I've been an amateur chemist for years, but since retiring from the power industry, I became professional at it

 

Looks like pics of bikes with no fairings broke the toak

 

I’ll drink the other half. And another cup.
I’m up I’m up. What’s all the racket?!

 

Easy there big fella..... we weren't talking that loud!! But then we know you still gotta get up for work, so.....

 

Some nice riding east of Portland. I haven't been there since I-84 was built, but looks like some of the old highway, now the Historic Columbia River Highway, is still there. Shouldn't be much more than tourist traffic on it now, great scenic views, some nice curvy sections, and a few waterfalls. Be sure to check forecast wind speeds, it can get ferocious through the river valley. Might even see some wind surfers. Depending where you leave from Portland, you can see a lot in a couple hours ride, although you can follow the Columbia River much farther than that. Highway 14 on the Washington side isn't near as scenic. You could probably spend most of your riding time just on the mountain roads in the Mt Hood area, but I never went there. Wanted to, spent a winter and spring in Pasco, WA, a lot farther east near the Columbia. Was expecting a good riding summer there, but the job went away and so did I.

Wouldn't envy you if you ended up living in Portland, sounds too much like Minneapolis. I've heard the Vancouver area is better, might want to check out the tax situation for that, Washington used to not have income tax, don't know if that's still true.

 

yeah shifted back a gear. Cooked some brats and ready made meatloaf.
Crating the puppy and letting her out only to go wee wee or poopoo outside. I’m thru using my home as a toilet. If I can help it.
Coffee is still a few hours away.

 

Evening Woodsnitzes. Home from the vet after Zoey’s appointment, all is well with her. She is our Vet’s favorite dog. Easy to work with, doesn’t freak out, just a good puppy.

 

The Veterinary Association of America is reporting that, on average, Veterinarians who tell their clients their pet is their favorite can comfortably charge 32% more than their counterparts.!l

 

 

Mick, we’ve done business with this guy for 20 years. He is a straight up guy and A&M graduate.