around portland: No plans for the weekend? How about a field trip to your local animal shelter? - 01/18/08 09:35 PM
Sound depressing? That's the number one excuse I hear from people that have never been to one.
I've been to a share of animal shelters and rescue groups, and I will admit, some are sad and dank and have an utterly hopeless feeling about them. Others however are inspiring and educational. … (8 comments)
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around portland: Book MeMe: I promise not to spoil the endings! - 12/22/07 09:47 AM
Jennifer B asked me to do a book MeMe. Jennifer knows me, but apparently not well enough to know that I sit down to read a full book under two of the rarest circumstances:
On long car or plane ridesOn vacation when the weather is intolerableI haven't done either since last … (5 comments)
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around portland: Who we meet - 11/14/07 10:20 PM
There are many reasons that I wanted to become an Appraiser. I was attracted to the ‘half blue collar / half white collar' aspect with time split between being on the road and seeing places I wouldn't normal venture, to spending the other half behind a computer being analytical.
At first … (15 comments)
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around portland: Zoning, Doggie Day Cares and Potential Evictions - 10/09/07 04:44 PM
The following was written by a friend in need. I'm hoping that someone has some legal suggestions of what might be done. The only thing that I could think of is to ask for a police escort whenever he comes and goes from his own house. I'm unclear how the neighbor was so much more … (7 comments)
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around portland: Doggie Dash - Portland, OR - 10/08/07 10:55 AM
Portland was ranked the nations "Dog-Friendliest City" by Dog Fancy Magazine in 2006 and it's no wonder why. Today was Portland's annual Doggie Dash. The route took dogs and their people along the Waterfront Park, over a bridge, down the eastside Esplanade, over another bridge and back down to Front Street … (2 comments)
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around portland: Rebuilding Portland... with the same old stuff - 10/08/07 10:40 AM
At first we had Hippo Hardware, and then Rejuvenation... now the mothership of all rebuilding stores lives here in Portland... The Rebuilding Center. Why is it so popular? Well, unlike the first two (still incredibly addicting) rebuilding stores, The Rebuilding Center is ‘interactive' and so regular folks (not just builders, contractors … (0 comments)
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around portland: Earthern Floors - 10/08/07 10:37 AM
It must be Earth Day as one of our local papers committed much of this week's issue to Being Green. One of the articles that I am personally interested in (so much so that I'm inquiring with the company featured for more information) is this one on Earthern Floors by Sukita.
(My big … (0 comments)
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around portland: Downsize ... get a 'small fry' with your McMansion - 09/27/07 06:09 PM
I was at a Home & Garden show last year and was perplexed by one of the booths there. It was a home-builders booth, but what was attracting all the attention was the Smart Car that was parked at the front of the booth. Boy, was the salesperson getting the attention … (1 comments)
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around portland: Body World 3 at OMSI - 07/15/07 01:44 PM
If you have not gone or considered going to the Body World 3 at OMSI, I highly recommend it. It's a mixture of science, philosophy and art all in one exhibit.
Here is information on tickets. OMSI does suggest that you purchase your tickets at least a couple of days in advance. We … (0 comments)
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around portland: Adventures in backwoods appraisin’ - 07/15/07 01:13 PM
Last year I took on an assignment in Gaston, Oregon about an hour outside of Portland. This isn't my normal beat, but I've been known to take rural appraisals here and there just for the scenery. And my plan was to take half the day off and continue on towards Gleneden … (7 comments)
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around portland: Riley has a new home - 07/05/07 04:15 PM
After months of pushing hints to Dave, signing up for our local humane societies foster care program and even finding a dog in need of an immediate home the day finally came. We did not end up with the first dog in need, a 105 lb pit pull with no knowledge … (6 comments)
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around portland: Strolling the neighborhood - 07/05/07 02:06 PM
Every day I walk my neighborhood and mostly admire, sometimes dislike the architecture. No matter what I feel about the outward appearance of the house, the entire grouping makes up the neighborhood that I love to live in. With the collage of houses, come the residents that share my admiration.
The decades … (0 comments)
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around portland: All (most) of my blog entries - 07/05/07 11:13 AM
Hello ~
Below is a list to most (some were simply too lame to bother with) of my blog links that are located in my Appraiser's group. Please go to the group to find some amazing professionals and their blogs. Appraisers and all other Real Estate industry professionals are welcome to view, … (0 comments)
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