I'm Flying in on Friday

Okay, kids, I'm flying in on Friday. So, first here's a quick rundown of stuff you can get in on if you like. I'd love to see you.

Saturday 31 July: I'm going to that Red Bull flying machine thing. Just phone me if you're down there too, I think it starts at 1p. I have the same number: 503-789-3951.

Sunday 1 August: Pontooning! Meet at Promentory Park in Estacada bright at early, 9:15a, you're late at 10a. We'll pick up stragglers between Noon and 12:30p. Write me if you want more info.

Monday 2 August - Friday 6 August: During the day I have nothing to do yet! I want to eat tofu scramble, go to the river, go to Hawthorne, and I must go to Fred Meyers. Who's with me???

Thursday 5 August I have the evening totally free, anyone want to propose something?

Friday 6 August: Somewhere, somehow, there will be a party this night. Location TBA but write it on your hand in permanant ink and don't bathe. Stay tuned for more info. There will also be a voyage to Voodoo Doughnuts.

Now, since not all of you have been on this list since the beginning I prepared an FAQ. This also saves me from having to tell you guys anything boring when I see you in person.

WHERE IS IT THAT YOU WORK?
I work for XXXX in a 2-person division of the 10-person marketing department. My division is there to help people make the most of their diving certification through special events, discounts, etc.

I do kind of the same thing I did at Entercom: planning and scheduling events, ordering promotional items, and doing a lot of follow up with various people and company. I know 10 different ways of nicely saying, "You said you'd have XYZ information to us today so where the bloody hell is it, asshole." I work from 7am - 5pm everyday which gives me every other Friday off.

HOW DO YOU LIKE L.A./ WHERE DO YOU LIVE IN ORANGE COUNTY?
I don't live in L.A. Where I live is actually equidistant between L.A. and San Diego. It takes about an hour and a half to drive to either place (in off-peak hours). It's kind of a good thing since L.A.'s smog stretches to Irvine these days (Irvine is about 5 miles N of where I live). It's a bad thing because there is absolutely nothing to do down here at night.

I live in one of the original non-coastal developments in South Orange County. Founded in the late 1960's, my city is, well, old, compared to the area where I work which became a "city" in the year 2000. I'm not making this up.

WHAT IS ORANGE COUNTY LIKE?
If Beaverton and Lake Oswego had a baby, that's Orange County. A big, 789 square mile baby, population 3 million. Actually, it's better than that because of the amazing beaches and because it's far more multi-cultural. Going to Target or Costco is like being in the International Departures section of the airport. Though nearly everyone speaks English, fully half the people speak it as their second language. The "first language" could be Spanish, Vietnamese, Farsi, Russian, Samoan, or any number of other languages. But on looks only, it's Beaverton/ Lake Oswego + palm trees.

HOW DO YOU LIKE LIVING IN ORANGE COUNTY? HOW DO YOU LIKE YOUR JOB?
Did you say you wanted to go out for beers? That's great, me too. McMenamins anyone? I'm also jonzing for Colosso, The Braisserie, and wherever the Millennium Girls have deemed the new happy hour hangout.

I have also attached some photos to answer:


What is your apartment complex like?
How's Heidi?
How's your Little Red Car? (Note the new plates and tinted windows: a must for this area)
Did Barry get that name change he always wanted?
Did he really use the "Footsie Wootsie" at the fair?
Did YOU use the "Footsie Wootsie"?

NOTE: Sorry gang, if you were a "subscriber" you got photos, but I am too lazy to post them to the blog.