For reals. (In Oregon for reals, not dysentery for reals. And FYI I made it to the Willamette Valley safely despite my illness. At the very last minute, though, we hit a rock and lost 7 oxen, 4 bullets, and my friend Ellaree.)
Back on Tuesday!
Saturday, August 14, 2010
I'm In Oregon This Weekend
For reals. (In Oregon for reals, not dysentery for reals. And FYI I made it to the Willamette Valley safely despite my illness. At the very last minute, though, we hit a rock and lost 7 oxen, 4 bullets, and my friend Ellaree.)
Back on Tuesday!
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ah, the trail. I remember when we crossed it. I was so glad to get over those mountains before winter so I didn't have to eat my relatives to survive. Those who didn't get over- They never should have listened to that tour guide, he was a real con man!
ReplyDeleteUna, try Marrakesh on 21st street in Portland, it is the best!
ReplyDeleteWhat a bummer!!
ReplyDeletePoor Ellaree!
ReplyDeleteCAULK THE WAGON AND FLOAT!
ReplyDeleteThis is so very confusing.
ReplyDeleteIf you are in Portland go to the horses brass or Hubers for drinks and Pambiche, Montage or Esparzas for dinner.
ReplyDeleteYou are in my neck of the woods! Enjoy the lovely heatwave much? :-)
ReplyDeleteEveryone that went to the same school as I remember and make jokes about that game....I don't remember it!!!!
ReplyDeleteOregon is my home! Welcome! Please feel free to sprinkle your sass all around. I hope you're in Portland (it's the best part of OR in my opinion) Have a safe trip!
ReplyDeleteOregon Trail .. top 5 computer games ever...
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OMG! The Oregon Trail game! My husband is obsessed with it.
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I miss that game!
ReplyDeleteYeah, but did you ford the rivers?!!! Going around them can cost much time and of course you risk running into those unpredictable natives. I say ford them all; tis the only way!
ReplyDeleteIs it silly that I am so freaking excited that you are in my state?? I mean, you are THE Una!
ReplyDeleteWelcome to Oregon!!
OMG I LOVED that game!! That and Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego. I can still identify pretty much every nation's flag. Except for those Slavic countries that are constantly changing and forming new countries.
ReplyDeleteSpeaking of Oregon trail.
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I don't think I ever completed the trail. Probably because I always shot 1500 pounds more meat than I could carry. How was this educational again.
I totally forgot how awesome that game was. I wonder if it's possible to find it online or something.
ReplyDeleteHave fun on your trip!
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Hurrah for Oregon Trail! Did you have to raft the river ;)?
ReplyDeleteSeriously - the coolest game in the world.
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Seriously - the coolest game in the world.
ReplyDeleteSecond - You have received the cheesiest award at my blog (one of those chain awards.. I know.. I know..)
Check it out.. http://nicoleabdou-destinationunknown.blogspot.com
Well just saw your Tweet so at least you are back home safe! I am flying tonight and seriously I just cannot WAIT to get back home.
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