Look what I did!
Richter said "Our memories are the only paradise from which we can never be expelled."
Therefore, I think memories of paradise would make very appropriate gifts.
Please do not be appalled by the quite lame descriptions with their over use of exclamation points. These were generic options that were provided on the site. Why did I not change them? I am lazy and that site is far from "user friendly".
Note: Neither is this one. This is my fifth time trying to get "Look what I did! to link to what you are actually supposed to see instead of just not appearing at all. The way I want it to appear is how Lisa makes things look, the way its coming up (no link, just the exclamation "Look what I did!") makes me seem crazy.
Note: I got it on the seventh try. I hate computers.
-Ian
Monday, March 31, 2008
Thursday, March 27, 2008
Nevermind.
Apparently nobody likes the vintage car thing. Apparently some people think it's a crap idea and that I should be shamed and scoffed upon for coming up with it. I am going to go sulk in the corner. I suggest you all plan the wedding for me until I come back. Just remember that this could have been yours (ours):
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
OKAY! If you scroll down to the post with all the hotels, you will see that I have updated it at long last. I hope to get more budget-conscious options up and include all the prices and special features soon, but for now you can consult the internet on your own. Or look at something like Wanderlust,
Hotels Cheap ,Travel Guide or something of that sort.
Hotels Cheap ,Travel Guide or something of that sort.
Not just for couches anymore!
So, craigslist is the greatest resource for every need one could possibly have. I posted there recently asking if anyone has or knows anyone who has a cool vintage/classic car that they would be willing to let us use for our getaway car (since renting one through a limo company costs $500!!!) and this girl emailed me today telling me that her cousin has a few cars that he lets people use for "props", etc. and for weddings! I emailed him to see what that would cost and if he would let us use it to drive from the farm to our hotel downtown. I will update with his reply, but for now, please enjoy these pixeltastic picture representations of the glorious possibilities.
Friday, March 21, 2008
Question:
Does anybody read this thing anymore?
Much love,
Lisa
P.S. I am getting so much wedding work done, it's ridiculous. I will update if the above question is answered...well, at all.
Much love,
Lisa
P.S. I am getting so much wedding work done, it's ridiculous. I will update if the above question is answered...well, at all.
Monday, March 17, 2008
Sunday, March 16, 2008
Hello
I thought that for those trying to save money on the trip, there are numerous other options for lodging:
Silver Falls State Park, has cabins and areas for camping as well as bathrooms and showers. Its far away but spending 2 days here is so amazingly worth it -
Stub Stewart State Park is the playground in your backyard. Just 31 miles west of Portland, the park offers camping, picnicking and hiking. If you like trails, this is the park for you. Explore nearly 15 miles of new trails. Bring your horse or bicycle and spend hours exploring the far reaches of the park. After a day of play, finding a quiet spot to relax is easy in the 1,650 acres of lush rolling hills, forest and deep canyons.
Cabins are 39 bucks a night.
For those of you with a KOA membership
Cascade Locks / Portland East KOA
The have "Kabins" and "Kottages" and they love "K" and use it in an oh-so-clever manner.
These just may be a couple of fun ideas for those who are staying more than 3 days who want to mix a little wilderness with their hotels.
I am also making up a guide of fun places to visit and eat while in town, just so we don't have naive midwestern folk who think "Old Town" will provide them with excitement... well the good kind of excitement at least.
Oh, and depending on the size of my next paycheck, it looks as if we are going to reserve our condo in Molokai. . . Lets hope my bank doesn't mess up like Lisa's
-Ian
Silver Falls State Park, has cabins and areas for camping as well as bathrooms and showers. Its far away but spending 2 days here is so amazingly worth it -
Stub Stewart State Park is the playground in your backyard. Just 31 miles west of Portland, the park offers camping, picnicking and hiking. If you like trails, this is the park for you. Explore nearly 15 miles of new trails. Bring your horse or bicycle and spend hours exploring the far reaches of the park. After a day of play, finding a quiet spot to relax is easy in the 1,650 acres of lush rolling hills, forest and deep canyons.
Cabins are 39 bucks a night.
For those of you with a KOA membership
Cascade Locks / Portland East KOA
The have "Kabins" and "Kottages" and they love "K" and use it in an oh-so-clever manner.
These just may be a couple of fun ideas for those who are staying more than 3 days who want to mix a little wilderness with their hotels.
I am also making up a guide of fun places to visit and eat while in town, just so we don't have naive midwestern folk who think "Old Town" will provide them with excitement... well the good kind of excitement at least.
Oh, and depending on the size of my next paycheck, it looks as if we are going to reserve our condo in Molokai. . . Lets hope my bank doesn't mess up like Lisa's
-Ian
Monday, March 10, 2008
Shoe Crisis Averted
I come heralding the wonders of Zappos.com! They're way cheaper, have a huge selection, plus you can search by style, width, heel height, color, and price. Here are my favorites (the white ones I chose are dyeable,and obviously some would work better than others in terms of heel width):
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My feet have a bright future, clearly. I'm never going to a shoe store again.
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My feet have a bright future, clearly. I'm never going to a shoe store again.
Monday, March 3, 2008
Rest Those Heads
I've been doing a little hotel research on behalf of all you out-of-towners and I've come up with a few suggestions. My official recommendations, in no particular order:
1. Our Apartment
For the small price of making sure Kitty Pryde has someone to play with, you can live like a local at the fine Westfal (yes, just one "l") Apartments. We offer a luxurious futon sleeping experience (sleeps one. Two if cuddly)adjacent to our Queen deluxe suite. Amenities include kitchenette, bathroom, and lovable cat.
We currently have one spot taken by Cousin Andrew, leaving 0-1 vacancies. Call for reservations.
1880 SW 5th Ave.
Portland, OR 97201
2. Econo Lodge
$50 at the Expo Center, a hop on the MAX train gets you downtown in 5 minutes. You might get scabies, but it'll be affordable.
405 NE Columbia Blvd.
Portland, OR, US, 97211-1421
$109 SW 4th Ave. A foot and a half from our apartment building. I think it may actually share a wall or something. Again potential scabies, but if for some reason you want to be close to our kitty and Cousin Andrew, this is an option.
1889 SW 4th Avenue
Portland, OR, US, 97201
3. The Jupiter Hotel
$114 standard to $150 with kitchenette
Trendy (but overpriced, sheesh!) little boutique hotel on the east side of the river. A 10 minute trip on the bus or a 3-5 minute drive will take you right downtown and to our doorstep.
800 E. Burnside
Portland, OR 97214
877-800-0004
4. McMedamins Kennedy School
My personal favorite, although it's farther away than the rest. About 10-15 minutes from downtown by car. It's accessible by bus, but car would make it much easier. This is the most awesome, unique yet NON PRETENTIOUS hotel in Portland. It's an old elementary school building converted into a hotel/restaurant/theater/pub. There's great artwork all over the building, and the restaurant is fantastic. The converted auditorium is a theater that shows $3 movies with pizza and locally famous McMenamins beer on comfy couches.
There's a giant enclosed hot tub/soaking pool in the old teachers lounge and a few small classrooms have been converted into the Detention Bar, the Honors Bar, and a cigar bar- the name of which escapes me now.
It's a super cool place to visit all in itself. I hear the rooms still have chalkboards in them. I highly, highly reccommend this place if you don't have to be right downtown.
$99-160, includes complimentary admission to the awesome movie theater and use of the soaking pool. Book early.
5736 N.E. 33rd Ave.
Portland, OR 97211
(888) 249-3983
5. Hotel Monaco
Another cool hotel, this one is right downtown. It's got a private art collection and a "pet concierge" and lots of other froofy stuff like that.
$160 to $245
506 S.W. Washington,
Portland, Oregon 97204
888-207-2201
***Okay, after this point I've only got names and links to hotels in the immediate area. I will update soon with more information- pictures, guest reviews, prices, proximity to points of interest, contact info, etc. I think I'm going to stop here or add a couple more price-conscious choices and focus on filling everything out with pertinent information. Let me just say: this is a lot of work!
6. The River Place Hotel
7. The Westin
8. The Marriott
9. Hotel Vintage Plaza
10. The Embassy Suites
11. The Doubletree Hotel Amenities include one dapper businessman to dial your telephone.
12. The Benson Hotel
13. The Mark Spencer Hotel Apartment-style. About $135 per night, also offers discounted weekly rates.
"Studio room with Queen bed and full size bathroom. Fully equipped kitchen with stovetop and oven, full-sized refrigerator, glassware and dishes, silverware, pots and pans, toaster and coffee maker. Spacious closet. Keyless lock system. Iron and ironing board. Hairdryer. Air conditioning. Cable TV. Voicemail, High Speed wireless Internet access and data ports. Also included are complimentary continental breakfast, afternoon tea and cookies."
14. The Paramount Hotel
15. The Ace Hotel
16. The Avalon Hotel
17. The Governor Hotel
18. The Heathman Hotel
Guests can borrow from a library featuring 4,000 first edition books.
19. Hotel Deluxe
20. Hotel Fifty
21. Hotel Lucia
Stay at a bona fide art gallery with works by local artists.
22. Travelodge Hotel City Center
1. Our Apartment
For the small price of making sure Kitty Pryde has someone to play with, you can live like a local at the fine Westfal (yes, just one "l") Apartments. We offer a luxurious futon sleeping experience (sleeps one. Two if cuddly)adjacent to our Queen deluxe suite. Amenities include kitchenette, bathroom, and lovable cat.
We currently have one spot taken by Cousin Andrew, leaving 0-1 vacancies. Call for reservations.1880 SW 5th Ave.
Portland, OR 97201
2. Econo Lodge
$50 at the Expo Center, a hop on the MAX train gets you downtown in 5 minutes. You might get scabies, but it'll be affordable.
405 NE Columbia Blvd.
Portland, OR, US, 97211-1421
$109 SW 4th Ave. A foot and a half from our apartment building. I think it may actually share a wall or something. Again potential scabies, but if for some reason you want to be close to our kitty and Cousin Andrew, this is an option.
1889 SW 4th Avenue
Portland, OR, US, 97201
3. The Jupiter Hotel
$114 standard to $150 with kitchenette
Trendy (but overpriced, sheesh!) little boutique hotel on the east side of the river. A 10 minute trip on the bus or a 3-5 minute drive will take you right downtown and to our doorstep.
800 E. Burnside
Portland, OR 97214
877-800-0004
4. McMedamins Kennedy School
My personal favorite, although it's farther away than the rest. About 10-15 minutes from downtown by car. It's accessible by bus, but car would make it much easier. This is the most awesome, unique yet NON PRETENTIOUS hotel in Portland. It's an old elementary school building converted into a hotel/restaurant/theater/pub. There's great artwork all over the building, and the restaurant is fantastic. The converted auditorium is a theater that shows $3 movies with pizza and locally famous McMenamins beer on comfy couches.
There's a giant enclosed hot tub/soaking pool in the old teachers lounge and a few small classrooms have been converted into the Detention Bar, the Honors Bar, and a cigar bar- the name of which escapes me now.
It's a super cool place to visit all in itself. I hear the rooms still have chalkboards in them. I highly, highly reccommend this place if you don't have to be right downtown.
$99-160, includes complimentary admission to the awesome movie theater and use of the soaking pool. Book early.
5736 N.E. 33rd Ave.
Portland, OR 97211
(888) 249-3983
5. Hotel Monaco
Another cool hotel, this one is right downtown. It's got a private art collection and a "pet concierge" and lots of other froofy stuff like that.
$160 to $245
506 S.W. Washington,
Portland, Oregon 97204
888-207-2201
***Okay, after this point I've only got names and links to hotels in the immediate area. I will update soon with more information- pictures, guest reviews, prices, proximity to points of interest, contact info, etc. I think I'm going to stop here or add a couple more price-conscious choices and focus on filling everything out with pertinent information. Let me just say: this is a lot of work!
6. The River Place Hotel
7. The Westin
8. The Marriott
9. Hotel Vintage Plaza
10. The Embassy Suites
11. The Doubletree Hotel Amenities include one dapper businessman to dial your telephone.
12. The Benson Hotel
13. The Mark Spencer Hotel Apartment-style. About $135 per night, also offers discounted weekly rates.
"Studio room with Queen bed and full size bathroom. Fully equipped kitchen with stovetop and oven, full-sized refrigerator, glassware and dishes, silverware, pots and pans, toaster and coffee maker. Spacious closet. Keyless lock system. Iron and ironing board. Hairdryer. Air conditioning. Cable TV. Voicemail, High Speed wireless Internet access and data ports. Also included are complimentary continental breakfast, afternoon tea and cookies."
14. The Paramount Hotel
15. The Ace Hotel
16. The Avalon Hotel
17. The Governor Hotel
18. The Heathman Hotel
Guests can borrow from a library featuring 4,000 first edition books.
19. Hotel Deluxe
20. Hotel Fifty
21. Hotel Lucia
Stay at a bona fide art gallery with works by local artists.
22. Travelodge Hotel City Center
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