian jonestown massacre tour and picked up a utilikilt. Lori, the salesperson was great and had me try on a few different styles and colors. I ended up getting a workman in brown. I'll post links later or you can hit utilikilts.com
off to the canadian couve.
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Yes matt, now i am really a girl. Visited the Utilikilt store here in seattle on our 3 day brian jonestown massacre tour and picked up a utilikilt. Lori, the salesperson was great and had me try on a few different styles and colors. I ended up getting a workman in brown. I'll post links later or you can hit utilikilts.com
off to the canadian couve.
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Wednesday, September 07, 2005
Someone's HOLY BIBLE
I live in north portland. I jokingly refer to it as the "hood." on my walk the other day from a bbq, i eyed this "book." the holy bible people! Left for dead without a cover and worn on a street corner off n interstate.
i wonder what the story is about this specific book. Was it thrown out of a window by tweaker? Was it dropped by a child? was it left by someone who thinks that by going to church will redeem them, but the "book" doesn't really matter?
I'm not anti christian. I was raised lutheran and still instill many of the morals and values i learned in sunday school. I am confirmed and babtized and to be honest, if i had kids, would probably take them to church and send them to catholic school. My challenge is with the right wing exploitation of christianity for their beliefs, not mine.
Another challenge i have in NOPO is the state of some of the churches. There are many churches on NOPO, but some of them are in serious disrepair. We see them packed on sunday with parishoners, but during the week and on saturday, the buildings appear to atrophy. Simple things like mowing and weeding and cleaning out the gutters are ignored. After time this neglect begins to take its toll, not only on the building, but on the neighborhood too. If you love God and you love your church, why don't you do even the basic maintenence to keep it up?
just little old me ranting.
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i wonder what the story is about this specific book. Was it thrown out of a window by tweaker? Was it dropped by a child? was it left by someone who thinks that by going to church will redeem them, but the "book" doesn't really matter?
I'm not anti christian. I was raised lutheran and still instill many of the morals and values i learned in sunday school. I am confirmed and babtized and to be honest, if i had kids, would probably take them to church and send them to catholic school. My challenge is with the right wing exploitation of christianity for their beliefs, not mine.
Another challenge i have in NOPO is the state of some of the churches. There are many churches on NOPO, but some of them are in serious disrepair. We see them packed on sunday with parishoners, but during the week and on saturday, the buildings appear to atrophy. Simple things like mowing and weeding and cleaning out the gutters are ignored. After time this neglect begins to take its toll, not only on the building, but on the neighborhood too. If you love God and you love your church, why don't you do even the basic maintenence to keep it up?
just little old me ranting.
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Thank you Cari
You are wondering what this is. I know it. Well, on labor day, we walked our little tushes off going to not 1, but 2 bar-b-ques in NE and N portland. this interesting pond is at our new friend Cari and housemate's house. We met Cari via tinymeat and went over to her little shindig early in the day. And yes, we walked. We met some great people and it was amazing to do that. I am rarely introduced to new people who i can actually relate with. Cari does handbags and is independant. That's cool. She's also a scooter gal. Way to go.
Bar-b-que number 2 was at our friends josh and jens place. we had to come back home to drop little phoebe off and regroup for the next walk. On the way up interstate, we stopped at our new favorite store- New Seasons- to pick up some wine and goodies. Our friends live about 2 or 3 miles up interstate, so our walk worked off the beer from earlier. The que was great. I was pretty full, but still munched on pickles and such. They have a great sense of style with danish modern and 50's retro. A great mix. We met even more new people who were cool and layed back and .............well cool.
The walk home was interesting. Monday night around 8:45 and walking the length of N Interstate. There were a few colorful characters, some suspected drug dealers, a yelling man, some kids causing mischief, and i think 4 or 5 cop cars- all going after something. One cop even slowed down to eyeball us. Bring it on! I was saying.
In the end? A great day. Something like 29,800 steps. That's about 10 miles or so walking.
i want to do more!!!!!!!!!!!!
Is there a katrina theme song yet?
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Bar-b-que number 2 was at our friends josh and jens place. we had to come back home to drop little phoebe off and regroup for the next walk. On the way up interstate, we stopped at our new favorite store- New Seasons- to pick up some wine and goodies. Our friends live about 2 or 3 miles up interstate, so our walk worked off the beer from earlier. The que was great. I was pretty full, but still munched on pickles and such. They have a great sense of style with danish modern and 50's retro. A great mix. We met even more new people who were cool and layed back and .............well cool.
The walk home was interesting. Monday night around 8:45 and walking the length of N Interstate. There were a few colorful characters, some suspected drug dealers, a yelling man, some kids causing mischief, and i think 4 or 5 cop cars- all going after something. One cop even slowed down to eyeball us. Bring it on! I was saying.
In the end? A great day. Something like 29,800 steps. That's about 10 miles or so walking.
i want to do more!!!!!!!!!!!!
Is there a katrina theme song yet?
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Double FUH2
It is not only a hummer, but one with a W04 sticker.
FUH2!
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FUH2!
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Monday, September 05, 2005
a little overwhelmed
as i was shopping for some bar-b-que items on saturday and thinking - "boy, that's kinda expensive," i couldn't help but chide myself because everyone down in NOLA has nothing and i'm whining about a $9 bottle of wine.
boy, what a horrific tragedy. i'm a news junkie, so cnn, msnbc and foxnews has been on 24/7 in the house. also, i've been following bbc online to get a different perspective. hearing about roaming gangs, cops shooting innocent people, rapes, and murder, looting seems a minor issue. the talking heads are already pointing fingers and that's ok. it wasn't ok on tuesday when nothing was happening cocksucker Jerry Falwell!
is the response a reflection of race/class/prosperity in our nation? by far i think it is, but let me throw out a different perspective. when 9/11, or the first gulf war, or princess diana's death or the second gulf war occured, network news - ABC/NBC/CBS - all had continuing coverage on their perspective primary stations. i watch an embarrassing amount of tv and most of it is on network channels, but i didn't know the scope of the hurricane until i flicked over to live coverage on cnn on tuesday. where was the break in? where was the continuing coverage people? the only break-in i have seen all wee was when renquist died. what does that say about how much the powers that be care?
second perspective - friday morning, when we're getting photos finally of the trucks bringing supplies, i think Andre Agassi was winning his match at the US Open. also, college football teams were preparing for the opening weekend. nascar was gassing up. after 9/11, everything stopped - some because there were not planes flying, but otheres stopped out of respect for the destruction. where is the respect here?
lastly, i posted earlier about my friend john in NOLA. i heard from another friend that john and a few friends did ride out the storm, but decided to flee on early wednesday morning because the amount of gunfire was getting too close. roaming gangs were breaking into anything. they fled west to Houston and i haven't heard an update. at least they are safe. another couple we met in fla a year ago did evactuate on Sunday and are north of NOLA and actually had a baby on tuesday.
gonna walk my pizza off today.
boy, what a horrific tragedy. i'm a news junkie, so cnn, msnbc and foxnews has been on 24/7 in the house. also, i've been following bbc online to get a different perspective. hearing about roaming gangs, cops shooting innocent people, rapes, and murder, looting seems a minor issue. the talking heads are already pointing fingers and that's ok. it wasn't ok on tuesday when nothing was happening cocksucker Jerry Falwell!
is the response a reflection of race/class/prosperity in our nation? by far i think it is, but let me throw out a different perspective. when 9/11, or the first gulf war, or princess diana's death or the second gulf war occured, network news - ABC/NBC/CBS - all had continuing coverage on their perspective primary stations. i watch an embarrassing amount of tv and most of it is on network channels, but i didn't know the scope of the hurricane until i flicked over to live coverage on cnn on tuesday. where was the break in? where was the continuing coverage people? the only break-in i have seen all wee was when renquist died. what does that say about how much the powers that be care?
second perspective - friday morning, when we're getting photos finally of the trucks bringing supplies, i think Andre Agassi was winning his match at the US Open. also, college football teams were preparing for the opening weekend. nascar was gassing up. after 9/11, everything stopped - some because there were not planes flying, but otheres stopped out of respect for the destruction. where is the respect here?
lastly, i posted earlier about my friend john in NOLA. i heard from another friend that john and a few friends did ride out the storm, but decided to flee on early wednesday morning because the amount of gunfire was getting too close. roaming gangs were breaking into anything. they fled west to Houston and i haven't heard an update. at least they are safe. another couple we met in fla a year ago did evactuate on Sunday and are north of NOLA and actually had a baby on tuesday.
gonna walk my pizza off today.
Wednesday, August 31, 2005
Bhagwan's car
When i saw it, i began to wonder where the other 33 were. It was even purple. Now, we all know the Bhagwan is dead, so this may be what's left of the empire.
Seen outside Pioneer Place downtown.
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Seen outside Pioneer Place downtown.
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Road tags
I have posted about some tagging going on in the hood, but lately i have seen an uptick i "road tagging." i sometimes see the culprits doing it too. They don't seem to have a care in the world, whipping out the spray paint cans and walking into traffic to draw arrows and such in different colors. Sometime after they come through, there is usually significant vandalism that sometimes shuts a street down. And yet, the city turns a blind eye at this, instead, going after gangs and metheads. If they don't stop this in its tracks, we could end up with every other street vandelized throughout portland.
Stop the road tagging.
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Stop the road tagging.
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walky walky walky - and a new New Seasons
went on some good walks today. walked to lunch and did a short walk in the afternoon to pick up some new walking shoes. i'm a big fan of Keen footwear and found a pair that fit well and still look good with the work clothes. see, i'm becoming one of those women from the 80's and 90's who wear different shoes on the way to and from work with our work clothes. oh well, i'm old enough and secure enough not to care.
my walk home took me to the pearl (john hausman voice) to pick up a pair of jeans from diesel i was getting hemmed. i love that store. i then ventured through the pearl to the broadway bridge and n. interstate north to n. mississippi and then home. this is actually a shorter walk than my normal walk via n. vancouver. i'm ok with that because i ventured up to the pearl first. i had a cigar on the walk, La Gloria Cubana No. 5. nice!
we had to take our oldest cat to the vet today. she had a swollen paw and it appears she just cut it or something. she's ok, but on some antibiotics.
we ventured up to our newest store in the hood - New Seasons on N. portland and n. interstate. i am soooooo excited to have it in the neighborhood. obviously we walked. our original plan was to not shop, but ended up with a full basket - which ended up in my shoulder bag. it wasn't heavy until the last 100 feet when i passed it off in order to open the front door. (hee hee). the store looks small, but is actually perfect size. needless to say, it was crowded, being opening day and all. i did see some familiar faces - Nieka, a friend from the past, and max guy, a coworker whom i see both on max and in the elevator at work (i don't know his name, but he seems like a nice guy. i'll introduce myself next time i see him.)
we also saw the skankiest ho ever on the walk back. we're walking by the crown motel and this chick is standing there in sheer skirt thing and i swear she wasn't wearing any undergarments. she was also all cracked out. yuck!
what are you doing this weekend? we're going to the Lucky Lab on saturday to see some good bands and support dove lewis. 94.7 is sponsering Pet Aid there with crosstide, delorean and some other great portland bands. you can bring dogs too. come have a beer and support a good cause.
my walk home took me to the pearl (john hausman voice) to pick up a pair of jeans from diesel i was getting hemmed. i love that store. i then ventured through the pearl to the broadway bridge and n. interstate north to n. mississippi and then home. this is actually a shorter walk than my normal walk via n. vancouver. i'm ok with that because i ventured up to the pearl first. i had a cigar on the walk, La Gloria Cubana No. 5. nice!
we had to take our oldest cat to the vet today. she had a swollen paw and it appears she just cut it or something. she's ok, but on some antibiotics.
we ventured up to our newest store in the hood - New Seasons on N. portland and n. interstate. i am soooooo excited to have it in the neighborhood. obviously we walked. our original plan was to not shop, but ended up with a full basket - which ended up in my shoulder bag. it wasn't heavy until the last 100 feet when i passed it off in order to open the front door. (hee hee). the store looks small, but is actually perfect size. needless to say, it was crowded, being opening day and all. i did see some familiar faces - Nieka, a friend from the past, and max guy, a coworker whom i see both on max and in the elevator at work (i don't know his name, but he seems like a nice guy. i'll introduce myself next time i see him.)
what are you doing this weekend? we're going to the Lucky Lab on saturday to see some good bands and support dove lewis. 94.7 is sponsering Pet Aid there with crosstide, delorean and some other great portland bands. you can bring dogs too. come have a beer and support a good cause.
Tuesday, August 30, 2005
gotta love cnn's Katrina coverage
in big bold headlines - NEW EVACUATIONS. the whole top of the page and headlines scream Katrina and the aftermath of the hurrican.
but,
if you look closely though, amongs the carnage and horror, you too can buy James Dean's car for $1 million and at the same time, celebrate the Blues Brother's 25th year anniversary.
i love america.
but,
if you look closely though, amongs the carnage and horror, you too can buy James Dean's car for $1 million and at the same time, celebrate the Blues Brother's 25th year anniversary.
i love america.
New Orleans
We're praying for you John and family and friends down in New Orleans. This is John's "castle" on Audubon Park. Not sure what state it is in now. He's been remodeling since last Sept. to get ready for a blowout this coming Halloween. I am just sick hearing about the devastation there right now. I wish there was something we could do to help. Like I said, prayers out to you all. Good luck.
Monday, August 29, 2005
comment on downtown portland
just a comment, that's all. no opinion here.
walked to coffee today. saw a rally @ pio square. saw a homeless dog with a raincoat on. saw the governor of Oregon. drank iced chai.
and, wait for it.
watched a line form of 5-6 people outside the Liquor Store on SW Alder just up from the bus mall. it was 10:29 and the store didn't open until 10:30.
just a comment people. no opinion here.
walked to coffee today. saw a rally @ pio square. saw a homeless dog with a raincoat on. saw the governor of Oregon. drank iced chai.
and, wait for it.
watched a line form of 5-6 people outside the Liquor Store on SW Alder just up from the bus mall. it was 10:29 and the store didn't open until 10:30.
just a comment people. no opinion here.
Sunday, August 28, 2005
Sunday schtuff
7.3 miles. that's what google maps says we walked today for lunch. yes. lunch. today was a relaxing day, didn't make any plans or goals or lists of "to dos." in the end, i got a lot accomplished. i'm sitting on my porch, smoking a great cigar, feeling the breeze on this nice cooler august evening looking at the newly painted collumns that support the 2nd story. they are eggplant now. i guess i started yesterday with some sort of goal in mind, but knew if i set myself up with an endpoint, i would be dissapointed if i didn't get there. this morning, with nothing planned for the day, i decided to get back out and do some more painting and lo and behold, all but 2 posts are painted.
[segwey] - nopo popo just drove up and parked accross the street. i wonder what's up? the officer is just sitting there chillin'. i wonder if he's watching me wondering what i'm doing. hmmmm. [end segwey]
in the pearl on our walk, we saw a small group of Segwey owners and thier little toys. they were all hanging out at a cafe. none of them seemed that fit. i guess i shouldn't throw stones, but do you see the irony?
oh, yeh, lunch. we had some excellent sushi at sushiville, our new favorite sushi restaurant up on 23rd. normally i wouldn't venture over there for food as there are some great restaurants on the east side, but it was for the 25000 steps baby.
[officer is leaving]
do you like the photo - we didn't find the sale, but it sounded good. also, not too many abandoned clothes this weekend. did find the mac though.
[segwey] - nopo popo just drove up and parked accross the street. i wonder what's up? the officer is just sitting there chillin'. i wonder if he's watching me wondering what i'm doing. hmmmm. [end segwey]
in the pearl on our walk, we saw a small group of Segwey owners and thier little toys. they were all hanging out at a cafe. none of them seemed that fit. i guess i shouldn't throw stones, but do you see the irony?
oh, yeh, lunch. we had some excellent sushi at sushiville, our new favorite sushi restaurant up on 23rd. normally i wouldn't venture over there for food as there are some great restaurants on the east side, but it was for the 25000 steps baby.
[officer is leaving]
do you like the photo - we didn't find the sale, but it sounded good. also, not too many abandoned clothes this weekend. did find the mac though.
Walking produces fun toys
Look what i found. A macintosh se. I remember these when i was doing my senior thesis 13 years ago. I am going to see if it will power up.
And yes, we found it on a walk.
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And yes, we found it on a walk.
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Saturday, August 27, 2005
Friday walk
wow, did i walk on friday afternoon. i took the afternoon off and had lunch with a buddy. after lunch, we didn't want the talk to end, so we sojourned to the Horse Brass Pub on SE 45th and Belmont. after some excellent beer - Terminal Gravity people - i decided to turn down his offer for a ride and walk home. yes, i walked home from the horse brass. i just did the math (thank you google maps) and my route was 5.8 miles. jimminy christmas.
my walk took me thorugh laurelhurst, laurelhurst park, ne sandy, ne glisan, ne broadway, irvington, irvington park, then north. i saw some amazing homes. laurelhurst and irvington are portland's jewels of old portland architecture. people in these neighborhoods also take care of their homes and yard. one doesn't find random grafitti or trash about.
as i came upon ne 21st and broadway, i turned north and discovered i was walking by the church where i was babtised 35 years ago. haven't been there since.
in the end, it was sweaty and my feet hurt. i enjoyed the walk and wish i had a few hours everyday to explore the streets of portland. maybe i do and just don't know it. hmmmm. lelo challenged me (in a way) to try and walk all of portland's streets. i wonder if that is possible. i guess i have a few years before i get old to do that. i'll keep you posted.
after returning home and cooling down, we decided to walk down to Lovely Hula Hands off n. mississippi for din din. wow, what an amazing dinner. i chose the burger as i had to do the comparison to higgins/cafe castagna. wow, i was not dissapointed and i have to say - Higgins, you got some competition. the dinner and drinks were superb and the service top notch. if you've never been, get up and go! 25,000 steps friday.
my walk took me thorugh laurelhurst, laurelhurst park, ne sandy, ne glisan, ne broadway, irvington, irvington park, then north. i saw some amazing homes. laurelhurst and irvington are portland's jewels of old portland architecture. people in these neighborhoods also take care of their homes and yard. one doesn't find random grafitti or trash about.
as i came upon ne 21st and broadway, i turned north and discovered i was walking by the church where i was babtised 35 years ago. haven't been there since.
in the end, it was sweaty and my feet hurt. i enjoyed the walk and wish i had a few hours everyday to explore the streets of portland. maybe i do and just don't know it. hmmmm. lelo challenged me (in a way) to try and walk all of portland's streets. i wonder if that is possible. i guess i have a few years before i get old to do that. i'll keep you posted.
after returning home and cooling down, we decided to walk down to Lovely Hula Hands off n. mississippi for din din. wow, what an amazing dinner. i chose the burger as i had to do the comparison to higgins/cafe castagna. wow, i was not dissapointed and i have to say - Higgins, you got some competition. the dinner and drinks were superb and the service top notch. if you've never been, get up and go! 25,000 steps friday.
Friday, August 26, 2005
Shorter afternoon walk, but walk nonetheless
didn't walk all the way home yesterday afternoon because we had an engagement to attend. i did however walk to the rose garden to pick up max. that's about 4000 steps. my latest route is taking me directly down to the waterfront to walk along the sea wall. why is is called a sea wall when the willamette is a river. hmmm. as i approached the steel bridge, it was clanging and such a the lower span was raised. the picture doesn't show it too well because the black from the ship behind it obscures the lifted span. i love shit like this.
i'm on a grafitti hunt people. i love being able to take a photo of a tag and then email it off to the powers that be. hopefully things will clean up a little.
went to the Dove Lewis event last night and it was great. free drinks, free food, lots of cool dogs, and luminaries. i guess mayor tom potter was there at the beginning, but i missed him. i did get to engage city commissioner Dan Saltzman and say hello. he'll remember me. i know it! the best part was the personal aspect of the whole night. some people told stories of thier animals and experiences and it brought tears to my eyes. all in all, a great night.
ended with sushi @ sushiville on 23rd. yum yum!
i'm on a grafitti hunt people. i love being able to take a photo of a tag and then email it off to the powers that be. hopefully things will clean up a little.
went to the Dove Lewis event last night and it was great. free drinks, free food, lots of cool dogs, and luminaries. i guess mayor tom potter was there at the beginning, but i missed him. i did get to engage city commissioner Dan Saltzman and say hello. he'll remember me. i know it! the best part was the personal aspect of the whole night. some people told stories of thier animals and experiences and it brought tears to my eyes. all in all, a great night.
Wednesday, August 24, 2005
Dogs Dogs Dogs - and Dove Lewis
Thursday night, August 25, Dove Lewis Animal Hospital is hosting a ground breaking for thier new facility in NW Portland. If you are an animal owner, you probably know about Dove Lewis. if you don't, let me tell you, it's the most amazing resource we have in portland for our pets. Dove Lewis is THE emergency room for pets in portland. we've been there a few times and have always left knowing our dogs recieved the best treatment. we also left with peace of mind.
come on over to NW 19th and Pettygrove and join in the event to break ground at the new larger hospital. your pets will love you more if you do.
come on over to NW 19th and Pettygrove and join in the event to break ground at the new larger hospital. your pets will love you more if you do.
Today's tag
Didn't walk enough today, nor did i get too many photos. I leave you with this. i like the line about not being math.
Sent from my phone, probably while hiding from the man.
Sent from my phone, probably while hiding from the man.
How?
so, i was walking by this new bar/restaurant, Voleur, down in old town in the New Market Theater building. i know it's new, very new because over the past year riding max, i watched it being built. one sure sign of newness is the bright green announcements applying for a liquor license.
so, how does a new 2004/2005 restaurant feel they can announce to the world that they've been around since 1871? hmmmm.
btw, not a bad place.
so, how does a new 2004/2005 restaurant feel they can announce to the world that they've been around since 1871? hmmmm.
btw, not a bad place.
Tuesday, August 23, 2005
What's wrong with this picture
think of yourself as a walker. this is the intersection of n. cook and n. vancouver. if you are driving northbound accross the fremont bridge and take the exit into n. portland, this is where you're heading. as i walk north on vancouver, i am normally on the west side of the street, so when i approach this intersection, i need to pay attention as i am walking against traffic on vancouver and the drivers coming to this intersection are looking away from my direction. it hasn't been a challenge yet as the drivers are attentive and usually see me.
my challenge is that this intersection isn't marked properly to delineate a crosswalk. i'm gonna ask the city if they could help me out with some painting. i even have some extra paint.....
Sent from my phone, probably whilst hiding from the man.
my challenge is that this intersection isn't marked properly to delineate a crosswalk. i'm gonna ask the city if they could help me out with some painting. i even have some extra paint.....
Sent from my phone, probably whilst hiding from the man.
Prolific tagger of the day
BRAK is today's featured tagger. i meant to photog his work yesterday when i saw the new style sticker grafitti, but just didn't. today, after seeing the first one on n. vancouver just north of the rose garden, i realized i had seen his work before and wanted to document it.
BRAK on the side of a van (sorry if it's faint.) trust me its there.
BRAK on a cab of a truck outside SLOANS
and lastly BRAK along side yesterday's art
BRAK on a cab of a truck outside SLOANS
and lastly BRAK along side yesterday's art
Honorable mention today goes to Quinone(SP you decide). seen only on smooth glasslike surfaces:
be well, do good work.
Monday, August 22, 2005
Prolific artist
Someone new is "tagging" nopo. I put tagging in quotes because it isn't paint, but a large format stencilled sticker. Interesting.
Sent from my phone, probably while hiding from the man.
Sent from my phone, probably while hiding from the man.
Why I love animals and the people who care for them.
over @ who the what the huh?, pero has a great letter from his dog.
i wonder what my cats would write if we allowed them paper and pen?
i wonder what my cats would write if we allowed them paper and pen?
Lunch from suicide bridge
Decided to get out of the office for lunch and walk. Instead of my usual walks wit destinations for shopping, i ventured up the west hills to sw vista and the vista bridge over sw jefferson blvd. What a great walk. I could have gotten here by stairs also as the hills around portland have extensive steps to get from street to street when going vertical. Now back to work.
No clothes yet.
more photos:
Sent from my phone, probably while hiding from the man.
No clothes yet.
more photos:
Sent from my phone, probably while hiding from the man.
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