So here I am...

[Kevy Baby]

So, what... we only get the one post Ron?!? Or are you still working your way through the "Soooo...." thread?

[ozron]

Okay, so I picked the worst week to come back. It's Spring Break and we've seen between 7,000 and 10,000 people through the gates every day! I've gotten home wiped all week. Then, of course, my parents breeze into town. Computer time suffers.

Still poking through the forums to see what to catch up on and what not to bother with.

Since you last heard from me:

Moved to hip new address - Stumptown; smack between the Pearl and Nob Hill (that ought to confuse non-Portlanders!)

Did some great theatre: "My Fair Lady", "Man of La Mancha", "Ragtime", "Ghosts of Celilo", and a hilarious ongoing dinner show, "Who Stole My Dead Husband?"

Saw my daughter move out of her mom's and into her own tiny little place, have some employment challenges, and generally begin the transition into adulthood. She turned 20 on Sunday.

Finally re-entered the dating world, with mixed results. Had a four-month relationship with a woman who turned out to be a recovering meth addict with poorly managed bipolar disorder. Back into the shell.

Saw (well, didn't actually see) my 42-year-old ex-wife marry a 21-year-old from Australia who she met online when he was 13 (and we were still married).

I'm having a minor surgical procedure a week from Monday. I'll be home recovering for two weeks. I'm sure I'll do a lot of catching up then.

see you at the zoo

ron

[Snowflake]

Originally Posted by ozron

Okay, so I picked the worst week to come back. It's Spring Break and we've seen between 7,000 and 10,000 people through the gates every day! I've gotten home wiped all week. Then, of course, my parents breeze into town. Computer time suffers.

Still poking through the forums to see what to catch up on and what not to bother with.

Since you last heard from me:

Moved to hip new address - Stumptown; smack between the Pearl and Nob Hill (that ought to confuse non-Portlanders!)

Did some great theatre: "My Fair Lady", "Man of La Mancha", "Ragtime", "Ghosts of Celilo", and a hilarious ongoing dinner show, "Who Stole My Dead Husband?"

Saw my daughter move out of her mom's and into her own tiny little place, have some employment challenges, and generally begin the transition into adulthood. She turned 20 on Sunday.

Finally re-entered the dating world, with mixed results. Had a four-month relationship with a woman who turned out to be a recovering meth addict with poorly managed bipolar disorder. Back into the shell.

Saw (well, didn't actually see) my 42-year-old ex-wife marry a 21-year-old from Australia who she met online when he was 13 (and we were still married).

I'm having a minor surgical procedure a week from Monday. I'll be home recovering for two weeks. I'm sure I'll do a lot of catching up then.

see you at the zoo

ron

Wow! Sounds like you really could put your feet up and have a snort of something.

Dinner theater sounds fun and I, for one, am looking forward to learning more about that dinner murder when you have time.

Good luck with the surgery next week, Oz

[ozron]

Originally Posted by Snowflake

Wow! Sounds like you really could put your feet up and have a snort of something.

Dinner theater sounds fun and I, for one, am looking forward to learning more about that dinner murder when you have time.

I've been subbing for another actor on and off for the past year in "Who Stole My Dead Husband?" I'm hoping to rejoin the show around the end of April. I'll tell all about it when it's confirmed.

ron

[Jazzman]

Originally Posted by ozron

Moved to hip new address - Stumptown; smack between the Pearl and Nob Hill (that ought to confuse non-Portlanders!)

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.

[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.

[MouseWife]

Originally Posted by RStar

And your ex, raising a new husband.

That is what I thought, too!

So glad to see you around! I remember you definitely for sure from MP.

Thank you for posting about your daughter because I was going to ask. When I saw your post she was the first thing that came to mind. I remember reading about the fun trip you both took to Disneyland some years back.

Wow, what a lot you have gone through! And a bit more to come {best with the surgery, just don't let the zoo vets do it, okay?}

Isn't it exciting and scary at the same time our kids growing up? My chickie is 21 and recently married! They live with us as rents in San Diego are astronomical and we'd like them to save to buy a house...not here, up in OR/WA somewhere.

Welcome!

[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.