I also don't have a place to stay in Portland, and since it seems like I can't make it either, which sucks unless I can stay at someone's home and I'll help pay for food and gas and whatnot.  I can afford the greyhound down, but not any money for hotel room.

I live in Portland and would like to attend this. I don't really log onto Susan's much anymore but I will check back soon for further details. 

Well, I unfortunately have no ride and no money to go down there with.  So, I'm unfortunately going to have to bow out.  Maybe in the future I can go down to hang out with various susans members, but for right now it's not there.

OK, congratulations to everyone in the Northwest for the end of one of the driest Augusts in history. Take that, soggy detractors!

So I don't know if we are doing anything for a get together this weekend in PDX, with chief instigators Sigmafan and Beth Andrea unable to come. From posts, it looks like the following were yesses or maybes:
Tamaki
Ms. OBrien (Sunday)
Miharu Barbie
Me
Butterflyhugs
and we have several more in the Portland contingent.
Looks like if it happens it will just be an Oregon thing this time. If anybody wants to get together I'm game, and have a minivan that seats six. Probably nothing grand since we're all jaded locals? We could keep it to free or low budget stuff.
I'm a lousy social organizer, any volunteers? Or message me and tell me what you wanna do. I can never commit in advance but my caretakee is doing good so I'm free for the weekend.
If not, enjoy the fabulous 70's dry weather. I know I will.
-Maddie

Anything low to no cost is fine with me.  I would take the MAX in to town.

Quote from: Ms. OBrien on August 31, 2012, 10:48:33 PM
Anything low to no cost is fine with me.  I would take the MAX in to town.

yes, I like the idea of free or close to free. I live on the Max myself. I'll see what's cooking for free stuff in town - I know there's a couple of fairs and festivals afoot.

Woo Hoo.  Works for me.

OK. Great free stuff going on in Portland area, accessible by Max and streetcar, #1, or Maddiecar, #2. Any day/event sound good to you? Or a better suggestion? Like I said. When nobody suggests stuff, I just suggest what I like.

#1:

Art in the Pearl: Fine Arts and Crafts Festival (Saturday, Sunday, Monday)
http://www.artinthepearl.com/festival-information/general-info/
ok, I'm an absolute sucker for fine arts, crafts, seeing artists artifying, and live free world music and dance in a park setting. Just a couple blocks down the hill from the streetcar line.

Quote*Over one hundred artists showing and selling their work
*A World Music Stage with a variety of music and theater
*An Education Pavillion featuring hands-on art activities for children and adults
*Delicious food to enjoy

I am celebrating my new legal name this week, so I could buy anybody a meal who is short on bucks. I'd suggest a potluck picnic in the park, but I haven't been to this event before and don't know if we can smuggle in buckets of food (or have a place to eat it)

#2: Monday:
I was thinking about driving up to Timberline Lodge on Monday for the Timberline's 75th birthday party and free tribute to folk singer/activist Woodie Guthrie. I will reserve a seat for my wife in case she's up to going, but I could take up to 4 people who wanna ride. I don't think I'm up to the full 8 hours, maybe try to get there before 3 pm.
Here's the link:
http://www.timberlinelodge.com/visit/a-tribute-to-tradition/

QuoteA variety of tasty food and beverage offerings will be available along with face painting and other children's activities. Starting at 7 p.m. Senator Jeff Merkley is hoping to join us to introduce the event's main attraction, "Walking Woody's Road." This show celebrates American songwriter and poet Woody Guthrie. All of the artists performing have a real connection to Guthrie
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Live Music in the Outdoor Amphitheater
1pm – Moe Dixon
2pm – Eliza Gilkyson & Slaid Cleaves
3pm – Sarah Lee Guthrie & Johnny Irion
4:30pm – Jimmy LaFave
5:30pm – Bryan Bowers
7pm to 9pm – Main Feature: "Walking Woody's Road"
This year marks Guthrie's 100th birthday.

-Madeline

Number 1 sounds like fun.  And I could come Saturday and/or Sunday.  Monday my neighbor is taking us to the State fair in Salem.  I have not been there in years.

BTW Congratulations on the new name. 

Quote from: Ms. OBrien on September 01, 2012, 12:04:25 AM
BTW Congratulations on the new name. 

Thanks, I couldn't have named me better if I did myself, which I did.

So, should we Carpe Saturdum and set it up for Saturday so at least two of us will GTG, or set it up for Sunday in case others not online can come too?

I'm suggesting to meet at the Powell's City of Books entrance on the NW corner (that's 10th and Couch St, which is a streetcar stop) either at high noon on Saturday or high noon on Sunday. Then we can walk the two blocks down the hill to the Party.

It's .3 or .4 mile walk from the Red/Blue max line to that corner, or a 4 minute ride on the Streetcar. (The last Streetcar to make the Couch by Noon Saturday leaves the Library at 11:50; the last Streetcar to make the Couch by Noon Sunday leaves the Library at 11:55.)

OK, Tamaki said she could make Sunday but not Saturday. Three would be awesome, so let's go ahead and make it for Noon on Sunday at the NW corner of Powell's City of Books. I'll be the red head in the polka dot dress if you need a landmark. PM me for my mobile phone# if you like.

Just a remember, Saturday is the first day of the TriMet changeover. Get yourself a day pass (there are no longer 1 2 or all zone fares, and no more free rail zone).

P.S. so I don't forget to mention it, there is a great trans-friendly vintage clothing store (CHEAP!) called Fat Fancy! that is 30 yards NW from the westbound Max stop at the Galleria/10th Ave. The owners are part of the rainbow and all staff are very LGBTQI friendly.

Hey sorry for being incommunicado yall. I've been so carefully rationing my non-Leah energies and I kinda assumed somebody would text or call if I forgot about this for too long. I'm terrible with anything that isn't sharpied onto my calendar. And I've turtled up pretty hardcore lately.

I know some of you have my number. If I don't show up feel free to call. I don't have to pick up my kid until 4pm Sunday, and even after that I'm free for family-friendly stuff.

Anybody who doesn't mind roughing it a bit is welcome to crash at my house for a day or two. I have a floor, a couch, and on Saturday night there's my daughter's bunk beds if you aren't squeamish about being in a kid space. And my bed is huge if you aren't a rapist or psychopath. If you are I'll gut you.

For what it's worth, my half-assededly imagined plans this weekend were going to be to go to a trans/gay/sexual minorities meetup at McMenamins (which i'd need to ask about bringing ppl to) and to possibly comply with my roommate's insistence that I go see Beasts of the Southern Wild at the beer and pizza theatre.

I really feel icky about the Pearl district but I'll go there if that's where my lovely NW Susan's people are.

I do love Woody Guthrie but my kid isn't good for road trips.

I know lots of parks and free stuff and I'm in a financial hole but it we do something that costs money I might could cover a person or two. I usually spend at least 40 dollars a month on alcohol or broccoli or some other luxury, and I can put this toward you guys if need be.

Good morning y'all.  I just rolled out of my cocoon... I'm surprised to see you all organizing here.  I had assumed that the plan to get together fizzled out with Sigmafan's change of availability.

I don't really have any plans this weekend, except that a friend is coming over to play pool with me at 3:00 on Saturday. 

Peaches and I are down for Art in the Pearl.  We can be at Powell's at noon.  Felix and Janet already have my phone number.  I'll PM my cell phone number to Madeline.  This will be fun!

Thank you Madeline for stepping in and making this happen.  You rock!

Hugs!
Miharu

Yes, Madeline is a lifesaver for this thing.  Also, she's got me rejuvinated to do another Seattle meetup.  I have another one planned for late October or early November.  I wish I could be there to see all of your happy smiling faces, but alas the money isn't there.  Have a great time everyone!

I'm really looking forward to seeing you all this afternoon.

Hugs!
Miharu

Getting ready as we speak.

I just realized that the NW corner entrance of Powell's City of Books is at 11th and Couch St, not 10th. Glad I got everybody's cell#. See you there!

Had a wonderful time today meeting Miharu Barbie and her wonderful spouse Peaches, Tamaki, Ms OBrien, Felix, and Butterflykisses for the first time. Thanks everybody for coming out and tolerating my obsession with artistic stuff! We will have to get together again.
<HUGS>
Madeline