Hello Again!

We have been insanely busy getting the new store built out and was able to quickly grab some photos from our walk around the hood today.

Enjoy!

PDX Walkabout 11-2k10

Deadheads, Soccer and BBQ. Why The Hell Not!

Due to our record rainfall so far in June, the roses in this city of roses have not fared well.

According to the Sunnyside rain gauge, we have gotten 4.48" of rain not even mid way into the month.  The Portland proper record is 4.06".  So, I will claim a record for our hood!

Hence, it has come to this (event was actually last week in Ladd's Addition but, I decided it was worth a post after all)...

Here is a snapshot of Ladd's Addition that shows the central rose garden, well in the the center...

We are stuck on roots this year for some reason...

And a hearty hello to you too...

Can't wait for the amazing weekend.

FIFA Soccer tomorrow. Gooooo USA! Kick those frickin' limey's asses! Oh right, I am purportedly half Brit and half Mexican. Go Mexico (tied SA 1-1 earlier) and I suppose, by default,  I win either way if USA or Britain wins (that is really pretty lame).

Sunday bloody Sunday with a bold grill party planned around 4pm. Planning on marinating a pork loin in teriyaki after I spike it with crushed garlic, some fresh fish and an Asian salad.  I say Bring It!

Vehicles Out and About

Thought I would throw out some vehicle shots from our walks around the neighborhood as of late.

The hippies were having a meet and greet event at the local Episcopalian Church and we saw this mobile treasure with Great Room over the cab...

This convertible Corvair is for sale and was spotted around SE 23rd and either SE Yamhill or SE Taylor.

Apparently, Ralph Nader was instrumental to death of the Corvair back in the Day when he published
Unsafe At Any Speed in 1965.

Next up, the Malibu with the all important Fuel Injection (This is the 1968-1972 body style)...

Here is a BMW R75/5 with what looks like a custom seat modification (DIY?)...

And last but, not least, the Lincoln Stretch Limo...

Charleston SC Family Gathering - Day 2 Walk About

After Breakfast, Team Brown gathered in the Lobby for an "official" family photo op...

And here are some photos from our walk about town...

Horse Feathers...

Cooper River Bridge from the Marina...

Cloudy Heavens...

Sweet Ride...

Fire Dog...

We ended up grabbing lunch at the Amen Street Fish & Raw Bar which was just what we needed after a nice walk...

Murphy-Goode Fume Blanc, Awesome Fannny Bay & Beausoleil Oysters and Tuna Tartare muy delicioso...

Oyster Shooters, Compliments Of Laura (the Manager)...

We had our final happy hour of the trip and walked on over to Poogan's Porch. Another fine southern meal had by all.

Thanks for the trip folks!

There's A Fungus Among Us (And Other Treats)

Crikey!  Another awesome day in Portlandise yesterday.

Headed out with the pup to walk down to the river and East Bank Esplanade.  The public was out in force along the waterway since it was so nice out.  The round trip was about 2.7 miles.

Of Course we had to stop off at the Lucky Labrador for a pint on the way home.  I had the Hell Raiser ESB, Susan had the Super Dog IPA.  and Hugo had water.

Here is an example of a phenomenon from the hippie culture of Portland.  Not sure but, these could be school bus stops and there are quite a few of them around SE Portland.

Fungus as promised in the post title...

Lucky shot of an insect gathering pollen from a dandy lion...

 

Hawthorne Bridge heading West to Downtown (Interesting bridge facts here)...

 

Crazy cool razor wire... 

Kids bicycle mash up (reminds me of this photo post from some time ago)

Not to be left out, our local Buddhist Temple...

And thanks to Susan, we are noshing on delicious greens and veggies for lunch as we speak...

Hummingbird On A Wire...

Sweet walk about this mornin'.  Twitter blows but, this little fella soars...

Some car action for the man/woman about town...

Classy trashy Tom is always a hit with the ladies...

Cool shot of this flowering tree...

And this seems strange at best...

Follow it all up with some awesome Skyscape (versus Manscape)...

Then time to hit the sack in the Mini mobile abode...

After the Rain Walk About

Well, the weather has returned to somewhat normal for this time of year and we were able to grab a good walk this morning with the Hugo.

A couple of shots from the trek...

Nice drops...

Fire Tree (reminds us of The Gates installation in Central Park)...

Mossy Elbow...

Purple Flower Power...

Fab Hair Day 2K10!

Kudos to the weather Gods (CO2?)!  It has been 7 weeks since we had a day at 32 or less here in Portland.  The flowers are raging and the geese are gone.

Makes for great pup walks (rather than perp walks).

Some photos from yesterdays walkabout...

 

 

 

 

 

 

And this is what happens when you get scissors with your pizza at Nostrana...

And last but, not least, if you feel the need for a makeover, just head on over to Marie Claire's site.  I think these looks are both fabulous...