Oakshire events aplenty.

Catch up time.

Rewind.

Last Thursday we motored north to Corvallis and the Crowbar.  It was Oakshire night and a great time was had by all.  Great music(sorry I could not play that harp Chris), killer pizza and great people.  If you find yourself over there, stop by for a slice and a pint. We’ve got several lines there. Some pics from the event:

Chris Althouse the crazy emcee!

mmmmm pizza

The next day, I headed to Portland for the Spring Beer and Wine festival.  This was a great event with beer, wine, food, chocolate and cheese.  Jeff took care of Saturday and we introduced a lot of Portland area folks to all that is Oakshire.  AND we took second place in the porter and stout beers category. Huzzah!!

Our booth

Shameless plug-my family

This was a family friendly event.  Kids free til 7PM-a little vacation for the Van Wyk’s

Jeff Althouse(owner-OB) and Teri Fahrendorf (of Pink Boots Society and Road Brewer fame)

Thank you volunteers!

We took Silver in Porters and Stouts. Yahoo.

So the family and I were in Portland Friday and Saturday and since we always came straight to Eugene when visiting, we have not even begun to explore the great Potland metro area.  We had plans to hit the zoo or the Childrens museum.  Perhaps even the Science and Industry Museum.  We opted however for a hike at Multinomah Falls. Check it out:

A horizontal waterfall? I'll fix it soon.

I'm usually behind the camera. Here ya go.

THE TOP!!!

From there, we hit Voodoo Donuts.  Please go there if you haven’t been to Portland.  Let me just say, donut with maple frosting and bacon on top.  Whoa baby!!!!  Not to mention the Cap’n Crunch topped, M& Ms and the voodoo donut with pretzel pin and jelly Blood.  soooo cool.

What beer to pair with that???

From there we hit the Tillamook Cheese factory.  I loves me some cheese.  And then the long drive down the 101 and back to Eugene.  Living and vacation.  Isn’t life grand.

Enough springtime on the Oregon Coast daddy. Let's go home!

Finally, we had a tax night Bingo event here in Eugene last night. I forgot the camera for this, but know we had a great time, and if Chris Althouse comes to your neighborhood a callin’ numbers-lookout it’s fun AND there are some great prizes.  Next time you see me, ask about the 8-track of George Carlin. It’s pink. You can have it.

Next up-The tanks get installed.  Yes!!