Portland anyone?
A few bloggers are going to do a Portland weekend. It’s mostly bloggers already in the area, but a few of us are traveling so we can see Portland (okay, for me, it’s mostly so I can see Powell’s) and meet up with other bloggers.
Date? August 21st and 22nd.
On August 21st we’ll be having dinner somewhere together. I have to admit, I’m a little nervous because it looks like we’ll be going someplace that doesn’t have hamburgers (which is a great standby food), but I’ve decided I’m going to be ADVENTUROUS and not even voice any of my food issues. I’m going to rely on those who really like that kind of food to steer us in the right direction, and then to recommend things to me that a newbie would like.
With all of my food issues, you’d never know I’ve worked in restaurants for TEN YEARS and have actually tried quite a few things, but it’s mostly been “American” food.
On Saturday we’re going to tour the Portland library’s rare book room, which I’m SO EXCITED about. Some of the books I’ll get to see include first editions of Little Women and The Wizard of Oz and Beatrix Potter books. How much will I geek out? A LOT.
We’re also going to meet up with a couple of local Portland authors. So far, we’ve confirmed we’ll be meeting with Molly Gloss, which I’m really excited about!
Some of the people who will be coming include:
- Me! (dur)
- Wendy from Caribousmom
- Bethany from Dreadlock Girl Reads
- Gabe from Reading Local: Portland
- Gilion from Rose City Reader
- Ali from Worducopia
- SuziQOregon from Whimpulsive
- Teddy Rose from So Many Precious Books, So Little Time
You’re more than welcome to join us, but if you can’t, we’ll try to have fun without you. 
August 13th, 2009 at 6:13 pm
You and me we’re going to fit right in together in NYC. I have multitudes of food issues. American is my style and hambergers are a fabulous standby. Eclectic is not my thing!
Have a great time in Portland, it sounds like fabulous fun
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August 13th, 2009 at 7:05 pm
I WANT TO SEE RARE BOOKS.
Also, I was in an old library once in a far away country and I was apparently the only one who had been interested in seeing it in a long time and the woman at the desk begrudgingly lead me into the room and then glared at me for the few minutes I could stand it before I had to get out. It was so beautiful. I wanted to rub my face on all the old, dusty books even though they were behind chicken wire.
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August 13th, 2009 at 7:58 pm
This looks like fun – I hope you guys have a great time! (And I hope you find stuff to eat, despite your food issues!)
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August 13th, 2009 at 9:41 pm
Sounds like so much fun!!!!!
Somehow I kept missing out on the mailing lists for this, but I don’t think I would have had the money anyway. 
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August 14th, 2009 at 1:09 am
Honestly, the thing about the hamburgers really made me laugh. And it sounds like a great weekend. Makes me feel a little homesick though (lived in Eugene, Oregon for many, many years)!
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August 14th, 2009 at 2:21 am
I’m up in Seattle, and my husband will be away in NYC…maybe I’ll drive down…
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August 14th, 2009 at 4:56 am
Aw, that sounds fun! Have a great time!
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August 14th, 2009 at 4:57 am
Oh, this sounds like such fun – I wish Kansas was closer to Oregon!
On a positive note, however, my daughter is talking of going to college in Portland. While I was initially sad at this long-distance choice (which is still two years away), I now realize that I might finally have an opportunity to visit the famous Powell’s bookstore in person
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August 14th, 2009 at 5:56 am
Sometimes you just can’t beat a good hamburger but I’m sure you’ll find something. It’s funny but I used to not be an adventurous eater AT ALL. And now I’m amazed at the different things I LOVE.
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August 14th, 2009 at 5:59 am
Boy, do I wish I could be there! I hope y’all have a great time.
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August 14th, 2009 at 7:52 am
Trish: You have won a book (ANY BOOK) from my Librarything shelf. Your step-by-step instructions on how to add a favicon were simple, self explanatory…and it worked. It only took me 10 minutes tops….I wish I had found your post yesterday.
Please stop by my blog and click on my Librarything icon.
Have a great day!
http://missysbooknook.blogspot.com/2009/08/requesting-assistance-please.html
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August 14th, 2009 at 8:19 am
Have fun!!!!
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August 14th, 2009 at 8:41 am
Oh, it WILL be fun!!! I can’t wait. I-Can’t-WAIT!!!! Just a week now (muttering: must wait, must wait, must wait)
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August 14th, 2009 at 8:48 am
This sounds super fun! You should vlog a bit of the museum if you have a camera and they allow it!
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August 14th, 2009 at 8:50 am
Well it sounds like you have a fun time planned! I’m totally envious…but I did have a big juicy burger last night!
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August 14th, 2009 at 8:50 am
I’m really looking forward to meeting folks. I’ll miss the Friday dinner and Library outing due to obligations for The Hubster’s company events, but really hope to meet up somewhere for dinner on Saturday.
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August 14th, 2009 at 9:35 am
Have a great time everyone. I won’t be able to join you, much to my chagrin! Have a great time and tell us all about it…naturally!
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August 14th, 2009 at 10:28 am
I hope you have a fantastic time! I couldn’t come if I wanted to, since my husband and I are taking our annual trip to the Shakespeare festival. I can’t wait to hear about all of the fun you guys have!
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August 14th, 2009 at 11:03 am
Hope you have loads of fun!
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August 14th, 2009 at 12:06 pm
Wow, sounds like a great time! I look forward to hearing how it all turns out. I was recently in Seattle and did a tour of a few bookstores. I’ love to see Powell’s in Portland (it’s on my “bucket list”) and look forward to hearing what you think about it.
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August 14th, 2009 at 12:17 pm
Have a great time!
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August 14th, 2009 at 1:44 pm
Oh, I’ve always wanted to visit Powell’s! And that rare book room looks so awesome. Too bad I’m on the other side of the states… but someday maybe I’ll move back. Have a great time, and do tell us all about it!!
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August 14th, 2009 at 3:10 pm
You should all come have a visit in Vancouver, BC! I’d show you all the great bookstores! We could play meet the publishers too!
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August 14th, 2009 at 5:36 pm
Aw, that sounds so cool. I want to see the rare book room and hang out with other bloggers. ;_; Iz sad.
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August 14th, 2009 at 5:37 pm
If you don’t like any of the food at whatever restaurant we pick on Friday, I’ll take you to get a great hamburger. Saturday you’re on your own because I have another engagement that night, but I’ll point you in the right direction.
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August 14th, 2009 at 8:01 pm
Wow! I’m sure you’ll all have a great time – what fun! Book bloggers, Powell’s, the rare book room … and adventurous food
Post all about it, with lots of pic, when you get home!
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August 15th, 2009 at 12:58 pm
I am soooooo jealous!! Portland is my favorite city and Powell’s is my favorite bookstore!! My one piece of advice . . . don’t get lost!! I’m talking about the bookstore, not the city!! Yep, I did!!! Have fun!!!!
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August 15th, 2009 at 1:22 pm
I want to see vlogs and photographs and super posts so I can pretend that I’m sharing all the fun you guys are going to have.
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August 15th, 2009 at 9:22 pm
Have a great time! Wish I could have gone up there too.
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August 16th, 2009 at 8:34 am
Sounds like you are going to have fun-my husband is coming home from Portland tonight-I sent him on a shopping trip to Powells for me. enjoy
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August 16th, 2009 at 5:56 pm
How fun! I would totally geek out at seeing a first edition of Little Women. I still have my ancient, battered copy, and I cherish it. When I went to NY to meet with publishers, a highlight was seeing the first editions of books displayed in the buildings’ lobbies — including To Kill A Mockingbird. I think I just stood there, gaping, perhaps even drooling a bit!
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August 17th, 2009 at 11:17 pm
Yay! I just set everything up today and I’m in. And we are having burgers on Friday night! What a great time we’re going to have! I can’t wait to meet new bloggers and finally get to Powell’s. See you in a couple of days!
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August 18th, 2009 at 3:58 pm
Girlfriend, why didn’t you mention that you needed restaurant recommendations? 21st Avenue, about a mile from Powell’s, has at least a dozen great restaurants. All of the McMenamin’s locations have great burgers, and they’re all worth seeing because each one is decorated differently. They’re also open really late. I believe there are no fewer than five right near Powell’s.
Also don’t forget Voodoo Donut, though it’s in the opposite direction.
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August 19th, 2009 at 6:29 pm
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August 20th, 2009 at 8:27 am
Have fun on your trip, Trish!
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August 24th, 2009 at 10:19 pm
It sure was fun! And, you got your hamburger Friday night!
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August 28th, 2009 at 8:43 pm
It was a wonderful time! I’m so glad that we finally got to meet f2f! I hope we can do it again.
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