Portland, OR - June 2014

Looking for folks who want to meet-up in Portland, OR in June.

Yes, I do. I think right after school is out, perhaps. Then those who are connected to schools might have a better chance of being able to join us.

ETA: I dropped a star on this thread so I can revisit it often.

Of course, it will depend on how things unfold, but I'm starring this thread and would very much love to join in the fun! Thanks for setting us up, Carol!

Will depend on the final date and what happens to our calendar between now and then but I'm definitely interested.

I'm very interested. I had such a great time at the last one.

Karen, it looks like we are going to have a good group again for this meet-up!

Yes! Let's continue to bump this thread up so we can attract whoever might be close to Portland or willing to travel.

I very much enjoyed the place where we had beers and lunch but am wondering if there is another place near that we could try out? Do regular Portland folks have any suggestions?

I am not planning on attending the meet-up but I have starred the thread. Does that mean that I am bumping it up?

Whenever someone posts a message it bumps it up. When we just let it sit without any new messages it tends to slip down into the deep of unloved threads.

Has anyone ate at The Parish? It is right by Deschutes where we ate last time and has a southern menu, Happy Hour is 3-6 every day. It looks really good but I have no personal experience with it.

Southern food sounds good.

I've never eaten there but I agree with Karen that it sounds good!

Sounds good to me. Last time I was there I ate at Zeus Cafe, which is a VERY interesting place to eat!

*bump*

I had a reason to be in the Pearl District this past week so we went to the Parish for dinner, food was good but didn't seem to be an easy place to just walk in without a reservation so maybe this is not a good option for our next meet up.

I haven't been to the Zeus Café but it is part of the McMenamins so I am sure that it is good.

Thanks for bumping it up!

We are having a small meet-up with Joe and his wife in Seattle on Monday. Keeping my skills sharp I actually printed out my wish list.

Is there a date set for the summer meet-up?

Nothing more specific than June but feel free to add input about what dates would work for you to help us narrow it down. It would be great if you could join us!

That would be so cool if you could come, sandragon! I would love to see you.

I would love to see you guys again, but I'm not sure of my schedule. I figure if I know when the meet-up'll be, I can keep it in mind and come out if I'm able. Although, if you were to press me, the weekends around June 7 or June 21 look promising.

I've already put the bug in my husband's ear, so if I should disappear some time in June, he'll know where to find me :)

Later in June would work best for me as I've made plans to be out of town twice in May, once early, once in the middle.

I can't commit this far in advance but so far the 21st looks good for me too.

Karen, the 75er's are kind of quiet on this thread, do you know what dates work for most of them?

Nope, but I'll put up another link to this thread and see what I can stimulate.

June 21 is a possibility. Like Carol, I can't really commit this far in advance but that is usually a decent time for me to get away for a day or two. I'll try to convince P to join me this time.

As of right now - June 21 works for me. The Hubster has a race that evening so it's unlikely we'll have something else on the calendar.

I am sticking it on my calendar... I think I can do it then.

bump

bump bump

Any one know of other things going on in Portland near June 21st?

I found this http://www.events12.com/portland/june/ but I didn't spend much time looking for more.

bump - and I ain't fooling :)

Happy April Fool's Day - see you in a couple of months.

I thought you typed Burp!

Too funny!

Hello one and all! Starred the thread and would love another meet up. Staying tuned for the date. Bump.

Hi, and welcome!! The more the merrier. We are thinking June 21st in Portland. Would that work for you?

I think so. Have it pencilled in. : )

Glad I found this thread. June 21 is on my calendar, when and where and I will be in.

This is so cool. I'm glad we are planning this enough in advance to attract some new folks. Yay!

Yes--this is great! I put this on my calendar. I do have another event in the morning, so hopefully we will get together in the afternoon.

June 21st. Pencilled it in.

June 21st should work for me. I've got it on my calendar.

Bump! Is anyone still interested?

I might be....except that is a Saturday and I have to preach on Sunday. What time?

I don't think we have gotten that specific yet >42 Arctic-Stranger:, why don't you suggest a time?

I don't think we even have a meetup spot yet...I'm just assuming that we will end up at Powell's again...so probably something in that vicinity.

I'm sorry to say, I'm not going to be able to make it. I would've loved to be able to meet-up and go to Powells as well, but my youngest's birthday party got planned for the Sunday. I thought we could do it the weekend before, but someone else scheduled a Father's Day BBQ. I hope everyone enjoys themselves, and I'll try to make the next one.

Aha! Found you. I'd lost track of this thread.

I am good to go to Portland from the Seattle area on either Saturday, the 21st, or Sunday, the 22nd. I'll need to be back to Seattle Sunday evening for a basketball game at 6 pm but I see no reason why that would keep me from a Library Thing Meet-up!

I am still good for Sat 6/21 or Sun 6/22. I will probably still be on crutches, so let's make the eating place close to Powell's. Please?! : )

Any one know of a hotel near Powell's?

From my quick look at Google Maps - Mark Spencer Hotel, Ace Hotel, The Benson, and Hotel Vintage Plaza look like they are within 2-6 blocks.

I don't know anything about the hotels or neighborhood or pet policy.

I really like the Northrup Station. On the Max line so easy to get to Powell's. Mark Spencer and Benson are also very nice.

I haven't made any reservations, but I think P and I are planning to make the trek!

>46 Berly: Kim, absolutely with the minimizing walking thing.
Is Saturday okay with folks? It might be easier for those of us driving from any distance.
OH BOY.

I can be there on Saturday. I had such a great time at the last one, I'm looking forward to it.

Thanks everyone. I'll start looking for Saturday night reservations.

Unfortunately, the Portland weekend is when my brother and his wife have chosen to come into town. I'd blow them off, but we'll be scattering Dad's ashes and it's important to Mom that we all be there.

Right now I am angry over family situations, and if I write more I'll regret it. So I'll just say grrrrrrrr.

And I hope you all have a good time! My friend and I are rescheduling our Oregon trip for sometime in September. So maybe......

September.... sounds good, but I also think Seattle's turn for hosting must be next.... or maybe after next?

My friend is looking at a specific retirement community south of Portland a few hours, so that trip revolves mostly around her plans. But other trips are also possible.

I love Seattle and want to get back to see more of it. I was hoping to get tickets for Wicked in Seattle this fall, but it looks like they've cancelled those dates. :-(

Any news on when and where Paul might or might not be visiting?

I am still on for the 21st! Actually I could do either Saturday or Sunday, but Saturday seems better. I have a volunteer gig in the morning, but will be free by 12:30 or 1 PM. Maybe we could just meet at the coffee shop in Powell's, so less walking for Kim, and then do a meal somewhere close? I'd be up for the same brew-pub, since I missed it last time, and it seemed that everyone likes it.

streamsong, sorry you can't make it, but next time. I do think a Seattle meet-up would be fun sometime soon. I think that the Cranswick visit is October, but the dates seem still somewhat fluid.

Ah.... I'm thinking I'm going to pass on this trip. I've spent a good deal of "blood and treasure" on fixing up this house I'm living in since February 1, and I need to start stuffing the mattress for the day when the Retirement Community calls me and says, "come on down". I am sorry. But maybe after I've beefed up the saving account some I can go back on the road.

The enthusiasm level seems kind of low on this one...is anyone planning on attending? Should we just bump this out to September or October - to coincide with the above travel plans?

Things are getting hectic this weekend so it wouldn't bother me to wait until fall.

ARGH! I had every intention of attending and now I have to work this weekend. Rats.

I do apologize. Maybe fall would be a better option.

I'm not going to be able to make it this weekend either. Will hope for better luck with a Fall get together.

Still on crutches which makes standing around looking at books hard. Pass as well.

Sounds like the general consensus is to wait for fall. It's just as well--I still need to read the books I bought at our last outing!

>63 banjo123: me too ;-)

Okay, folks. It's way early to start planning this but given how busy we all are, I figure it's never too early! Janet will be in the Portland area in June..... I'm thinking a Portland meet-up on June 17 or 18 (I think that is a Friday or Saturday) might work.

Anyone?

I am completely flexible so those dates would be ok, as would others if we need to shift.

>65 EBT1002: Hey Ellen - I absolutely want to get to the next Oregon meetup, but it must be someone else who said they would be there in June. :-) June works well for me, though. I'm pretty flexible on dates.

ETA: Mystery solved! On my thread Lori thornton37814 says she will be in Portland June 13-16 for a genealogy meeting and plans to stay and sightsee a few days afterward.

Uh oh, I'm getting my regional peeps confused. But I'm glad you solved the mystery!
This is why we need meet-ups (as if we needed a reason for meet-ups) --- I do better after I've met someone in person. I'm still notoriously bad at names but it does improve when I've sat in a room, strolled around a bookstore, and shared a meal with someone.

Kim has to check on her daughter's graduation date. Stay tuned.

>67 streamsong: It's actually a library meeting (Association of Christian Librarians). It's actually being held in Newberg at George Fox University. However I'm definitely planning to stay afterwards to sightsee in both Oregon and Washington. Carrie (cbl_tn) will also be there, but I'm not sure how quickly she'll have to get back home. It will be fun to meet all the LT Pacific Northwest contingent!

>69 thornton37814: Yes, I'll be there as well. I may have a friend traveling with me so it will depend on how quickly she needs to get back home. I think she's got a family wedding at the end of June.

Jess is in Cabo, so I have to wait until she gets back to check on the graduation date. I think it is June 13th, which would then be out for me...also Mark said he was headed this way to visit his niece this summer.

Okay. The good thing is we have time to pull this together. And -- if we end up having two meet-ups, so be it. I'll check in with Mark and we'll wait until Jess gets back from Cabo (poor dear) to move into the next phase of planning.

Oh boy.

I know. Cabo. Life sucks. LOL. Does she know how to pick her roommates or what?! I offered to carry her luggage, but to no avail.

Graduation is indeed on June 13th, which probably means I will have out of town guests here around that time, too. But they may all leave shortly after or I could try and sneak away. Just not on the 13th. Let's see what Mark and everyone else has going on...

Just checking in - we'll be down in Ashland the weekend of the 11th and 12th but at this point there's nothing on our calendar for the weekend of the 18th.

I think I will be pretty free in June. :)

I think Mark posted on his thread that his trip to Oregon would probably be the last week in June. I am good for that time to drive down to Portland. Looking forward to a great chance to chat and book shop!

>76 maggie1944: Yes, I read that too. Since I've really, really been wanting to get to the Oregon coast for several years now, I'm now dreaming about 7-10 days on the coast with meetups at both ends. Oh, heaven!

That does seem like a wonderful plan!

Hi all! Mark is going to be in town the evening of July 3rd. He is up for dinner at, of course, a brew pub. Anyone around for that? Where shall we go?

I'm in and I'll be bringing The Hubster.
Have to think a bit on where though

Hooray! I'm in, may bring the family. What about looking on the Eastside, so Mark will be closer to the airport and no downtown traffic? We could do the Lucky Lab on Hawthorne, which is still very central; or Laurelwood on Sandy.

I just asked Mark if he had any preferences for where we get together. Awaiting his response...

Wish I could afford another trip to Portland! I loved my time there and really enjoyed meeting Kim.

Lori--it was so much fun to meet you! I hope another convention brings you our way again soon.

Mark is hoping he might have enough time to hit Powell's before dinner, so I am thinking westside again. Sorry?! What do you guys think of 10 Barrel Brewing or Rogue? I have not been to either...Were we at Deschutes last time?

That sounds fun! Mark is fun to book-shop with. I think we did do Deschutes last time. I liked it. I think I also like Rogue.... never have been to 10 Barrel

I like Rogue, Deschutes is fine too. I've never been to 10 Barrel either.

Do we have a time and place decided yet?

Mark Meetup
Sunday 6:00
Henry's Tavern
10 NW 12th Ave. Portland, OR 97209 - 503.227.5320

: )

See you all tomorrow!

Hey guys! Just wanted to promote this Literary Arts event, because it is a hot read on LT right now...

Anyone want to go??



Everybody Reads 2017, Multnomah County Library’s annual community reading event.

Tickets start at just $15. Click here to purchase through Portland5.com.

http://www.portland5.com/arlene-schnitzer-concert-hall/events/everybody-reads-20...

When:
March 9 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Where:
Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
1037 SW Broadway
Portland, OR 97205

This year’s Everybody Reads selection is Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City by Matthew Desmond. In partnership with Multnomah County Library and The Library Foundation, Literary Arts is proud to present a lecture by Desmond as the culminating event of the 15th annual Everybody Reads.

Through the lives of eight low-income families, Evicted sheds light on the complex issues surrounding housing and its link to poverty. The book was selected as a New York Times Editor’s Choice, and Wall Street Journal’s Hottest Spring Nonfiction Books.

“Evicted is a candid look into issues that are so visible in our own community. With this selection, we hope to contribute to the critical and difficult conversations happening in our community around poverty, affordable housing and homelessness.” –Vailey Oehlke, Director of Libraries

Desmond, a Harvard sociologist and MacArthur Fellowship recipient, offers a national perspective on one of the most pressing issues facing Portland. Through tireless reporting, Desmond exposes the truth about housing in America and offers fresh ideas for solving the devastating problem of eviction. The 2017 Everybody Reads shared reading experience is an opportunity for Portland to discuss these issues, learn from each other, and create tangible solutions for our community.

BLBera/Beth is coming to visit Portland!!! She has some free time so block off Friday March 17th in the evening and the afternoon and evening for Saturday the 18th. We can narrow that down as she figures out her schedule and what she wants to do in her free time. Powell's Books?? Food?? Stay tuned. : )

Powell's for sure, Kim. And food, of course. I would like suggestions.

Okay, this is probably a bit radical, but I think I can drive down on Friday evening, probably have to drive back on Saturday.... or drive down on Saturday morning, drive back on Sunday morning (that might work better).

The reason it's radical is that I return from San Antonio on Wednesday and fly to New Orleans on Monday. I will be working Thursday and Friday..... It's just a bit whirlwind but I want to attend this meet up!!!

I'll probably try to make reservations at a hotel in/near the Pearl district. I've stayed at the Inn at Northrup Station in the past....

Yay Powells!!!! Yay food!!!! Yay meet ups!!!!

>93 EBT1002: You crazy woman!! I love it!! Yay!

Restaurant suggestions...anyone else?

POWELL’S CITY OF BOOKS
1005 w. burnside st.
portland, or 97209

Henry's Tavern
10 NW 12th Ave.
Portland, OR 97209
503.227.5320
http://henrystavern.com/location.php?c=portland

Deschutes Brewery
210 NW 11th Ave.
Portland, OR 97209
(503) 296-4906
https://www.deschutesbrewery.com/pubs/portland/

Sizzle Pie Pizza
926 W Burnside St
Portland 97209
(503) 234-7437
https://sizzlepie.com

Grassa
1205 SW Washington Street, Portland, OR 97205
(no reservations)
http://grassapdx.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/grassafood1.30.17.pdf

Hooray for meet Ups! I am in and ok either way

This sounds like too much fun to pass up. I'm going to work to make this a possibility for me!

Count me in as possible at this point!

>93 EBT1002: Yes you are crazy but awesome.

>96 banjo123: >97 maggie1944: >98 SuziQoregon: Yay!!

Double yay!

Count me in. My June calendar is fairly open. I'm looking forward to seeing old friends and meeting new ones!

>101 Oregonreader: You mean March...right? ; ) Hope you are free then, too.

Possible times are Friday March 17th in the evening and the afternoon and evening for Saturday the 18th

I'm trying to work out things so that I can come down to Portland too. I'm glad so many people are planning to be there.

March is ok too. I got confused reading all the possibilities!

Yay and yay!!! More details later. Stay tuned....

There is this restaurant in Portland at which I have never eaten but everyone says it's the best one in town (which is saying something). I can't remember the name of it. Probably reservations required so it might not be what we want. Andina?

Oh, Andina is really good! You definitely need a reservation to eat in one section of the restaurant. Especially on Friday and Saturday nights. They also have a bar and a downstairs that take walk-ins. It might be worth it. Not sure it is within walking distance of Powell's, but it is REALLY good! Let's keep it in mind.

I'll go wherever you tell me. I'll trust your food judgment.

>107 Berly: Is it on the high-end, cost-wise, Kim? I am willing to splurge but also very willing to do something more moderate. I'm most interested in Powell's and meeting up with my buddies (yes, that means you all).

I have actually never been to Andina's, and always meant to, so I would be happy to go there, but I checked the menu and it would be a splurge. If we have a big group, perhaps better to do something lower cost?

Friday is pretty iffy for me but I'm in for Saturday. Andina is good but yes a bit of a splurge.

Okay, Andina is out. How about back to the favorites? Which one?

Henry's Tavern
10 NW 12th Ave.
Portland, OR 97209
503.227.5320
http://henrystavern.com/location.php?c=portland

Deschutes Brewery
210 NW 11th Ave.
Portland, OR 97209
(503) 296-4906
https://www.deschutesbrewery.com/pubs/portland/

I vote Henry's and it sounds like Saturday works best.

I will go wherever you tell me to, but I do want to visit Powell's.

powell's is a given!

Powell's is a required element of any Portland Meetup
Also beer

I am still putting this Meet-Up on my calendar but I need to say that eating in a restaurant at a long table with a large number of folks, in a noisy restaurant, is painful for me. I basically cannot hear anything except the ambient noise of the restaurant. I do OK at a smaller table, but even better in a quieter restaurant.

Are any of the place you've been tossing around quieter? Can we split up into groups of 3-4 so we can actually have a conversation?

I understand if this doesn't work for everyone, and if the plan ends up with all going to a noisy fun place, I'll probably just peel off and go read. Imagine that?

hmm. I don't think that there ARE any quiet restaurants anymore. I thought Henry's was quieter than Deschutes, though. Does anyone have other ideas? I did think about Jake's, which is quieter, I think, and very Portland, but kind of pricy.

If there are enough of us, we can try to get the back room at Henry's which worked pretty well last time Mark was here. I can see what the minimum # is to reserve that. I'll get back to you all...

Thanks, Kim. BTW I will probably bring Mrs Banjo along.

>120 banjo123: Awesome!! I really enjoyed meeting her last time.

My sister might come along as well. I don't really know what her schedule will be like. She will spend time with her son in Eugene...

Saturday, March 18th, exact time TBD

So far, I think we have for dinner:

BLBera/Beth and her sister
EBT1002/Ellen
OregonReader/Jan
Banjo123/Rhonda and Mrs Banjo
SuziQOregon/Juli
arubabookwoman/Deborah
Maggie1944/Karen
Berly/Kim

Did I miss anyone? That makes 10 of us, which should qualify for the back room! We should be able to hear each other and we can switch around seats so everyone can have a chance to mingle. How fun! :)

I can't wait.

I like the idea of a back room and space/time to mingle.

Me too!

Awesone - That back room we had when Mark was in town was great. Thanks Kim.

I'm getting excited. I think the back room at Henry's sounds great.

And yes to Powell's is a Required Element in any Portland Meetup.

I would like the restaurant to be near Powell's (close walking distance) but otherwise have no preference. If it's ok Mr. Arubabookwoman may come along to dinner. We will probably be staying at the Mark Spence (?) hotel which is very close to Powell's.

So thinking....

1:00 ish an activity yet TBD
3:00 ish prowell Powell's
5:30 Dinner at Henry's, which is within two blocks of Powell's
(is that too early?)

Is everyone good with that timing? Suggestions/alterations?

Beth?

>129 arubabookwoman: I will make sure to up the headcount by 1 to include Mr. Arubabookwoman. ; )

And it is the Mark Spencer (with an "r") Hotel, which is also nearby.

That sounds like a plan. If it's not raining, do we want to do the Chinese garden at 1-ish. ?

>132 banjo123: Yeah, that was one of the possibilities. Any other ideas? : )

OK, I'm feeling it Is Real! I just made reservations for a room in Mark Spencer for Friday and Saturday nights! Whoo hooo!!!!

Now, I've got to let my Portland buddy know that I'm dropping into her city.

>130 Berly: Looks good

Hmm, I was thinking I would stay Saturday night at the Inn at Northrup Station but maybe I'll see about getting a room at the Mark Spenser. I will be driving down on Saturday morning, so the schedule looks good so far. I may or may not make it to the 1pm activity, but I'll definitely be there in time for the 3pm Powell's excursion! WOOT! Party in Portland!!!!

The schedule looks good to me. I'm ashamed to say I've never been to the Chinese Garden. One of those things I just kept putting off.

Chinese Gardens

There is usually a tour at 1 on Saturdays. They have special events, too, but they are only listing events out until March 11th right now. I will check back later. They also have a tea house, which we could visit.

Here's a link for you viewing pleasure.

http://www.lansugarden.org/about-the-garden/

I liked the Japanese Garden too when I went last summer. Both (Japanese & Chinese) were nice.

Two more Chicagoans might try to make it. Madame MBH understandably says she can't think about more travel right now. Late June/early July might work for us. I can't quite figure out what dates we're now talking about. June 21? July 3d?

>140 jnwelch: Joe, this thread started years ago, so only read the posts from 2017. The plan is for March 18th, I think (I hope not the 17th as it's St. Patrick's Day and if Portland is anything like NYC, I wouldn't want to be in a pub!).

It's a little precipitous for me to get there, considering air fare, but I'll look online. It would be so much fun to meet you all together!

>140 jnwelch: Sorry Joe, it is indeed an old thread. I should have started a new one, but we are talking about March 18th. Of course, we are a social group so if you want to come out this summer, just let us know when and I'm sure there will be some takers!! Would love to see you.

>141 ffortsa: Judy!! I hope you can find a deal. I haven't seen you in ages. That would be awesome!! Crossing my fingers. If not, you should pair up with Joe and come this summer. :)

I think having another Meet-Up, especially near Powells, in June or July is a very real possibility. I can drive down to Portland without too much advance notice. And I like Portland!

Judy, I do hope you can find a cheap flight to join us on March 18! Since we weren't able to cross paths at Danali, it would be great to have it work out next month!

And Joe! Yes, please do consider a trip to PDX along with Madame MBH in June, July, August.... whatever. Assuming I'm not in the middle of moving to a small town in upstate New York, and assuming it's not the week of P's hip surgery, I will drive down to Portland just like Karen!

(Do you like how I dropped that little comment about upstate NY in there? It's a teaser and don't anybody tell anybody. I doubt it will really happen.)

I read that. I'll be watching you.

>144 EBT1002: Excuse me? Upstate NY? I won't say anything outside this thread, but what?!

Ooh. Fun we have a secret just for this thread

If I have more than one drink when we dine in Portland, you'll get more out of me.
Heh.

I am tipping the waiter in advance...!

Another idea for early afternoon before Powell's: The Portland Art Museum

American Photographs
FEB 11 – MAY 28, 2017

“The humor, the sadness, the EVERYTHING-ness and American-ness of these pictures!” Jack Kerouac’s introduction to Robert Frank’s 1957 book The Americans captures the spirit of Frank’s groundbreaking images and harnesses the unrelenting enthusiasm for photographs depicting diverse aspects of American culture. Works by Diane Arbus, Richard Avedon, Harry Callahan, and Edward Weston, as well as a significant selection of Frank’s photographs from The Americans, reveal the many ways artists used the camera to chart 20th-century society in the United States, from the Great Depression to the Civil Rights era and beyond.

Rodin: The Human Experience
JAN 21 – APR 16, 2017

Selections from the Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Collections, an exhibition of 52 bronzes by the groundbreaking French sculptor Auguste Rodin. The exhibition, which opens January 21, 2017, is being staged in Portland to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the artist’s death.One of the greatest artists of his time, Auguste Rodin (1840-1917) revolutionized the art of sculpture. While his works always remained faithful to nature, he departed from traditional practice in seeking to reveal the creative process. This exhibition of stunning bronzes will demonstrate Rodin’s particular passion for modeling the human form in clay, the medium in which his hand and mind are most directly evidenced.
The selected bronzes in the show represent the major achievements of Rodin’s long career. They include powerful studies for The Burghers of Calais, as well as works derived from his masterpiece, The Gates of Hell. Others, such as The Night (Double Figure), demonstrate his experimentation with assemblage. Rodin: The Human Experience also features sculptures, such as Monumental Torso of the Walking Man, which demonstrate Rodin’s admiration for Michelangelo, and Dance Movement D, which speaks to his interest in understanding how the body moved.

The exhibition is especially rich in portraiture. Included are Rodin’s famous depictions of the writers Victor Hugo and Honoré de Balzac; the composer Gustav Mahler; the artist Claude Lorraine; one of his favorite dancers, Hanako; and his portrayal of The Hand of God, which is likely a self-portrait.

Rodin’s ability to use bronze to represent living flesh and his interest in expressing extreme psychological states were highly influential upon younger artists, both in Europe and America. Rodin: The Human Experience reveals why the artist is considered the crucial link between traditional and modern sculpture.

Thank you for some great suggestions! Under active consideration.

I would love to visit the Portland Art Museum.

And I have made my reservation for Saturday night at the Mark Spenser. We'll be taking over the hotel!

>141 ffortsa: Thanks, Judy! No wonder I was confused. My wife is understandably adamant that we ain't traveling nowhere, nohow, in March, so it'll have to be another time.

>142 Berly: That's a thought, Kim, thanks. We're not going to London this fall, so we're talking about other, shorter trips. My esteemed spouse knows I'm dying to get to Portland.

>143 maggie1944: Maybe, maybe, Karen, June or July . . .

>144 EBT1002: Thanks, Ellen. That has possibilities. We miss seeing you and Karen now that son #1 moved to Pittsburgh.

Upstate NY? I won't say a word. Nobody's telling nobody - maybe I can get the scoop in Portland?

Jeez, sounds like you all are going to have a great time in March. I look forward to hearing about it.

I like the Art Museum idea!

I'm thinking about joining in. I've wanted to do this for the last few meetups, soI will work to make this one happen.

I am SO looking forward to this gathering!
I've started making a (mental) list of things I want to buy at Powell's. :-)

We have our reservations at the Mark Spencer for Saturday. We will be driving down Saturday morning early.

Hm. Is everyone from out of town staying at the Mark Spencer? Anyone coming in alone who'd care to share a room? I can stay at my cousin's, but if shenanigans go on late, I'd hate to keep her up past her usual time.

(edited to fix that apostrophe.)

>156 EBT1002: >157 arubabookwoman: Oh that would be so much fun if you guys could come!! The more the merrier!!

We currently have:

BLBera/Beth and her sister
EBT1002/Ellen
OregonReader/Jan
Banjo123/Rhonda and Mrs Banjo
SuziQOregon/Juli
arubabookwoman/Deborah
Maggie1944/Karen
Berly/Kim

and maybe:

Streamsong >155 streamsong: and
ffortsa >156 EBT1002:

!!!!

I made reservations today for 6:00 on Saturday the 18th at Henry's Tavern on 12th. I didn't pay the $700 (???!!!) to book it, we just have a reservation and hopefully won't get bumped. The lady was super nice and none of the other rooms are booked yet. It can accommodate up to 15, so I think we are good.

Not to make anyone jealous or anything, but I was at Powell's today!! : P

I was good though and only got two books: Talking as Fast as I Can by Laura Graham because my daughter and I watched all of the Gilmore Girls episodes together and then Dr. Mutter's Marvels by Christin O'Keefe Aptowicz because it is all about the evolution of American medicine and surgery and I love that stuff.

Don't worry...I still have a list of stuff to get in March!

Can't wait!

I just started a Wish List for books from Powell's....

>159 Berly: Dr. Mutter's Marvels was fascinating. It's amazing more people didn't die of medical care.

>159 Berly: Hey, count me in for dinner - actually for the whole day. I'm coming into Portland the Wednesday before, March 15th, to play with my cousin, and I'll meet the crowd wherever I'm told to on Saturday. I may bring my cousin and maybe even her hubby - they're great folks. Bonnie is an artist and her husband Richard has been running web sites for artists and others, both for years and years in Portland.

Kim, I'll send you my cellphone number so we can make arrangements once I've gotten in.

>163 ffortsa: YES!!!! That is awesome! Do send me your number and I will do the same. I think we still have room for your cousin and hubby, too. It's a party!! : D

>160 BLBera: See what you started?! ; )

Moi?

Yup. This party is all your fault. : )

>166 Berly: Totally.

Time for a count down! Five Days until I check into the Hotel, Friday night.

>168 maggie1944: YAHOO!

Oh, dear, I spoke too soon. My dog has been not doing too well, having a hard time eating enough to maintain her weight. I'm deciding to forgo the trip to Portland to stay home and hand feed her, as I have been all weekend. I hope you all will understand. See you next Meet-Up, I hope.

Karen--Bummer! I hope your puppy feels better soon and if she recovers by this weekend, then opt back in! Hugs and best wishes. We are sure to have another meet-up sometime soon.

We'll miss you but taking care of your furry family member is too important. Next time!

Okay...getting close!!

Here is the schedule again. It looks like rain all day on and off for Saturday, so indoor activities definitely win out.

1:00 Portland Art Museum
1219 SW Park Avenue
Portland, OR 97205

Let's meet in the main lobby.
Free--Members
$19.99 Adults
$16.99 Seniors 62+, College Students

3:15ish prowell Powell's
1005 W Burnside St
Portland, OR 97209

Let's meet in the coffee shop, World Cup Coffee, located inside Powell's on the main floor in the back.
Some people are skipping the Art Museum and we can all meet up there.

6:00 Dinner at Henry's Tavern
Two blocks from Powell's
Henry's Tavern
10 NW 12th Ave.
Portland, OR 97209
503.227.5320
http://henrystavern.com/location.php?c=portland

And I think this is the final headcount...

BLBera/Beth and her sister
EBT1002/Ellen
OregonReader/Jan
Banjo123/Rhonda and Mrs Banjo
SuziQOregon/Juli
arubabookwoman/Deborah and Mr. arubabookwoman
Berly/Kim
ffortsa/Judy plus 2 Bonnie and Richard

13! Whoohooo!!!!

See you Saturday. : )

Awesome - I'm going to have to skip the art museum but I'll meet up with you at Powell's

Who is planning on being at the Art Museum? : )

Me!!

>174 SuziQoregon: See you at Powell's!

I am planning on the museum, but if I am late, don't wait for me. I have a volunteer gig in the morning, and may be running a bit late.

I'll meet you at the museum, and Bonnie will probably join me. She knows the territory and has some recommendation for what to see.

I'll miss the museum, and see you all at Powell's. Can't wait!

Awesome!! See you guys tomorrow!!

I'm sorry to say something has come up for me and I won't be able to join you. I am even more disappointed after seeing the schedule. It looks like so much fun!

No!!! Jan, you will be missed. : ( Hope you have a great weekend, whatever you are doing. Hugs.

Oh I am sorry, Jan! I will miss you.

I don't think that I will make it to the museum; I am getting over a cold and think that I had better rest up for Powell's.

Rats, we are losing some of our folks, but I totally understand. My FIL went to the hospital (again) yesterday and I feared for my ability to make it. He is doing MUCH better and I will be joining you all at Powell's around 3:15. Yay!

I sort of hope this rain stops before I hit the road....

Whew