Portland with Sophie and Lance

Eileen, Madeline and I visited Portland for the very first time.  My old buddies Sophie and Lance, previously of Tucson AZ, had relocated.  It was summer, the weather way idyllic, Portland was georgeous and ragingly hip.

Sophie and Lance lived in this amazing house out in the farmlands south of the metro area, up high on a hill, huge huge windows, many many acres, a fabulous view. Lance was more a farmer than anything else.  They complained about the demands of the property.  Uh, guys . . . you need three full time gardeners for a place like this.

Upon returning home,  and as usual after a strong vacation, we immediately began making plans to move there. Sometimes I still think it’s not a half bad idea.

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Platform tennis in Teluride 1999

Drove to Teluride with a toddler in the back seat.  Long drive, fantastic scenery.  Tourney was casual.  I think they only had one court.  I played with John the engineering prof from School of Mines.  I think we won.  Most of the locals had barely played the game before.

There was an awesome party thrown by one of the millionaire locals.

Photos here.