PDX Puddles and Roses

PDX Puddles and Roses

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Oct 6 / 9:43am

#PDX Greek Festival photos says, mmmm, good! Bakalava, Gyros, Dancing, Fun! Sunday...

I went for baklava, but was sidetracked by the gyros. Couldn't pass it up. So had lunch and watch some really colorful greek dancers entertain the audience. Parking was a nighmare, but fortunately it was sunny and warm, so walking several blocks wasn't a problem. The baklava was sooo good I had to bring some home. Will remember the festival all week.

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Oct 5 / 10:19am

Here's the video of the 2nd Band in the PDX Marathon Battle of the Bands in University Park

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Great Uniforms, and sound.

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Oct 5 / 10:19am

PDX Marathon Battle of the Bands cheers on runners in University Park. Look & Listen - Who's the Winner Here?

As promisted, here are the movies of the bands. They weren't bad, and the runners seemed to appreciate the music.

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Oct 5 / 12:39am

Pdx Marathon cruised right thru the hood. We were ready. Cheering, live music, and sun! Proof is in the Pics.

Every year, early in the morning, the sounds of the Portland Marathon plunk right past my door in the University Park neighborhood. Such tradition we have for this race. As a non-runner, I can only cheer and celebrate those who push forward to the end. We're located about 6 miles from the finish, and see the runners move in both directions -- to the St. John's Bridge and return.

One neighbor in the middle of my block hires a small brass band each year to add to the merry spirit of the event. Last, year I discovered that a neighbor in the next block is a member of a wonderful brass band - The Power Pep Band. Total fun, and a great way to start the day. Look and listen (photos now, movies to follow).

Oh yes, the "Go Dad" sign is held by Mom and son from out of the area. This family came came all the way from San Francisco to cheer on their favorite runner, dad.

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Oct 4 / 9:50pm

Last Weekend's Polish Festival was the start of fall fun! Take a peek at these photos.

North Portland is home to one of the only Polish Church's in the city. Each year they host a wonderful Polish Festival. Colorful costumes, dancing, and incredible food! My favorite turned out to be potato pancakes with applesauce. In fact, lots of people were after these...the line stretched out quite far.

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Oct 2 / 7:12pm

#Pdxart #FirstThursday was great! Extraordinary wire artist! http://www.dirtyclean.net

> Of all the fun things to do in Portland, First Thursday last night was especially good. The moon was bright and nearly full and lots of people were out looking at galleries, exploring wonderful restaurants down in the Pearl. I explored street artists with dozens of outdoor booths. Many really wonderful and with better work than I expected. This wire artist really surprised me. He has > a bit of a french flair, reminding me a lot of my visit to Paris.  His drawings are recreated in wire, often 3 dimensional. The detail is amazing. His website doesn't begin to show the artistic nature of his work--at least what I saw last night. Loved it.

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