Portland oh-nine

The semester has now begun, putting my travels to an end. I had a great trip out to Portland. It mostly involved relaxing, eating and spending time with friends. I made it to Powell's - the castle of books. I played speed scrabble with my wonderful hosts, Jon and Lynette. Andy, Dave the Brave and I explored Cathedral Park. I met up with my European compatriot Brett. We made the trip to Annie's Donuts. I braved the Washington rains to witness the wedding of a fellow iEHBS [international Evangelical Homiletic Bachelors Society]. Though I celebrated while there, I did my part in mourning by sheering my beard down to something more slightly than stubble. And, as is tradtion, the odds were calculated. And then I had to say my goodbyes, though I hope that my next visit won't take another fifteen months. I survived a wicked day of flights into blizzard conditions. It was a very good trip. For your enjoyment here are the odds and a couple of pictures. you have my love.

To be engaged
Graham 4-1
Bob 6-1
Kate G. 8-1
Travis 8-1
Nate B. 9-1
Brad G. [as requested] 30-1

To have a baby
Gustines' second 2-1
Martins' third 4-1
Grabhers 5-1
Boes' second 10-1
Overbays 12-1
Morrisons 15-1
Gates' third 20-1
Johnsons 20-1
Britchers 25-1
Pai's 30-1

















Cathedral Park in North Portland

















The "Made in Oregon" sign off of Burnside