tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8885468929827985437.post1136564953038505309..comments2024-03-27T07:14:04.025-05:00Comments on On the Road of Retirement: A few things we did while in Portland, OR…heyduke50http://www.blogger.com/profile/14927304490275027002noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8885468929827985437.post-67460718914483737222012-07-11T18:42:58.609-05:002012-07-11T18:42:58.609-05:00Wow what a lot of great suggestions in your blog a...Wow what a lot of great suggestions in your blog and in the comments about what to do in Portland. Love the name Voodoo donuts. Can't wait for you to get inside and tell us what's voodoo about it. Sharon you are looking good. Glad things are OK given what happened. Shame on the campground for being picky with someone who has had such an unfortunate set of circumstances. What happened to flexability?Sherryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00328866430156879312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8885468929827985437.post-70276921437055874602012-07-11T12:47:06.007-05:002012-07-11T12:47:06.007-05:00you can always make a road trip :)you can always make a road trip :)heyduke50https://www.blogger.com/profile/14927304490275027002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8885468929827985437.post-89016118316050606782012-07-11T12:46:41.948-05:002012-07-11T12:46:41.948-05:00yep we heard that as well...yep we heard that as well...heyduke50https://www.blogger.com/profile/14927304490275027002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8885468929827985437.post-15517048550039838342012-07-11T12:46:18.166-05:002012-07-11T12:46:18.166-05:00nope they had a monthly available if we wanted to ...nope they had a monthly available if we wanted to finish out our week then add a month... just wouldn't convert our weekly to a month stay, so I believe we are justified in being hard on them as they are not very accommodating considering our circumstances!heyduke50https://www.blogger.com/profile/14927304490275027002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8885468929827985437.post-46583699771710026032012-07-11T12:43:59.469-05:002012-07-11T12:43:59.469-05:00on the list...on the list...heyduke50https://www.blogger.com/profile/14927304490275027002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8885468929827985437.post-27564919957282977942012-07-11T12:43:38.775-05:002012-07-11T12:43:38.775-05:00lots of smelly things there...lots of smelly things there...heyduke50https://www.blogger.com/profile/14927304490275027002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8885468929827985437.post-55822884567653050932012-07-11T02:22:58.447-05:002012-07-11T02:22:58.447-05:00So glad you are enjoying the Rose city. We always ...So glad you are enjoying the Rose city. We always like to have breakfast at the Byways Cafe, then wander around the Pearl District. There is a Monet exhibit this summer at the Portland Art Museum and the Japanese Garden is a fascinating place (with safe trails). A trip to Powells bookstore downtown is also a must. Wish we could join you!Big EZ Travelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04042182363320148353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8885468929827985437.post-74467216874292413902012-07-10T23:48:15.642-05:002012-07-10T23:48:15.642-05:00A tip we've heard from the locals but haven...A tip we've heard from the locals but haven't taken advantage of yet - head to the VooDoo donuts on the east side - the one downtown will always have a line. Glad you are enjoying the city!Tricia (Geeky Explorers)http://www.geekyexplorers.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8885468929827985437.post-9902888357490116452012-07-10T23:15:19.895-05:002012-07-10T23:15:19.895-05:00Don't be too hard on the campground...if its a...Don't be too hard on the campground...if its a nice place in a popular area, they may not have a site available for a month anymore...I know we don't here where we're working for the summer! Its turning into a puzzle to try to fit folks into the time frame they want and the size site they need. Its a sign that you are staying in a very nice place :-). Best of luck on the surgery.Al and Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02991509802471213755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8885468929827985437.post-40294819271018178662012-07-10T21:52:05.416-05:002012-07-10T21:52:05.416-05:00Glad you saw things you liked in Portland and were...Glad you saw things you liked in Portland and weren't disappointed. It's a great town with a lot of beautiful sites. If you have time, don't forget Multnomah Falls and the others just east of where you are staying. The Vista House has a great view of the area on a clear day. Just down the road is Bonneville Dam and the fish ladders.Wanderin'https://www.blogger.com/profile/18099094689836499939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8885468929827985437.post-77085746162762951752012-07-10T21:25:54.146-05:002012-07-10T21:25:54.146-05:00I'm going to bookmark this page and use your s...I'm going to bookmark this page and use your suggestions the next time we get to Portland. And look, Sharon's still smiling. As we were walking along the edge of a cliff, I told Ron about your mishap. Unfortunately, it didn't stop him from looking over the edge.Barbara and Ronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15950659270754642037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8885468929827985437.post-15680694976857711972012-07-10T21:02:06.706-05:002012-07-10T21:02:06.706-05:00Lots to see and do in the Portland area for sure. ...Lots to see and do in the Portland area for sure. If you are up for a short drive there is a park called the Cascade Stream Watch about 25 miles east of where you are on Hwy 26. Nice place to walk beside a creek and enjoy the outdoors. Hope you find more places to enjoy during the unexpected extension of your visit. <br /><br /> http://www.blm.gov/wo/st/en/res/Education_in_BLM/Learning_Landscapes/For_Travelers/go/close_to_home/cascade_streamwatch.htmlDonna Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06161069942110860372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8885468929827985437.post-13975716112015217842012-07-10T20:39:13.058-05:002012-07-10T20:39:13.058-05:00We loved the Rose Garden.
Sharon looks so good! So...We loved the Rose Garden.<br />Sharon looks so good! So glad seeing her out and about!<br />We tried to get into Voodoo Doughnuts several times one day....the line does not go down. Crazy!Paul and Marsha Weaver OCT. 17, 2009https://www.blogger.com/profile/04066424117005030170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8885468929827985437.post-76266545718588134772012-07-10T17:38:02.104-05:002012-07-10T17:38:02.104-05:00I don't know about you, but I had a headache a...I don't know about you, but I had a headache after spending time at the rose garden. I had to sniff every rose. My favorite was the Piaget rose (I think that is spelled right). It was as big around as my face and smelled so very good!!!Wallace and Carolyn Sternberghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09629747576918839009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8885468929827985437.post-79497610017891219092012-07-10T16:07:56.736-05:002012-07-10T16:07:56.736-05:00That shirt has Catherine's name all over it.That shirt has Catherine's name all over it.Catherine, Jo Beth and Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06889362286725037937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8885468929827985437.post-9819808193643523662012-07-10T13:25:15.161-05:002012-07-10T13:25:15.161-05:00If you have to spend longer than planned someplace...If you have to spend longer than planned someplace, Portland is certainly a good spot to be!Carol Kerrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12120710780618404080noreply@blogger.com