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Metal Chicken Started conversation Jul 19, 2000
Only one more working day and I'm flying away to Seattle to visit my sister for a couple of weeks. Last year we went North to Vancouver. This year we're heading down to Oregon which I know nothing about. Yet.
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Pandora Posted Jul 19, 2000
as one who resides in the state of Oregon..let me just say, it's a wonderful place. Cities to visit: Portland and Ashland. (For the most fun anyway!) One word of caution..some outlying areas are well..shall we say...over populated by people who sometimes lack an open mind..okay I'll say it..rednecks.. (they are not all bad sorts really) but if you are not versed in the bahaviors of the American Redneck (species) Americanus Redneckius.
Be warned.
Their infinite fondness for bad beer and large noisy trucks often leads me to fear for the *actual* size of their genitals. Oh I'm rambling... Let me just say that you will surely enjoy this great state. and let me be the first to say (though you are not yet here) Welcome!
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Metal Chicken Posted Aug 8, 2000
Thanks for your comments Pandora.
We did go to Portland and really liked it there. Nice scale of a city, with loads going on and good places to eat and drink. On first sight it reminded me of various British cities too so we felt right at home straight away.
We didn't make it as far South as Ashland I'm afraid but spent a while exploring the Oregon coastline up to the Washington border (great beaches and seascapes, looked like good surfing too but I didn't try it myself). Then a bit more driving along the Columbia River Gorge for more excellent scenery before heading back up to Seattle. As with any holiday, the only problem was we didn't have antwhere near enough time!
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Pandora Posted Aug 15, 2000
I am glad you enjoyed it! I am pretty well suited to living in this state I think..The natural beauty is one the high points! Well of course your holiday wasn't long enough! they never are... it's just that way. Oh and thanks for the congrats on my marriage. I am very happy and everything went great. The cermony was 6 minutes long!! and then we had great party.
Well have a great day!
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