Joined: Aug 2007
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From: Bristol, CT
Bikes: 60's SpaceLiner, 60's Ross Futura, 60's Sears spyder, 70's Zebrakenko, 98 Ross Chimera Hybrid, 90's Schwinn Frontier, and ThunderHorse, my trusty mountain steed, also my gf's 64 Schwinn ladies cruiser and her purple lowrider are at my disposal.
I visited Portland for a week in June and fell in love with the city. It seems to have everything I need: -Stop-Motion Animation work
-big music scene, a lot of different styles too
-big art and film scene
-vegetarian friendly
-environmentally friendly
-BICYCLE FRIENDLY
I agree with most of the Pros, but I think some of the Con's are actually Pro's as well, such as the lack of major sports teams and stores like the Gap. Who needs that garbage? Also, every person I met in Portland seemed really nice and friendly, not at all like people you'd meet in Philly or NYC. The whole pace is great, no one seems to be in a huge rush to get anywhere, and even on the highway no one is really speeding or tailgating, or cutting each other off, honking horns, all that stupid car stuff. I plan to move to Portland, I am just still working on getting a solid job out there (I am nervous to move to a new city based on freelance work). Give it up for PDX!