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Chuckles and Chepys

March 23, 2013 by kristikrass

Have I mentioned I love visitors? It makes me giddily happy when far-flung friends and family carve out a long weekend and purchase that Portland-bound flight. Big thanks to the Krass family (including cousin Linda), Redick family, Tillmans, Joey, Lesley, and the latest member of the PDX visitors club, Chepys. And there are more to come, with the Minagawa-Webster (aka Webby) duo coming next weekend – yay! Our Chicago-based buddies – and Michigan State grads – Chris and Julie Chepy rolled […]

Categories: Our Oregon Trail • Tags: breweries, restaurants, Timbers, visitors, wineries

Bikes, Hikes and Pedal Pubs

July 8, 2012 by kristikrass

July 5 was Portland’s unofficial start of summer. Magically, on that date, the weather flips a switch from cool and unpredictable to amazing. While a heat wave ravages the rest of the country, the Northwest has been spring-like. Drizzly, 60-degree weather, with occasional sunny respites. Not anymore! We have 80s and sun now! Here’s how we spent our last days BEFORE summer… Hiking Mount Tabor: Mount Tabor is an extinct volcano on the southeast side of town. After snagging brunch at […]

Categories: Our Oregon Trail • Tags: beach, breweries, exercise, games, gorge, mt. tabor, sauvie island, Timbers

Two Weeks of Timbers, TED and Talk Shows

March 22, 2012 by kristikrass

…and rain. Two straight weeks of chilly, gray, rainy days. This is when any report of higher suicide rates in the Northwest makes a little bit of sense. Okay, it’s not SO bad, but it makes it worse when the Midwest is enjoying freakish 85-degree days. But talk to me again in July when it’s heavenly here. A couple Mondays ago Jeff, my co-worker Kristen, her roomie Nicole and I cheered the Portland Timbers in their second season home opener. Kristen […]

Categories: Our Oregon Trail • Tags: breweries, eugene, games, Timbers, vacation

Kickin’ It Portland-Style

May 2, 2011 by kristikrass

If there’s one thing Jeff and I like, it’s a good sports match. If there are two things, it’s sports and food. Three things – sports, food and enjoying beautiful weather. Luckily we got some of all three this weekend. We kicked off our weekend with a trip to the flagship Portland Farmers Market, which is celebrating its 20th fabulous season at Portland State University. We don’t even buy much; we just love to stroll through the city blocks full […]

Categories: Our Oregon Trail • Tags: games, market, parks, recipes, Timbers

Potpourri of Portland

April 17, 2011 by kristikrass

Jeff, Cooper and I have been doing a mishmash of fun stuff lately. With a lull in the stream of visitors – which ends this Thursday when Shelly arrives – we’ve just been bopping around experiencing bits and pieces of the city. First, spring has definitely sprung here. Trees have already flowered and shed their petals, and we’re expecting our first full week of sun. I’m stoked. Rain gets a little old. Spring marks the start of the season for […]

Categories: Our Oregon Trail • Tags: Cooper, restaurants, Timbers