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Portland Sights & Lunch with cooldrum - Guth_imp - 09-20-2020

After more than a week of suffering through air-quality levels so poor that at times they simply couldn't be measured by the equipment available, I was growing pretty tired of the situation (more than just a little fed-up). What's worse is that both my wife and my son have Asthma. This had been yet another tough week in a long string of tough weeks. Fortunately things finally started to clear up by the time the weekend arrived.

My wife and I had been planning on taking a trip to the coast in the S2000 today with hopes of enjoying a fresh seafood lunch. However, that didn't work out, so I found myself contemplating the thought of flying solo today. While that's normally my style, to day I decided to try and come up with a plan B that would accommodate both a late start and a riding buddy. A quick call to forum member cooldrum resulted in the spontaneous response that I was hoping for. Almost befire I knew it, I had riding buddy and lunchtime companion both (thanks again for the lunch today Russ!!).

After meeting up @cooldrum's place we headed out on a loop that took us south of Portland and deposited us in Oregon City for lunch and provided us a chance to catch up.

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Guth's CB and cooldrum's CB, each sporting aftermarket slip-on exhausts. They sounded really nice going down the road together today — not too loud, but each with a tone that offered just the right amount of attitude.

After heading back into town, cooldrum headed for home and I decided to head to North Portland (Portland's St Johns neighborhood to be specific). I specifically wanted to check out the newest See See Motor Coffee Company location as it had just recently opened for business.

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Their new location is easily identified by the smiling See See's logo hanging outside.

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As if you couldn't tell, See See's owner Thor Drake, digs two-strokes.

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Same bikes, different angle.

Later after my stop at See See's, I spotted a classic old Triumph. As a fan of motorcycles and sports cars alike, I definitely felt the need to stop for a photo-op.

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A couple of classics — a vintage Triumph TR4 and of course Honda's own modern classic that we all know and love.

Finally a visit to Portland's Cathedral Park — named after the design of the iconic St Johns Bridge as seen in the background.

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There is all sorts of beauty on display here.

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My favorite shot of the day.

Portland Sights & Lunch with cooldrum - koehlerk_imp - 09-20-2020

Nice write up, Guth! Sounds like a great ride.

It’s been a breath of fresh air the last two days. I took a ride today into the Chehalem Mts. and Bald Peak. Saw where some of that fire hit. Lots of char right up to folks’ front doors. [Image: 69167a93b8b07e392628ca77eee0f587.png]

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RE: Portland Sights & Lunch with cooldrum - Cormanus - 09-20-2020

Nice report, Guth. I'm glad you had a good day. The air quality may still not have been wonderful, but it looks clean.

RE: Portland Sights & Lunch with cooldrum - peterbaron - 09-20-2020

Both posts 1 & 2 = nice trips and pics Thumbs Up

RE: Portland Sights & Lunch with cooldrum - emptysea - 09-20-2020

Nice report, Guth. Glad you got out. Smile

RE: Portland Sights & Lunch with cooldrum - the Ferret - 09-20-2020

good deal Guth. Wow you guys have had a weird year out there.

RE: Portland Sights & Lunch with cooldrum - suhawk305 - 09-21-2020

I can’t imagine what it is like living in your area while these massive fires are raging. Happy to see that you were able to get together for a lunch ride with my friend Cooldrum for some reprieve.

RE: Portland Sights & Lunch with cooldrum - pdedse - 09-21-2020

Beautiful photos Guth and sounds like a fun day! Crossing that St. John's bridge is cool, both on top and by boat underneath!

The fires and smoke have been disheartening. A few weeks back I came across a fire near Maupin, OR and the city was darkened by forest fire smoke and I was thinking "so glad I don't live in an area where this happens". Fast forward a few weeks and I found out that I do...

This is a cloudless day about 2 weeks ago, 4 miles south of where I live in Gresham; it was the first sign of smoke:
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Be evening it was starting to invade the neighborhood:
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Next morning, it was there to stay for a week and that tree ridge line disappeared from view because of smoke.
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It cleared last Thursday with heavy rain and light breeze...but I just now had to close the house up again as it started to smell like a campfire...again. The smoke is moving back in.
Sad

We were 5 miles from "must evacuate" line, last week. Hoping that fire keeps its distance as more rains may arrive by Wednesday.

RE: Portland Sights & Lunch with cooldrum - Rocky_imp - 09-21-2020

Nice pics Guth Thumbs Up Thumbs Up

RE: Portland Sights & Lunch with cooldrum - the Ferret - 09-21-2020

pdedse. cool pics and 5 miles is too close for comfort if you ask me.