Portland, Oregon

Portlanders call the Pioneer Courthouse Square the living room of the city. It is indeed where people gather for rallies, protests, casual get togethers, waiting for trains, buses, etc.

Hotel St. Paul, Montreal

The door to our room at Hotel St. Paul

Jennifer and I first visited Montreal over Labor Day weekend, 2003. We both really enjoyed the city and returned again to visit the next summer. The following photos were taken over the two trips.

Montreal

Another view of Rue St. Paul in Old Montreal

Night time on Rue St. Paul, Montreal

Jennifer at the Hotel St. Paul lobby

Dancing to the drum festival at Mt. Royale, Montreal

Montreal

An Akita puppy at the foot of Mt. Royale

A husky giving a coach tour around Old Montreal.

The Bonsecours Market in Old Montreal

Market at Little Italy, Montreal

Quebecoise Yorkie looking through the window, Montreal

Rue St. Paul from inside the Morales store in Old Montreal

A fruit and vegetable stand right outside of the Plateau Mt. Royale Metro station. Jennifer and I took refuge here while a summer storm passed over.

Fruiterie in the Plateau Mt. Royale neighborhood, Montreal

Missouri eyes treats

Jack in our back patio

Missouri sitting pretty in the garden

Playing Firefighter

On March 21, 2005, I got to spend an afternoon with the Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue in Washington County, Oregon. For about three hours, I went through various fire and rescue training drills with the firefighters, including cutting up a car to rescue a car accident victim, climbing a tower to put out a fire, and operating the fire truck's ladder. All very exciting.

 

 

 

 

 

Storm of the Winter?

It was suppose to be the biggest storm of the winter for Washington, DC. But only a few flakes fell and we ended up with perhaps less than three inches of very wet snow. This photo is the view from my back patio.

My Favorite Crepe Place in Pentagon City

This photo was takenduring the fall of 2004 when it was pleasant to dine outdoor. It's now March 2005 and we're forecasting another 10 days of on and off snow and sleet. I hope for Spring to arrive soon.