Friday we spent the day in Ashland. Sorry Steve W., but I didn't get a chance to check out the bike trails. We explored the downtown area, which is very nice. Reminiscent of SLO only better. Beware the parking meter maids- they are on top of their game.
Sue started Saturday with a little Zumba and then went into Medford. Nothing exciting to report in that town. I guess John was flirting with my favorite barrister today after his bike ride. Elyse works at Merry Hill and he gave her our blog address to follow. Feel free to pass it on to anyone else who we forgot.
Today we drove to the suburbs of Portland. We arrived at the RV park at 1, so we drove into McMinnville for lunch. Lo and behold, we found a microbrew.
McMinville is in the heart of the Willamette Valley, which just happens to be Pinot Noir Heaven. So we stopped by one of the 200(!) tasting rooms to see what they had. Once we told the barkeep that we also made wine he started pouring blind taste tests for us. We didn't do so good. The Pinots were easy to spot, but their other varietals are not what we're used to.
We asked John to fly up and meet us for coffee- was pretty surprised when he agreed. Apparently he had lunch at a microbrew also; he missed the runway by 1000'. Maybe Bill can instruct him on vertical takeoff procedures.
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Anyone can land a 747 sober, Dave. Where's the sport in that?
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Hat shopping day, right? Have fun!
ReplyDeleteSounds like you 2 are having a great time! Which beer was your favorite?
ReplyDeleteSue's favourite was definitely the dark beer aged in barrel. It was called kentucky monkey. My favorite was the Porter. We've been looking at your pictures- awesome !!
ReplyDeleteYou drink beer?
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