tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874550861229966562024-03-05T22:32:17.440-08:00Mary Anne's Portland Oregon Travel BlogMary Annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03625253475751979234noreply@blogger.comBlogger193125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1487455086122996656.post-32164853752459505632009-09-05T11:47:00.001-07:002009-09-05T11:49:01.017-07:00Things to Do on a Rainy Labor Day Weekend<div style="float: right; margin-left: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/maryannethygesen/3615517036/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3565/3615517036_f592e68bd7_m.jpg" alt="" style="border: solid 2px #000000;" /></a> <br /> <span style="font-size: 0.9em; margin-top: 0px;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/maryannethygesen/3615517036/">rose</a> <br /> Originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/maryannethygesen/">Mary Anne Thygesen</a>. </span></div><br /><br />Grab your Boots and umbrella some places are fun to visit in the rain. Animals at the Oregon Zoo love to frolic in the rain. The Japanese Garden reflects rain drops and has hidden dry shelters. The Chinese garden has sheltered spots perfect for watching rain drop in the pond. Rain drops on roses, the Washington Park Rose garden and the Peninsula Park rose gardens are not too muddy and in full bloom. <br /><br />If you want to stay inside there is the Stark’s Vacuum cleaner Museum or touring Bob’s Red Mill. <br /><br />Have a fun weekend.<br /><br />www.oregonzoo.org <br /><br />www.portlandchinesegarden.org<br /><br />http://starks.com/about-us/vacuum<br /><br />http://mapdxtravel.blogspot.com/2007/04/japanese-garden.html<br /><br />http://mapdxtravel.blogspot.com/2007/08/peninsula-park-rose-garden.html<br /><br />www.bobsredmill.com<br /><br />http://mapdxtravel.blogspot.com/2008/03/bob-red-mill.html<br clear="all" />Mary Annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03625253475751979234noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1487455086122996656.post-33296518113844785582009-08-21T15:13:00.001-07:002009-08-21T15:14:26.372-07:00Portland Saturday MarketBill Naito Legacy Fountain<br /><br />This week end August 22 and 23, 2009 marks the grand opening of Portland Saturday Market and the Bill Naito Legacy Fountain. I hear that it is a lovely new fountain in place of sewer construction. Saturday Market is in a new location, next to the fountain, under the Burnside Bridge on the Willamette River’s west bank. Everything is new and shiny, the refurbished walk way from Max to the new location on the waterfront. I can’t wait to see it. All of your favorite venders are open. <br /><br />www.saturdaymarket.orgMary Annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03625253475751979234noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1487455086122996656.post-38680592997317824652009-08-21T14:19:00.001-07:002009-08-21T14:21:08.711-07:00Swan Island Dahlias 2009<div style="float: right; margin-left: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/maryannethygesen/1226535264/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1276/1226535264_67a337f2b9_m.jpg" alt="" style="border: solid 2px #000000;" /></a> <br /> <span style="font-size: 0.9em; margin-top: 0px;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/maryannethygesen/1226535264/">dahlia</a> <br /> Originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/maryannethygesen/">Mary Anne Thygesen</a>. </span></div><br /><br />Blooming like crazy are the Dahlias in my yard. Which means that it is time to go visit Swan Island Dahlias. <br /><br />The fields that are open August 1st through September 2009, 7 days a week from 8 am to 8 pm. Stroll through over 40 acres of dahlias in full bloom. <br /><br />Lots of free parking and picnic tables.<br /><br />Dogs are allowed on the premises on a leash, however they are not allowed in the indoor display rooms.<br /><br />The annual Swan Island Dahlia Festival is August 29th, 30th, 31st & September 5th, 6th, 7th, 2009 Saturday, Sunday, & Monday (both weekends)<br />Indoor Display Hours 10 am to 6 pm, Field Hours 8am to 8pm <br />The festival has free admission and free parking. The grounds are handicap accessible <br />Taking place during the festival at noon and at 3pm are demonstrations and talks about dahlia culture. Demonstrations on dividing dahlia tubers take place at noon and 5 pm each day of the festival. <br />www.dahlias.com<br /><br />located at: 995 NW 22nd Ave,Canby, OR 97013<br clear="all" />Mary Annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03625253475751979234noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1487455086122996656.post-15199408846421815542009-08-14T16:18:00.001-07:002009-08-14T16:20:22.375-07:00Pendleton Woolen Mill Washougal, Washington<div style="float: right; margin-left: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/maryannethygesen/3295782017/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3640/3295782017_2f1e11e4c8_m.jpg" alt="" style="border: solid 2px #000000;" /></a> <br /> <span style="font-size: 0.9em; margin-top: 0px;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/maryannethygesen/3295782017/">Pendleton wool blankets</a> <br /> Originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/maryannethygesen/">Mary Anne Thygesen</a>. </span></div><br /><br />The store at the mill in Washougal is having a huge warehouse sale. The sale is on until August 16. I just got back from shopping there. There was lots of clothing for only $2.99 each. Men’s wool shirts for $29. Plenty of XL Shirts The larger sizes are gone. Blankets on sale too. Fabric for $2 a yard if you bought the whole bolt. Many of the bolts had about ten yards on them. I bought 10 yards of drapy navy blue wool. Such a bargain. I am going to make fall dresses out of it. <br /><br />2 17TH STREET<br />WASHOUGAL, WA 98671<br />360 835-1118<br /><br />www.pendleton-usa.com<br clear="all" />Mary Annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03625253475751979234noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1487455086122996656.post-70127429903485924312009-08-01T16:48:00.000-07:002009-08-01T16:48:00.425-07:00Movies in Portland City Parks August 2009These are free events. Movies start at dusk. Pre movie entertainment starts at 6:30 pm Bring a picnic and enjoy the show. Please follow all the park rules about alcohol and dogs.<br /><br />Saturday August 1, 2009 Earl Boyles Park Shrek<br />Sunday August 2, 2009 Sellwood Park Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull<br />Tuesday August 4, 2009 Glenfair Park Charlotte’s Web<br />Thursday August 6, 2009 Brooklyn Park Ferris Bueller’s Day Off<br /><br />Friday August 7, 2009 Willamette Park Hairspray<br />Friday August 7, 2009 Multnomah Arts Center X-Men Origins: Wolverine <br /><br />Saturday August 8, 2009 Dickinson Park Coraline<br />Monday August 10, 2009 Laurelhurst Park Casablanca<br />Thursday August 13, 2009 Grant Park Hotel for Dogs<br />Friday August 14, 2009 Laurelhurst Park The Wizard of Oz<br /> <br />Friday August 14, 2009 St Johns Park The Tale of Despereaux<br /><br />Saturday Aug 15, 2009 Sewallcrest Park School of Rock<br />Saturday August 15, 2009 Lents Park Iron Man<br />Wednesday August 19, 2009 McCoy Park X-Men Origins: Wolverine<br />Thursday Aug 20, 2009 Parklane Park High School Music 3: Senior Year (subtitled for those with hearing disabilities)<br />Friday August 21, 2009 Irving Park Iron Man<br />Saturday Aug 22, 2009 Washington Park Blue Hawaii (Salute to Elvis)<br /><br />Wednesday August 26, 2009 Peninsula Park The Longshots<br /><br />Wednesday August 26, 2009 Sellwood Park One Night in Frogtown<br /><br />Thursday August 27, 2009 Hazeltine Park Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl <br /><br />Friday August 28, 2009 Washington Park Mamma Mia! (Sing Along)<br /> <br />Saturday August 29, 2009 Laurelhurst Park Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull<br />Tuesday September 1, 2009 DeNorval Unthank Park Casablanca<br />Friday September 11, 2009 Multnomah Arts Center The Neverending StoryMary Annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03625253475751979234noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1487455086122996656.post-38532961476634338032009-07-31T17:22:00.001-07:002009-07-31T17:25:08.624-07:00Washington Park summer festival 2009<div style="float: right; margin-left: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/maryannethygesen/529940670/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1219/529940670_722b0f45e7_m.jpg" alt="" style="border: solid 2px #000000;" /></a> <br /> <span style="font-size: 0.9em; margin-top: 0px;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/maryannethygesen/529940670/">Rose in Washington Park rose garden</a> <br /> Originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/maryannethygesen/">Mary Anne Thygesen</a>. </span></div>Summer of 2009 Washington Park Summer Festival<br />Amphitheater Stage, August 2-15, 6:00 PM<br />Bring a picnic and enjoy these fabulous concerts and shows. Dogs must be on a leash. Short sand chairs work best in the Amphitheater. Tri-Met runs a shuttle from the Max Zoo station. <br /> <br />Sunday August 2, 2009 Portland Festival Symphony <br />www.portlandfestivalsymphony.org <br /><br />Monday August 3, 2009 Al-Andalus Ensemble with Dance (Contemporary & Ancient World Fusion) Spanish music<br /><br />Tuesday August 4, 2009 Vagabond Opera (Neo-Bohemian Cabaret) <br /><br />Wednesday August 5, 2009 Tahoe Jackson's Consortium (A Soulful Love Letter to Portland) <br /><br />Thursday August 6, 2009 The New Iberians (Blues & Zydeco) <br />www.newiberians.com <br /><br />Friday Aug 7, 2009 Portland SummerFest Opera in the Park: La Traviata by Verdi <br /><br />Saturday August 8, 2009 Devin Phillips (Modern Jazz Quartet) <br />www.devinphillips.com <br /><br />Sunday August 9, 2009 Art Abrams' Swing Machine (Big Band) <br />www.artabrams.org <br /><br />Monday August 10, 2009 Patrick Lamb (Soul/Blues) <br />www.patricklamb.com<br /><br />Tuesday Aug 11, 2009 Portland Taiko & Mizu Desierto Butoh Theatre <br />www.portlandtaiko.org <br /><br />Wednesday Aug 12, 2009 Joni Harms (Putting Western Back into Country) <br />www.joniharms.com <br /><br />Thursday August 13, 2009 Kate Davis & Portland Legends of Jazz <br /><br />Friday August 14, 2009 Oregon Ballet Theatre & Portland Cello Project <br /><br />Saturday August 15, 2009 Melao De Cuba (Salsa Dance Party) <br /><br />Sunday August 16, 2009 Rain Date I hope that it doesn’t rain, but we sure could use some rain. <br /><br /><br />The amphitheater is right next to the rose garden. Enjoy smelling the rose on a hot August evening.<br clear="all" />Mary Annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03625253475751979234noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1487455086122996656.post-53332400477608729142009-07-24T15:57:00.000-07:002009-07-24T16:48:40.634-07:00Movies in Portland City Parks Summer of 2009July 2009<br />These are free events. Movies start at dusk. Pre movie entertainment starts at 6:30 pm Bring a picnic and enjoy the show. Please follow all the park rules about alcohol and dogs.<br /><br />Friday July 24, 2009 Brentwood Park Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa<br /> <br />Saturday July 25, 2009 Colonel Summers Park Dirty Dancing<br /><br />Monday July 27, 2009 Laurelhurst Park Singin’ in the Rain<br /><br />Wednesday July 29 ,2009 Fernhill Park Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa (in Spanish, subtitled in English)<br /><br />Thursday July 30, 2009 Argay Park Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (subtitled for those with hearing disabilities)<br />Friday July 31, 2009 Cathedral Park Zathura: A Space Adventure<br /><br />Friday July 31, 2009 Kenilworth Park Kung Fu PandaMary Annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03625253475751979234noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1487455086122996656.post-61894572097397900382009-07-24T15:55:00.000-07:002009-07-24T15:56:15.987-07:00Shakespeare in the Park 2009Portland Actors Ensemble presents “The History of Henry IV, Part<br />One” for the summer of 2009. This is their 40th Season presenting Shakespeare in Portland Parks. <br /><br />This play has a great cast of characters including Sir John Falstaff. Henry has great troubles in this play, with disposing of King Richard and the crusades who wouldn’t have troubles. <br /><br />Metro-area Parks – all performances at 3 pm:<br />Laurelhurst Park: Sat. August 1 and Sun. August 2<br />Washington Park: Sat. August 8 and Sun. August 9<br />Gabriel Park: Sat. August 15 and Sun. August 16<br />Lynchwood Park: Sat. August 22 and Sun. August 23<br />Concordia University Amphitheater: Sat. August 29 and Sun. August 30<br />Reed College: Sat. Sept. 5, Sun. September 6, Labor Day, Monday Sept. 7<br /><br />All shows are free and start at 3 pm. <br /><br />www.portlandactors.comMary Annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03625253475751979234noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1487455086122996656.post-91689403497799625812009-07-23T15:13:00.000-07:002009-07-23T15:24:15.857-07:00Oregon Brewer’s FestivalI had fun watching the parade starting the Brewer’s festival. I got stuck in traffic while the parade went by. Tubas, yellow shirts and banners went by. What a Dionysian start to the festival. The festival is from Thursday July 23 to Sunday July 26, 2009. Admission is free. But the Beer isn’t. Located at the Water Front Park in down town Portland, Oregon. <br />Celebrating 22 years of American Craft Beer. <br /><br />www.oregonbrewfest.comMary Annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03625253475751979234noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1487455086122996656.post-7156559875849020822009-07-22T15:11:00.000-07:002009-07-22T15:22:45.986-07:00Oregon Zoo Summer concertsWednesday Zoo Tunes<br /><br />The Wednesday night concert season is in full swing. Tonight is Riders in the Sky. Woo Hoo my favorite Cowboy band. The concert lawn opens at five tonight. Concert at 7 pm. Tickets $10.50 or free for plus members. Please do not bring any beverages, not even water bottles. You can bring empty water bottles and fill them up at the zoo. Unopened containers can be donated to the Oregon Food Bank. <br /><br />I can’t wait to get up there and enjoy my favorite Cowboy band on this nice summer evening.<br /><br />www.oregonzoo.org/Concerts/index.htmMary Annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03625253475751979234noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1487455086122996656.post-17306346527560167542009-07-18T15:49:00.001-07:002009-07-18T15:49:48.390-07:00Cathedral Park Jazz festival 2009The 29 th Jazz festival starts Friday July 17, and runs until Sunday July 19, 2009. I have been listening to previews of the music on KMHD 89.1 FM. The music is another great line up. Last night I enjoyed Duffy Bishop’s performance. There is a beer and wine garden at the festival. When I am not at the festival I listen to the simulcast on KMHD fm. Cathedral Park is located at the east end of the ST Johns Bridge. This is a free event. Please donate money if you can. <br /><br />www.kmhd.org <br /><br />www.cpjazz.com <br /><br />FRIDAY . JULY 17<br />6:00 - Bill Rhoades Trio<br /><br />8:00 - Duffy Bishop<br />SATURDAY . JULY 18<br />Noon - Toshi Onizuka<br />2:00 - Kate Davis<br />4:00 - Jessie Marquez<br />6:00 - Carleton Jackson <br /><br />SUNDAY . JULY 19<br />Noon - Grant Richards<br />2:00 - Dan Schulte<br />4:00 - Alyssa Schwary<br />6:00 - Allen HindsMary Annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03625253475751979234noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1487455086122996656.post-43054534952738599872009-07-17T14:50:00.000-07:002009-07-17T14:51:36.231-07:00Star Trek in the ParkThis is a free play in performed in Woodlawn Park Amphitheater on the corner of North East 13 and Dekum Street. The play starts at 5 pm, when the day starts to cool down. Performances are Saturday July 18, Sunday July 19 and Saturday July 25 and Saturday July 26, 2009. The cost is free, but please donate to the troupe. <br /><br />This year the Atomic Arts troupe is performing Amok Time where Spock has a mysterious health problem and he must go to Vulcan. The actors did a great job with this play, enthralling the audience. The fight scenes where realistic and fun to watch. The suspense kept me on the edge on my lawn chair. The costuming was true to form. The sets fun and believable. If I have time I will go see it again.<br /><br />Live long and prosper.Mary Annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03625253475751979234noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1487455086122996656.post-55022268955366772702009-06-10T17:27:00.001-07:002009-06-10T17:29:17.112-07:00Rose Festival 2009<div style="float: right; margin-left: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/maryannethygesen/3615235080/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3593/3615235080_f4094a12a9_m.jpg" alt="" style="border: solid 2px #000000;" /></a> <br /> <span style="font-size: 0.9em; margin-top: 0px;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/maryannethygesen/3615235080/">Freedom Bird</a> <br /> Originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/maryannethygesen/">Mary Anne Thygesen</a>. </span></div>Rose Festival 2009<br /><br />Another festival has come and gone. The parades were wonderful. I had a great time going to the parades. The rose gardens have just started blooming. Everything is late this year. <br /><br />Visit the Washington Park Rose garden 400 SW Kingston Ave, Portland , Oregon. <br /><br />www.portlandonline.com/parks/finder/index.cfm?PropertyID=1113&action=ViewPark<br /><br />Or the Peninsula Park Rose garden 700 N Rosa Parks Way<br />Portland, OR for beautiful blooms. <br /><br />www.portlandonline.com/parks/finder/index.cfm?action=ViewPark&PropertyID=507&searchtext=rose <br /><br />These pretty gardens carry on the tradition of roses in Portland.<br clear="all" />Mary Annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03625253475751979234noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1487455086122996656.post-24062799519910014882009-03-15T08:56:00.000-07:002009-03-15T08:57:50.509-07:00Writers Resource FairAt Multnomah County Central Library<br />801 S.W. 10th Ave. Portland Oregon<br />503.988.5123 <br />From noon to 3 pm Sunday March 15, 2009<br /><br />This free event has over 20 venders offering editing, publishing, writing groups and books for sale. Plus it is held in the beautiful Central branch library. This library is worth a trip just to look at it. <br /><br />www.multcolib.org/events/writersfair.htmlMary Annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03625253475751979234noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1487455086122996656.post-8063409438051630012009-03-13T14:59:00.000-07:002009-03-13T15:00:15.542-07:00National Money showWhat a thrifty idea, looking at a lot of money with out spending any. See famous money like $100,000 bills, World’s most famous nickels and legendary 1804 silver dollar. This is the Numismatic Event of the year. <br /><br />From 10 am to 6:30 pm, closes 2pm on Sunday, March 13 to 15, 2009 at the Oregon Convention Center, Portland, Oregon. <br />777 NE MLK, Jr. Blvd. <br />Portland, OR, 97232 <br />(503) 235-7575<br /><br />Admission freeMary Annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03625253475751979234noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1487455086122996656.post-66048164478023167592009-02-20T18:10:00.001-08:002009-02-20T18:10:12.093-08:00Spring Portland Home and Garden Show<div style="float: right; margin-left: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/maryannethygesen/3295782017/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3640/3295782017_2f1e11e4c8_m.jpg" alt="" style="border: solid 2px #000000;" /></a> <br /> <span style="font-size: 0.9em; margin-top: 0px;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/maryannethygesen/3295782017/">Pendleton wool blankets</a> <br /> Originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/maryannethygesen/">Mary Anne Thygesen</a>. </span></div><br />EXPO Center<br /><br />This show is worth going to because the diversity of the venders. I especially liked the Pendleton Wool 100th Anniversary booth. There was a huge wall of blankets. A display of Pendleton clothes from over the last 100 years. And lots of Pendleton wool items to buy.<br /><br />There is a large amount of plants for sale. All the venders that show up for every show. You can enter to win an Adair home. Stop by Montivilla sewing. It was just fun to walk around in.<br /><br />$10 admission. Three dollars off with Fred Meyers card. $7 dollars parking. Yellow max line, last stop.<br clear="all" />Mary Annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03625253475751979234noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1487455086122996656.post-66917652186630242642009-02-13T16:21:00.000-08:002009-02-13T16:22:34.538-08:00OMSINow showing at OMSI is Da Vinci The Genius.<br /><br />This show is fun and interesting. I was disappointed that not enough of the gadgets were interactive. They were cool to look at. The bike looked very uncomfortable to ride. The flight machines looked like birds. The Military machines were scary. The ball bearing and gear system were fascinating. What really piqued my interest was the information on his paintings. The layers, the pigments were exciting new information to me. <br /><br />Also this weekend is the agate and mineral show. <br /><br />They will be open Monday February 16, 2009 in honor of Presents day. Normally they are closed on Mondays. <br /><br />Admission prices Adult $11, youth 3 to 13 and senior 63+ $9<br />Parking $2<br /><br />OMSI<br />1945 SE Water Ave<br />Portland, OR 97214<br /><br />www.omsi.eduMary Annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03625253475751979234noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1487455086122996656.post-47686194908277720512009-01-31T09:02:00.000-08:002009-01-31T09:03:04.353-08:00Stitches in Bloom Quilt ShowThis quilt show is at the Oregon Garden located in Silverton, Oregon. <br /><br />Friday January 30th and Saturday January 31st, 2009 <br />10am-4pm <br />Adults $5, Seniors $4, Children 7 & under free. Fee includes admission to garden.<br />Look around the garden while you are there. The conifer garden is gorgeous to look at in January. <br />The web site has driving directions. <br /><br />www.oregongarden.orgMary Annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03625253475751979234noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1487455086122996656.post-47992867380677217592008-12-11T16:24:00.000-08:002008-12-11T16:25:46.688-08:00Peacock Lane 2008Sunday starts the opening of Peacock Lane for the 2008 season. Opening day will be car free. The street will be blocks to traffic. Pedestrians will not have to deal with cars while enjoying the light displays. <br /><br />Peacock Lane has been my favorite place to look at Christmas lights since I was a little kid. I feel the Christmas magic like a little kid when I go there to see the lights. <br /><br />Lights on Sunday December 14 to Dec 31 6 pm until 11 pm. Between SE Stark and SE Belmont one block east of 39th. Tri-Met has buses going down both SE 39th bus 75 and SE Belmont bus 15. www.Tri-met.org <br /><br />For a preview of the lights, see the slide show on their web page. <br />www.peacocklane.netMary Annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03625253475751979234noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1487455086122996656.post-12261611104372235862008-12-03T16:31:00.001-08:002008-12-03T16:32:19.828-08:00The whole nine yards<div style="float: right; margin-left: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/maryannethygesen/3080330711/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3249/3080330711_2172f9df90_m.jpg" alt="" style="border: solid 2px #000000;" /></a> <br /> <span style="font-size: 0.9em; margin-top: 0px;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/maryannethygesen/3080330711/">The whole nine yards</a> <br /> Originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/maryannethygesen/">Mary Anne Thygesen</a>. </span></div>The whole nine yards<br /><br />This is my favorite interior fabric store. I stopped in there today to browse the beautiful fabrics and get expert advice on how to solve a broken drapery rod problem. They provided excellent advice on how to rehang my drapes. If you have cats go in and ask them how they hang drapery panels with ring and hooks to make a quick release.<br /><br />In addition to beautiful fabric they offer classes and referrals to make your fabric interior decorating projects. The next classes offered are curtain making and basic pillow making. <br /><br />1820 East Burnside Portland, OR 97214 <br />503-223-2880<br />Store Hours Mon-Fri 10-6 Saturday 10-5<br /><br />http://w9yards.com<br clear="all" />Mary Annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03625253475751979234noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1487455086122996656.post-78818514287720279412008-12-03T15:38:00.001-08:002008-12-03T15:39:46.331-08:00Gossamer<div style="float: right; margin-left: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/maryannethygesen/3080330743/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3028/3080330743_be1f62b1fa_m.jpg" alt="" style="border: solid 2px #000000;" /></a> <br /> <span style="font-size: 0.9em; margin-top: 0px;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/maryannethygesen/3080330743/">Gossamer</a> <br /> Originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/maryannethygesen/">Mary Anne Thygesen</a>. </span></div><br /><br />I was curious about seeing this store after reading about in Threads magazine. The store has an impressive amount of wool felt. A large selection of the felt is plant dyed. After seeing the wool felt, I am busy thinking of designs to use it for making embroidered Christmas ornaments. <br /><br />Gossamer offers classes including an after school knitting club for grade school age children. Every Tuesday evening from 7 to 9 pm they have a craft night. Bring an ongoing project or start a new one. <br /><br />Friday evening they are having their first year birthday party from 7 to 9 pm.<br /><br />Open Tuesday thru Sat 11 am to 5 pm Sunday noon to 5 pm. 2418 E Burnside St Portland Oregon 503 233 4807<br />www.gossamerfiberarts.com<br clear="all" />Mary Annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03625253475751979234noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1487455086122996656.post-23319834861602567112008-12-01T16:07:00.001-08:002008-12-01T16:08:25.968-08:00Zoo lights 2009<div style="float: right; margin-left: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/maryannethygesen/3072605731/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3136/3072605731_79446b667e_m.jpg" alt="" style="border: solid 2px #000000;" /></a> <br /> <span style="font-size: 0.9em; margin-top: 0px;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/maryannethygesen/3072605731/">bamboo</a> <br /> Originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/maryannethygesen/">Mary Anne Thygesen</a>. </span></div><br /><br />I went to the zoo lights this weekend. <br /><br />Dazzling lights are in the entry plaza. Animated deer leap over the top of the ramp. Bobsledders wind around the down ramp. They are officiated by a whale at the end of the ride. <br /><br />On the viewing platform on the ramp there is a spectacular vista of the lights all over the zoo grounds. <br /><br />Lights were all around me everywhere I walked. Smells of elephant ears and elephants. Green and yellow orange Bamboo trees by the elephant yard. <br /><br />I saw Rose-Tu put her baby Samudra to bed in the elephant barn, covering him up with straw. <br /><br />The Zoo lawn is a big lake with crocodiles and hippos. <br /><br />The farm is open with plenty of animals. <br /><br />Open November 29 to December 28, 2008. Closed December 24 and 25, 2008. Hours are 5 to 8 pm Sunday thru Thursday, 5 to 8:30 pm Friday and Saturday. Admission is free at the plus level of membership. Otherwise: $8.50 for adults and $5.50 for children. More information about ticket prices and the train on their website. Take Max and save $1 on your admission. <br /><br />www.oregonzoo.org<br clear="all" />Mary Annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03625253475751979234noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1487455086122996656.post-87727395979906994232008-11-22T13:58:00.001-08:002008-11-22T14:00:10.242-08:00knittin kitten<div style="float: right; margin-left: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/maryannethygesen/3051304518/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3196/3051304518_1c33fe1e8f_m.jpg" alt="" style="border: solid 2px #000000;" /></a> <br /> <span style="font-size: 0.9em; margin-top: 0px;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/maryannethygesen/3051304518/">knittin kitten</a> <br /> Originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/maryannethygesen/">Mary Anne Thygesen</a>. </span></div><br /><br />A thrift store full of fabric, books, magazines, yarn, beads, and embroidery thread. I found lots of treasures in the store. Shell buttons, wool and alpaca yarn. There is a large collection of vintage fabrics and linens. I brought in a large stack of magazines, recent quilting, knitting and sewing publications. You can sell unneeded and leftover craft supplies and fabric to the store. <br /><br />It is an easy to spot store with a large kitten on the side of the building.<br /><br />7930 NE Glisan<br />Portland, Oregon<br /><br />503 255 3022<br clear="all" />Mary Annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03625253475751979234noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1487455086122996656.post-1650450327919200392008-11-22T13:45:00.001-08:002008-11-22T13:46:37.505-08:00Ruthies Rags<div style="float: right; margin-left: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/maryannethygesen/3051304548/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3243/3051304548_9d3eca2463_m.jpg" alt="" style="border: solid 2px #000000;" /></a> <br /> <span style="font-size: 0.9em; margin-top: 0px;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/maryannethygesen/3051304548/">ruhties rags </a> <br /> Originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/maryannethygesen/">Mary Anne Thygesen</a>. </span></div>Ruthies Rags Fifth Anniversary Sale<br /><br />Ruth is having a fifth anniversary sale at her store. Today November 22, 2008 is the last day. The wonderful natural fabrics are 25% to 50% off. I bought purple knit bamboo and silk georgette. I had a great conversation with Ruth, she is fun to talk with. <br /><br />Ruthie's Rags<br />10602 NE Sandy Blvd<br />Portland, OR 97220<br />503-261-7177<br clear="all" />Mary Annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03625253475751979234noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1487455086122996656.post-91534733157820506822008-11-21T15:30:00.001-08:002008-11-21T15:31:00.548-08:00Ikea fabric<div style="float: right; margin-left: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/maryannethygesen/3048353757/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3051/3048353757_64222fb47a_m.jpg" alt="" style="border: solid 2px #000000;" /></a> <br /> <span style="font-size: 0.9em; margin-top: 0px;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/maryannethygesen/3048353757/">lena fabric</a> <br /> Originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/maryannethygesen/">Mary Anne Thygesen</a>. </span></div>Ikea has a nice selection of decorator fabrics. The Bold, bright, large prints that are joyous and fun to look at. The thick cotton fabrics are loosely woven, good for curtains and aprons, not for quilting. <br /><br />Ikea has a great cafeteria. I love their meatballs. Adults can order the children’s plates. For $2.49 I got five meatballs in a colorful plastic bowl along with my side of choice which was mashed potatoes in another colorful plastic bowl. My drink came in a cute plastic cup. To get the right size proportions of food, I have fun tolerating eating my meal off kid’s dishes. <br /><br />Ikea Cascade Station off Airport Way Portland Oregon<br clear="all" />Mary Annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03625253475751979234noreply@blogger.com0