Saying Hi to all

 

  All interested, I made it to Portland safely.  I should get keys to new (old place) place for me tomorrow.  Currently in hotel with internet.  Sucking it up as much as possible as I don't know how fast the cable companies in my new area will be hooking me up. 
  Tomorrow I start the Intel (Not sure which fab just yet) maybe D1D ,D1c?  I call Hitachi's admin tomorrow to find that out. 
  After that, my adventure begins!   There is a lot of water here!  Saw I think Mt Hood in my side view mirror when getting ready to change lanes, that was a surprise!
also, not so sure my outback will fit in my new (old) place?  I'll know more when I finally get in and measure stuff.

  Anyhow, I'm here and already miss wife and cats!

Downtown Portland is a great place to see a movie.  They have lots of old theaters where you can have a brew and eat pizza or a burger during the movie.  A much better deal than the $5 candy bars and $10 popcorn in the theaters down here.  Maybe the prices for the candy and popcorn aren't quite that high but a movie for two with a few snacks is no bargain in the Bay area theaters.  Saturday Market, downtown along the River is a pretty good time too.  If not for the gloomy weather, Portland is a great city.  I don't know about fishing, but it would seem like there would be plenty of action considering all of the water.  The jet boat ride down the Willamette(sp?) is a fun family adventure.

terminator stout from mcminomns(sp) is a great brew, got me through my time in school in portland, hope all goes well for you, portland is a great city, cameron

Have fun Troy and I second the fact that Portland is a great and friendly city.

Troy

Good luck on your adventure. I have some friends who live in the "couv" across the river who I introduced to kayak fishing. PM me if you want to hook up with him. He fishes the Columbia mainly.

Scott

Glad you made it there safely!  Love shopping/eating out in Portland downtown area.  Great city and there's no sale tax!!!

Glad you made it safe.  Hope you enjoy it and can't wait to see your first report.  Andy

Not far from newport area.  that state is full of fish and crabs.

Being the storm trooper that you are, I'm sure you won't have any problems fishing in the rain

Looking forward to your reports!

Enjoy, Troy.  I lived in Oregon for three years and I still miss it.

Glad you made it in.  I'm sure they miss you at home just as much! 

Downtown Portland is a great place to see a movie.  They have lots of old theaters where you can have a brew and eat pizza or a burger during the movie. 

Baghdad Cafe! 

Hope you can find some joy in your new pad

The Genoa restaurant on Belmont, if it's still there.

now go make some MONEY!!    THENgoFISHING! 

Hey Troy!!!  Hope your enjoying it up there!!  Take some pictures already why don't ya!??!

 

  Thanks all.  First time away from home since my Navy days 28 yrs ago. 

Update.   Got the keys to place after work yesterday, Promptly headed out and got some cutrin materials, slapped up a few curtin rods, put food away, got garbage can, and put my bed together.  (Important things) First night in new place.
  While at work I contacted Verizon for cable, internet and phone.  There comming out this Sat the 16th to hook me up!  Got my online courses done today for my badging at Intel, now just waiting for someone to give me some tours and continue signing off my paperwork.   Hopefully soon.
   It's raining here currently, and cold outside!