So here I am...

[Moonliner]

Wow, how freaky is that.

What could this group possibly use more than a good Zookeeper!

Welcome.

[ozron]

Originally Posted by Jazzman

Oh how cool! My wife and I sneak down around the Pearl area whenever we can. She loves the shopping and I love the restaruants. It's definitely a cool part of town.

I love the centralized location, and it's a great area for walking. I'm right between the streetcar lines and it's great not even needing a car! I haven't had one for 7 years now, and I only rarely miss it!

I can't afford the shopping or the restaurants very often, but it's fun to watch those who can!

ron

[RStar]

Wow Ron! Sounds like you've been busy!

I hope all goes well with you, and your daughter.

And your ex, raising a new husband.

[Jazzman]

Originally Posted by ozron

I can't afford the shopping or the restaurants very often, but it's fun to watch those who can!

I hear you there. We window shop more than anything, unless something unique happens to catch her eye. I'm always wanting to hop back on the streetcar and mosey up to 23rd for some New York pizza. Man I love that place.

[sleepyjeff]

Originally Posted by ozron

I love the centralized location, and it's a great area for walking. I'm right between the streetcar lines and it's great not even needing a car! I haven't had one for 7 years now, and I only rarely miss it!

I can't afford the shopping or the restaurants very often, but it's fun to watch those who can!

ron

What color are those street cars?

[tracilicious]

Welcome Ron! Just in time. I'll be in Portland in two and half weeks! Got any tips?

[ozron]

That puts you in town the middle of April, right?

Ah, Portland in the spring! One of my four favorite seasons in this city.

You're a little early for roses, but they'll be some buds at the Rose Gardens. It's beautiful there anyway. The Japanese Gardens and the Classical Chinese Gardens are always gorgeous!

You must do Saturday Market. If you're in a position to take advantage of freshness, there's a farmer's market Wednesdays in the Park Blocks and Thursdays in the Pearl.

Walk Waterfront Park. If you're particularly energetic, walk Waterfront Park, cross the Steel Bridge and walk the Eastside Esplanade - great views of the city. Or start at the marina and rent bikes and do the loop.

Pick up Tri-Met's guide to art on the West Side Light Rail line. Take the train to Hillsboro and ride back to Portland, examining the art installations at each stop. (This is a great half-day activity)

OMSI has a great exhibit on the Amazon going right now.

Oh, yeah.... COME TO THE ZOO! We just opened Black Bear Ridge.

I may be back at "Who Stole My Dead Husband?" Even if I'm not, it's a lot of fun.

That's off the top of my head.

God, I love this town!

ron

[tracilicious]

Originally Posted by ozron

That puts you in town the middle of April, right?

Yep! We'll be in Corvallis for the NW Unschooling Conference from the 19-23. Then Portland from the 24-28th.

You're a little early for roses, but they'll be some buds at the Rose Gardens. It's beautiful there anyway. The Japanese Gardens and the Classical Chinese Gardens are always gorgeous!

We definitely want to do all those things. I'm not huge on the Rose Gardens but I know Indi (who's four) will love it.

You must do Saturday Market. If you're in a position to take advantage of freshness, there's a farmer's market Wednesdays in the Park Blocks and Thursdays in the Pearl.

We are doing the Saturday Market, I didn't know about the others, thanks! Our hotel has a full kitchen, so that should be doable!

Walk Waterfront Park. If you're particularly energetic, walk Waterfront Park, cross the Steel Bridge and walk the Eastside Esplanade - great views of the city. Or start at the marina and rent bikes and do the loop.

Pick up Tri-Met's guide to art on the West Side Light Rail line. Take the train to Hillsboro and ride back to Portland, examining the art installations at each stop. (This is a great half-day activity)

OMSI has a great exhibit on the Amazon going right now.

Oh, yeah.... COME TO THE ZOO! We just opened Black Bear Ridge.

I may be back at "Who Stole My Dead Husband?" Even if I'm not, it's a lot of fun.

That's off the top of my head.

God, I love this town!

Thanks! I'm so excited to go. I hear nothing but fantastic things about Portland. I have a thread around here somewhere about my trip.