Category Archives: The Trip

After a quick stop to farmers market (for amazing coffee, music, and purchase of baby artichokes) we changed clothes and hopped on bikes for “Cirque de cycling” parade/event/ and cargo bike race. These Portlandians are really big on bicycles!!! In … Continue reading →

Another beautiful day and good times in Portland. Spun the bug over to “Petite Provence” where we got the last parking place and last table before their big “rush.” Enjoyed “Smoked Salmon hash” with poached eggs/ hollandaise (yum) accompanied by … Continue reading →

Happy Happy Happy to see dear dear friend (Marseile) in Portland! Hugged and Hugged, heart happy to be in the same space again! Thai to-go for din, good wine and easy conversation before hitting the sack. Omelettes in a.m. followed … Continue reading →

The drive into Portland was exciting. The views out the windshield absolutely incredible. Giant firs 40+ ft tall standing shoulder to shoulder- packing hills and mountain sides. Mighty gusts of wind pushing van-n-bug crosswise. Stopped to see Indian burial island … Continue reading →

While sorting to leave for Seattle I came across my notes from the Boise Art Museum. Although disappointed that theirs was not part of the N. American Museum reciprocal (I had to pay) the let down was fleeting upon viewing … Continue reading →

This morning my host, Chuck, and I went to check out the mysterious, intermittent noise coming from the bugs rear passenger wheel. We counseled with VW mechanic from Orlando, jacked up the bug, spun her back wheel and not seeing … Continue reading →

A great big thanks again to Roberta Lavadour (and helper, Gregory) for their hospitality… while I attended the “main street whinos” Roberta offered up Stink-bug “merchandise” and gave the art car  “rock star parking.” The bug got her photo taken … Continue reading →

An inelegant and somewhat inappropriate name for this playful group of individuals meet each Thursday for wine, appetizers and comradarie. These tight knit neighbors represent bike enthusiasts, the Local farmers market, Dr.s, scientists, knitters, re-sale enthusiasts, and retirees who have … Continue reading →

Contacted Gary Hildebrand DMT in regards to T.m. meetings here in Pendleton. Just 2 to choose from- a Wednesday noon (I’d already missed) and a Thursday evening meeting that he said I might not be interested in. Upon further inquiry … Continue reading →

Rolled into town around 8 and was warmly received at dear friend’s family (Victorian) home, downtown Pendleton. Was delighted with hot and yummy Chicken Cacciatore, a glass of red, a hot soapy bath and a sweet, clean bed (with a … Continue reading →