Backlog: Portland (Oct. 3rd-8th)

So I have been trying to do a backlog a couple times now on the way, now that we are getting into Southern California, but something keeps failing, so Im doing a series of small posts to catch us up. Each is just a few pics of favorite things along the way, with limited commentary. For the full picture set check out the photo album links on the right.

My brother's marathon was kind of the impetus for getting out there at that time...really our only set date along the way, with most other times based off of it. It was good to see Dan and the parents for a few days along the way.

We also enjoyed catching some of Portland's microbrews once Dan could actually drink again after the marathon.

We stayed in Portland a few extra days after the weekend to see the city and so I could talk to a few design places (got to see Nike's large suburban campus). We found out they were showing the second presidential debate at a theater in Portland and just made it into the packed theater. It was fun to watch with cheers and boos along with beer and pizza.

On our way out of town we decided to do the laundry. After just getting money from the Bank across the way, this machine promptly tore our $5 bill right in half and ate the other half in Portland. We are hoping to be recieving our money back in the mail....