Portland Trip – The Original

On August 2, 2009, in Misc., by Kerry

So, we’ve had a wonderful time in one of my favorite cities in the world. Weather was a little warm, but something that should be expected in August. Often, when planning to head back to Bend after a weekend in Portland, I scour the web looking for an interesting place to have brunch or lunch. Today, I ran across this little gem. The Original. An eclectic, strange, and wonderful selection of some of the most unique cuisine I have seen in recent history. Take a look at their All Day Menu and pay special attention to the Duck Liver in Funyuns. Any restaurant that takes Funyuns seriously is OK in my book. I haven’t quite decided what I will order there today, but I’m certainly leaning toward the cheddar cheese burger served on a glazed donut. That’s just the kind of thing that I can imagine would be delicious, however, I can only imagine the faces if I tried to serve it to guests in my home.

 

Twitter Updates for 2009-07-31

On July 31, 2009, in Misc., by Kerry
  • Packing up to drive to Portland. #
  • Put together another short sale, received CCO approval, bypassed the loan committee, may set a record with all approvals in 5 business days. #
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BendBroadband WIFI

On July 31, 2009, in Misc., by Kerry

Just heard about BendBroadband’s new WIFI Service.

When you check out the page, make sure to vote for the next coverage location.

 

Twitter Updates for 2009-07-30

On July 30, 2009, in Misc., by Kerry
  • Waiting on a tow truck #inbend. #
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Twitter Updates for 2009-07-29

On July 29, 2009, in Misc., by Kerry
  • Resolution pased. #
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Twitter Updates for 2009-07-28

On July 28, 2009, in Misc., by Kerry
  • Running into all sorts of people at the market. #
  • Getting my car filled by a sullen, grumbling, mumbling character who, for some reason, I presume to be the owner of this business. #
  • Heading to prineville for city council meeting. I come up on page 42 of the agenda. Anyone want to trade me? #
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Twitter Updates for 2009-07-27

On July 27, 2009, in Misc., by Kerry
  • Talking about great sushi dinner last night with good friends at Tomo's. #
  • Four properties. Four contract negotiations. It's only Monday. #
  • Overlooking the Deschutes River. Manhattan in hand. #
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Twitter Updates for 2009-07-25

On July 25, 2009, in Misc., by Kerry
  • Might be working a safari into the short sale of a home… #
  • Heading to the sunriver wine festival. #
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Twitter Updates for 2009-07-23

On July 23, 2009, in Misc., by Kerry
  • If I could get all of my technology working on the same day, I'd be wealthy. #
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OECDD forum at COCC

On July 23, 2009, in Business, by Kerry

Received this yesterday. Unfortunately, not going to be able to make it. I already know that letting Clark Jackson go is a horrible idea, and I can’t think of anything they could say that would make me feel any better about it :

“The Oregon Economic and Community Development Department, now known as “Business Oregon”, is hosting two public forums on Thursday, July 23 to discuss the agency’s plans for economic development in Central Oregon following the elimination of the local Business Development Officer position by the department. The 90-minute forums will be held at 7:30 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. at the Hitchcock Auditorium on the campus of the Central Oregon Community College in Bend.

This is our chance to hold this agency accountable for the elimination of the Central Oregon Business Development Officer position and make an effort to have it reinstated at the next legislative e-board session. Please contact everyone you know so that we can fill both sessions.

I believe the key issues are:

1. Why eliminate a BDO in the only metropolitan area east of the Cascades?
2. Why at the same time create a new manager position of the Regional
Business Development Manager to oversea the BDO’s and a few other Economic Development (ED) professionals.
3. Now you tell us that we are better served after losing a full time
regional ED professional with that area now being covered part time by a person with a office in Eugene and another with an office in The Dalles?
4. Your new BDO alignment seems weighted toward serving the Portland Metro region leaving reduced or very little support for the other regions of the state.
5. How could your agency reduce ED support for a region that has the highest unemployment in the state?

Once again, thank you for taking part in this effort.”