Getting settled (a bit...)

Now that the "trauma" of moving has passed (mostly), we're really getting to enjoy Portland.

Like Philly, it's a city of neighborhoods...each with a flavor. We're living in a kind-of new neighborhood - "the Pearl", an area of Industrial buildings and Warehouses that have recently been turned into big loft apartnents - the little house we lived in in Albany could be fit quite neatly into our high-ceilinged space, and we've pitched a tent to use as a bedroom.



We think it's cool.


We live right next to the "Alphabet" district - but it used to be called Slabtown. The closest tavern userped the name - a very friendly spot called, obiously, SLABTOWN.

They serve fantastic, local Bratwurst and excellent local beers. And I'm taking over the Open Mic a few Thursday's a month.

A good start, especially since I also have 2 shows booked at the "mock Crest Tavern" on the other side of town.

Jane is very happy - her new position is keeping her busy, and buying furniture and exploring Portland is FUN. We're looking forward to checking out the Shanghai Tunnels; and there's some great hiking to be done around here.

Dan Lange