It looks and sounds good to me Jane. I think that was on the list of places that V had checked out for me that included airline tickets. But , yeah, it's nice-I like.

I was wondering what areas would be good Susan. Yes, don't want to be in the middle of the druggies!

Thanks Katy for posting your availability again. I truly forgot to go back and see what your schedule was like. And I would love to get tickets to Hairspray, not sure though. Will have to go check the dates and times again. Shoot, I need to go and check the dates for the trip period. I have it all wrote down, even on the calendar but haven't looked at it for a while.

Susan - what did you think of the neighborhood?

I feel so important. I will go check it out this AM Jane! I am on the job- lol

I went, I saw, I looked and I looked again. In all honesty I don't see JD's staying at that hotel. What was it called? St Mark???
It is close to Powells, that is a plus.
It would be ok if you don't mind the rougher side of city life. It would be 3/4 blocks where I would want you to stay.Like the Govenor Hotel, which is too expensive.

Or a lovely bed and breakfast!!! When I first was married we stayed up in one on Vista. I am not sure if the link below is the same one but it is close to the gardens. Just a thought.



http://www.macmaster.com/

Bad news ladies...don't kill me. I'm not going to be making the trip to Portland after all, soooooo very sorry! I truly am V and I were talking and June isn't the best time. I know I said there was nothing that would stop me, short of a death or illness, or Josh coming home and maybe moving at that time, but it's just not a good time to be taking a trip emotionally or financially. I am so stressed with all that's going on, with the house(s), and Josh. Anyway, we were talking and with all that we are going to have to buy Just wasn't thinking about having to do a backyard, build a fence, buy new drapes/curtains, blinds, the cost of having someone move us and it just goes on and on. On top of it V wants to go to Branson for our Anniversary for 3 days, and... I am so stinking stressed and it is not going to get any better until we are moved in and settled. Okay, so I should say that I am not going to be making the trip...I still plan on going but have decided that Sept. or the beginning of Oct. would be best for me. And I'm not asking anyone to change the date, but that is a better time for me to visit. So...if you ladies are around then Susan and Katie I would love to get together then. Even if it is just for lunch of dinner or a trip to a graden. Again, I am so very sorry. We were actually hoping for a quick sale of the house and to be moved before June but it really doesn't look like that is going to happen.

Cristina - nobody's gonna kill you, lol. SOunds like you've got a lot going on to stress out about.

I would suggest we meet in Sept. or Oct, but wouldn't want anyone to think I'm "assuming" too much, lol.

Angie never did say whether she was going for sure or not, and actually, neither did I.

What do the rest of you think our plan should be?

I'm here in Oregon no matter what day or month.


Just let us Oregon gals know.

Thank you Jane! Thought I was a goner Sept. or Oct. would definitely be a better time for me. I will always be stressed about Josh being gone, (trying to work on that) but the house ordeal will be over and we should be settled in and the yard work done etc. I knew we had to get all this stuff but V being the list maker that he is showed me what all we will need and I guess I just wasn't thinking. Even forgot we will have to get a new fridge, washer & dryer possibly, dining set for the kitchen and on and on... Just thinking about a get away and maybe trying to relax for a change. Don't think I will ever relax though until Josh is out of the Army. Anyway...

What Marti said......I would love to see any of you whenever you can make it to rainy ol' Oregon!

Maybe us Oregon chickies ( and anyone else of course) could still have a little get-together that Saturday?

I am game Katy to meeting that Saturday!

If I can talk myself into such a loooooong flight, I'll be there Friday, too. I still like the Mark Spencer hotel if only because of the rooftop garden. Bed and Breakfasts are ok, but I don't share a bath well and tend to clean it myself in a B&B, since I know others will be using it after me, which defeats the purpose of a vacation for a domestic goddess, lol.

The other thing that's bothering me is that I've done so much travelling this year, and it's only March! Right now, the thought of 1 more airport makes me want to scream. We'll be going back to Fl to pick Katie up in early May.

I really, really do want to meet all of you out that way, though, and that's a great motivator.

Can you imagine a B&B on your honeymoon? Gads.

Hey - We stayed at one in Ashland on our honeymoon! Remember that line from MASH "I resemble that remark!" Heh hehe

Ours had a private bath; not too shabby, but a very creaky bed. Needless to say, we are not staying there for our return visit in June to celebrate 16 years of marriage. I have learned in that time that quiet beds are preferable....:P

OOH LA LA, Katy! You go, girl!!

Btw, so THAT'S where Neal got that saying!! He was a big Mash fan.

Wow I finally found the Get together thread , I sure wish I could go , but it seems like an impossibility for me , distance , financially, fear of flying, never been anywhere , or been anywhere alone. Maybe someday I will be able to meet all of you , that would be something I look forward to so much. Its to bad you are all so far away , even Angie is far far away . It will be fun to hear about your get togethers , even if I can't get together when you get together say that twice.