Honk If You Love Elvis, originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl.
Ok, I had to post this. We didn’t honk because we weren’t in a car, but damn, I would have if we had been driving. Who doesn’t love Elvis?
Originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl
I took this photo walking into a New Seasons. Great pumpkin display going on. We didn’t buy one, but man… wouldn’t that huge one in the center make an awesome jack-o-lantern?
Originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl
So a couple of weeks ago we had the enormous pleasure of hanging out with and then having dinner with Grandpa, my Aunt Syd, Mom, Don, and Kev. It was a really nice evening. A very nice time. I love my family. Seriously, are there any better people out there? I know some of you might be saying yes, there are… as in your families, friends, or whatever, but still… I love these people. They are awesome. I always have a good time, without exception, when I’m with them, which I’m not often enough. And again I will say lucky. I am so lucky to be a part of this brood. Lucky.
Fork, originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl.
Another fork sighting. This time in a parking lot near the Loyd Center. What’s with the forks? Is someone trying to tell me something? Fork Off Tam! Fork off!! This one also taken with the phone camera. I had to. It’s kinda creepy this thing with me and forks.
Catch The Wind, originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl.
Lovin’ the windmills on top of this building downtown.
The Stacks, originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl.
We took a stroll through Powell’s… how could you not? It’s a must.
S. Waterfront, originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl.
Gotta love the public transportation options in Portland. We do. We use it whenever we can.
Jazz, originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl.
I get jazzed just looking at this….
Benched, originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl.
Cool park benches.
Chairs, originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl.
I didn’t even set this up… it made for a great shot.
Duking It Out, originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl.
As I said previously, we’ve wandered around Portland a few times with the kids in the last couple of weeks. I took several shots during these walks. I love this one. It’s on the wall of a 24 hour fitness.
Random, originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl.
Standing on that same street corner Karen noticed a fork randomly laying on a lamp post box (not sure if that’s the technical name for them… but there it is). I took another one as well where the fork was in focus, but I like this one… shows the background for this fork art. So corny, I know. This, again, taken with my phone.
Corner, originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl.
We’ve been downtown a few times since the kids have been here. This particular outing the kids ordered their wedding bands while Karen and I stood on the street corner with the pups and waited for them. I wait… I take photos. This one, again, with my phone.
PDX, originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl.
Let’s sum up our lives since the last I posted something… which has been a little while ago.
On the 10th of September Mary and Martin arrived from Britain. This was us walking across the pedestrian bridge from parking structure to the terminal. I took this one with my phone. Not bad, with a little tweaking from an app called Camera Bag. I believe this was like the 1974 version of the photo. All browns and muted. Cool.
Hawthorne, originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl.
Lastly… this is the third photo I chose to donate to the Amani Center fund raising bash this coming Saturday. The Hawthorne Bridge, Portland. All three of these shots ended up looking great framed. Now, again… just hope I make the center some money on Saturday.
One Way, originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl.
After the whole Sundays Parkways event the three of us decided we needed a beverage to cool off. We once again jumped on our bikes and road down to Crush. I snapped this as we were sitting outside enjoying a cold one. Mine… Bottingtons. Karen’s… water. Maggie’s… uh, she never said… shhhhh…. secret.
Hats Off To The Colonel, originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl.
Gave my head a rest while hanging out at Colonel Summers Park.
Colonel Summers Park, originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl.
Colonel Summers was hoppin’.
Carolina Pump Station, originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl.
We spent yesterday enjoying the sites and sounds of the last Sundays Parkways event in Portland for the year.
The event goes like this… the city closes off a grid of streets in a neighborhood. Those streets go by parks in the neighborhood. People bicycle, walk, skateboard, roller blade, or whatever around the circuit, stopping at the various parks to enjoy food, booths, activities, and music. This particular parkways event was in SE Portland. Our friend Maggie happens to live not far from the route, so we ventured to her house, parked the truck, hauled out our bikes, and the three of us headed over. We had a great time. Met some other friends at the first park, Colonel Summers, and enjoyed a couple of bands while we were there. This photo is of Carolina Pump Station. They were pretty darn good. We also enjoyed a plate of barbecue (we all shared it) and some tasty cookies. Then the three of us donned our helmets, bid farewell to our other compadres, and hit the road to complete the circuit.
Cold One, originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl.
Karen took this one inside Deschutes as we sat and enjoyed the spoils of our victory.
Across The Street, originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl.
This is the last photo I took on Sunday after the Bridge Pedal. The building across the street from the Deschutes Brewery.
Finish Line, originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl.
First Providence Bridge Pedal completed… check.
The Gang Is All Here… Almost, originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl.
Karen took this great shot of our four compadres as they neared the finish line. Maggie to the left, Kristen to the right and closest to the camera, Sandy sort of in front of Kristen to the left, and Kate up in front of Sandy. Great shot. Great time with you all!
Huh?, originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl.
As we rode down and off the Freemont, going a pretty good speed, I held out my camera and took random photos without looking at what I was shooting. Here’s one of those.
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