Category Archives: The Trip

At end of Freemont event we all caravaned to “Feedback lounge” for our closing dinner event. I got to have a thrilling ride in David Crow’s electric hot rot and then join the others for the closing evening dinner there. … Continue reading →

One more day of questions, music and merriment. This time, no drizzle! An absolutely gorgeous day was had by all. Those outsiders that had opted for drier activities the previous day came out in droves to see the art cars. … Continue reading →

After a long day and a thousand FAQ’s we were treated to the most delicious Salmon I have ever had. A Seattle art car blowout tradition now, Saturday night’s dinner cooked by fellow artcartist: David Crow (Red Stiletto) on a … Continue reading →

Drizzle, cold, gray, nasty. Felt bad for the “sky and paint clad” bicyclists but cheered them on, huddled with fellow cartists, bundled up under eaves at Kirby Lindsay’s (yay and thank you Kirby.) I kicked myself mercilessly for having forgotten … Continue reading →

The art car caravan led us back through the “Mercer mess” where Seattle is painfully executing their own version of Boston’s “Big dig.” Our host was Steve Walker’s amazing studio and workspace: “Close enough engineering.” There we enjoyed an artsy … Continue reading →

Thursday’s day trip was to “Snoqualamie falls” a site familar to anyone who has enjoyed the opening to David Lynch’s 1990s t.v. serial “Twin Peaks.” Countless visitors enjoy these absolutely beautiful falls, with their deep vein of green mist and … Continue reading →

Taking advantage of the few days before art car events I hit the road for day trips with fellow house guest. We took in sites to the North, stopped at a winery for a sip, waterside for a picnic then … Continue reading →

After jettisoning unnecessary items from van-n-bug we headed North to Seattle. We met Tom, in parking lot of Spagetti warehouse, on his his shift break (painting his art car) “Posi-kitty”- a pointilistic wonder, brightly colored and chock ful of whimsical … Continue reading →

Monday evening was upon me before I knew it, and time for Portland Toastmasters, club 31. Like Austin, members were quizzed at the end (for prizes) fun idea (but potato chips?) In addition to a moment of inspiration we enjoyed … Continue reading →

Like a home away from home, I find myself again, in the kitchen. This 1st drizzly day inspires a big pot of Mediterranean Chicken stew (calamata olives, artichoke, sun dried tomatoes) while inexpensive groceries became fruit and antipasto kabobs, brie … Continue reading →