So, Portland, August...

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  1. digita7693

    digita7693 Initiate (0) Jan 19, 2010 Germany

    It looks like my wife and I will be moving to Portland in August, unless something drastically changes. She will be working on her PhD and I will be starting my doctorate probably next fall, so we just decided it is time to move:slight_smile:
    After stops in Iceland and NY we should be hitting Portland at the end of August, so if anyone wants to grab a beer, play some basketball or ultimate frisbee, give me a job:wink: etc... Just send me a msg.

    Look forward to meeting some new people.

    cheers
    Don

    ps I plan on bringing some beers from over here.
     
    #1 digita7693, Jun 19, 2012
  2. doopiedoopiedoo

    doopiedoopiedoo Initiate (0) Oct 2, 2010 Netherlands

    but you'll still be back for Borefts right?
     
    #2 doopiedoopiedoo, Jun 19, 2012
  3. digita7693

    digita7693 Initiate (0) Jan 19, 2010 Germany

    We will have to see, a month ago it was 100%, now it is not so certain.
     
    #3 digita7693, Jun 19, 2012
  4. hopsbreath

    hopsbreath Savant (1,157) Aug 28, 2009 Florida

    Missed you on your last pass through Don. Looking forward to meeting you when you get here. Some Engleberg Pilsner is in your future I'm assuming. :wink:
     
    #4 hopsbreath, Jun 19, 2012
  5. digita7693

    digita7693 Initiate (0) Jan 19, 2010 Germany

    LOL, for sure, perhaps while watching some Timbers!
     
    #5 digita7693, Jun 19, 2012
  6. Sarlacc83

    Sarlacc83 Initiate (0) Mar 2, 2008 Oregon

    Hopefully they'll be good by then.

    /Sad fan.
     
    #6 Sarlacc83, Jun 19, 2012
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  7. LoPo87

    LoPo87 Initiate (0) Mar 9, 2012 Oregon

    Would love to join you guys for this! Love this damn beer!
     
    #7 LoPo87, Jun 19, 2012
  8. digita7693

    digita7693 Initiate (0) Jan 19, 2010 Germany

    to:LoPo87
    A gator? awesome, so I might have someone to watch UF bball and football with?:slight_smile:

    When I last lived in the US, almost 10 yrs ago, I was in jax and before that gville, when I went to UF.
     
    #8 digita7693, Jun 19, 2012
  9. LoPo87

    LoPo87 Initiate (0) Mar 9, 2012 Oregon

    DONE! I don't miss a game! There is actually a really large Portland Gator club that get together for games and picnics and whatnot. I have yet to meet up with them (moved here last summer). They meet at Grand Central Bowling who sponsors them and makes sure they always have the games even if on PPV only.
     
    #9 LoPo87, Jun 19, 2012
  10. digita7693

    digita7693 Initiate (0) Jan 19, 2010 Germany

    great! Looks like I will be in town week before opening weekend, so arriving just in time for college fb!

    If only Upright would open for College football games with a big screen!
     
    #10 digita7693, Jun 19, 2012
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  11. hopsbreath

    hopsbreath Savant (1,157) Aug 28, 2009 Florida

    As a TN transplant, I would love to meet up with you guys on 9-15 to cheer on the Vols while they while they open a can of whoop-ass on the Gators in Neyland Stadium! Let the smack talk begin. :slight_smile: Jags v Titans meet twice a year too boys. Florida wins at breweries though. Funky Budah, Cigar City, and Pegs carry a much better reputation then Yazoo and...um...yeah that's about it.
     
    #11 hopsbreath, Jun 19, 2012
  12. LoPo87

    LoPo87 Initiate (0) Mar 9, 2012 Oregon

    I'm no Jags fan but I would definitely sign up to cheer on my gators to beat that piece o garbage team of yours anyday :slight_smile:.
     
    #12 LoPo87, Jun 19, 2012
  13. Sarlacc83

    Sarlacc83 Initiate (0) Mar 2, 2008 Oregon

    Isn't it pretty well known that the Jaguars don't have fans?
     
    #13 Sarlacc83, Jun 19, 2012
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  14. hopsbreath

    hopsbreath Savant (1,157) Aug 28, 2009 Florida

    Ohhh, I'm going to enjoy this so much when Rocky Top gets played for the first (and seventh) time. First round is on me. :slight_smile:
     
    #14 hopsbreath, Jun 19, 2012
  15. John_M

    John_M Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,849) Oct 25, 2003 Washington
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    Come on man... Bosco's flaming stone beer? The bombay IPA?

    OK. No one is going to mistake Bosco's for Funky Budha, CC or Saint Somewhere, but IMHO, they're better than the stuff put out by Yazoo.

    (University of Memphis/Cecil C. Humphrey School of law, class of 1985).
     
    #15 John_M, Jun 20, 2012
  16. hopsbreath

    hopsbreath Savant (1,157) Aug 28, 2009 Florida

    Never had any Bosco's beer. I'll be sure to search them out along with Calfkiller next time I visit. Lived in Chattanooga for most of my life and went to college just outside of Knoxville (Carson Newman). Barely visited Nashville and never went to Memphis. Nashville trip for a few days whenever I go back to visit my parents for sure.
     
    #16 hopsbreath, Jun 20, 2012
  17. John_M

    John_M Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,849) Oct 25, 2003 Washington
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    I wouldn't go out of my way to try their stuff. It's decent, but that's probably the best I can say about their beer. I think the Midtown location in Memphis does fairly well, primarily because they're pretty much the only game in town, and the food is decent. Bosco's is worth checking out if you happen to be near one of their locations, but otherwise...

    The beer scene was pretty miserable in Tennessee when I lived there (1982 through 1989), and I'm not sure how much better things are now. At least the laws have changed so that liquor stores can now sell beer (if it's over a certain alcohol level I believe); when I lived there in 1989 we had to drive over to West Memphis (arkansas) if we wanted to obtain exotic stuff like chimay, shiner, etc. However, last time I was there in 2003, I think you could at least find sierra nevada, Samuel adams and anchor steam at the Pig (Piggly Wiggly). No one is going to mistake Memphis for Portland...
     
    #17 John_M, Jun 20, 2012
  18. digita7693

    digita7693 Initiate (0) Jan 19, 2010 Germany

    Enough Tenn talk:wink:
    So game on 1 September somewhere, sounds good:slight_smile: And hopsbreath we can heckle each other during the uf vs tenn game.
    What are some good places for watching sports? Been to Spirit of 77..
    Anyway, really looking forward to the move and meeting you all.
     
    #18 digita7693, Jun 20, 2012
  19. LoPo87

    LoPo87 Initiate (0) Mar 9, 2012 Oregon

    I live in the Pearl and always end up at On Deck. I am still a sports bar noob though so there must be better places out there.
     
    #19 LoPo87, Jun 20, 2012
  20. John_M

    John_M Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,849) Oct 25, 2003 Washington
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    Depends what you're into. Personally, I love the sort of locals, divish vibe to Claudia's on SE Hawthorne. That's where I always go. I think they have close to 20 or so TV's, and they have NFL ticket, whatever the MLB ticket is, etc. The beer selection is solid (expect to see things like HUB IPA, Celebration ale, Knuckledragger, etc.), and food is decent (they serve some interesting greek options, in addition to the usual burgers, wings, wraps and pizza).

    Just my two cents....
     
    #20 John_M, Jun 21, 2012
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