Moving - DPChallenge Forums

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro

10/22/2003 03:08:18 PM · #1

So this is it... I'm leaving my beautiful tropical paradise for cold and wet Portland, Oregon. Shippers come next week to get all our junk. We have to be out of our apartment by the 3rd... I'll be in Portland on the 12th. I'm not so much scared of moving just the time it's all happening. I'm SOooOoo NOT ready for winter. I'm gonna freeze my arse off. Boo hoo me:(

Spork99

OM System OM-1

10/22/2003 03:13:31 PM · #2

It could be colder and/or wetter. Portland is a great city.

Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

10/22/2003 03:17:03 PM · #3

Originally posted by Spazmo99:

Portland is a great city.

So I hear... I hope it's truly true.
BTW, how's the sushi there? I don't like really fishy fish.
Gonna miss my ahi.

Message edited by author 2003-10-22 15:19:13.

LucidLotus

Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT

10/22/2003 03:52:06 PM · #4

Hey now, Portland is great. Cold and wet is what gives us our beautiful green. ;)

Granted it'll be a huge change from what you're used to but worry not, its been quite balmy the last few days.

Keep in mind that's a little unusual - maybe our climate is changing or something, its usually cooler and rainier by now.

But of course there's no such thing as global warming...

justine

Canon EOS-50D

Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

10/22/2003 04:11:49 PM · #5

While Portland and the surrounding area is beautiful...the weather is not.
This year is unusual as it's been dry. Winter can be long, wet, dark and depressing. Some get used to it, some love the rain, some never do.... :*)
Welcome, let me know if you need directions or help of any kind.

kavamama

Panasonic DMC-FZ10

10/22/2003 04:29:07 PM · #6

GIRLFRIEND! Load up on the ahi sashimi before you leave, it'll never be as good. When Portland skies get grey and wet (and it's summer time) just jump on I5 and come on down! Warm and dry it will be in Williams. There are great thrift shops in the Portland area with lots of sweats and woolies to keep your buns warm in the mean time. Let me know when there will be a Portland GTG and I'll try to find a realiable car to come up. AAAALLLOOOOHA!

coolhar

Canon PowerShot Pro 90 IS

10/22/2003 04:36:32 PM · #7

Kali, Portland may not be your idea of a tropical paradise but you could do a lot worse. It's not the desert, and not as cold as some other parts of the country. Look on the bright side. By coming back to the reality of the mainland you get to experience real seasonal changes.

goodtempo

Canon EOS-450D Rebel XSi

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

10/22/2003 04:43:33 PM · #8

kali,
just think of the new and different photo opportunities you will have. not the same old island.

vonautsch

Nikon Coolpix B500

10/22/2003 04:45:14 PM · #9

If you want seasonal changes, you should visit northwest Ohio. We have seaonal changes almost on a daily basis! For example, lower 80's and sunny Monday, mid-60's and windy Tuesday, and today it's only in the 40's and very cloudy with a chance of that evil white stuff tonight!

Canon 12x IS USM (S3 IS built-in Lens) -- 36-432mm (35mm EQ)

10/22/2003 05:06:45 PM · #10

vonautsch- You can keep your seasonally erratic Ohio. PASS

goodtempo-Oppourtuntiy schmoppourtunity... same old island... HA! good one!

Coolhar- Hawaii has seasons it just takes a good two years to recognize them.

Kava- TRUST me all I've been eating for a month is poke and poi. I'm trying to make myself sick of it before I leave... it's not working:(

Justine- I do enjoy the rain but not for weeks on end... so we'll see.
You know where Pardee St. is? I'm pretty good geographically. Give me a month and I could be a cabby. My honey who grew up here on Oahu still gets lost... frustrates the hell outta me that I have to give him directions.

GeneralE

Canon PowerShot S3 IS

10/22/2003 05:24:12 PM · #11

You will also find highly variable weather a little to the South in the Eugene area. We went camping there once when I was a kid ... bright sunshine followed by a tremendous (nearby) lightning storm, then torrential rain, ending up with bright sunshine about 3-1/2 hours later.