Destination Unkown

Oregon has so much to see besides Portland itself. Through out the months I'm trying to see as much as I can before I find a job. I'm currently looking for work, but until that happens I'm traveling throughout Oregon.

1. Newport, Oregon

Yes it's a beautiful city on the coast of the Pacific Ocean, but the real reason is Rogue's main Brewery is located in Newport.


2. Astoria, Oregon

Never been, but always wanted to visit the place where Goonies never die!!



3. Crater Lake National Park

The first time I saw a photo of this park was in Grandpa and Grandma Creb's house. I've always wanted to see Wizard Island and blue water of this volcano.



4. Mt. St. Helens, Washington

The volcano went off in 1980 and I hope when I'm up there it doesn't explode.



5. Bend, Oregon

Everyone I've talked to up here has said that I belong in Bend. I don't know why, but I'll guess I'll find out when I go there. Oh and Deschutes Brewery is based in Bend too.



6. Seattle, Washington

Never been, always wanted to go. Want to see where Kurt Cobain shot up heroin, and see the rock and roll museum.



7. Willamette Valley, Oregon

It's the wine country of the Northwest. I plan on visiting as many wineries as possible. Might need a D.D.



8. Rose Garden

I plan on going to both Jazz vs. Blazer games dressed in full purple and yellow. Go Jazz!!!



9. Goodwill, Oregon metro area

Not better than the D.I. but I need to get my shirts somewhere.



10. Salt Lake City, Utah

I'll be coming home a lot to see my family and friends..and some ladies




Miss you all..and by the way mom, I'm getting that Oregon with the green heart tattooed on me!!

New Kid In Town

Portland is treating me very well. From the weather to the beer, this town loves my presents.
Though I do miss everyone in Salt Lake City, and I miss having friends come hang out at the drop of a dime, I think I'll stay here in Portland or P-town as the locals call it.
One thing I dislike about this city is I can't find a radio station that I like. Everything on the radio is country (not real country), Rap, and Oldies (I've heard every song they play...and Bon Jovi is not oldies).
I'm getting the roads down real easy. I made a trip out to Mount Hood, and didn't even need to use my map. Mount Hood is amazing, and I suggest when people come and visit they should devote at least half their day to drive up to Timberline and hike to the look out point to see the peak. Hood is only a hour away, and the little mountain towns are beautiful and fun to explore. I plan on driving up to Mt. St. Helens next week, and plan on hiking to the core of the mountain, I pray it doesn't erupt while I'm there.

Turn Down the Suck...503 List

Portland already has me listening to some sorrow filled tunes.

1. Jolene- The White Strips
2. Cow Girl in the Sand- Neil Young
3. The Weight of Lies- The Avett Brothers
4. Trouble Weighs a Ton- Dan Auerbach
5. Treat me Like Your Mother- The Dead Weather
6. Here's Looking at You Kid- The Gaslight Anthem
7. Since We've Been Wrong- The Mars Volta
8. King Rat- Modest Mouse
9. Please Don't Let Me Go- Ryan Adams
10. Portland, Oregon- Loretta Lynn and Jack White

Beer Me!!!!

So i have arrived in beautiful Portland, Oregon. I have been here for one week and have tried 4 new brews. I know my first entry while living here should be about how much I miss my family and friends, although I do miss everyone, it still feels like I'm here on vacation.
I drove down to Mount Angel on Friday with Randy (uncle) and Gayle (aunt) for Oktoberfest. Mount Angel is a German settlement 20 or so minutes from Oregon City (place of residency). The town looks like something from the it's a small world ride at Disney land. They had the usual Oregon brews on tap, but they had Spatan...which i didn't think would ever be on tap anywhere on he west coast. I had the Spatan Dunkel, which was amazing and very powerful , because I was drunk after three servings. Carmack and Cass would've loved this Oktoberfest because it's up our alley in so many ways. Next year they wil be up here with me, and we'll slosh buckle together with all the hardcore Germans.

I miss everyone, and I hope to see some of you follow this blog to keep up with me.