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| Oregon life without a car...? | 8/26/2004 | Adrienne Devecka |
Q: Now that I can do my work over computer, I can live anywhere, and all my friends recommend that I ...
A: Now Craig....you've been reading urban myths again haven't you. Are these friends or people who ...
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| zip code map | 8/4/2004 | Adrienne Devecka |
Q: This is my second follow up question. The initial question was answered promptly and I was greatful ...
A: Robert, Sorry,I never did recieve your second request. All I could find in my data search was Google ...
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| zip code map | 7/29/2004 | Adrienne Devecka |
Q: Where can I find a free zip code map of Oregon? It is absolutley crucial to the successful and ...
A: Robert, Jeez....try qwestdex.com(yellow pages), or www.melissadata.com.....if those don't work,give ...
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| Portland living | 7/26/2004 | Adrienne Devecka |
Q: I think I discussed a transfer from Anchorage, AK to The Dalles, awhile back, with you? Things have ...
A: Well Harvard isn't bad,but probably loses status in a state where no one can appreciate it.We all ...
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| health & humidity | 6/3/2004 | Adrienne Devecka |
Q: good morning Adrienne, this question really revolves around your knowledge of the health industry ...
A: Bruce, Sorry to hear about your health. I think you're basically stuck w/the lower desert states. ...
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| the dalles | 4/7/2004 | Adrienne Devecka |
Q: Presently live in Anchorage, AK, winters are getting long. I have a job offer in the Dalles with a ...
A: , (Gee and I've always wanted to live up there!) The Dalles is a cool little town.Economically ...
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| Portland area | 3/18/2004 | Adrienne Devecka |
Q: I would like to know if someone in their mid-50's would be likely to find a job in the Portland area ...
A: Pam, We have a zillion lawyers here,my best hope of helping you on both counts is to have you send ...
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| southern oregon | 3/17/2004 | Adrienne Devecka |
Q: Not sure if you know anything about southern Oregon, but here goes. My wife and I are thinking about ...
A: Captain, I rarely get down to southern Oregon but have heard Brookings on the coast is a hot ...
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| Florence/Devil's Elbow drive | 2/11/2004 | Adrienne Devecka |
Q: My Mom & I visited OR last year, and drove down from Newport to Florence on what Mom called the ...
A: Sorry this response so late,my computer has been actually unplugged!!! The whole length of 101 hugs ...
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| Quick Drive Through Oregon | 1/12/2004 | Adrienne Devecka |
Q: Hey there! My two friends and I are travelling from San Francisco to Seattle this summer to visit ...
A: Another strong suggestion....e-mail to www.traveloregon.com and ask for whatever maps/booklets you'd ...
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| Five Versus Four and Three and Five + Four | 11/14/2003 | Diane Rynerson |
Q: I am from Manila and haven't been outside of my country ever. I am a consultant for ecommerce and ...
A: The US Post Office has FAQs about zip codes at http://www.usps.com/zip4/zipfaq.htm. If you read all ...
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| Oregon Coast | 9/29/2003 | Diane Rynerson |
Q: My wife and me are thinking about a trip out to Oregon within the next couple months. We would fly ...
A: I'm not the best to answer this question, as I don't do a lot of overnights in Oregon hotels, but ...
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| Local food | 8/15/2003 | Diane Rynerson |
Q: Diane, I am researching flavors and foods for a major food company. I am interested in finding out ...
A: In the past week, I've eaten two desserts that I'd have to say are local (and personal!) favorites: ...
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| Lewis & Clark tours | 6/5/2003 | Diane Rynerson |
Q: Diane - We will be in Oregon in October and are interested in some form of Lewis & Clark tour. The ...
A: I know almost nothing about river tours, I'm sorry to say. River cruising is relatively recent here ...
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| Can you give advise about itinerary? | 8/5/2002 | Diane Rynerson |
Q: I don't have a question about Portland, but if you are familiar with other parts of Oregon, I am ...
A: I'm so sorry I didn't answer sooner. I'm on the road, on an unfamiliar laptop in Virginia. I can't ...
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| Pacific NW trip | 5/31/2002 | Diane Rynerson |
Q: Could you recommend a 10 days driving itinerary in Oregon and Washington starting in Portland at the ...
A: I'm not the best with driving itineraries, and of course, it will depend a great deal on your ...
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| lakeside cottages/cabins | 5/10/2002 | Adrienne Devecka |
Q: " looking for recommendations on an informallakeside resort with cottages and a central ...
A: Carol, Can't think of any I know that have central lodge,most have NO lodge and NO TV,or all-out ...
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| Oregon vacation | 3/29/2002 | Adrienne Devecka |
Q: We are just starting to plan a driving vacation to Oregon for the latter part of May of this year. ...
A: Stan...Hoo Boy,where to start? Firstly,call the Oregon Tourist Board,800-547-7842 ...
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| Is this the place for me? | 10/1/2001 | Diane Rynerson |
Q: I was wondering if you could give me some advice as to where to live in the Portland area. Here are ...
A: I turned this question over to my brother, who is a demographer and a keen observer of cities and ...
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| gold panning | 8/30/2001 | Joan Mershon |
Q: i would like to know a close place to go good panning and see some color in my pan i live in eugene ...
A: Here is some information for you: This site gives some general directions, but more importantly, it ...
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| acupuncture clinics | 7/21/2001 | Joan Mershon |
Q: I am a former (and future) "Portlander/Vancouverite". Now, a 25-year resident of Niigata, Japan. I ...
A: I want to help - I also am very careful in answering any question even remotely medical in ...
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| NW-themed gifts | 7/17/2001 | Diane Rynerson |
Q: I work for a timberland investment company. We own forestland in Washington State and Oregon. Our ...
A: I'm sorry for the delay in responding to your question. I had trouble logging onto the site ...
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| I work for a timberland investment... | 7/17/2001 | Joan Mershon |
Q: I work for a timberland investment company. We own forestland in Washington State and Oregon. Our ...
A: A lot depends on the recipients. I'll throw out several ideas, and let you figure out which would ...
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| bargin lodging around Eugene | 6/30/2001 | Joan Mershon |
Q: We will be in Eugene for the PNGA (golf) Championship from Sat. July 7th to at least Tuesday the ...
A: I did some checking and it seems that almost all the hotels are already booked for that time period. ...
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| Visiting Portland | 6/17/2001 | Joan Mershon |
Q: I will be Portland during a weekend in July. I like the outdoors and enjoyed the town of Seaside ...
A: Hmmm, only three days? Since you have seen the coast I would suggest something different. How ...
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| things to do and see | 6/14/2001 | Adrienne Devecka |
Q: Yes, my friend and I are going to Sun River to stay for about 5 days at the end of the month. We are ...
A: Debi, So much to see and paint....where to start? Firstly try out the following web sites..... ...
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| Restaurants on the coast | 6/7/2001 | Joan Mershon |
Q: do you know of any good restaurants we can easily drive to from the Neskowin area on the Oregon ...
A: I have several suggestions of places that I have enjoyed...which will be best for you will depend on ...
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| sunriver | 6/1/2001 | Adrienne Devecka |
Q: Our family [ 2 boys age 8 and 11] will be spending a week in Sunriver in 2 wks. Are there any things ...
A: Jim, The High Desert Museum,(north of Sunriver on 97),Newberry National Volcanic Monument,(south of ...
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| DOERNBECHER MANUFACTURING COMPANY | 5/15/2001 | Diane Rynerson |
Q: I RECENTLY INHERITED A BEDROOM SET FROM MY HUSBAND'S GRANDPARENTS. IT WAS MADE IN PORTLAND AT ...
A: I asked my father, and he said that of course he'd heard of it--it had been in business for many ...
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| Portland Hotels | 4/10/2001 | Diane Rynerson |
Q: We will be in Portland over Memorial Day weekend. At present, we are looking at booking the Westin ...
A: I think you'll like the Westin's location. It's right downtown, and everything downtown is within ...
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| travelling to portland from the uk | 3/29/2001 | Diane Rynerson |
Q: I plan on visiting a friend in Hood River in June. IÍve been looking at the enormous amount of ...
A: My personal favorite airline to travel between the UK and Portland is Air Canada via Vancouver, BC. ...
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| airports | 3/28/2001 | Adrienne Devecka |
Q: what is the nearest airport to Newport Or. that has rentalcars
A: Martha, You're best bet on getting to Newport,(and cheapest),is coming in through Portland ...
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| Restaurants | 3/20/2001 | Diane Rynerson |
Q: I'm looking for a good place to go out for breakfast in the NE neighborhood that's not too ...
A: I've got some input from my brother and my NE Portland friend on restaurant suggestions for you. ...
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| mixed type campsites | 1/29/2001 | Adrienne Devecka |
Q: My family has a reunion each year where about 40 of us go camping for a weekend to campsites ...
A: SR Sackinger, My first thought is Honeyman State Park,near Florence on the mid Oregon coast.Yurts ...
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| canoeing | 1/15/2001 | Adrienne Devecka |
Q: What are good places for flatwater canoeing in central or southern Oregon? Thanks.
A: Sorry this is a few days in coming,just returned from N.C. on business. My best pick for a wonderful ...
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| Moving to Portland | 9/5/2000 | Diane Rynerson |
Q: My wife and I are planning on moving to Portland, OR, from New Zealand. We visited last week, which ...
A: I can probably be more specific if I know a bit more about you. What type of work would you be ...
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| Lodging Portland | 7/30/2000 | Diane Rynerson |
Q: My wife and I will be visiting from Toronto in mid Nov. 2000. We expect to drive down from Vancouver ...
A: In that price range, you should have plenty of choices. I would recommend looking up the hotels ...
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| Looking for a great place to live | 7/16/2000 | Diane Rynerson |
Q: I am moving to the Portland area. I was thinking of Beverton or some place within easy comute by car ...
A: Even though I was born and raised in Portland, I had a similar experience, in that we moved back to ...
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| Hi! What is Oregon`s internaitonal... | 5/24/2000 | Diane Rynerson |
Q: What is Oregon`s internaitonal airport and its` 3 letter airport code? Thanks
A: Maybe you've already found out the answer to your question, since I delayed so long in answering. ...
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| Bay View, Oregon | 5/10/2000 | Diane Rynerson |
Q: Is there a Bayview, Oregon? In science class, we are doin a "project" sort of thing. Our teachers ...
A: It isn't on my current map of Oregon. I also checked some of the books my grandmother (born in ...
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