tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post7008617902060791118..comments2024-03-29T01:03:43.270-07:00Comments on Ephemera: Bigass Vacation Wrap-Up: Portland, Oregon - Two ConcertsSheilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07735339885677950350noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-34195122737627525902019-09-19T10:08:48.834-07:002019-09-19T10:08:48.834-07:00It's absolutely amazing, Mim, you would love i...It's absolutely amazing, Mim, you would love it. As for Maiden, well...my husband is more of a fan than me (I know the "hits"), although I grew up with my brother blaring it. It's good to have fan crushes! You go for it! It was an amazing concert!Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07735339885677950350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-61951487853420276502019-09-19T08:58:58.473-07:002019-09-19T08:58:58.473-07:00I have bookmarked that hotel website! Dunno if I&#...I have bookmarked that hotel website! Dunno if I'll ever make it to the US, let alone that part, but that's the sort of place we love to stay, somewhere quirky and interesting. Portland does always look really cool.<br /><br />AAAH I HAD NO IDEA YOU LIKED MAIDEN! They're my husband's favourite band. I still have a bit of a crush on Steve Harris the bass player *blushface* Good to Mimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01578612522819952936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-54390708327783593292019-09-15T14:35:55.896-07:002019-09-15T14:35:55.896-07:00I don't remember Krista...but yes, Portland is...I don't remember Krista...but yes, Portland is wonderful, and you would love Kennedy School. <br /><br />Thank you for the info on the Haori, Shelley! I took another look at it, and it's all handstitched! Amazing! Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07735339885677950350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-6809303071996534802019-09-15T14:34:55.930-07:002019-09-15T14:34:55.930-07:00I love that song! Thanks, Vix - glad you enjoyed i...I love that song! Thanks, Vix - glad you enjoyed it.<br /><br />I know, what a face that boy has! We always miss him terribly. Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07735339885677950350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-71289430084320757592019-09-15T14:34:13.226-07:002019-09-15T14:34:13.226-07:00Thanks, Mel - the concert was so fun! Glad you enj...Thanks, Mel - the concert was so fun! Glad you enjoyed the post!Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07735339885677950350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-67572223475719423472019-09-15T14:33:52.250-07:002019-09-15T14:33:52.250-07:00Thank you so much, Linda! That's cool that you...Thank you so much, Linda! That's cool that you've been through there, and wow, you've actually heard of the Mountain Goats! Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07735339885677950350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-55418467014550108422019-09-15T14:30:54.673-07:002019-09-15T14:30:54.673-07:00Thanks, Kezzie! Glad you enjoyed it!Thanks, Kezzie! Glad you enjoyed it!Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07735339885677950350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-23787365774459255702019-09-15T13:06:03.357-07:002019-09-15T13:06:03.357-07:00I visited Krista (remember her?) in Portland sever...I visited Krista (remember her?) in Portland several years ago and I loved it there. The vibe was very friendly and I loved the restaurants and cool vintage/secondhand shops. The place you stayed looks wonderful - I would check that out if I was going back for a visit. Thanks for the excellent concert recap! <br /><br />Your short kimono is called a Haori, which is a short jacket with kimonoForest City Fashionistahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04428940427287921203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-54791467952416157152019-09-14T10:42:16.522-07:002019-09-14T10:42:16.522-07:00Run to the Hills! We were having a singalong to th...Run to the Hills! We were having a singalong to that when we went out the other morning!<br />Loved reading about your adventures in Portland and your report on the gigs. You certainly packed in a lot during your trip and your concert photos are ace!<br />Vizzini's face in that first photo. Don't our boys make us feel terrible when we leave them? xxxVixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05263970600699632661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-17336163749802316452019-09-13T18:19:52.883-07:002019-09-13T18:19:52.883-07:00I loved experiencing Portland with you and L! The ...I loved experiencing Portland with you and L! The Iron Maiden concert, awesome!!! Blast from the past, literally. Good idea to have earplugs. Great stage show. I'm glad you guys had this great break. You always do such an excellent wrap-up. Thanks!Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06218727738029858422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-57701956461122879032019-09-13T17:12:26.217-07:002019-09-13T17:12:26.217-07:00What a great trip to Portland! I spent the whole ...What a great trip to Portland! I spent the whole summer in Corvallis, but never made it up to the big city for any length of time. We did go through on the way to other places. I have been there before though, and enjoyed some of the same places you did. <br /><br />I actually was introduced to the music of the Mountain Goats this summer by my son-in-law, who is quite a fan--he surely must Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05918800664756853993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-34429294824077782442019-09-13T16:22:21.047-07:002019-09-13T16:22:21.047-07:00Ooh, it was so fun seeing all your photos from Por...Ooh, it was so fun seeing all your photos from Portland and the concert and everything! You had such a cool time! I love the stage shots!!!! Nice to see L as well!xxKezziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15705356707599121605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-82103142077835975442019-09-12T19:08:21.875-07:002019-09-12T19:08:21.875-07:00It was such an awesome show, Becky! Yup, we do not...It was such an awesome show, Becky! Yup, we do not have cellphones. You should go to Portland - you would love it.Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07735339885677950350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-9492154517359651542019-09-12T19:07:47.562-07:002019-09-12T19:07:47.562-07:00We did, Nancy, and I was thinking of you: "I ...We did, Nancy, and I was thinking of you: "I bet Nancy will love this!" L was going to let go of his Dio tee, but he ended up keeping it. Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07735339885677950350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-5300454696161348972019-09-12T19:06:52.998-07:002019-09-12T19:06:52.998-07:00Thank you so much, Cheryene - if you ever go, you ...Thank you so much, Cheryene - if you ever go, you must stay at a McMenamin's property. Totally amazing. And you're a fellow metalhead, woo! I love it that you saw Rush (I saw them on the Snakes and Arrows tour!), and that you met Steve Harris! Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07735339885677950350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-78117351770061773802019-09-12T19:05:27.863-07:002019-09-12T19:05:27.863-07:00Thanks so much, Ann! Looting the giveaway pile for...Thanks so much, Ann! Looting the giveaway pile for travel works SO well - I like the idea of someone in another city giving my clothes new life. The Kennedy School was incredible - a very magical kind of place. <br /><br />We were lucky at Mountain Goats: the balcony had its own set of toilets! Ha! Vizzini has been all over us since we got home. Very needy! Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07735339885677950350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-90391364893366198792019-09-12T19:03:41.459-07:002019-09-12T19:03:41.459-07:00Thanks, Mica! I'm excited to wear the kimono i...Thanks, Mica! I'm excited to wear the kimono in a "real" outfit. Eh, I wore that shirt a LOT over the past 4-5 years. I was fine with letting it go. Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07735339885677950350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-32848001505485844102019-09-12T19:03:02.945-07:002019-09-12T19:03:02.945-07:00Thank you, Monica! I know - woo! I saw Iron Maiden...Thank you, Monica! I know - woo! I saw Iron Maiden! Portland is so lovely - very green! <br /><br />I know, a lot of people are surprised at how light I pack. I always have!Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07735339885677950350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-39071788079090637692019-09-12T19:02:20.858-07:002019-09-12T19:02:20.858-07:00We did! It was awesome. The break away from media ...We did! It was awesome. The break away from media (internet/TV) was really amazing. Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07735339885677950350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-75537526649329066552019-09-12T19:01:55.972-07:002019-09-12T19:01:55.972-07:00Thanks so much, Greetje! We love to plan events an...Thanks so much, Greetje! We love to plan events and concerts into our travel to make it more fun.Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07735339885677950350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-50247426836531214142019-09-12T19:01:26.368-07:002019-09-12T19:01:26.368-07:00Thanks for the lovely comments, Ivana! We had an a...Thanks for the lovely comments, Ivana! We had an awesome time. I try to stay fashionable, but also comfortable, when I travel. Yup, I really don't have a cellphone - there are always workarounds for not having one! I hope you can give yourself that time! <br /><br />I loved seeing Iron Maiden - what a blast! I'm glad you like the tee I picked. I have found that metal shows do have very Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07735339885677950350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-50364854072285582142019-09-12T18:59:23.915-07:002019-09-12T18:59:23.915-07:00Thanks, hon! It's a great city - you should go...Thanks, hon! It's a great city - you should go! Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07735339885677950350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-62895632916690596462019-09-12T14:27:53.587-07:002019-09-12T14:27:53.587-07:00My friends went to Iron Maiden, too!! Had a blast!...My friends went to Iron Maiden, too!! Had a blast!! I can't believe you don't have cell phones!!! Portland always looks and sounds soooo fun!!!Becky https://www.blogger.com/profile/02234081494939675926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-6383747415279888852019-09-12T13:23:11.141-07:002019-09-12T13:23:11.141-07:00Wooooeew! You went to Iron Maiden!! We went in 201...Wooooeew! You went to Iron Maiden!! We went in 2011! Fantastic show! I'll bet you woke up days after the concert with their songs in your head! What a lovely idea to convert a school as a hotel! And I also love that Dio tee! Nancy 's Fashion Stylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05928048262606052828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-11617311312117939882019-09-12T12:31:09.568-07:002019-09-12T12:31:09.568-07:00and I can't believe I have never been to an Ir...and I can't believe I have never been to an Iron Maiden concert, they're such an iconic group. I love the t-shirt you picked out, the Icarus scene is stunning...and the colours and the composition are very memorable. The tee is a little pricey but that is always the case when it comes to Iron Maiden merchandise. A friend of mine once told me that metal heads will always pay for the Ivana Splithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04908566377732204399noreply@blogger.com